Sony PCV-R536DS Kitchen Entertainment Center User Manual
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1. You must configure Windows 98 Second Edition before you can use your computer The on screen instructions guide you through the configuration process The following is an overview of the process 1 Entering information Enter your name Read and accept the License Agreement o Enter your Product ID number located on the cover of the Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual 2 Windows 98 Second Edition operating system setup 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 computer see Registering Your Computer on page 10 5 Learning about Windows if you want take the tour of Windows KU VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Registering Vour Computer Take advantage of Sonv s commitment to qualitv customer support and receive these benefits bv registering vour computer Q Sony customer support Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems vou mav be having with vour computer Oo Limited warranty Protect your investment See Limited Warranty Statement in the VAIO Consumer Information Guide for details You must register your VAIO Digital Studio computer to extend the warranty for an additional nine months beyond the initial 90 day warranty period Q On site service Provide2. Missions PCV R532DS only Q Microsoft Works Suite 99 5 CD set Q Wild Metal Country PCV R536DS PCV R538DS PCV R539DS Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the outlet in the event of an emergency Back Panel Overview IA Back Panel Overview The back panel of vour computer contains the connectors where vou plug in supplied and optional accessories The icons on the back panel serve as a map to help vou locate the connectors on vour computer PCV R532DS PS 2 Mouse Kevboard USB Power Serial Printer Parallel Monitor Games MIDI 9 Headphones A LINE IN Microphone OS i LINK IEEE 1394 E Line akh AE Telephone 6 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PCV R536DS PCV R538DS PCV R539DS PS 2 Mouse ae tf a Keyboard ere USB o Serial se o Printer Parallel 3 _ i LINK IEEE 1394 J amp Games MIDI _ Headphones Of LINE IN o Microphone O B Monitor olizzzjo Line EA Telephone For your convenience your computer includes USB and i LINK connectors on both the front and back panels allowing you to connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the back of you
3. button make sure it is off Q Ifthe speakers are powered by batteries check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged Q If the speakers use an external power source make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip Q If the speakers have their own volume control check the volume level Q Ifthe program you are using has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Q Check the volume controls in the application in the audio Mixer and in Windows Q If you connected headphones to the computer you will not hear sound from the speakers EA VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Mv modem connection is slow The computer s modem uses K56flex technology V 90 Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Q Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise Q If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems Q If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems Q If you have a second phone
4. screen button However you cannot drag and drop icons that are specific to the Windows operating system such as My Computer 5 Close the Customization dialog box Using the VAIO Smart Keyboard and the Wheel Mouse 13 Using the Wheel Mouse For information about the Wheel Mouse that connects to either side of your keyboard see MouseWare Help To access MouseWare Help from the Start menu point to Programs MouseWare and then click MouseWare Help 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using the Standby Function When you are done using your computer you can put it in standby mode rather than turn it off completely Putting the computer in standby mode allows you to return quickly to normal computer use To put the computer in standby mode 1 Save your work and close any applications that are running You can leave the Windows operating system running 2 Press the Standby button on the top of the keyboard or press the power switch momentarily on the front panel of the computer The computer goes into standby mode Alternatively you can click the Start button on the Windows taskbar click Shutdown select Standby and then click OK To let the computer go into standby mode automatically Double click the My Computer icon on your desktop Double click Control Panel and then double click the Power Management icon On the Power Schemes tab select from the options in the Power schemes drop down list T
5. 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 19 Sony Online Support 10 speakers adjusting volume 21 troubleshooting 21 standby mode 14 starting your computer problems with 19 system troubleshooting 19 System Recovery CD 25 T taskbar problems viewing 24 technical support 10 troubleshooting 19 turning off your computer 15 turning on your computer problems with 19 U unpacking the computer 3 V VAIO online registration 10 viewing the taskbar problems with 24 volume adjusting 21 W warranty 10 Wheel Mouse 13 Window Design of Sony Software 12 Windows 98 setting up 9 shutting down 15 Windows taskbar problems viewing 24
