Sony PCV-R545DS VAIO Computer User Guide (primary... User manual

VAIO Digital Studio

Computer User Guide

PCV-R545DS/PCV-R547DS/PCV-R549DS

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This manual and the software

described herein, in whole or in

part, may not be reproduced,

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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

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-R545DS/PCV-R547DS/

PCV-R549DS

Serial Number:________________________

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.

EEE

Contents

Welcome...............................................................................1

Features.............................................................................................1

Unpacking Your Computer............................................................3

Computer and Supplied Accessories................................................3

Manuals.................................................................................................3

Recovery CDs .......................................................................................4

Other......................................................................................................4

Software Library...................................................................................4

Back Panel Overview ......................................................................5

PCV-R545DS.........................................................................................5

Front Panel Overview .....................................................................7

Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer ............9

Registering Your Computer...........................................................9

Using the VAIO Smart™Keyboard and the

Wheel Mouse..................................................................................10

Connecting the Optional Palmrest ..................................................10

Changing the Window Design of Sony Software..........................11

VAIO Action Setup (PCV-R547DS/PCV-R549DS only) ..............11

Using the Wheel Mouse....................................................................12

Using the Standby Function.........................................................13

Standby Mode Indicators..................................................................13

Shutting Down Your Computer..................................................14

Sony Digital Media Park Applications .............................. 15

Media Bar™........................................................................................15

DVgate™Applications .....................................................................15

PictureGear™.....................................................................................15

Smart Capture ....................................................................................15

Using Digital Video........................................................................16

Connecting a Digital Video Recorder .............................................16

Using DVgate......................................................................................16

Hard Drive Partition..........................................................................17

Applications That Use the TWAIN Driver.....................................18

i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Compatibility ...............................................19

Enabling Smart Connect................................................................20

Troubleshooting ................................................................ 21

Using the System Recovery CD(s)...............................................29

Using the Application Recovery CD(s).......................................31

About the Software on Your Computer......................................32

About Your Recovery CDs............................................................37

For Answers to Your Software Questions..................................38

Sony Service Center...........................................................................38

Specifications...................................................................................41

Index................................................................................... 43

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™

computer! Your new, high-performance multimedia computer combines

state-of-the-art computer functionality with the latest audio/video and

information technology convergence features.

Features

❑i.LINK®(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 DVgate™software preinstalled on

your computer, and the i.LINK (IEEE-1394) interface, you can easily

create and edit your own home videos.

❑Digital Media Park™: This suite of Sony original applications

includes PictureGear,™Smart Capture, DVgate,™and Media Bar.™

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.

✍For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer, see

page 41

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide

❑Exceptional performance: Your computer includes an Intel®

processor, a high-speed V.90 compatible data/fax modem,*and the

following high-performance drives:

❑DVD drive: This new optical storage technology provides

increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing

experience. Your 8X (maximum) DVD-ROM drive plays both

DVDs and CDs.

❑CD-RW drive: This drive is the ideal solution for making

backups and archiving data, 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.

❑VAIO Smart™Keyboard: This PS/2®keyboard has programmable

shortcut buttons for launching your favorite programs or accessing

the Internet.

❑Sony audio and video quality: High-fidelity positional 3D audio

system (A3D™), 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.

❑Microsoft®Windows®98 Second Edition operating system: Your

system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft.

❑Communications: Access popular online services, browse the

Internet, send faxes, and more.

* Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and government

regulations.

 530 M after formatting with Direct CD.

Unpacking Your Computer !

Unpacking Your Computer

Computer and Supplied Accessories

Manuals

❑Read Me First contains Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and

supplementary information about your computer. It also includes

information on how to contact software vendors.

❑The VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide (this manual) contains

features and specifications for your computer. It also includes

information on the applications included with your system and how

to contact software vendors, get started with your computer, and

solve common problems.

❑The VAIO Consumer Information Guide contains safety and regulatory

information, ergonomic considerations, information on help

resources, and your computer’s limited warranty statement.

❑The Microsoft®Windows®98 Getting Started manual explains how to

use the basic features of the Windows operating system.

Power Cord

Phone Cable

Mouse

Keyboard

System Unit

Speakers

i.LINK Cable

(PCV R547DS and

PCV R549DS only)

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide

Recovery CDs

❑System Recovery CD(s)

❑Application Recovery CD(s)

Other

❑Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer (poster)

❑Packet containing special product offers

Software Library

The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement,

Sony end-user license agreement, and the following CDs:

❑Microsoft®Word 2000

❑Wild Metal Country®

✍Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the outlet in the event of an emergency

Back Panel Overview #

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.

PCV-R545DS

PS/2 Mouse

Keyboard

USB

Serial

Printer/Parallel

Monitor

Games/MIDI

Headphones

LINE IN

Microphone

Power

Line

i.LINK (IEEE-1394)

Telephone

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide

PCV-R547DS/PCV-R549DS

✍For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i LINK connectors on both the front

and back panels, allowing you to connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on

the back of your system is a 6-pin connector

Power

Line

Telephone

PS/2 Mouse

Keyboard

USB

Serial

Printer/Parallel

i.LINK (IEEE-1394)

Games/MIDI

Headphones

LINE IN

Microphone

Monitor

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