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V AIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PCV -R522DS/PCV -R526DS/PCV -R528DS TM ...
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© 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. NOTICE Updates and additions to software may ...
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iii Contents Welcome ............................................................................................ 1 Features ............................................................................................. 1 Unpacking Your Computer ............................................................ 3 Back Panel Overview ...................... ...
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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. Features ❑ i.LINK ™ (IEEE-1394): T wo buil t-i n i.LINK ports provide you ...
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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. Y our 6X DVD-ROM drive plays both DVDs and CDs. ❑ CD-R W drive: This drive is the ideal solution for making backups and archiving data, with the ability to stor e up to 650 ...
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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. ❑ The V AIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide (this manual) contains ...
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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 special product of fers Software Library The Software Library contains the Micr osoft software license agreement, Sony end-user license agre ement, a ...
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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 . ✍ F o r your convenience , your computer includes USB and i.LINK connectors on both the front and bac ...
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V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 6 Front Panel Overview The front panel of your V AIO Digital Studio Computer allows for access to the diskette, CD, DVD, and CD-R W drives. It also includes USB and i.LINK ™ ports to connect USB devices, digital equipment, or other components. ✍ F or your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LI ...
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Configur ing Windows® 9 8 7 Configuring Windows ® 98 The first time you turn on your computer , you need to complete a few steps to configure the W indows 98 operating system that is already installed on your computer . Y ou do not need to repeat these steps each time you turn on your computer . The on-screen instr uc tions guide you thr ough the ...
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V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 8 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 . ❑ Limited warranty —Pr ...
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Using the VAIO Smart™ Keyboard and the Wheel Mous e 9 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. Follow these steps to connect the palmrest. 1 Place the keyboar d and palmrest upside ...
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V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 10 Changing the Function of the Programmable Buttons The six pr ogrammable buttons along the top of the keyboar d are prepr ogram med to perform specific functions. Y ou can change the function of the pr ogrammable buttons as follows: 1 Click the Start button on the W indows taskbar to open the Start menu. ...
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Using the Standby F unction 11 Using the Standby Function When you ar e done using your computer , you can put it in standby mode rather than turn it off completely . Putting the computer in standby mod e allows you to re turn quickly to normal computer use. T o put the computer in standby mode 1 Save your work and close any applications that are r ...
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V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 12 Shutting Down Y our Computer When you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period o f time, use the following pr ocedure to shut down the computer . T o shut down your comp uter 1 Click the Start button on the W indows taskbar to open the Start menu. 2 Click Shut Down to display the Shut D ...
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Sony Digital M edia Park Applicatio ns 13 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. Media Bar softwar e encompasses audio/video library cataloging and playlist ma ...
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V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 14 i.LINK™ (IEEE-1394) Compatibility The V A IO 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. LINK connector . Plug the i.LINK device into this connector . ...
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T roubleshooting 15 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 . Y ou can ...
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V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 16 My software program “l ocks up” or crashe s ❑ Close the application that is curr ently locked up by pressing AL T+F4. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for techn ical support. See “For Answers to Y our Software Questions” on page 29 for a complete list of phone numbers. ...
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T roubleshooting 17 ❑ 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. Check the connections between your speakers and the computer . Check the W indows Control Panel/ ...
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V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 18 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). If you think your modem is not connecting properly to othe ...
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T roubleshooting 19 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 . 2 Click Open V olume Controls. The V olume Control screen app ...
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V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 20 My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use T o set up the mouse for left-hand use: 1 Click the Start button to display the Start menu. 2 Point to Settings. 3 Click Cont rol Panel. 4 Double-click the Mouse icon. 5 Click the Buttons tab. 6 Under Buttons, select Left-handed. 7 Click the OK button to clos ...
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Using the System Recovery CD(s) 21 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. If you experience a pr oblem with your computer , reinstalling an individual device drive r or sof ...
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V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 22 T o use the System Recovery CD(s) 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. 2 Shut down your computer as described in “Shutting Down Y our Computer” on page 12. 3 W ait 30 seconds and turn on your computer . 4 Click OK to signify you have read an d accept the Micr osoft End-Us ...
