Sony Kitchen Entertainment Center PCV E518DS User Manual

TM  
VAIO Digital Studio  
Computer  
Read Me First  
PCV-E518DS  
 
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  
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Welcome  
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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  
For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer, see  
page 26.  
Exceptional performance: Your computer includes a brand new  
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Intel Pentium® III processor, a CD-RW drive, and a V.90 compatible  
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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 S m a rt 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 todays 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.  
* Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and government  
regulations.  
† 530 MB after formatting.  
 
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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.  
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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  
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Unpacking Your Computer  
Computer and Supplied Accessories  
System Unit  
Power Cord  
Keyboard  
Phone Cable  
Mouse  
Manuals  
Read Me First (this manual) contains features and specifications of  
your computer. It also includes information on the applications  
included with your system, 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.  
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The Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual explains how to  
use the basic features of the Windows operating system.  
 
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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:  
Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Business Edition 3.0  
Gremlin Interactive Ltd. MotorHead™  
Microsoft® Encarta® 99 Encyclopedia  
Microsoft® Money/ Microsoft® Works  
 
Back Panel Overview  
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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.  
 
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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.  
CD-RW Drive  
CD-RW Eject  
HDD Access Indicator  
Power/Standby  
Indicator  
Power/Standby  
Switch  
Diskette Drive  
Diskette Drive  
Access Indicator  
Diskette  
Eject Button  
i.LINK  
USB  
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.  
 
Supplementary Information  
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Supplementary Information  
For the most recent version of this manual, see the online version of Read  
Me First. You can access this document from the Windows Start Menu by  
selecting Programs/ VAIO Documentation.  
Hard Drive Partition  
In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate™  
Motion software, the hard disk drive on your computer has been  
formatted with two partitions, C and D. DVgate Motion saves files to the  
D partition. This prevents large video captures from consuming the  
available space on your C partition. To maintain optimum performance of  
DVgate Motion, you should defragment regularly.  
VAIO Smart™ Keyboard Default Settings  
The VAIO Smart Keyboard programmable buttons come with the  
following applications as their default settings:  
S1 - Easy Internet Access Browser (Internet)  
S2 - Outlook™ 98 (Mail)  
S3 - MotorHead (Game)  
S4 - Microsoft® Works (Work)  
S5 - Quicken 99 Basic (Finance)  
S6 - VAIO Documentation (Help)  
All six buttons are reprogrammable.  
Using The Standby Mode  
To Put Your Computer into Standby Mode  
When you are done using your computer, you can put it in Standby mode  
rather than turn it off completely. There are four ways to put your  
computer into Standby mode.  
Touch the power switch on the front panel.  
Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut  
Down Windows dialog box. Select Stand by, and then click OK.  
Press the Standby button on the VAIO Smart Keyboard (the half  
moon icon).  
 
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Change the timer settings for Standby mode in the Control Panel, as  
follows:  
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From the Start menu, point to Settings and click Control Panel.  
Click the Power Management icon.  
On the Power Schemes tab, change the Power scheme to Home/  
Office Desk.  
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In the list box for System standby, select an interval of time.  
Click the OK button and close the Control Panel.  
To Resume from Standby Mode  
There are two ways to resume system functionality when your computer  
is in Standby mode. Use either of the following methods.  
Press any key on your keyboard, such as the Enter key.  
Touch the power switch on the front panel.  
It may take up to 30 seconds for your system to recover stored  
information and resume functionality. The screen remains blank while the  
system is resuming functionality.  
Applications That Use the TWAIN Driver  
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Digital imaging applications, such as Adobe PhotoDeluxe , allow you to  
transfer images to your computer from external devices, including  
scanners or digital cameras. For some devices, a TWAIN driver window  
appears on the screen. Always close the TWAIN driver window before  
exiting or minimizing a digital imaging application.  
Restoring Outlook 98  
For the Add New Components functionality to be available with  
Microsoft Outlook, you must first run the installation program for  
Outlook from the Application Recovery CD. When prompted to install  
the program, select Exit. This decompresses the software, making the  
Add New Components functionality available.  
Inserting Add-in Boards  
Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer accommodates PCI add-in boards  
up to 7.7 inches in length.  
 
