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exceed 6 watts. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to a connected device. The following Sony i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for use with your computer: VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, VMC-IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can be purchased from your dealer or by contacting Sony at http://www.sony.com/accessories. To connect an i.LINK (IEEE-1394) device  Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK connector. Plug the i.LINK cable into this connector. See the manual that came with your i.LINK (IEEE-1394)-equipped device for more information on setting it up and using it. Enabling Smart Connect Your computer comes with preinstalled Smart Connect software. To enable faster startup, your computer ships with this software disabled. To enable Smart Connect:  Click the Start button, select Settings, and click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears.  Click the System icon. The System Properties window appears. Click the Device Manager tab.  Double-click Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter. The Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter window appears. Click the Enable Device button.  Click OK. The Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter icon should no longer have an "X" on it. This means Smart Connect is now enabled.  Close all windows, and restart your computer in order for the new settings to take effect. Now your Smart Connect software is ready to use. Note that when you use Smart Connect to connect two VAIO computers, you must assign each computer a unique name by which it can be identified when the two computers are networked. See the Smart Connect online help for more information. Page 184

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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exceed 6 watts. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to a connected device. The following

Sony i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for use with your computer:

VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, VMC-IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. Sony

computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can be purchased from your dealer or by

contacting Sony at

http://www.sony.com/accessories

To connect an i.LINK (IEEE-1394) device



Use the

symbol to locate the

i.LINK

connector. Plug the i.LINK cable into this connector.

See the manual that came with your i.LINK (IEEE-1394)-equipped device for more information on setting it up

and using it.

Enabling Smart Connect

Your computer comes with preinstalled Smart Connect software. To enable faster startup, your

computer ships with this software disabled. To enable Smart Connect:



Click the Start button, select Settings, and click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears.



Click the System icon. The System Properties window appears. Click the Device Manager tab.



Double-click Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter. The Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter window appears. Click

the Enable Device button.



Click OK. The Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter icon should no longer have an "X" on it. This means

Smart Connect is now enabled.



Close all windows, and restart your computer in order for the new settings to take effect.

Now your Smart Connect software is ready to use. Note that when you use Smart Connect to

connect two VAIO computers, you must assign each computer a unique name by which it can be

identified when the two computers are networked. See the Smart Connect online help for more

information.

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