Sony PCV-R545DS VAIO Computer User Guide (primary... Manuel utilisateur
VAIO Digital Studio
Computer User Guide
PCV-R545DS/PCV-R547DS/PCV-R549DS
TM
© 2000 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,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, Windows,
and the Windows 98 logo are
registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. All other trademarks
are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective
owners.
Regulatory Information
Owner’s Record
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 numbers
when you call your Sony Service Center.
Model Number: PCV-R545DS/PCV-R547DS/
PCV-R549DS
Serial Number:________________________
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: PCV-R545DS/
PCV-R547DS/
PCV-R549DS/
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
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.
Operation is subject to the following two
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.
EEE
Contents
Welcome...............................................................................1
Features.............................................................................................1
Unpacking Your Computer............................................................3
Computer and Supplied Accessories................................................3
Manuals.................................................................................................3
Recovery CDs .......................................................................................4
Other......................................................................................................4
Software Library...................................................................................4
Back Panel Overview ......................................................................5
PCV-R545DS.........................................................................................5
Front Panel Overview .....................................................................7
Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer ............9
Registering Your Computer...........................................................9
Using the VAIO Smart™Keyboard and the
Wheel Mouse..................................................................................10
Connecting the Optional Palmrest ..................................................10
Changing the Window Design of Sony Software..........................11
VAIO Action Setup (PCV-R547DS/PCV-R549DS only) ..............11
Using the Wheel Mouse....................................................................12
Using the Standby Function.........................................................13
Standby Mode Indicators..................................................................13
Shutting Down Your Computer..................................................14
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Sony Digital Media Park Applications .............................. 15
Media Bar™........................................................................................15
DVgate™Applications .....................................................................15
PictureGear™.....................................................................................15
Smart Capture ....................................................................................15
Using Digital Video........................................................................16
Connecting a Digital Video Recorder .............................................16
Using DVgate......................................................................................16
Hard Drive Partition..........................................................................17
Applications That Use the TWAIN Driver.....................................18
i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Compatibility ...............................................19
Enabling Smart Connect................................................................20
Troubleshooting ................................................................ 21
Using the System Recovery CD(s)...............................................29
Using the Application Recovery CD(s).......................................31
About the Software on Your Computer......................................32
About Your Recovery CDs............................................................37
For Answers to Your Software Questions..................................38
Sony Service Center...........................................................................38
Specifications...................................................................................41
Index................................................................................... 43
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™
computer! Your new, high-performance multimedia computer combines
state-of-the-art computer functionality with the latest audio/video and
information technology convergence features.
Features
❑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.
❑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.
✍For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer, see
page 41
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide
❑Exceptional performance: Your computer includes an Intel®
processor, a high-speed V.90 compatible data/fax modem,*and the
following high-performance drives:
❑DVD drive: This new optical storage technology provides
increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing
experience. Your 8X (maximum) DVD-ROM drive plays both
DVDs and CDs.
❑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.
❑VAIO Smart™Keyboard: This PS/2®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
entertainment software.
❑Microsoft®Windows®98 Second Edition operating system: Your
system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft.
❑Communications: Access popular online services, browse the
Internet, send faxes, and more.
* Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and government
regulations.
530 M after formatting with Direct CD.
Unpacking Your Computer !
Unpacking Your Computer
Computer and Supplied Accessories
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 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.
❑The VAIO Consumer Information Guide contains safety and regulatory
information, ergonomic considerations, information on help
resources, and your computer’s limited warranty statement.
❑The Microsoft®Windows®98 Getting Started manual explains how to
use the basic features of the Windows operating system.
Power Cord
Phone Cable
Mouse
Keyboard
System Unit
Speakers
i.LINK Cable
(PCV R547DS and
PCV R549DS only)
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide
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Recovery CDs
❑System Recovery CD(s)
❑Application Recovery CD(s)
Other
❑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:
❑Microsoft®Word 2000
❑Wild Metal Country®
✍Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the outlet in the event of an emergency
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.
PCV-R545DS
PS/2 Mouse
Keyboard
USB
Serial
Printer/Parallel
Monitor
Games/MIDI
Headphones
LINE IN
Microphone
Power
Line
i.LINK (IEEE-1394)
Telephone
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide
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PCV-R547DS/PCV-R549DS
✍For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i LINK connectors on both the front
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
Power
Line
Telephone
PS/2 Mouse
Keyboard
USB
Serial
Printer/Parallel
i.LINK (IEEE-1394)
Games/MIDI
Headphones
LINE IN
Microphone
Monitor
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