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Sony PCV-R553DS User Manual

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  • Page 1 V V V V AIO Digital Studio AIO Digital Studio AIO Digital Studio AIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Computer User Guide Computer User Guide Computer User Guide PCV-R553DS/PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS PCV-R553DS/PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS PCV-R553DS/PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS PCV-R553DS/PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS ™ ™ ™ ™...
  • Page 2 Owner’s Record Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are located on the back 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.
  • Page 3 The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution - The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser...
  • Page 4 L’appareil doit être le plus près possible d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888- 476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961- 7669 in Canada. Sony Customer Support can be reached at...
  • Page 5 Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-R553DS/ PCV-R556DS/ PCV-R558DS/ Responsible Sony Electronics Inc. Party: 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.

  • Page 6: United States

    Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company.
  • Page 7 In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1- 888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800- 961-7669 in Canada. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.
  • Page 8 VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    VAIO Action Setup ... VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup Pre-setting i.LINK devices ...18 Changing the Window Design of Sony Software ...19 Sony Digital Media Park Applications ... Sony Digital Media Park Applications Sony Digital Media Park Applications Sony Digital Media Park Applications Movie Shaker ...21...
  • Page 10 Using the Application Recovery CD(s) ... 33 Troubleshooting ... Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting To Reach Sony ... 45 Notes on Use ... 45 On the Power Source ... 45 On Disposal of the Lithium Battery ... 47 On Handling ... 47 On Installation ...

  • Page 11: Welcome

    Welcome Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. This User Guide contains information about the applications included with your system, contact information for software vendors, and the specifications for your computer.

  • Page 12: Front Panel Overview

    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide ❑ Lighting — — — — Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare Lighting Lighting Lighting and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare.
  • Page 13 HD (drive) access indicator light Lights in amber while reading/writing data from/to the hard disk. Power switch and indicator light Turns on/off the computer. The indicator light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in standby mode. Floppy disk drive Reads/writes data from/to a 3.5-inch floppy disk.

  • Page 14: Back Panel Overview

    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview Back Panel Overview 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.
  • Page 15 Connects a phone cable to the wall jack. i.LINK 6-pin connector (IEEE1394) Connects a digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam EMPTY PCI SLOTS (One filled with ADSL Modem card on custom models) For a PCI Add-On Card (not supplied).
  • Page 16 VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide LINE IN connector Connects an audio device. PHONES (Headphones) connector* Connects headphones (not supplied). Games/MIDI connector Connects a game or MIDI device. MONITOR connector Connects a standard CRT display. PRINTER connector Connects a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. SERIAL connector Connects a serial device, such as a digital still camera.
  • Page 17 VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Shortcut keys (S Keys) and i.LINK interface. The programmable S Keys come with the following applications as their default settings: ❑ S1 — — — — Outlook Express S1 S1 ❑...

  • Page 18: Pre-Setting I.link Devices

    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Pre-setting i.LINK devices Pre-setting i.LINK devices Pre-setting i.LINK devices Pre-setting i.LINK devices You can pre-set your i.LINK-equipped devices to launch desired functions, such as automatically starting DVgate applications or connecting two VAIO computers. To pre-set your i.LINK device to launch a desired function: 1 1 1 1 From the Start menu, select Programs >...

  • Page 19: Changing The Window Design Of Sony Software

    6 6 6 6 To try another selection, click << or >>. Then, click OK. 7 7 7 7 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. ✍ You may use the feature with UI Design Selector-compatible software only.
  • Page 20 Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder, or other cameras that support the i.LINK interface. Smart Capture allows you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e-mail.

  • Page 21: Movie Shaker

    Movie Shaker Movie Shaker Movie Shaker Movie Shaker This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a few simple steps, motion pictures can be combined with special effects, still images (pictures), and music files and then saved in a format most computers can play.

  • Page 22: Editing Clips And Scenes

    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide 1 1 1 1 Click the Shake tab. 2 2 2 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray. 3 3 3 3 Click saved to the Product tray. 4 4 4 4 To preview, switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play.

  • Page 23: Saving A Movie

    Adding effects to a scene or a clip: 1 1 1 1 Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel. 2 2 2 2 Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray. 3 3 3 3 Drag and drop the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Working Panel.

