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the top of the screen at or a little below eye level. Use the display's tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position.  Lighting--Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness. Registering Windows® 98 The first time you turn on your computer, you need to complete a few steps to register and configure the Windows 98 software that is already installed on your computer. You do not need to repeat these steps each time you turn on your computer. You must register Windows 98 before you can use your computer. The on-screen instructions guide you through the registration and configuration process. The following is an overview of the process. 1. Gathering information: o Enter your name. o Read and accept the License Agreement. o Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the cover of the Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual. 2. Windows 98 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 . You can also sign up for 50 free hours of Internet service at this time. 5. Learning about Windows: if you want, take the tour of Windows. Registering Your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer:  Sony Online 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 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.  On-site service--Provides convenient resolution of problems. If you have not already registered, 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. Press the tab key to move from box to box. 3. Click the Next button to advance to the next form. Page 535

Section	Page
Notice to Users	1
Read Me First	4
Welcome	19
Features	34
Unpacking Your Computer	49
Computer and Supplied Accessories	64
Manuals	79
Recovery CDs	94
Other	109
Software Library	124
Back Panel Overview	139
Front Panel Overview	154
Supplementary Information	169
Hard Drive Partition	184
Optimal DVD Performance	199
VAIO Smart™ Keyboard Default Settings	214
Using The Standby Mode	229
Applications That Use the TWAIN Driver	244
Restoring Outlook™ 98	259
Inserting Add-in Boards	274
Using Devices Connected to the i.LINK™ (IEEE-1394), S-Link™ (Control-A1), and Optical Digital Audio Output Connectors	289
Connecting to i.LINK Ports	304
Capturing and Editing Digital Video Images	319
Using Alternate Browsers with America Online®	334
Using DVgate Motion	349
Restoring Audio Drivers	364
Using AC-3 to Optical Digital Audio Output	379
Using America Online or Sony Online Support with WinFax® Basic	394
Memory Upgrade Specifications	409
Application Recovery CD Content	424
About the Software On Your Computer	439
For Answers to Your Software Questions	454
Sony Service Center	469
Specifications	484
Getting Started With Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer	499
Choosing a Location for Your Computer	504
Registering Windows® 98	509
Registering Your Computer	514
Using the VAIO Smart™ Keyboard	519
Connecting the Optional Palmrest	524
Changing the Function of the Programmable Buttons	529
Using the Standby Function	534
Standby Mode Indicators	539
Shutting Down Your Computer	544
VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer Features	549
Sony Digital Audio/Video Applications	553
Digital Media Park™ and MD Editor™	557
DVgate™ Applications	561
PictureGear™	565
i.LINK™ (IEEE-1394) Compatibility	569
Optical Digital Audio Output Compatibility	573
S-Link™ (Control-A1) Compatibility	577
Getting Help	581
Help Resources	588
Calling SOS	595
Troubleshooting	602
Using the System Recovery CD(s)	609
Using the Application Recovery CD(s)	616
Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer	623
Inserting an Add-in Board	638
Adding Memory	653
Replacing the Lithium Battery	668
Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive	683
Removing the Left-Side Panel	698
Removing the Bottom Panel	713
Removing the Front Panel	728
Detaching the Diskette Drive	743
Replacing the Diskette Drive	758
Replacing the Bottom Panel	773
Replacing the Front Panel	788
Replacing the Left-Side Panel	803
Other Information	818
Notes on Use	821
On the Power Source	824
On Disposal of the Lithium Battery	827
On Handling	830
On Installation	833
On Moisture Condensation	836
On Upgrading the System	839
On Using the Hard Disk Drive	842
On Handling Diskettes	845
On Handling CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs	848
On Cleaning CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs	851

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the top of the screen at or a little below eye level. Use the display's tilting feature to find the best

position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper

position.



Lighting--

Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the

display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. You can also purchase

accessories for your display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work

effectiveness.

Registering Windows® 98

The first time you turn on your computer, you need to complete a few steps to register and

configure the Windows 98 software that is already installed on your computer. You do not need to

repeat these steps each time you turn on your computer.

You must register Windows 98 before you can use your computer.

The on-screen instructions guide you through the registration and configuration process. The

following is an overview of the process.

Gathering information:

Enter your name.

Read and accept the License Agreement.

Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the cover of the Microsoft Windows

Getting Started

manual.

Windows 98 setup: click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizard screen.

Selecting your computer settings: if necessary, change the Time Zone, Date, and Time on the

Date/Time Properties screen.

Registering your computer: for details on registering your computer, see

Registering Your

Computer

. You can also sign up for 50 free hours of Internet service at this time.

Learning about Windows: if you want, take the tour of Windows.

Registering Your Computer

Take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by

registering your computer:



Sony Online 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

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.



On-site service

--Provides convenient resolution of problems.

If you have not already registered, follow these steps to use the computer online registration

service.

Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop.

Enter the information requested on the first online registration form. Press the tab key to move

from box to box.

Click the Next button to advance to the next form.

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