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V AIO ® Digital Studio Computer User Guide PCV -R532DS/PCV -R536DS/PCV -R538DS/PCV -R539DS TM.
© 1999 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reser ved. This manual and the software described her ein, in whole or in part, may not be repr oduced, translated, or r educed to any machine-re adable form without prior written approval.
iii Contents Welcome ............................................................................................ 1 Features ............................................................................................. 1 Unpacking Your Computer ......
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1 Wel c o m e Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony V AIO Digital Studio™ Computer . It is a high-performance multimedia computer that combines state-of-the-art computer functionality with the latest aud io/video and information technology convergence featur es.
V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 2 ❑ DVD drive: This new optical storage technology pr ovides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience.
Unpackin g Y our Computer 3 Unpacking Y our Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories Manuals ❑ Read Me First contains Fr equently Asked Questions (F AQs) and supplementary information about your computer . It also includes information on how to contact software vendors.
V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 4 Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) Other ❑ Setting up your V AIO Digital Studio Computer (poster) ❑ Packet containing.
Back Panel Overview 5 Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer contains the connectors where you plug in supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel serve as a map to help you locate the connectors on your computer .
V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 6 PCV -R536DS/PCV -R538DS/PCV -R539DS ✍ F or your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK co nnectors on both the fron t and back panels, allowing you to connec t to either set of connectors. T he i.
Front Panel Overview 7 Front Panel Overview The fron t panel of your V AIO Digital Studio Computer allows for access to the diskette, DVD, and CD-R W drives (PCV -R538DS and PCV-R539DS only). It also includes USB and i.LINK ports to connect USB devic es, digital equipment, or other components.
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Configuring Microsoft® Wi ndows® 98 Second Edition 9 Configuring Microsoft ® Windows ® 98 Second Edition The first time you turn on your computer , you need to complete a few steps to configure the W indows ® 98 Second Edition operating system that is already installed on your computer .
V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 10 Registering Y our Computer T ake advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your compute r: ❑ Sony customer support —T alk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot pr oblems you may be having with your computer .
Using the VAIO Smart™ Keyboard and the Wheel Mous e 11 Using the V AIO Smart ™ Keyboard and the Wheel Mouse Connecting the Optional Palmrest The keyboar d that comes with your computer is equipped with an optional palmrest that you can attach to your keyboar d.
V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 12 Changing the Window Design of Sony Software T o change the window design of Sony software: 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and th en click Control Panel. 2 Click UI Design Selector . 3 Click << or >> and select the desir ed design.
Using the VAIO Smart™ Keyboard and the Wheel Mous e 13 Using the Wheel Mouse For information about the Wheel Mouse that connects to either side of your keyboar d, see MouseW are Help. T o access MouseW are Help, fr om the Start menu, point to Programs, MouseW are, and then click MouseW are Help.
V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 14 Using the Standby Function When you are done using your computer , you can put it in standby mode rather than turn it of f completely . Putting the computer in standby mode allows you to r eturn quickly to normal computer use.
Shutting Down Y our Compute r 15 Shutting Down Y our Computer When you ar e ready to turn of f your computer for an extended period of time, use the following pr ocedure to shut down the computer . T o shut down your computer 1 Click the Start button on the W indows ® taskbar to open the Start menu.
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Sony Digital M edia Park Applicatio ns 17 Sony Digital Media Park Applications Media Bar ™ Media Bar softwar e is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playback. Media Bar softwar e handles all common computer multimedia formats, and contr ols selected Sony devices.
V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 18 i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Compatibility The V AIO Digital Studio computer includes i.LINK (IEEE -1394) connectors. They are located on the front and back of your system. T o connect an i.LINK (IEEE-1394) device ❑ Use the symbol to locate the i.
T roubleshooting 19 T roubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer . Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions befor e you call Sony Customer Support. For more advanced tr oubleshooting information, see the V AIO Digital Studio Computer Reference Manual .
V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 20 ❑ If you cannot r estart as described in the pr eceding steps, you can restart the computer by pr essing Ctrl+Alt+Delete or by pressing the power switch for more than six seconds. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for techn ical support.