6. SONY VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PCV R532DS PCV R536DS PCV R538DS PCV R539DS LALO 1999 Sony Electronics Inc Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval NOTICE Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Digital Studio Digital Media Park DVgate Media Bar Handycam Mavica PictureGear and i LINK are trademarks of Sony Intel Pentium and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows and the Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCV R532DS PCV R536DS PCV R538DS PCV R539DS Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 Telephone 201 930 6970 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the two following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful in
7. Your Software Questions ssseseeesennzznnzenzz 34 PCCM AC AEN A 37 a C gt E E AE T T 39 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio Computer It is a high performance multimedia computer that combines state of the art computer functionality with the latest audio video and information technology convergence features Features For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer see D page 37 i LINK IEEE 1394 Two built in i LINK ports provide you with front and rear digital connection capability The i LINK name and logo identify a digital interface IEEE 1394 for high speed communication By using your VAIO Digital Studio Computer a camera that supports the i LINK interface such as the Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder the DVgate software preinstalled on your computer and the i LINK IEEE 1394 interface you can easily create and edit your own home videos Digital Media Park This suite of Sony original applications includes PictureGear Smart Capture DVgate and Media Bar TM Using the i LINK connector you can capture view and share both still and video images Then catalog everything for fast and easy storage and retrieval Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel processor a high speed V 90 compatible data fax modem and one or more of the following high performance drives Actual upload and downl
8. ave installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer This means you will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you choose the Full Restore without Format option you may need to reinstall applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD s contact Sony Customer Support 26 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use the System Recovery CD s You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD s Make sure you have the product ID number located on the cover of your Microsoft Windows manual You will need this number to complete the recovery process 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD ROM drive The System Recovery utility boots from the DVD ROM drive It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer 2 Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 15 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement 5 When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs If you have two System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are p
9. bout saving documents 5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically the power indicator light turns off Turn off the display and any other peripherals connected to your computer 16 Sony Digital Media Park Applications ILA Sonv Digital Media Park Applications Media Bar Media Bar software is your all in one solution for audio video playback Media Bar software handles all common computer multimedia formats and controls selected Sony devices Media Bar software encompasses audio video library cataloging and playlist management in addition to digital video quality control and effects features Media Bar seamlessly integrates a variety of new media formats with an easy to use software interface DVgate Applications DV gate applications include DVgate Motion and DV gate Still DVgate Motion makes it easv to edit digital videos Xou can capture edit and grab digital video clips and then assemble them into a polished home video evervone will enjov Use DV gate Still to capture individual frames from digital video clips and then save them as graphic files Enhance your web page send family and friends your favorite stills create your own wallpaper The possibilities are endless PictureGear PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures Brighten contrast enhance
10. bsite http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4688 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Jedi Knight Pathways to the Force and Rogue Squadron 3D Elite Missions LucasArts Entertainment Company website http www lucasarts com phone 415 507 4545 fax 415 507 0300 e mail http www lucasarts com support hours M 8 30 AM 4 30 PM PT Sound Forge XP 4 5 Sonic Foundry website http www sonicfoundry com support phone 608 256 5555 fax 608 256 7300 e mail support sonicfoundry com hours M F8AM 7PMCT Wild Metal Country Infogrames North America website http www infogrames net phone 408 296 8400 fax 408 246 0231 e mail help infogrames net hours M F 9AM 5PMPT Eq VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide WinFax Basic Edition Symantec Corporation website http www svmantec com techsupp phone 800 798 0850 fax 800 554 4403 in North America 541 984 2490 outside North America Windows 98 Second Edition Operating System Works 4 5 Money 99 Basic Encarta Encyclopedia 99 Internet Explorer 5 Outlook 98 Microsoft Corporation website http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Specifications IBA Specifications Model PCV R532DS PCV R536DS PCV R538DS Processor 466 MHz Celeron 450 MHz 500 MHz Pentium III Pentium II Hard Disk D
