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VAIO Digital Studio
Computer User Guide
PCV-R532DS/PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS
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© 1999 Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Reproduction in whole or in part Trade Name: SONY without written permission is Model No.: PCV-R532DS/ PCV-R536DS/ prohibited. All rights reserved. PCV-R538DS/ This manual and the software PCV-R539DS Responsible Party: described herein, in whole or in Sony Electronics Inc. part, may not be reproduced, Address: translated, or reduced to any 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 machine-readable form without Telephone: 201-930-6970 pri
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Contents Welcome............................................................................................ 1 Features ............................................................................................. 1 Unpacking Your Computer............................................................ 3 Back Panel Overview ...................................................................... 5 Front Panel Overview ..................................................................... 7 ® ® Configur
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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 page 37. ❑ i.LINK™ (IEEE-1394): Two built-in i.LINK ports provide you with front and rear digital connection capability. The i.LINK n
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2 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide ❑ 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. ❑ 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 video
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Unpacking Your Computer 3 Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories System Unit Speakers Power Cord Phone Cable i.LINK Cable (PCV-R538DS and Keyboard PCV-R539DS only) Mouse Manuals ❑ Read Me First contains Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and supplementary information about your computer. It also includes information on how to contact software vendors. ❑ The VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide (this manual) contains features and specifications for your computer. It also
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4 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) Other ❑ Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer (poster) ❑ 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: ® ❑ VAIO Digital Studio™ DV Tutorial ❑ Jedi Knight™: Pathways to the Force and Rogue Squadron™ 3D: Elite Missions™ (PCV-R532DS only) ® ❑ M
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Back Panel Overview 5 Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer contains the connectors where you plug in supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel serve as a map to help you locate the connectors on your computer. PCV-R532DS PS-2 Mouse Keyboard USB Power Serial Printer/Parallel Monitor Games/MIDI Headphones LINE IN Microphone i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Line Telephone
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6 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS PS-2 Mouse Keyboard USB Power Serial Printer/Parallel i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Games/MIDI Headphones LINE IN Microphone Monitor Line 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 your system is a 6-pin connector.
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Front Panel Overview 7 Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows for access to the diskette, DVD, and CD-RW drives (PCV-R538DS and PCV-R539DS only). It also includes USB and i.LINK ports to connect USB devices, digital equipment, or other components. Emergency Eject Hole DVD-ROM Drive Optical Drive Eject Button CD-RW Drive (PCV-R538DS and Optical Drive PCV-R539DS only) Indicator Light Diskette Drive Diskette Drive Access Indicator Light Diskette Ej
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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. ® ✍ You must configure Windows 98 Second Edition before you can use your computer. The on-screen instructions guide you through the conf
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10 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Registering Your Computer Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony customer support—Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer. ❑ 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 e
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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 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
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12 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 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 << or >> 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 << or >>. Then, click OK. The UI De
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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 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.
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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
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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. ! To avoid the 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. ® 1 Click the Start button on
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