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VAIO® Digital Studio
Computer User Guide
PCV-R532DS/PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS
TM


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© 1999 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,
Digital 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.
Owner's Record
The model number and serial number are
located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO®
Digital Studio computer. Record the serial
number in the space provided here. Refer
to the model and serial numbers when you
call your Sony Service Center.
Model Number: PCV-R532DS/PCV-R536DS/
PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS
Serial Number:________________________
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: PCV-R532DS/
PCV-R536DS/
PCV-R538DS/
PCV-R539DS
Responsible Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Telephone: 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.


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Contents
Welcome............................................................................................ 1
Features ............................................................................................. 1
Unpacking Your Computer............................................................ 3
Back Panel Overview ...................................................................... 5
Front Panel Overview ..................................................................... 7
Configuring Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition ............. 9
Registering Your Computer ......................................................... 10
Using the VAIO SmartTM Keyboard and the
Wheel Mouse .................................................................................. 11
Using the Standby Function......................................................... 14
Shutting Down Your Computer .................................................. 15
Sony Digital Media Park Applications ....................................... 17
i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Compatibility............................................... 18
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 19
Using the System Recovery CD(s)............................................... 25
Using the Application Recovery CD(s) ...................................... 27
About the Software on Your Computer ..................................... 28
For Answers to Your Software Questions.................................. 34
Specifications .................................................................................. 37
Index ................................................................................................ 39


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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital StudioTM
Computer. It is a high-performance multimedia computer that combines
state-of-the-art computer functionality with the latest audio/video and
information technology convergence features.
Features
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i.LINK
TM (IEEE-1394): Two built-in i.LINK ports provide you with
front and rear digital connection capability. The i.LINK name and
logo identify a digital interface (IEEE-1394) for high speed
communication. By using your VAIO Digital Studio Computer, a
camera that supports the i.LINK interface, (such as the Sony Digital
Handycam® Camcorder), the DVgateTM software preinstalled on
your computer, and the i.LINK (IEEE-1394) interface, you can easily
create and edit your own home videos.
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Digital Media ParkTM
: This suite of Sony original applications
includes PictureGear,TM Smart Capture, DVgate,TM and Media Bar.TM
Using the i.LINK connector, you can capture, view, and share both
still and video images. Then catalog everything for fast and easy
storage and retrieval.
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Exceptional performance
: Your computer includes an Intel®
processor, a high speed V.90 compatible data/fax modem,* and one
or more of the following high-performance drives.
For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO Digital StudioTM Computer, see
page 37.
* Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and government
regulations.