11. ca Online America Online America Online is the world s most popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with Easy to Use E mail manage your personal finances get the latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of others who share your interests AT amp T WorldNet Service AT amp T Fast reliable Internet access from AT amp T WorldNet Service AT amp T WorldNet Service provides web based e mail a personalized start page from Excite easy access to the Excite search engine free web pages online and live agent technical support instant messaging and special shopping discounts at Market Square About the Software on Your Computer 29 CompuServe 2000 CompuServe Interactive Services The all new CompuServe 2000 delivers a powerful tool for Internet users who want serious and timely information in depth research and professional communities backed by state of the art technologies including high speed access and powerful e mail messaging Digital Media Park Sony Electronics An integrated suite of multimedia cataloging and playback programs including Media Bar Media Library and Media Showcase Direct CD PCV R538DS and PCV R539DS only Adaptec DirectCD is software that allows you to drag and drop files directly to your CD R or CD RW drive under Windows 95 98 NT 4 0 or Mac OS In other words you can save rename move or delete files right on your CD R as if it were a g
12. com pesupport Mv computer does not start Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer Q Confirm that a diskette is not in the diskette drive unless you are using a bootable diskette Q Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly as described on the color poster Q If you plugged the computer into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Q Check that the display is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Q Check that the computer is not in standby mode see Using the Standby Function on page 14 My computer or software program locks up Q Close the application that is currently locked up by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete In the Close Program dialog box scroll down until you locate Not responding next to an application Select this application and click End Task Windows attempts to close the application If the attempt is unsuccessful a second dialog box appears Select End Task again Q If you are unable to unlock the application repeat the above steps but select Shut Down when the Close Program dialog box appears Q If the above steps fail to unlock your computer save any unsaved work if possib
13. de Changing the Window Design of Sony Software To change the window design of Sony software 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Click UI Design Selector 3 Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design 4 Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window To try another selection click lt lt or gt gt Then click OK The UI Design Selector closes and the window design of your Sony software window design displays You may use the feature with UI Design Selector compatible software only Changing the Function of the Programmable Buttons The six programmable buttons along the top of the keyboard are preprogrammed to perform specific functions You can change the function of the programmable buttons as follows Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar to open the Start menu 2 Point to Programs and click VAIO Smart Keyboard Alternatively you can click the VAIO Smart Keyboard icon in the Windows task tray 3 Click the on screen button that represents the button on the keyboard S1 to S6 that you want to program 4 Complete the Customization dialog box to specify the function and label you want to assign to the button Then click OK Alternatively you can drag and drop any Windows icon that represents the function you want to assign onto the on
14. hen choose settings for the power scheme you have selected To save the settings under a name that is not offered in the Power schemes pulldown menu choose your settings and then click Save As Type in a name and click OK Click Apply to finalize your power settings To resume from standby mode Press any key on the keyboard move the mouse or press the power switch on the front panel again Standby Mode Indicators You can tell which mode the computer is in by the color of the power indicator light Color Mode Amber Computer is in standby mode Green Computer is out of standby mode ready to use No color Computer is turned off The computer s fan runs at low speed when the computer is in standby mode This is normal Shutting Down Your Computer 15 Shutting Down Your Computer When you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time use the following procedure to shut down the computer Toavoidthe potential loss of data do not use the power switch to shut down the computer To shut down your computer If you plan to shut down your computer for a short period of time you may want to use standby mode instead See Using the Standby Function on page 14 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar to open the Start menu Click Shut Down to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box Select the Shut down option Click OK to complete the shutdown process Respond to any prompts a
