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Sony VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PCV-R532DS/PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS 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 Specifications.  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,1 and one or more of the following high-performance drives. o 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. o 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 MB2 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. Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories Page 136

Section	Page
Notice To Users	1
Read Me First	2
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)	8
Supplementary Information	14
Upgrading Your Computer	20
Connecting a Digital Video Recorder	26
Connecting to i.LINK® Ports	32
Connecting Computers by i.LINK Interface	38
Hard Drive Partition	44
VAIO Smart™ Keyboard Default Settings	50
Applications That Use the TWAIN Driver	56
Memory Upgrade Specifications	62
Restoring Outlook 98	68
Using DVgate Motion	74
Using America Online with WinFax® Basic Edition	80
Self-launching CDs	86
Resuming from Standby Mode	92
Enabling Smart Connect	98
If You Get an Error Message When Your Modem Tries to Dial	104
For Answers to Your Software Questions	110
Sony VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide	116
Welcome	121
Features	126
Unpacking Your Computer	131
Computer and Supplied Accessories	136
Manuals	141
Recovery CDs	146
Other	151
Software Library	156
Back Panel Overview	161
PCV-R532DS	166
PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS	171
Front Panel Overview	176
Sony Digital Media Park Applications	181
Media Bar™	183
DVgate™ Applications	185
PictureGear™	187
Smart Capture	189
i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Compatibility	191
To connect an i.LINK (IEEE-1394) device	193
Configuring Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition	195
Registering Your Computer	199
Using the VAIO Smart™ Keyboard and the Wheel Mouse	203
Connecting the Optional Palmrest	207
To remove the palmrest	211
Changing the Window Design of Sony Software	215
Changing the Function of the Programmable Buttons	219
Using the Wheel Mouse	223
Using the Standby Function	227
To put the computer in standby mode	231
To let the computer go into standby mode automatically	235
To resume from standby mode	239
Standby Mode Indicators	243
Shutting Down Your Computer	247
To shut down your computer	251
Troubleshooting	255
Using the System Recovery CD(s)	267
To use the System Recovery CD(s)	279
Using the Application Recovery CD(s)	291
To use the Application Recovery CD(s)	303
About the Software on Your Computer	315
About Your Recovery CDs	327
For Answers to Your Software Questions	339
Sony Service Center	351
Specifications	363
VAIO Digital Studio™ ComputerTroubleshooting Help	375
Notice to Consumers	380
Safety Information	383
Regulatory Information	386
FCC Part 68	389
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991	392
Upgrading and Maintaining Your Computer	395
Overview	404
Removing the Cover	413
Inserting an Add-in Board	422
Models PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS	431
Model PCV-R532DS	440
Adding Memory	449
Replacing the Lithium Battery	458
Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive	467
Replacing the Cover	476
Sony Vaio Consumer Information Guide	485
Choosing a Location for Your Computer	491
Resources	497
Notes on Use	503
On the Power Source	509
On Disposal of the Lithium Battery	515
On Handling	521
On Installation	527
On Moisture Condensation	533
On Upgrading the System	539
On Handling an LCD Display	545
On Handling a CRT Display	551
On Using the Hard Disk Drive	557
On Handling Diskettes	563
On Handling CD or DVD Media	569
On Cleaning CD or DVD Media	575

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Sony VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide

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

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

Specifications



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.

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.

Unpacking Your Computer

Computer and Supplied Accessories

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