  • Page 24: Picturegear

    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide PictureGear™ PictureGear™ PictureGear™ PictureGear™ PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer. Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures. Brighten, contrast, enhance, resize, crop, and color-correct your pictures.

  • Page 25: Making Still Images And Panoramic From Mpeg

    How to stitch a panoramic picture: 1 1 1 1 Gather the source images into the same folder or collection. 2 2 2 2 Select the images you want to use. ✍ We recommend 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures. 3 3 3 3 From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker.

  • Page 26: Using Digital Video

    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Using Digital Video Using Using Using Digital Video Digital Video Digital Video Connecting a Digital Video Recorder Connecting a Digital Video Recorder Connecting a Digital Video Recorder Connecting a Digital Video Recorder Before connecting a digital video camera recorder to your computer, turn off the power on the camera.

  • Page 27: Hard Drive Partition

    When recording AVI files to tape: ❑ Do not use DVgate when the connected digital video peripheral is in Timer Recording mode, as this could produce a malfunction in the peripheral. ✍ You can record only AVI files. MPEG files cannot be recorded. ❑...

  • Page 28: I.link (Ieee1394) Compatibility

    The following Sony i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for use with your computer: VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, VMC- IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can be purchased from your dealer or by contacting Sony at http:/ /www.sony.com/accessories. 28 28 28 28...

  • Page 29: Enabling Smart Connect

    To connect an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device ❑ Use the symbol to locate the this connector. ✍ See the manual that came with your i.LINK (IEEE1394)-equipped device for more information on setting it up and using it. Enabling Smart Connect Enabling Smart Connect Enabling Enabling...

  • Page 30: Enabling Ethernet

    Click the Enable Device button. 6 6 6 6 Click OK. The Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter icon should no longer have an “X” on it. This means Smart Connect is now enabled. 7 7 7 7 Close all windows and restart your computer in order for the new settings to take effect.

  • Page 31: System And Application Recovery Cd(S)

    The System Recovery CD program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased accidentally. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. Application Recovery CD(s)
  • Page 32 You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD(s). 1 1 1 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive. ✍ The System Recovery utility boots from the DVD-ROM drive. It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer.

  • Page 33: Using The Application Recovery Cd(S)

    Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications. 2 2 2 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. 3 3 3 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting

    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. Topic: Topic: My computer does not start. Topic: Topic: My computer does not start.
  • Page 35 From the Start menu, select Shut Down, and then select Restart. 2 2 2 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 3 3 3 3 Select the Advanced tab from the CMOS Setup Utility screen.
  • Page 36 VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide 4 4 4 4 Select “I/O Device Configuration” and use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode. ✍ You can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options using the Plus (+) or Minus (-) keys. 5 5 5 5 When the desired setting displays, press the Escape key.
  • Page 37 When you insert a music CD, the Sony Media Bar™ automatically launches to play your CD. When the Sony Media Bar is running, the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD. Close Media Bar to use the Microsoft CD Player.
  • Page 38 VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Topic: Why doesn't my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed? Topic: Why doesn't my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed? Topic: Topic: Why doesn't my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed? Why doesn't my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed? You must use 4x CD-RW or 8x CD-R media to achieve optimum performance.
  • Page 39 ❑ Check the volume controls in the application, in the audio mixer, and in Windows. There is a volume control icon and slide the level bar up to increase the volume. ❑ Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows volume control ❑...
  • Page 40 ❑ Verify that the software you are using is appropriately configured to recognize and interact with the Sony computer modem. Call the software publisher if you do not know how to configure the software to recognize the modem. All programs preinstalled by Sony are compatible.
  • Page 41 How do I set up faxing capability in Windows ® Windows 98 Second Edition does not provide a built-in fax utility. Sony has included the Symantec WinFax 1 1 1 1 From the Start menu, select Programs > Symantec WinFax Basic Edition >...
  • Page 42 VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Topic: My mouse does not work. Topic: My mouse does not work. Topic: Topic: My mouse does not work. My mouse does not work. ❑ Check that the mouse is plugged into the ❑ There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism.
  • Page 43 Upgrading and Maintaining Your ® VAIO Computer . Sony computer supplies, accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your dealer or by contacting Sony at http:/ / www.sony.com/accessories. ® ® ® ® Topic: Topic: My i.LINK...
  • Page 44 VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide 4 4 4 4 Click Properties. 5 5 5 5 Click Enable Device and then click OK. 6 6 6 6 Click Close. Topic: Topic: How do I install a printer? Topic: Topic: How do I install a printer? How do I install a printer? How do I install a printer? ✍...