15. hone line RJ 11 RJ 11 RJ 11 Supplied VAIO Smart VAIO Smart VAIO Smart Accessories Keyboard Keyboard Keyboard PS 2 Wheel Mouse PS 2 Wheel Mouse PS 2 Wheel Mouse Speakers SRS Speakers SRS Speakers SRS Z050V Z050V Z050V Power cord Power cord Power cord Modem cable Modem cable Modem cable 4 pin 4 pin i LINK S400 cable Service 90 day limited service Extendible to one year from original date of purchase upon registrationt Limited Warranty 90 day parts labor standard Extendible to one year from original date of purchase upon registration Power 200 watts maximum Requirements Dimensions 8 6 w x 14 h x 15 57 d 220mm x 358mm x 394mm Weight 25 3lbs 11 5kg 25 3lbs 11 5kg 27 5lbs 12 5kg Operating 50 F to 95 F 10 C to 35 C Temperature Data on a DVD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 3 3X at the innermost track to 8X at the outermost track the data transfer standard 1X rate is 1385 kbytes s The average data transfer rate is 5 6X 7634 kbytes s Data on a CD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 17 2X at the innermost track to 40X at the outermost track the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes s The average data transfer rate is 28 6X 4293 kbytes s t Maximum speed for faxing is 14 4 kbytes s Your modem is capable of downloading at 56 kbytes s using K56flex technology or V 90 Your phone service online service or Internet Service Provider however ma
16. iant floppy disk DVgate Motion Sony Electronics Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK connector and capture your own video clips You can edit the clips from your video add others and combine clips into new movie segments DVgate Still Sony Electronics Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK connector and capture your own still images You can save your images in a variety of popular file formats EarthLink Sprint TotalAccess EarthLink Network Inc An Internet Service Provider that supplies access information and assistance to its customers introducing them to the Internet Member benefits include e mail newsgroups a Personal Start Page a free 6 MB web site a member magazine and 24 hour technical support eMail inChorus Softlink Inc This communications tool turns your e mail into multimedia e mail With eMail inChorus in minutes you can send your colleagues and friends presentations and e mails narrated with your pre recorded voice and illustrated with graphics and animated annotation EJ VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Jedi Knight Pathways to the Force and Rogue Squadron 3D Elite Missions PCV R532DS only LucasArts Entertainment Company Jedi Knight Pathways to the Force comes from the Star Wars 3D action game Dark Forces II Jedi Knight Become a Jedi Knight wield a lightsaber and master the Force Rogue Squadron 3D Elite Missions delivers a s
17. le Press Alt F4 Select Restart and click OK EJ VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Q If you cannot restart as described in the preceding steps you can restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or by pressing the power switch for more than six seconds Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete may result in the loss of changes made to files that are currently open Q Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See the contact information on pages 34 36 My DVD ROMICD RW drive tray does not open Q Make sure the computer is turned on Q Press the Eject button on the drive Q Double click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop Right click the CD ROM icon Select the Eject option from the pop up menu Q If the Eject button does not work you can open the tray by inserting a straightened heavy weight paper clip into the emergency eject hole I cannot play a CD ROM Q Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up Q Make sure the software is installed according to the program s instructions I cannot play a DVD ROM Ifaregion code warning appears when you are using the DVD player it could be that the DVD ROM you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD ROM drive in your VAIO Digital Studio Computer The region code is listed on the disc s packaging Region code indicators such as 1 or ALL are labeled on some DVDs to indicate what type of playe
18. line available try connecting the modem to this line My modem does not work Q Check that the phone line is plugged into the LINE jack Q Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Q Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Q Check that the software you are using is compatible with the Sony computer modem All preinstalled programs are compatible Call the software publisher or Sony Customer Support My microphone does not work Check that the microphone is plugged into the MIC connector Troubleshooting 23 My microphone is too sensitive to background noise If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound you should adjust the microphone gain by following these steps 1 Right click the speaker icon Volume in the lower right Windows task tray Click Open Volume Controls The Volume Control screen appears In the Options menu select Properties The Properties screen appears 4 Change the setting for Adjust volume for from Playback to Recording then click OK 5 Click the Advanced button under Microphone Balance The Advanced Controls for Microphone screen appears 6 Deselect the check box for 1 Mic Gain 20dB then click the Close button 7 Close the Recording Control window My mouse does not work Q Check that the mouse is plugged into the MOUSE connector Q There may be dust