Supplementary Information  
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Using Devices Connected to the i.LINK (IEEE 1394), S-Link™  
(Control-A1), and Optical Digital Audio Output Connectors  
For the latest information on devices known to be compatible with the  
state-of the-art audio, video, and graphics capabilities of your VAIO  
Connecting to i.LINK Ports  
Your VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK connector on the front of  
the system and two 6-pin i.LINK connectors on the back of the system. A  
6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to the  
connected device if the device is equipped with a 6-pin connector. Each 6-  
pin connector supplies 10V to 12V. The total power supplied by both 6-  
pin i.LINK connectors cannot exceed 6 watts. A 4-pin i.LINK connector  
cannot supply power to a connected device.  
Capturing and Editing Digital Video Clips  
You can capture digital video clips using a digital video camera  
recorder and DVgate Motion software. Once the clips are saved as  
AVI files, they can be edited using DVgate Motion, DVgate Clip, or  
Adobe Premiere® LE. You cannot capture digital video clips directly  
using the Capture menu in Adobe Premiere LE. Adobe Premiere LE  
supports an analog capture board for capturing clips. Your VAIO  
computer is designed for digital video input.  
If there is no audio data associated with an AVI file, the message  
“Codec compression error” appears. If you do not wish to associate  
audio with your AVI file, you can add muted sound data by  
recording audio with the mute option enabled.  
For best performance, when editing AVI files in Adobe Premiere LE,  
you should use the default setup parameters that shipped with your  
system. If you change the default setup and want to reinitialize the  
parameters, follow these steps:  
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In the Adobe Premiere LE application, select Compression from the  
Make menu. The Compression Settings dialog box appears.  
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In the Method list box, select Sony DV software CODEC.  
Click OK to close the screen.  
From the Make menu, select Preset. The Preset dialog box appears.  
Select the parameters for Time Base, Compress, Output, and Preview  
Option settings as indicated below.  
 
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[Time base]  
Time base - 29.97fps (required)  
[Compress]  
File type - AVI (required)  
Compress Program Method - Sony DV software CODEC (required)  
Compress Program Depth - Millions colors (No other options)  
Quality (No control for this item)  
Option: Frames per second - 30 (required)  
Option: Basic Key Frames (No control for this item)  
Option: Optimize Still Off (recommended)  
Data rate - Recompress Off (recommended)  
[Output options]  
Video - On (required)  
Video Size - 720x480  
4:3 Aspect - Off (required)  
VideoType - Field 2 (recommended)  
Audio - On (required)  
Audio Rate - 44kHz (required)  
Audio Format - 16 Bit Stereo or 16 Bit Monaural (required)  
Audio Type - Uncompress (required)  
Audio Interleave - 1 frame (recommended)  
- Less than 30 frames (required)  
Audio Sync - 1.0 (required)  
Audio Skew - 0.75 (recommended)  
- Less than 1.0 (required)  
[Preview Option]  
Preview Window Size - 360x240  
 
Supplementary Information  
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Note that Adobe Premiere LE does not save the Preview Window Size,  
but uses a default size of 320 x 213 each time the application launches. We  
recommend that you change this setting to 360 x 240 to improve the  
quality of preview clips when editing AVI files.  
Using Alternate Browsers with America Online®  
To use Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator as your browser with  
America Online, follow these steps:  
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From the Start menu, point to Settings and then click Control Panel.  
Click the Internet icon.  
Click the Connection tab.  
Click the “Connect to the Internet using local area network” radio  
button.  
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Click OK.  
Using DVgate Motion  
When capturing clips:  
Do not use DVgate Motion when the connected digital video  
peripheral is in Timer Recording mode, as this could produce a  
malfunction in the peripheral.  
Captures larger than 2 GB (9 minutes and 30 seconds) are  
automatically continued in a second file.  
You can record stereo audio (stereo 1) while capturing video. You  
cannot add audio on the stereo 2 track after capturing the video data.  
You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape. You should  
perform a separate capture for each audio mode you wish to use.  
DVgate Motion does not support hard disk compression. You should  
not use disk compression if you are planning to work with DVgate  
Motion.  
Title data is saved in the flash memory of a digital video camera and  
is not transferred to tape by DVgate Motion.  
To avoid interruption of capture sessions, you should disable the  
screen saver.  
The drop frame compensation feature does not provide accurate  
compensation adjustments for tapes recorded in LP mode.  
 
