VAIO Digital Studio
Computer
Read Me First
PCV-E518DS
TM
NOTICE
This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third
parties. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of
license agreements enclosed with this product. Some of the software may
not be transported or used outside the United States. Software
specifications are subject to change without notice and may not
necessarily be identical to current retail versions.
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, DVgate,
Digital Media Park, Handycam, Mavica, PictureGear, i.LINK, and S-Link
are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium 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.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: PCV-E518DS
Responsible Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Telephone No: 201-930-6970
This device complies with Part 15 of
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the two following 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.
Sony VAIO User's Guide
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Contents
Welcome ............................................................................................5
Features..............................................................................................5
Unpacking Your Computer ............................................................7
Back Panel Overview .......................................................................9
Front Panel Overview....................................................................10
Supplementary Information .........................................................11
About the Software On Your Computer.....................................18
For Answers to Your Software Questions ..................................23
Specifications...................................................................................26
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Welcome
5
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital StudioTM
Computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video,
computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art
personal computing.
Features
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Exceptional performance
: Your computer includes a brand new
Intel® Pentium® III processor, a CD-RW drive, and a V.90 compatible
data/fax modem.*
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CD-RW drive:
This drive is the ideal solution for making backups
and data archiving, 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.
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VAIO SmartTM Keyboard:
This USB keyboard has programmable
shortcut buttons for launching your favorite programs or accessing
the Internet.
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Sony audio and video quality:
High-fidelity positional 3D audio
system (A3DTM), 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.
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S-LinkTM (Control-A1):
This technology allows you to build a
database of all your music and video CDs and then record your
favorite audio selections on MiniDiscs. Use your computer with a 200
disc mega-storage CD changer and a MiniDisc recording deck.
For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO Digital StudioTM Computer, see
page 26.
* Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and government
regulations.
530 MB after formatting.