19. ll at a competitive price Quicken Basic 99 Intuit Inc Quicken is the fastest easiest way to organize your finances Quicken works just like your checkbook so it s easy to learn and use Quicken manages all of your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans You can even pay your bills online EJ VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Sony Electronics Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other cameras that support the i LINK interface It allows you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence Smart Connect Sony Electronics Smart Connect allows you to use an i LINK cable PCV R538DS and PCV R539DS only to connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer that supports Smart Connect You can then use one computer to copy delete and edit files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer Sound Forge XP 4 5 PCV R538DS and PCV R539DS only Sonic Foundry Sound Forge XP 4 5 allows you to put powerful audio processing tools and effects to work on your desktop Simply cut copy and paste your way to striking multimedia files for use in everything from Web pages to desktop presentations VAIO Sma
20. oad speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and government regulations 2 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Q DVD drive This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience Your 8X DVD ROM drive plays both DVDs and CDs Q CD RW drive PCV R538DS and PCV R539DS only This drive is the ideal solution for making backups and archiving data with the ability to store up to 650 MB of removable rewritable storage on a single rewritable CD Save your movies to CD R or CD RW media and share videos and images with family and friends Q VAIO Smart Keyboard This PS 2 keyboard has programmable shortcut buttons for launching your favorite programs or accessing the Internet Q Sony audio and video quality High fidelity positional 3D audio system A3D high powered 3D graphics AGP and Sony Tuned MPEG digital video playback enable you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Preinstalled software titles All the software on your computer is preinstalled configured and ready for you to use right out of the box a Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition operating system Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft Q Communications Access popular online services browse the Internet send faxes and more 530 MB after formatting Unpacking Your Comp
21. or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps Q Turn off your computer See Shutting Down Your Computer on page 15 for details Q Remove the mouse ball cover on the back side of the mouse Q Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand Q Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball socket Q Return the mouse ball to the socket and replace the mouse ball cover 24 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My mouse needs to be set up for left hand use To set up the mouse for left hand use Click the My Computer icon on your desktop 2 Click Control Panel and then click Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box appears In the Quick Setup tab click Device Setup In the Device Setup Wizard dialog box click Next Select the radio button next to Left side of the keyboard Click Next three times and then click Finish Click Apply NO wT HB UW My keyboard does not work Check that the keyboard is plugged into the KEYBOARD connector I cannot find the Windows taskbar Q Check that the taskbar is not hidden or shrunken Q Use the mouse to point to the left right top and bottom edges of the screen See the VAIO Digital Studio Computer Read Me First for additional information on using your Sony computer Using the System Recovery CD s 25 Using the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall software title
22. pplication Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore EJ VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO Digital Studio computer is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section gives you an overview of the activities you can perform with your software titles For support information see For Answers to Your Software Questions on page 34 Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Incorporated Acrobat Reader software allows you to view navigate and print electronic documents in Adobe s Portable Document Format PDF an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Adobe Systems Incorporated Create amazing photo effects with PhotoDeluxe Without learning complex software you can enhance restore and be creative with your photos Includes built in guided activities stock photos clip art and templates to assist you 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 source clips and edited footage simultaneously in the monitor window Create video clips up to three hours long with complete audio video synchronization Ameri
