Sony VAIO Digital Studio PCV-R536DS Manuale utente

VAIO®Digital Studio

Computer User Guide

PCV-R532DS/PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS

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without written permission is

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.

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:________________________

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 interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

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Contents

Welcome............................................................................................1

Features .............................................................................................1

Unpacking Your Computer............................................................3

Back 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 CD(s)...............................................25

Using the Application Recovery CD(s) ......................................27

About the Software on Your Computer .....................................28

For Answers to Your Software Questions..................................34

Specifications..................................................................................37

Index................................................................................................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

❑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.™

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.

✍For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer, see

page 37.

* Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and government

regulations.

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 videos and images with family and friends.

❑VAIO Smart™Keyboard: This PS/2®keyboard has programmable

shortcut buttons for launching your favorite programs or accessing

the Internet.

❑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.

❑Microsoft®Windows® 98 Second Edition operating system: Your

system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft.

❑Communications: Access popular online services, browse the

Internet, send faxes, and more.

* 530 MB after formatting.

Unpacking Your Computer 3

Unpacking Your Computer

Computer and Supplied Accessories

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 includes

information on the applications included with your system and how

to contact software vendors, get started with your computer, and

solve common problems.

❑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.

Power Cord

Phone Cable

Mouse

Keyboard

System Unit

Speakers

i.LINK Cable

(PCV-R538DS and

PCV-R539DS only)

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)

❑Microsoft® Works Suite 99 (5-CD set)

❑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 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

Serial

Printer/Parallel

Monitor

Games/MIDI

Headphones

LINE IN

Microphone

Power

Line

i.LINK (IEEE-1394)

Telephone

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide

PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS

✍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.

Power

Line

Telephone

PS-2 Mouse

Keyboard

USB

Serial

Printer/Parallel

i.LINK (IEEE-1394)

Games/MIDI

Headphones

LINE IN

Microphone

Monitor

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