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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 configuration process. The following is an overview of the process. 1. Entering information: o Enter your name. o Read and accept the License Agreement. o Enter your Product ID number located on the cover of the Microsoft® Windows 98 Getting Started manual. 2. Windows® 98 Second Edition operating system 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. 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 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 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 did not register the first time you turned on your new VAIO Digital Studio computer, 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. 3. Click the Next button to advance to the next form. 4. Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form. The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built-in modem and a toll-free telephone number. Using the VAIO Smart Keyboard and the Wheel Mouse Connecting the Optional Palmrest Page 227

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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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 configuration process. The following is an

overview of the process.

Entering information:

Enter your name.

Read and accept the License Agreement.

Enter your Product ID number located on the cover of the Microsoft

Windows 98

Getting

Started

manual.

Windows

98 Second Edition operating system 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

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 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

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 did not register the first time you turned on your new VAIO Digital Studio computer, 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.

Click the Next button to advance to the next form.

Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form.

The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built-in modem and

a toll-free telephone number.

Using the VAIO Smart

Keyboard and the Wheel Mouse

Connecting the Optional Palmrest

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