T roubleshooting 21 ❑ If you see video but cannot hear audio, check all of the following: Make sure the mute setting is of f in your DVD player . Check the master volume setting in the audio Mixer . Check the volume settings in your computer speakers.
V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 22 My modem connecti on is slow The computer ’s modem uses K56flex™ technology/V .90. Many factors influence modem connection speed, including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment (such as fax machines or other modems).
T roubleshooting 23 My microphone is too sensitive to background noise If you find there is too much backgr ound noise when you recor d sound, you should adjust the micr ophone gain by following these steps: 1 Right-click the speaker icon (V olume) in the lower right W indows ® task tray .
V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 24 My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use T o set up the mouse for left-hand use: 1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop. 2 Click Contr ol Panel, and then click Mouse. The Mouse Pr operties dialog box appears.
Using the System Recovery CD(s) 25 Using the System Recovery CD(s) Y ou can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corr upted or accidentally erased. Y ou may not need to r ecover the entire contents of your har d drive.
V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 26 T o use the System Recovery CD(s) 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive. 2 Shut down your computer as described in “Shutting Down Y our Computer” on page 15. 3 W ait 30 seconds and turn on your computer .
Using the Application Reco very CD(s) 27 Using the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD(s) allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they are corr u pted or accidentally erased.
V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 28 About the Software on Y our Computer Y our V AIO Digital Studio computer is ready to help you work, play , learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section gives you an overview of the activities you can perform with your software titles.
About the Software on Y our Computer 29 CompuServe ® 2000 CompuServe Interactive Services The all new CompuServe 2000 delivers a powerful tool for Internet users who want serious and timely informati.
V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 30 Jedi Knight: ™ P athways to the Force and Rogue Squadron ™ 3D: Elite Missions ™ (PCV -R532DS only) LucasArts Entertainment Company Jedi Knight: Pathways to t he For ce comes fr om the Star W ars ® 3D action game, Dark Forces ™ II: Jedi Knight.
About the Software on Y our Computer 31 Microsoft ® Wo r d 9 7 Microsoft Corporation The world's leading wor d processor , allows you to create pr ofessional-looking letters, school reports, and other documents using re ady-to- use templates, automatic formatting, and spelling and grammar checkers.
V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 32 Smart Capture Sony Electronics Smart Captur e is a fun new way to se nd multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK connection betw een your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam ® Camcorder or other cameras that support the i.
About the Software on Y our Computer 33 About Y our Recovery CDs Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics The Application Recovery CD pr ogram allows you to reinst all individual applications and device drivers. Use it to restore corr upted or accidentally erased files.
V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 34 For Answers to Y our Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center near est you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). This service is fr ee of char g e for 90 days after the original date of purchase.
For Answers to Y our Software Ques tions 35 eMail inChor us ™ (Softlink, I nc.) McAfee’ s VirusScan ® 4.03 (Network Ass ociates, Inc.) Quicken ® Basic 99 (Intuit Inc.) Jedi Knight ™ : Pathways to the Force, and Rogue Squad ron ™ 3D: Elite Missions ™ (LucasArts Entertainment Company) Sound Forge ® XP 4.
V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 36 WinFax ® Basic Edition (Syman tec Corporation) Windows ® 98 Second Edition Operating System, Works 4.5, Money 99 Basic, Encarta Encyclopedia 99, Internet Explorer 5, Outlook 98 (Microsoft Corporation) website http://www .
Specifications 37 Specifications Model PCV -R5 32DS PCV -R536DS PCV-R538DS Processor 466 MHz Celeron® 450 MHz Pentium® III 500 MHz Pentium® III Hard Disk Drive 10.
V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 38 Specifications are subject to cha nge without notice. Connection Capabilities (Rear) USB port PS/2 (2) VGA Monitor port Serial port Parallel (printer) Game/MIDI Headphones Line In Micropho ne i.
39 Index A accessing onli ne support 10 adjusting speaker volume 21 Application Recovery CD 27 applications launching problems with 21 C CD tray opening problems with 20 CD-ROM drives troubleshooting .
V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 40 applications problems with 21 CD tray problems with 20 P palmrest connecting 11 PictureGear 17 problem solving 19 programmable keys 12 protecting your inve.
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