Sony PCV-R556DS, PCV-R553DS, PCV-R558DS Owner’s Record, Vaio Digital Studio Computer User Guide

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VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide

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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.

Model Number: PCV-R553DS/PCV-R556DS/PCV- R558DS

Serial Number:______________________

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Contents Vaio Digital Studio Computer User Guide Owner’s Record Vaio Digital Studio Computer User GuideSafety Information and Caution Vaio Digital Studio Computer User Guide Regulatory Information FCC PartTelephone Consumer Protection Act United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaDisposal of Lithium ION Battery Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada Contents Index Welcome Choosing an Ergonomic LocationFront Panel Overview Digital Studio front panelHD drive access indicator light Back Panel Overview PCV-R553DS back panelPCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS back panel Line in connector Vaio Action Setup To change the settings of the S KeysPre-setting i.LINK devices To pre-set your i.LINK device to launch a desired functionChanging the Window Design of Sony Software To change the window design of Sony softwareSony Digital Media Park Applications Media BarImporting Images and Sound Clips Create a Movie using ShakerMovie Shaker Editing Clips and Scenes Saving a Movie Managing Your Pictures Using Panorama MakerPictureGear Creating a Photo AlbumMaking Still Images and Panoramic from Mpeg Using DVgate Using Digital VideoConnecting a Digital Video Recorder When capturing clipsDefragmenting your Hard Disk Drive When recording AVI files to tapeHard Drive Partition To defragment your hard disk driveLink IEEE1394 Compatibility Run Disk DefragmenterTo connect an i.LINK IEEE1394 device To enable Smart ConnectEnabling Smart Connect To enable the Ethernet connection Enabling EthernetSystem and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsTo use the System Recovery CDs Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM driveUsing the Application Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDsTopic My computer or software program locks up TroubleshootingTopic My computer does not start Topic Why does Windows lock up during shutdown? Topic I cannot play a DVD-ROM Topic My CD drive tray does not openTopic I cannot play a CD-ROM Topic I want to play a CD with my Microsoft CD Player Topic How do I change the video resolution of my display? Topic Why is there no sound in any application?Topic My modem connection is slow Topic My modem does not work Topic My microphone does not work Topic My microphone is too sensitive to background noisePage Topic My i.LINK peripheral does not appear on the desktop Topic Why is my system running slowly?Topic How do I enable my Ethernet interface? Topic How do I install a printer? On the Power Source To Reach SonyVaio Digital Studio Computer User Guide On Handling On Disposal of the Lithium BatteryOn Installation On Moisture Condensation On Upgrading the SystemOn Using the Hard Disk Drive On Handling a CRT DisplayOn Handling CD or DVD Media On Cleaning CD or DVD MediaOn Handling Diskettes Resources Quick StartSony Service Center For Answers to Your Software QuestionsDirectCD, Easy CD Creator Adaptec, Inc Sound Forge Sonic Foundry Specifications PCV-R553DS MpegSupplied Accessories Specifications PCV-R556DS/R558DS PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DSLink cable PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS only Index Vaio Digital Studio Computer User Guide Page Vaio Digital Studio Computer User Guide