Sony PCV-R522DS, PCV-R528DS, PCV-R526DS User Manual

TM

VAIO Digital Studio
Computer
User Guide

PCV-R522DS/PCV-R526DS/PCV-R528DS

© 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, Wi ndows, 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-R522DS/

Responsible Party:

Address:

Telephone: [phone]

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.

Owner’s Re

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 number when you
call your Sony Service Center.

Model Number:

PCV-R528DS

Serial Number:________________________

PCV-R526DS/

PCV-R528DS

Sony Electronics Inc.

1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge, NJ 07656

cord

PCV-R522DS/PCV-R526DS/

Contents

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

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

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

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

Front Panel Overview .....................................................................6

Configuring Windows® 98 ............................................................ 7

Registering Your Computer...........................................................8

Using the VAIO Smart™ Keyboard and the

Wheel Mouse.................................................................................... 9

Using the Standby Function......................................................... 11

Shutting Down Your Computer..................................................12

Sony Digital Media Park Applications.......................................13

i.LINK™ (IEEE-1394) Compatibility........................................... 14

Troubleshooting............................................................................. 15

Using the System Recovery CD(s)............................................... 21

Using the Application Recovery CD(s) ...................................... 23

About the Software on Your Computer .....................................24

For Answers to Your Software Questions.................................. 29

Specifications.................................................................................. 32

Index................................................................................................35

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™
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

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

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page 32.

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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.

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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.

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Exceptional performance: Your computer includes an Intel®
processor, a high speed V.90 compatible data/fax modem,
or more of the following high-performance drives.

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CD-ROM drive: Enjoy fast access to CD data with your 32X
CD-ROM drive.

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and one

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

regulations.

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DVD drive: This new optical storage technology provides
increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing
experience. Your 6X DVD-ROM drive plays both DVDs and CDs.

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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.

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VAIO Smart™ 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 (A3D™), high-powered 3D graphics (AGP), and “Sony­Tuned” MPEG digital video playback enable you to take advantage
of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and
entertainment software.

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100 free hours of Internet access: Use the Internet for up to 100 free
hours when you sign up with GTE (no credit card required). Free
access expires after 100 hours or 60 days after signing up—whichever
occurs first.

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Preinstalled software titles: All the software on your computer is
preinstalled, configured, and ready for you to use right out of the box.

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Windows® 98: Your system includes the latest operating system fr om
Microsoft.

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Communications: Access popular online services, browse the
Internet, send faxes, and more.

* 530 MB after formatting.

Unpacking Your Computer

Computer and Supplied Accessories

System Unit

Speakers

Phone Cable

Unpacking Your Computer

Power Cord

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Keyb oard

Mouse

Manuals

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Read Me First contains Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and
supplementary information about your computer. It also includes
information on how to contact software vendors.

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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.

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The VAIO Consumer Information Guide contains safety and regulatory
information, ergonomic considerations, information on help
resources, and your computer’s limited warranty statement.

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The Microsoft® Windows®98 Getting Started manual explains how to
use the basic features of the Windows operating system.

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Recovery CDs

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System Recovery CD(s)

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Application Recovery CD(s)

Other

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Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer (poster)

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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:

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VAIO® Digital Studio™ DV Tutorial

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Jedi Knight™: Pathways to the Force and Rogue Squadr on™ 3D: Elite
Missions™

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Microsoft® Encarta® 99 Encyclopedia

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Microsoft® Money/Microsoft® Works

Back Panel Overview

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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.

PS-2 Mouse

Optional Keyboard

USB

Serial

Printer/Parallel

i.LINK

Games/MIDI

Headphones

LINE IN

Microphone

Monitor

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

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Power

Line

Telephone

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.

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Front Panel Overview

The front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows for access
to the diskette, CD, DVD, and CD-RW drives. It also includes USB and
i.LINK
components.

Access Indicator Light

™

ports to connect USB devices, digital equipment, or other

CD-RW Drive

(PCV-R528DS only)

Diskette Drive
Diskette Drive

Diskette

Eject Button

CD-ROM Drive
(PCV-R522DS
only)

DVD-ROM Drive
(PCV-R526DS/
PCV-R528DS only)

Optical Drive
Eject Button

Optical Drive
Indicator Light

Power/Standby
Switch

Power/Standby
Indicator Light

Hard Disk Drive
Access Indicator
Light

i.LINK

USB

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

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and back panels, allowing you to connect to either set of connectors. The i.LINK connector
on the front of your system is a 4-pin connector.

Configuring Windows® 98

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Configuring Windows® 98

The first time you turn on your computer, you need to complete a few
steps to configure the Windows 98 operating system that is already
installed on your computer. You do not need to repeat these steps each
time you turn on your computer.

You must configure Windows 98 before you can use your computer.

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The on-screen instructions guide you through the configuration process.
The following is an overview of the process.

1

Entering information:

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Enter your name.

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Read and accept the License Agreement.

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Enter your Product ID number located on the cover of the
Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual.

2

Windows 98 setup: click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup
Wizard screen.

3

Selecting your computer settings: if necessary, change the Time Zone,
Date, and Time on the Date/Time Properties screen.

4

Registering your computer: for details on registering your computer,
see “Registering Your Computer” on page 8. You can also sign up for
100 free hours of Internet service at this time.

5

Learning about Windows: if you want, take the tour of Windows.

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Registering Your Computer

Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and
receive these benefits by registering your computer:

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Sony customer support—Talk to a Support Representative to
troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer.

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Limited warranty—Protect your investment. See “Limited Warranty
Statement” in the VAIO Consumer Information Guide for details.

You must register your VAIO Digital Studio computer to extend the warranty for an

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additional nine months beyond the initial 90-day warranty period.

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On-site service—Provides convenient resolution of problems.

If you have not already registered, follow these steps to use the computer
online registration service.

1

Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop.

2

Enter the information requested on the first online registration form.
Press the TAB key to move from box to box.

3

Click the Next button to advance to the next form.

4

Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time
you complete a form.

The computer automatically transfers your registration information
using your built-in modem and a toll-free telephone number.