Sony PCV-R549DS User Manual

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User GuidePCV-R545DS/PCV-R547DS/PCV-R549DSTM

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide$PCV-R547DS/PCV-R549DS✍For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK connectors on both the fron

Front Panel Overview%Front Panel OverviewThe front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows for access to the diskette, DVD, and CD-RW drives

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'Setting Up Your VAIO® Digital Studio ComputerRegistering Your ComputerTake advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receiv

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User GuideUsing the VAIO Smartc Keyboard and the Wheel MouseConnecting the Optional PalmrestThe keyboard that comes wi

Using the VAIO Smart Keyboard and the Wheel MouseChanging the Window Design of Sony SoftwareTo change the window design of Sony software:1Click the

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To pre-set your i.LINK-equipped device to launch a desired function, such as automatically starting DVgate a

Using the Standby Function!Using the Standby FunctionWhen you are done using your computer, you can put it in standby mode rather than turn it off co

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide"Shutting Down Your ComputerWhen you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time,

#Sony Digital Media Park ApplicationsMedia BarMedia Bar software is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playback. Media Bar software handles al

© 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual and the softw

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide$Using Digital VideoConnecting a Digital Video RecorderBefore connecting a digital video camera recorder to y

Using Digital Video%When recording AVI files to tape:❑Do not use DVgate when the connected digital video peripheral is in Timer Recording mode, as th

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide&Applications That Use the TWAIN DriverDigital imaging applications, such as Adobe PhotoDeluxe,® allow yo

i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Compatibility'i.LINK (IEEE-1394) CompatibilityYour VAIO® computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK connector on the front of the syste

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Enabling Smart ConnectYour computer comes with preinstalled Smart Connect software. To enable faster startup

TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions,

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My computer or software program locks up❑Close the application that is currently “locked up” by pressing C

Troubleshooting !I cannot play a DVD-ROM ❑If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player, it could be that the DVD-ROM you are try

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide "Why doesn't my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed?You must use the correct media to achieve o

Troubleshooting #My modem connection is slowThe computer’s modem uses Lucent 1648 technology/V.90. Many factors influence modem connection speed, incl

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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide $I need to set up faxing in Windows® 98Windows 98 does not provide a built-in fax utility. Sony has included

Troubleshooting %My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand useTo set up the mouse for left-hand use:1Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.2Click

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide &My system is running slowlyYour system’s responsiveness varies depending on the number of applications t

Using the System Recovery CD(s) 'Using the System Recovery CD(s) You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are co

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide!To use the System Recovery CD(s)1Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive.2Shut down your com

Using the Application Recovery CD(s)!Using the Application Recovery CD(s)The Application Recovery CD(s) allows you to reinstall individual applicatio

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide! About the Software on Your ComputerYour VAIO Digital Studio computer is ready to help you work, play, learn,

About the Software on Your Computer!!CompuServe® 2000CompuServe Interactive ServicesThe all-new CompuServe 2000 delivers a powerful tool for Internet

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide!"eMail inChorus (PCV-R545DS only)Softlink, Inc.This communications tool turns your e-mail into multimed

About the Software on Your Computer!#Netscape Communicator® Netscape CommunicationsNetscape Communicator is the all-in-one Internet tool that makes it

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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide!$Sound Forge® XP (PCV-R547DS/PCV-R549DS only)Sonic FoundrySound Forge XP allows you to put powerful audio pro

About Your Recovery CDs!%About Your Recovery CDsApplication Recovery CD(s)Sony ElectronicsThe Application Recovery CD program allows you to reinstall

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide!&For Answers to Your Software QuestionsSony Service CenterFor the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1

For Answers to Your Software Questions!'eMail inChorus (Softlink, Inc.)McAfees VirusScan® (Network Associates, Inc.)Quicken® Basic (Intuit, Inc

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide"Windows® 98 Second Edition Operating System, Internet Explorer 5, Outlook® Express, Word 2000 (Microsof

Specifications"SpecificationsModel PCV-R545DS PCV-R547DSProcessor 500 MHz* Pentium®III 600 MHz* Pentium®IIIHard Disk Drive 20 GB†27 GB†Standard

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide" Specifications are subject to change without notice.Supplied AccessoriesVAIO Smart KeyboardPS/2 Wheel M

"!IndexAadjusting speaker volume 24Application Recovery CD 4, 31, 37applicationslaunchingproblems with 23CCD trayopeningproblems with 22CD-ROM dr

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide""Oonlineregistration service 9support 9openingapplicationsproblems with 23CD trayproblems with 22Pp

WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Your new, high-performance multimedia computer combines state-of-t

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide ❑Exceptional performance: Your computer includes an Intel® processor, a high-speed V.90 compatible data/fax m

Unpacking Your Computer!Unpacking Your ComputerComputer and Supplied AccessoriesManuals❑Read Me First contains Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and s

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide"Recovery CDs❑System Recovery CD(s)❑Application Recovery CD(s)Other❑Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio C

Back Panel Overview#Back Panel OverviewThe back panel of your computer contains the connectors where you plug in supplied and optional accessories. Th