  • Page 45: To Reach Sony

    6 6 6 6 Click the Remove button. 7 7 7 7 Click Close. 8 8 8 8 Click OK. To Reach Sony To Reach Sony To Reach Sony To Reach Sony For further assistance, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). Notes on Use...
  • Page 46 VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide ❑ Plug all the power cords for your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line. AC derived from different supply lines may result in voltage differences that can cause unstable operation or unwanted weak currents at the time of connection.

  • Page 47: On Disposal Of The Lithium Battery

    The lithium battery may explode if mistreated. Do not disassemble it or dispose of it in fire. Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 48: On Moisture Condensation

    Do not drop them or bump them against other objects. ❑ Your Sony computer will not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX).

  • Page 49: On Handling A Crt Display

    practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described in the online document “Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO result in personal injury or equipment damage.

  • Page 50: On Handling Diskettes

    VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide ❑ Do not turn off the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk drive. On Handling Diskettes On Handling Diskettes On Handling Diskettes On Handling Diskettes ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette. ❑...

  • Page 51: Resources

    Resources Resources Resources Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in the following sequence: 1 1 1 1 Quick Start 2 2 2 2...

  • Page 52: For Answers To Your Software Questions

    Sony Service Center Sony Service Center Sony Service Center Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476- 6972). This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. ® ® ® ®...
  • Page 53 Basic (Intuit, Inc.) Web site http://www.intuit.com/support/ phone 900-555-4688 hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Sony Applications (Sony Electronics, Inc.) Sony Applications (Sony Electronics, Inc.) Sony Applications (Sony Electronics, Inc.) Sony Applications (Sony Electronics, Inc.) Web site http://www. sony.com/pcsupport phone...
  • Page 54 Express, Word 2000 (Microsoft Corporation) Express, Word 2000 (Microsoft Corporation) Express, Word 2000 (Microsoft Corporation) Express, Word 2000 (Microsoft Corporation) Web site http://www. sony.com/pcsupport phone 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.

  • Page 55: Specifications Pcv-R553Ds

    Pentium † 30 GB 128 MB PC-100 SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB Shared with system memory “Sony Tuned” MPEG Digital Video supports full-screen video playback Intel 810 Yamaha AC-XG Audio 3.5” 1.44 MB FDD 32X max. CD-ROM reading, 8X max. CD-R writing, 32X max.
  • Page 56 VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Model Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Voltage Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. † GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. ‡...

  • Page 57: Specifications Pcv-R556Ds/R558Ds

    ‡ 30 GB/40 GB 128 MB PC-133 SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB 16 MB SDRAM “Sony Tuned” MPEG Digital Video supports full-screen video playback NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Pro 4X AGP Yamaha AC-XG Audio 3.5” 1.44 MB FDD 32X max. CD-ROM reading, 8X max.
  • Page 58 VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Model Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Voltage Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. † MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance.

  • Page 59: Index Index

    Index AC input connector 16 adding additional hardware precaution 46 adjusting voltage settings 45 air circulation 48 Application Recovery CD 31, 33 applications launching problems with 37 back panel overview 14 battery disposing 47 cables 48 CD drives troubleshooting 36 CD tray opening problems with 36...
  • Page 60 VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide displays problems with 34 setting up 11 disposal of lithium ion battery 7 DVD drive 13 DVgate 26 eject button, for floppy disk 13 eject hole, for DVD 13 electronic documentation 51 equipment 47 Ethernet 30 Ethernet connector 16 European power settings 45...
  • Page 61 47 serial connector 16 setting up your computer precautions 47 shutting down your computer 46 Smart Connect 29 Sony Fax-on-Demand service 51 Sony Multimedia Computer Display problems with 34 setting up 11 Sony Online Support options 51 speakers...
  • Page 62 UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) 46 VAIO Action Setup 17 ventilation 11, 48 viewing the taskbar problems with 42 voltage settings 45 window design of Sony software changing 19 Windows taskbar problems viewing 42 work surfaces 11 62 62 62 62...

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