23. r can play the disc Unless a 1 or ALL appears on the DVD or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this computer Q If you hear audio but cannot see video your computer s video resolution i may be set too high For best results change the Windows Control Panel Display Settings to 800 x 600 using 16 bit color Troubleshooting EJ Q If you see video but cannot hear audio check all of the following Make sure the mute setting is off in your DVD player Check the master volume setting in the audio Mixer Check the volume settings in your computer speakers Check the connections between your speakers and the computer Check the Windows Control Panel System Device Manager to see that the drivers are installed properly O A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged When I double click an application icon a message such as You must insert the application CD into your DVD ROM drive appears and the software does not start Q Some titles require specific files that are located on the application s CD ROM Insert the disc and try starting the program again Q Check to make sure you inserted the CD ROM with the label side facing up My speakers have no sound Q Check that the speakers are plugged into the HEADPHONES connector Q If the speakers have a mute
24. r system is a 6 pin connector Front Panel Overview BA Front Panel Overview The front panel of vour 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 connect USB devices digital equipment or other components CD RW Drive PCV R538DS and PCV R539DS only Diskette Drive Diskette Drive Access Indicator Light Diskette Eject Button mannanna U OUULlUu U 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 both the front and back panels allowing you to connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the front of your system is a 4 pin connector Configuring Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 9 Configuring Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition The first time you turn on your computer you need to complete a few steps to configure the Windows 98 Second Edition operating system that is already installed on your computer You do not need to repeat these steps each time you turn on your computer
25. resize crop and color correct your pictures Create panoramic views animations screen savers wallpaper and even HTML photo albums Smart Capture Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other cameras that support the i LINK interface It allows you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence 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 system To connect an i LINK IEEE 1394 device Q Use the symbol to locate the i LINK connector Plug the i LINK cable into this connector See the manual that came with your i LINK IEEE 1394 equipped device for more information on setting it up and using it Troubleshooting KE 9 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support For more advanced troubleshooting information see the VAIO Digital Studio Computer Reference Manual You can download this electronic document from Sony s website at http www sonv
26. rive 10 2 GB 10 2 GB 17 0 GB Standard SDRAM 64 MB PC 66 128 MB PC 100 128 MB PC 100 SDRAM SDRAM SDRAM expandable expandable expandable to 256 MB to 256 MB to 256 MB Video RAM Shared with system 8 MB SDRAM 16 MB SDRAM memory MPEG Sony Tuned MPEG Digital Video supports full screen video playback Graphics Intel 810 ATI Rage 128VR ATI Rage 128GL Sound Capabilities Aureal 8810 Aureal 8830 Aureal 8830 Diskette Drive 3 5 144 MB FDD 3 5 1 44 MBFDD 3 5 1 44 MB FDD CD RW Drive 24X max CD ROM reading 4X max CD R writing 24X max CD R reading 4X max CD RW writing 8X max CD RW reading DVD ROM Drive 8X max DVD ROM 40X CD Modem K56flex technology V 90 compatible data fax modem Expansion 5 Bay and 5 Bay and HDD Bay Capabilities HDD Bay HDD Bay Connection USB port USB port USB port Capabilities Front i LINK port 4 pin i LINK port 4 pin i LINK port 4 pin EJ VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Model PCV R532DS PCV R536DS PCV R538DS Connection USB port USB port USB port Capabilities Rear PS 2 2 PS 2 2 PS 2 2 VGA Monitor port VGA Monitor port VGA Monitor port Serial port Serial port Serial port Parallel printer Parallel printer Parallel printer Game MIDI Game MIDI Game MIDI Headphones Headphones Headphones Line In Line In Line In Microphone Microphone Microphone i LINK 6 pin i LINK 6 pin i LINK 6 pin Modem line RJ 11 Modem line RJ 11 Modem line RJ 11 Phone line Phone line P
27. rompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete Using the Application Recovery CD s BA Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer and you may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you do need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s See Using the System Recovery CD s on page 25 You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD s The application will not run from DOS If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD s contact Sony Customer Support To use the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the DVD ROM drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs If you have two Application Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the A
