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 There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: o Turn off your computer. o Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring that covers the mouse ball counter-clockwise. o Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your hand. o Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball socket. o Return the mouse ball to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. Secure the cover by turning the ring clockwise. I cannot find the Windows® taskbar  Check that the taskbar is not hidden or shrunken.  Use the mouse to point to the left, right, top, and bottom edges of the screen. See Notice to Consumers for additional information on using your Sony computer. My files are corrupted or deleted and I want to recover applications or drivers that came with my computer The Application Recovery CDs allow you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally erased. Reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer, and you may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive. If you do need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD(s). The application will not run from DOS. If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support. To use the Application Recovery CD(s) 1. Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications. 2. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. 3. When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs. If you have two Application Recovery CDs, insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program. You may be prompted to insert the second CD, depending on the application you wish to restore. I need to change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional The steps you follow to change the parallel port type depend upon the model of computer you own. Please follow the directions for your computer. PCV-R532DS You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). To access System Setup, click the Start button, select Shut Down, and then select Restart. When the Sony screen displays and you hear the Sony jingle, press the F2 key on your keyboard. Select the Advanced tab from the CMOS Setup Utility screen. Select "I/O Device Configuration," and use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode. You can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options using the Plus (+) or Minus (-) keys. When the desired setting displays, Page 377

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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

There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism. To clean the mouse, follow these steps:

Turn off your computer.

Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring that covers the

mouse ball counter-clockwise.

Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your hand.

Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball

socket.

Return the mouse ball to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. Secure the cover by

turning the ring clockwise.

I cannot find the Windows® taskbar



Check that the taskbar is not hidden or shrunken.



Use the mouse to point to the left, right, top, and bottom edges of the screen.

See

Notice to Consumers

for additional information on using your Sony computer.

My files are corrupted or deleted and I want to recover applications or drivers that came with

my computer

The Application Recovery CDs allow you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they

are corrupted or accidentally erased. Reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may

correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer, and you may not need to recover the

entire contents of your hard drive. If you do need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with

your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s).

You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD(s). The application will not run from

DOS. If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer

Support.

To use the Application Recovery CD(s)

Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications.

When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM

drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically.

When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the

recovery process.

Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs. If you have two Application Recovery CDs,

insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program. You may be prompted to insert the second CD,

depending on the application you wish to restore.

I need to change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional

The steps you follow to change the parallel port type depend upon the model of computer you

own. Please follow the directions for your computer.

PCV-R532DS

You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). To

access System Setup, click the Start button, select Shut Down, and then select Restart. When the

Sony screen displays and you hear the Sony jingle, press the F2 key on your keyboard. Select the

Advanced tab from the CMOS Setup Utility screen. Select "I/O Device Configuration," and use the

arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode. You can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP,

ECP, and ECP+EPP options using the Plus (+) or Minus (-) keys. When the desired setting displays,

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