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Using the Application Reco very CD(s) 23 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. Reinstalling an individual devic e driver or softwar e title may correct a pr oblem you are experiencing with your computer , ...
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V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 24 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. For support information, see “For Answers to Y our ...
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About the Software on Y our Computer 25 CompuServe ® 2000 CompuServe Interactive, Inc. The all new CompuServe 2000 delivers a powerful tool for Internet users who want serious and timely information, in-depth r esearch, and professiona l communities backed by state-of-the-art technologies, including high-speed a ccess and powerful e-mail mes sagin ...
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V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 26 Microsof t ® Encarta ® 99 Encyclopedia Microsoft Corporation Microsof t Encarta Encyclopedia combines curr ent, comprehensive content with up-to-date multimedia technology , providing users with unique, engaging learning experiences. W ith the 1999 edition, Encarta provides a wealth of information reso ...
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About the Software on Y our Computer 27 Prodigy Internet ™ Prodigy Communications Corporation An Internet servic e that helps you find what you need online fas ter and smarter . Prodigy delivers powerful online content, such as sports scor es, stock quotes, news, and easy access to Excite™, plus a personal e-mail account and quality customer se ...
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V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 28 Win F a x ® Basic E dition Symantec Corporation W inFax Basic Edition incorporates an easy-to-use interface that allows you to send and r eceive faxes easily . Upgrade to W inFax Pr o to r eceive additional features. About Y our Recovery CDs Applicatio n Recovery C D(s) Sony Electronics The Application ...
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For Answers to Y our Software Ques tions 29 For Answers to Y our Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center near est you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-697 2). Acrobat ® Reader , Adobe PhotoDeluxe ® Home Edition, Ado be Premiere ® LE (Adobe Systems Incorporated) America Online ® (Americ a Online) A T&T WorldNet ® Se ...
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V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 30 Easy Internet Access (Encompass, Inc. ) McAfee’ s VirusScan (McAfee, Inc. ) Netscape Communicator ® (Netscape Communicati ons Corporation ) Prodigy Internet ™ (Prodigy Communicati ons Corporation. ) Quicken ® Basic (Intuit Inc. ) Jedi Knight ™ : Pathways to the Force, and Rogu e Squadron ™ 3D: ...
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For Answers to Y our Software Ques tions 31 SurfMonkey ™ (MediaLive, Inc.) WinFax ® Basic Edition (Symantec Corporation. ) Windows ® 98 Operating System, W orks, Money , Encarta, Internet Explorer (Microsoft Corporation ) website http://www .surfmonkey .com/support/ Sub_support.html phone 408-556-2060 e-mail support@surfmonkey .com hours 9 AM - ...
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V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 32 Specifications Model PCV -R522 DS PCV -R526 DS PCV -R528 DS Processor 466 MHz Celeron® 450 MHz Pentium® III 500 MHz Pentium® III Hard Disk Drive 10 GB 10 GB 13 GB Standard SDRAM 64 MB PC-66 SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB 128 MB PC-66 SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB 128 MB PC-100 SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB V ...
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Specifications 33 Specifications are subject to change without notice. This product meets the standar d s of the Internati ona l Energy Star Program for ener gy efficiency . Connection Capabilities (Rear) USB port PS/2® (2) VGA Monitor port Serial port Parallel (printer) Game/MIDI Headphones Line In Microphone i.LINK (6-pin) Modem line (RJ-1 1) Ph ...
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35 Index A accessing onli ne support 8 adding additional software problems with 16 adjusting speaker volume 17 Application Recovery CD 23 applications launching problems with 17 C CD tray opening problems with 16 CD-ROM drives troubleshooting 16 cleaning mouse 19 computer locking up 15 protecting yo ur investment 8 registering 8 shutting d own 12 s ...
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V AIO Digital Studio C omputer User Guide 36 mouse cleaning 19 troubleshooting 19 mouse buttons reassigning 20 O online registration service 8 support 8 opening applications problems with 17 CD tray problems with 16 P palmrest connecting 9 PictureGear 13 problem solving 15 programmable keys 10 protecting your investment 8 R reassigning mouse button ...
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