Sony VAIO Digital Studio PCV-R536DS User manual

VAIO®Digital Studio
Computer User Guide
PCV-R532DS/PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS
TM

© 1999 Sony Electronics Inc.
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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
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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: [phone]
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

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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
❑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.

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❑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)

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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

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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