Sony PCV-E518DS - Vaio Digital Studio Desktop... Manual

VAIO Digital Studio

Computer

Read Me First

PCV-E518DS

NOTICE

This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third

parties. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of

license agreements enclosed with this product. Some of the software may

not be transported or used outside the United States. Software

specifications are subject to change without notice and may not

necessarily be identical to current retail versions.

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, DVgate,

Digital Media Park, Handycam, Mavica, PictureGear, i.LINK, and S-Link

are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium 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.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: PCV-E518DS

Responsible Party:

Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 1 Sony Drive

Park Ridge, NJ 07656

Telephone No: 201-930-6970

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.

Sony VAIO User’s Guide

Contents

Welcome ............................................................................................5

Features..............................................................................................5

Unpacking Your Computer ............................................................7

Back Panel Overview.......................................................................9

Front Panel Overview....................................................................10

Supplementary Information .........................................................11

About the Software On Your Computer.....................................18

For Answers to Your Software Questions ..................................23

Specifications...................................................................................26

Welcome 5

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™

Computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video,

computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art

personal computing.

Features

❑Exceptional performance: Your computer includes a brand new

Intel®Pentium® III processor, a CD-RW drive, and a V.90 compatible

data/fax modem.*

❑CD-RW drive: This drive is the ideal solution for making backups

and data archiving, 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 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

entertainment software.

❑S-Link™(Control-A1): This technology allows you to build a

database of all your music and video CDs and then record your

favorite audio selections on MiniDiscs. Use your computer with a 200

disc mega-storage CD changer and a MiniDisc recording deck.

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

page 26.

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

regulations.

† 530 MB after formatting.

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Read Me First6

❑i.LINK™(IEEE 1394): Three built-in i.LINK ports provide you with

maximum 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 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.

❑Optical Digital Audio Output: This high-quality digital interface

transmits digital audio data via light pulses. Transfer crystal clear

digital audio to your MiniDisc recorder.

❑Digital Studio Software: Enjoy all of your computer’s audio and

video capabilities with component-like applications that allow you to

creatively manipulate digital still images, video clips, and audio

tracks.

❑50 free hours of Internet access: Use the Internet for up to 50 free

hours when you sign up with GTE (no credit card required). Limit of

two hours per day. Free access expires after 50 hours or 90 days after

signing up—whichever occurs first.

❑Preinstalled software titles: All the software on your computer is

preinstalled, configured, and ready for you to use right out of the box.

❑Windows® 98: Your system includes the latest operating system from

Microsoft.

❑Communications: Access popular online services, browse the

Internet, send faxes, and more.

Unpacking Your Computer 7

Unpacking Your Computer

Computer and Supplied Accessories

Manuals

❑Read Me First (this manual) contains features and specifications of

your computer. It also includes information on the applications

includedwith yoursystem, how to contact software vendors, and last

minute troubleshooting tips.

❑The VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide describes how to get

started with your computer, find help, and solve common problems.

❑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

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Read Me First8

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:

❑Adobe PhotoDeluxe®Business Edition 3.0

❑Gremlin Interactive Ltd. MotorHead™

❑Microsoft®Encarta®99 Encyclopedia

❑Microsoft®Money/Microsoft® Works

Back Panel Overview 9

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.

✍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. i.LINK connectors on

the back of your system are 6-pin connectors.

VAIO Digital Studio Computer Read Me First10

Front Panel Overview

The front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows for access

to the diskette and CD-RW drives. It also includes USB and i.LINK™

ports to connect USB devices, CD changers, MiniDisc drives, or other

components.

✍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 front of your system is a 4-pin connector.

Diskette Drive

Access Indicator

Diskette

Eject Button

CD-RW Drive

CD-RW Eject

HDD Access Indicator

Power/Standby

Indicator

Power/Standby

Switch

i.LINK

USB

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