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Sony PCV-R522DS Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide) User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PCV-R522DS/PCV-R526DS/PCV-R528DS...
  • Page 2 Owner’s Re cord 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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) ...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    (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.
  • Page 6 Keyboard: This USB 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...

  • Page 7: Unpacking Your Computer

    Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories System Unit Speakers Keyboard 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 V AIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide (this manual) contains features and specifications for your computer.
  • Page 8 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: ® VAIO Digital Studio™ DV Tutorial Jedi Knight™: Pathways to the Force and Rogue Squadron™ 3D: Elite Missions™...

  • Page 9: 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. PS-2 Mouse Optional Keyboard Serial Printer/Parallel...

  • Page 10: Front Panel Overview

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 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 ports to connect USB devices, digital equipment, or other components.

  • Page 11: Configuring Windows® 98

    Configuring Windows 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.

  • Page 12: Registering Your Computer

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Registering Your Computer Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: Sony customer support—Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer.

  • Page 13: Using The Vaio Smart™ Keyboard And The Wheel Mouse

    Using the VAIO Smart™ Keyboard and the Wheel Mouse Using the VAIO Smart Wheel Mouse Connecting the Optional Palmrest The keyboard that comes with your computer is equipped with an optional palmrest that you can attach to your keyboard. Follow these steps to connect the palmrest.

  • Page 14: Using The Wheel Mouse

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Changing the Function of the Programmable Buttons The six programmable buttons along the top of the keyboard are preprogrammed to perform specific functions. You can change the function of the programmable buttons as follows: Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar to open the Start menu.

  • Page 15: Using The Standby Function

    Using the Standby Function When you are done using your computer, you can put it in standby mode rather than turn it off completely. Putting the computer in standby mode allows you to return quickly to normal computer use. To put the computer in standby mode Save your work and close any applications that are running.

  • Page 16: Shutting Down Your Computer

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Shutting Down Your Computer When you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, use the following procedure to shut down the computer. To avoid the potential loss of data, do not use the power switch to shut down the computer.

  • Page 17: Sony Digital Media Park Applications

    Media Bar software is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playback. Media Bar software handles all common computer multimedia formats, and controls selected Sony devices. Media Bar software encompasses audio/video library cataloging and playlist management, in addition to digital video quality control and effects features. Media Bar seamlessly integrates a variety of new media formats with an easy-to-use software interface.

  • Page 18: I.link™ (Ieee-1394) Compatibility

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide i.LINK™ (IEEE-1394) Compatibility The VAIO Digital Studio computer includes i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connectors. They are located on the front and back of your system. To connect an i.LINK (IEEE-1394) device Use the symbol to locate the the i.LINK device into this connector.

  • Page 19: 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. For more advanced troubleshooting information, see the V AIO Digital Studio Computer Reference Manual. You can download this electronic document from Sony’s website at...
  • Page 20 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My software program “locks up” or crashes Close the application that is currently locked up by pressing ALT+F4. Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. See “For Answers to Your Software Questions” on page 29 for a complete list of phone numbers.
  • Page 21 If you see video but cannot hear audio, check all of the following: Make sure the mute setting is off 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.
  • Page 22 Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct. Check that the software you are using is compatible with the Sony computer modem. (All preinstalled programs are compatible.) Call the software publisher or Sony Customer Support.
  • Page 23 My microphone is too sensitive to background noise If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound, you should adjust the microphone gain by following these steps: Right-click the speaker icon (Volume) in the lower right Windows task tray.
  • Page 24 Check that the taskbar is not hidden or shrunken. Use the mouse to point to the left, right, top, and bottom edges of the screen. See the VAIO Digital Studio Computer Read Me First for additional information on using your Sony computer. connector.

  • Page 25: Using The System Recovery Cd(S)

    The System Recovery CD(s) contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive. It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. The System Recovery utility gives you three options:...

  • Page 26: License Agreement

    CD(s). Make sure you have the product ID number located on the cover of your Microsoft Windows manual. You will need this number to complete the recovery process. Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. The System Recovery utility boots from the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer.

  • Page 27: Using The Application Recovery Cd(S)

    To use the Application Recovery CD(s) Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically.

  • Page 28: About The Software On Your Computer

    VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO 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 Your Software Questions”...
  • Page 29 Digital Media Park™ Sony Electronics An integrated suite of multimedia cataloging and playback programs including Media Bar, Media Library, and Media Showcase. ™...
  • Page 30 ™ PictureGear Sony Electronics This image management software displays images from your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica light-table format, so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder. ®...
  • Page 31 Sony Electronics 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. It allows you to capture compressed video or still images that you can save or share via e-mail.
  • Page 32 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.

  • Page 33: For Answers To Your Software Questions

    For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). ® Acrobat Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe (Adobe Systems Incorporated) website http://www.adobe.com/ phone 206-628-2746 (fee-based support) 206-628-5737 e-mail techdocs@adobe.com hours M - F, 6 AM - 5 PM PT ®...
  • Page 34 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Easy Internet Access (Encompass, Inc. website http://www.encmpss.com/ phone 800-927-3000 hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day McAfee’s VirusScan (McAfee, Inc. website http://support.mcafee.com phone 408-988-3832 e-mail cybr@nai.com hours M - F 9 AM - 5 PM CT Netscape Communicator website http://www.netscape.com/...
  • Page 35 ™ SurfMonkey (MediaLive, Inc.) website http://www.surfmonkey.com/support/ Sub_support.html phone 408-556-2060 e-mail support@surfmonkey.com hours 9 AM - 10 PM PT every day ® WinFax Basic Edition (Symantec Corporation. website http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/ phone 800-798-0850 800-554-4403 in North America 541-984-2490 outside North America ® Windows 98 Operating System, Works, Money, Encarta, Internet Explorer (Microsoft Corporation website...

  • Page 36: Specifications

    SDRAM, expandable expandable to 256 MB to 256 MB 8 MB SDRAM 16 MB SDRAM “Sony Tuned” MPEG Digital Video supports full-screen video playback ATI Rage 128VR ATI Rage 128GL REL AU8830 REL AU8830 3.5” 1.44 MB FDD 3.5” 1.44 MB FDD 4X max.
  • Page 37 Model PCV-R522DS Connection USB port Capabilities PS/2® (2) (Rear) VGA Monitor port Serial port Parallel (printer) Game/MIDI Headphones Line In Microphone i.LINK (6-pin) Modem line (RJ-11) Phone line (RJ-11) Supplied USB VAIO Smart™ Accessories Keyboard Wheel Mouse Speakers (SRS- Z050V)) Service 90-day limited service.
  • Page 38 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide...

  • Page 39: Index

    Index accessing online support adding additional software problems with adjusting speaker volume Application Recovery CD applications launching problems with CD tray opening problems with CD-ROM drives troubleshooting cleaning mouse computer locking up protecting your investment registering shutting down starting problems with unpacking customer assistance data...
  • Page 40 Windows 98 registering your computer setting up Windows 98 shutting down your computer Smart Keyboard software adding problems with Sony Multimedia Computer Display problems with Sony Online Support speakers adjusting volume troubleshooting standby mode starting your computer problems with...

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