28. rt Keyboard Sony Electronics VAIO Smart Keyboard software operates your new easy to use programmable PS 2 keyboard Six programmable buttons enable you to launch your favorite applications open frequently used files access Explorer or even open your web browser with just the click of a button WinFax Basic Edition Symantec Corporation WinFax Basic Edition incorporates an easy to use interface that allows you to send and receive faxes easily Upgrade to WinFax Pro to receive additional features Wild Metal Country PCV R536DS PCV R538DS PCV R539DS only Infogrames North America Attempt to reclaim planets in the Tehric system where a devastating civil war has left hunter killer machines in control In your war machine you will seek control of vital power cores and fight off the enemy with a wide array of sophisticated ammunition About the Software on Your Computer EE About Your Recovery CDs Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics The Application Recovery CD program allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or accidentally erased files System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics The System Recovery CD program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased accidentally It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased ET VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide For An
29. s convenient resolution of problems If you did not register the first time you turned on your new VAIO Digital Studio computer follow 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 the first online registration form 3 Click the Next button to advance to the next form 4 Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built in modem and a toll free telephone number Using the VAIO Smart Keyboard and the Wheel Mouse 111 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 can attach to your keyboard Follow these steps to connect the palmrest 1 Place the keyboard and palmrest upside down on a flat surface 2 Insert the latching posts on the palmrest into the openings on the keyboard 3 Move the palmrest to the right until you feel it snap into place Do not keep your wrists on the palmrest while typing use the palmrest briefly only when resting To remove the palmrest 1 Turn the keyboard and palmrest upside down 2 Push down on the palmrest and then move it to the left 3 Lift the palmrest away from the keyboard 12 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Gui
30. s that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or accidentally erased You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications or device drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s on page 27 The System Recovery CD s contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased The System Recovery utility gives you three options Q Full Restore without Format restores all the software titles that originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk Q Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software If your hard drive is partitioned into C and D drives the computer offers you the option to reformat the drive into a single partition oO Operating System Only formats the hard disk drive and restores the Windows operating system and the device drivers that shipped with your computer This option is recommended for advanced users only If you choose the Full Restore with Format or Operating System Only option your hard disk will be formatted which removes all the information on the hard disk drive You will lose any software you h
31. swers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SON YPC 1 888 476 6972 This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Acrobat Reader Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Adobe Premiere LE Adobe Systems Incorporated website http www adobe com phone 206 628 2746 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 e mail techdocs adobe com hours M E6AM 5PMPT America Online America Online website http www aol com phone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 6 AM 2 PM ET AT amp T WorldNet Service AT amp T website http www worldnet att net phone 800 400 1447 e mail worldnetQattmail com hours 7 davs a week 24 hours a dav You must be a WorldNet Service customer to access online support CompuServe 2000 CompuServe Interactive Services website http www compuserve com phone 800 848 8990 EarthLink TotalAccess EarthLink Network Inc website http help earthlink net techsupport phone 800 395 8410 e mail support earthlink net hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day For Answers to Your Software Questions ES eMail inChorus Softlink Inc website http www sonk com phone 408 970 3370 e mail support sonk com McAfee s VirusScan 4 03 Network Associates Inc website http support mcafee com phone 408 988 3832 e mail cybr nai com hours M F 9AM 5 PMCT Quicken Basic 99 Intuit Inc we
32. terference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO Digital Studio computer Record the serial number in the space provided here Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center Model Number PCV R532DS PCV R536DS PCV R538DS PCV R539DS Serial Number Contents Welcome Hictcinreitartante en E 1 CAAA ces cc i ecaaoereneddemcaaeaimcaasdiestaeute 1 Unpacking Your Computer idsccetesceisintascatncenstamnmanmartonccatenaans 3 Back Panel OyefvieW tai kitarra i ete i 5 Front Panel Ov rview siepi konika l n 7 Configuring Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 9 Registering Your Computer Xita 10 Using the VAIO Smart Keyboard and the Wheel MOUSE isir iri 11 Using the Standby Function ieisieccctecncitesae ston ik re 14 Shutting Down Your Computer siniiweioonencenenannencuncunnncncs 15 Sony Digital Media Park Applications ssesssssszsiznsninsenzzonsennznt 17 i LINK IEEE 1394 Citi atiDIlib ys sccxiovevssovessespernteundeecovesteearens 18 Troubleshooting tai dei ankrat ie oj ue miata eae 19 Using the System Recovery CD S tcuaniansvaninannmanane 25 Using the Application Recovery CD s sisiesisisisasiisznzzsenzinezttu 27 About the Software on Your Computer ti li ikistari itsitizzoenzai ata 28 For Answers to
