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Notice to Users © 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. NOTICE Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge. Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information. Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, 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 trademarks of their respective owners. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-R545DS/ PCV-R547DS/PCV-R549DS/ Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is for FCC-related matters only. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two 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. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO Digital Studio computer. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center. Model Number: PCV-R545DS/PCV-R547DS/ PCV-R549DS Page 1

Section	Page
Notice to Users	1
Read Me First	2
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)	7
Supplementary Information	12
About Your Computer's Microprocessor (PCV-R547DS only)	17
Recovering Microsoft® Word 2000	22
Standby Mode	27
Connecting Computers by i.LINK Interface	32
Upgrading Your Computer	37
Hard Drive Partition	42
Switching Between NTSC and PAL Standards	47
VAIO Smart™ Keyboard Default Settings	52
Memory Upgrade Specifications	57
Restoring Outlook Express	62
Self-launching CDs	67
Enabling Smart Connect	72
If You Get an Error Message When Your Modem Tries to Dial	77
For Answers to Your Software Questions	82
Welcome	87
Features	91
Unpacking Your Computer	95
Computer and Supplied Accessories	99
Manuals	103
Recovery CDs	107
Other	111
Software Library	115
Back Panel Overview	119
Front Panel Overview	123
Setting Up Your VAIO® Digital Studio Computer	127
Registering Your Computer	131
Using the VAIO Smart™ Keyboard and the Wheel Mouse	135
Connecting the Optional Palmrest	139
Changing the Window Design of Sony Software	143
VAIO Action Setup (PCV-R547DS/PCV-R549DS only)	147
Using the Wheel Mouse	151
Using the Standby Function	155
Standby Mode Indicators	159
Shutting Down Your Computer	163
Sony Digital Media Park Applications	167
Media Bar™	170
DVgate™ Applications	173
PictureGear™	176
Smart Capture	179
Using Digital Video	182
Connecting a Digital Video Recorder	185
Using DVgate	188
Hard Drive Partition	191
Applications That Use the TWAIN Driver	194
i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Compatibility	197
Enabling Smart Connect	200
Troubleshooting	203
Using the System Recovery CD(s)	215
Using the Application Recovery CD(s)	227
About the Software on Your Computer	239
About Your Recovery CDs	251
For Answers to Your Software Questions	263
Sony Service Center	275
Specifications	287
Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO® Computer	299
Overview	306
Removing the Cover	313
Inserting an Add-in Board	320
Adding Memory	327
Replacing the Lithium Battery	334
Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive	341
Replacing the Cover	348
VAIO® Consumer Information Guide	355
Notice to Users	363
Safety Information	371
Regulatory Information	379
Choosing a Location for Your Computer	387
Resources	395
Notes on Use	403
On the Power Source	411
On Disposal of the Lithium Battery	419
On Handling	427
On Installation	435
On Moisture Condensation	443
On Upgrading the System	451
On Handling an LCD Display	459
On Handling a CRT Display	467
On Using the Hard Disk Drive	475
On Handling Diskettes	483
On Handling CD or DVD Media	491
On Cleaning CD or DVD Media	499

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Notice to Users

may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written

approval.

NOTICE

Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge. Subscriptions to online service

providers may require a fee and credit card information. Financial services may require prior

arrangements with participating financial institutions.

Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, 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

trademarks of their respective owners.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: PCV-R545DS/ PCV-R547DS/PCV-R549DS/

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 1 Sony Drive

Park Ridge, NJ 07656

Telephone: 201-930-6972

This phone number is for FCC-related matters only.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two 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.

Owner's Record

The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO Digital Studio

computer. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center.

Model Number: PCV-R545DS/PCV-R547DS/ PCV-R549DS

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