Sony PCV-R528DS Manuale Utente

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User GuidePCV-R522DS/PCV-R526DS/PCV-R528DSTM

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide6Front Panel OverviewThe front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows for access to the diskette, CD

Configuring Windows® 987Configuring Windows® 98 The first time you turn on your computer, you need to complete a few steps to configure the Windows 98

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide8Registering Your ComputerTake advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these ben

Using the VAIO Smart™ Keyboard and the Wheel Mouse9Using the VAIO Smart™ Keyboard and the Wheel MouseConnecting the Optional PalmrestThe keyboard that

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide10Changing the Function of the Programmable ButtonsThe six programmable buttons along the top of the keyboard a

Using the Standby Function11Using 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 Guide12Shutting Down Your ComputerWhen you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, use t

Sony Digital Media Park Applications13Sony Digital Media Park ApplicationsMedia Bar™Media Bar software is your all-in-one solution for audio/video pla

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide14i.LINK™ (IEEE-1394) CompatibilityThe VAIO Digital Studio computer includes i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connectors. The

Troubleshooting15TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have sim

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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide16My software program “locks up” or crashes❑Close the application that is currently locked up by pressing ALT+F

Troubleshooting17❑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

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide18My modem connection is slowThe computer’s modem uses K56flex™ technology/V.90. Many factors influence modem c

Troubleshooting19My microphone is too sensitive to background noiseIf you find there is too much background noise when you record sound, you should ad

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide20My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand useTo set up the mouse for left-hand use:1Click the Start button to

Using the System Recovery CD(s)21Using the System Recovery CD(s) You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupt

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide22To use the System Recovery CD(s)1Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive.2Shut down yo

Using the Application Recovery CD(s)23Using the Application Recovery CD(s)The Application Recovery CD(s) allows you to reinstall individual applicatio

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide24About the Software on Your ComputerYour VAIO Digital Studio computer is ready to help you work, play, learn,

About the Software on Your Computer25CompuServe® 2000CompuServe Interactive, Inc.The all new CompuServe 2000 delivers a powerful tool for Internet use

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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide26Microsoft® Encarta® 99 EncyclopediaMicrosoft CorporationMicrosoft Encarta Encyclopedia combines current, comp

About the Software on Your Computer27Prodigy Internet™Prodigy Communications CorporationAn Internet service that helps you find what you need online f

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide28WinFax® Basic EditionSymantec CorporationWinFax Basic Edition incorporates an easy-to-use interface that allo

For Answers to Your Software Questions29For Answers to Your Software QuestionsSony Service CenterFor the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide30Easy Internet Access (Encompass, Inc.)McAfee’s VirusScan (McAfee, Inc.)Netscape Communicator® (Netscape Commu

For Answers to Your Software Questions31SurfMonkey™ (MediaLive, Inc.)WinFax® Basic Edition (Symantec Corporation.)Windows® 98 Operating System, Works,

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide32SpecificationsModel PCV-R522DS PCV-R526DS PCV-R528DSProcessor 466 MHz Celeron® 450 MHz Pentium® III500 MHz Pe

Specifications33Specifications are subject to change without notice.This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for ener

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35IndexAaccessing online support 8adding additional softwareproblems with 16adjusting speaker volume 17Application Recovery CD 23applicationslaunching

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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide36mousecleaning 19troubleshooting 19mouse buttonsreassigning 20Oonlineregistration service 8support 8openingapp

1WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer. It is a high-performance multimedia computer that combines state-o

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide2❑DVD drive: This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia comp

Unpacking Your Computer3Unpacking Your ComputerComputer and Supplied AccessoriesManuals❑Read Me First contains Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and s

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide4Recovery CDs❑System Recovery CD(s)❑Application Recovery CD(s)Other❑Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Compute

Back Panel Overview5Back Panel OverviewThe back panel of your computer contains the connectors where you plug in supplied and optional accessories. Th