33. tion client It combines the leading support for Internet standards based messaging systems with integrated calendar contact and task management features About the Software on Your Computer EJ Microsoft Word 97 Microsoft Corporation The world s leading word processor allows vou to create professional looking letters school reports and other documents using readv to use templates automatic formatting and spelling and grammar checkers Microsoft Works 4 5 Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Works 4 5 is an integrated program for creating spreadsheets databases calendars and more The Works Calendar reminds vou of important dates Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Netscape Communicator is the all in one Internet tool that makes it easy to browse the web send Internet e mail chat read newsgroups and compose great web documents PictureGear Sonv Electronics This image management software displavs images from vour hard drive a Sonv digital still camera or a Sonv Mavica camera The images appear in a convenient light table format so that vou can easilv view the contents of an entire folder Prodigy Internet Prodigv Communications Corporation An Internet service that helps vou find what vou need online faster and smarter Prodigy delivers powerful online content such as sports scores stock quotes news and easy access to Excite plus a personal e mail account and quality customer service a
34. tunning and immersive Star Wars experience optimized for you computer Fly into battle as Luke Skywalker to engage in intense fast paced planetary missions McAfee s VirusScan 4 03 Network Associates Inc Protect your computer from viruses VirusScan can detect viruses from floppy disks Internet downloads e mail attachments intranets shared files CD ROMs and online services Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 99 Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia combines current comprehensive content with up to date multimedia technology providing users with unique engaging learning experiences With the 1999 edition Encarta provides a wealth of information resources and unique interactive features Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows 98 Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer delivers the web the way you want it It s safe easy to use and you can personalize how you access the web Outlook Express and other tools in Internet Explorer also help you have a great experience when you are on the web Microsoft Money 99 Basic Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Money 99 is personal finance software that lets you perform your financial tasks everything from paying bills to planning for the future in a smarter faster way With Money s online services you can pay bills and bank from the comfort of home Microsoft Outlook 98 Microsoft Corporation Outlook 98 is Microsoft s premier messaging and collabora
35. uter Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories System Unit R Speakers i LINK Cable PCV R538DS and PCV R539DS only Keyboard Manuals Q Read Me First contains Frequently Asked Questions FAQs and supplementary information about your computer It also includes information on how to contact software vendors Q The VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide this manual contains features and specifications for your computer 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 Q The VAIO Consumer Information Guide contains safety and regulatory information ergonomic considerations information on help resources and your computer s limited warranty statement The Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system oO 4 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Recovery CDs Q System Recovery CD s Q Application Recovery CD s Other Q Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer poster Q 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 Q VAIO Digital Studio DV Tutorial Q Jedi Knight Pathways to the Force and Rogue Squadron 3D Elite
36. y not support this technology or operate at this speed Certain restrictions apply Certain restrictions apply Specifications are subject to change without notice Index A accessing online support 10 adjusting speaker volume 21 Application Recovery CD 27 applications launching problems with 21 C CD tray opening problems with 20 CD ROM drives troubleshooting 20 cleaning mouse 23 computer protecting your investment 10 registering 10 shutting down 15 starting problems with 19 unpacking 3 customer assistance 10 D data preventing loss 15 displaying the taskbar problems with 24 displays problems with 19 DVD ROM drive troubleshooting 20 DVgate Motion 17 DV gate Still 17 E electronic registration 10 H hardware troubleshooting 19 21 24 I i LINK devices connecting 18 IEEE 1394 devices connecting 18 K keyboard programmable keys 12 programming 12 troubleshooting 24 L launching applications problems with 21 losing data caution 15 M microphones troubleshooting 22 modems troubleshooting 22 mouse cleaning 23 troubleshooting 23 mouse buttons reassigning 24 O online registration service 10 support 10 opening 39 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
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