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For tapes that include a mixture of both SP and LP mode, the  
information displayed by the capture progress indicator may not be  
accurate.  
Make sure the video head of your digital video device is properly  
cleaned. Anomalies that you see in captured data could be due to  
dust or other particles on the video head.  
The last frame captured is one frame before your selected [OUT]  
point. The frame you see immediately after clicking the [OUT]  
button is not captured.  
When recording AVI files to tape:  
Do not use DVgate Motion when the connected digital video  
peripheral is in Timer Recording mode, as this could produce a  
malfunction in the peripheral.  
You can record only AVI files. MPEG files cannot be recorded.  
To avoid recording problems, such as a single frame appearing in  
multiple frames, close other applications on your system while  
recording.  
You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape. If you have  
AVI files that use different audio modes, they cannot be recorded at  
the same time, but must be recorded separately.  
Do not attempt to work with AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB.  
DVgate Motion does not support hard disk compression. You should  
not use disk compression if you are planning to work with DVgate  
Motion.  
In order to maximize recording capabilities, video and audio data are  
not available while you are recording.  
If DVgate Motion indicates that frames have been dropped, you should  
try closing all open applications, or you may need to defragment your  
hard drive.  
Restoring Audio Drivers  
When you restore the audio drivers from the Application Recovery CD,  
you need to restart your system to use these drivers. In the Add New  
Hardware wizard that appears when you restart, click the Next button  
until you are prompted for the location of the drivers. The audio drivers  
are located on the Application Recovery CD in  
G:\ drivers\ audio\ AL98091701\ English.  
 
Supplementary Information  
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Using AC-3® to Optical Digital Audio Output  
MiniDisc player/ recorders, DAT player/ recorders, and older digital  
receivers do not support Dolby® Digital (AC-3). You should not use the  
AC-3 to Optical Digital Audio Output option unless you are using a  
device that supports Dolby Digital. Please refer to the manual supplied  
with your equipment to determine if it supports Dolby Digital. If you are  
unsure and you have selected the AC-3 to Optical Digital Audio Output  
option, turn down the volume on your equipment before using the DVD  
player.  
Using America Online or Sony Online Support with WinFax®  
Basic Edition  
Once you have configured WinFax Basic Edition, it is automatically  
available for your use. You cannot use America Online or Sony Online  
Support when the automatic fax receive feature of WinFax Basic Edition  
is on. To disable this feature, right click the WinFax icon in the task tray at  
the bottom right corner of your screen, and then select Exit.  
Memory Upgrade Specifications  
When upgrading memory, use only 3.3V 64-bit PC-100 168 PIN SDRAM  
DIMM modules. For more information on Digital Studio Computer  
compatible memory, call Sony at 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).  
 
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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”  
on page 23.  
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Adobe Acrobat Reader  
Adobe Systems Incorporated  
Acrobat Reader software allows you to view, navigate, and print  
electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), an  
open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents  
created on all major computer platforms.  
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Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition  
Adobe Systems Incorporated  
Create amazing photo effects with PhotoDeluxe. Without learning  
complex software, you can enhance, restore, and be creative with your  
photos. Includes built-in guided activities, stock photos, clip art, and  
templates to assist you.  
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Adobe Premiere LE  
Adobe Systems Incorporated  
Adobe Premiere LE offers an interface and editing tool for producing  
movies for video, multimedia, or the web. View source clips and edited  
footage simultaneously in the monitor window. Create video clips up to  
three hours long with complete audio-video synchronization.  
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America Online  
America Online  
America Online is the world's most popular Internet online service. Stay  
in touch with family and friends with Easy-to-Use E-mail, manage your  
personal finances, get the latest news and sports scores, and chat with  
thousands of others who share your interests.  
 
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AT&T WorldNet Service  
AT&T  
Fast, reliable Internet access from AT&T WorldNet Service. AT&T  
WorldNet Service provides web-based e-mail, a personalized start page  
from Excite, easy access to the Excite search engine, free web pages,  
online and live agent technical support, instant messaging, and special  
shopping discounts at Market Square.  
CompuServe®  
CompuServe, Inc.  
CompuServe is the most comprehensive source of organized business  
and educational information online today. CompuServe allows you to  
access the vastness of the Internet without wasting time wading through  
it. Maximize your time online with CompuServe.  
Digital Media Park™  
Sony Electronics  
An integrated suite of multimedia cataloging and playback programs  
including Media Bar, Media Library, Media Showcase, and MiniDisc  
Editor. Manage your music by cataloging your entire CD collection, and  
then create custom MiniDiscs of your favorite songs.  
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Dr. Solomon's Anti-Virus  
Dr Solomons Software Inc.  
Dr. Solomon's Anti-Virus provides the most comprehensive defense  
against the spread of viruses, including macro viruses. It can scan inside  
compressed files and automatically protects your system against viruses  
sent via e-mail or Internet download.  
DVgate Motion  
Sony Electronics  
Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK connector and  
capture your own video clips. You can edit the clips from your video, add  
others, and combine clips into new movie segments.  
DVgate Still  
Sony Electronics  
Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK connector and  
capture your own still images. You can save your images in a variety of  
popular file formats.  
 
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EarthLink Sprint TotalAccess  
EarthLink Network, Inc.  
An Internet Service Provider that supplies access, information, and  
assistance to its customers, introducing them to the Internet. Member  
benefits include e-mail, newsgroups, a Personal Start Page, a free 6 MB  
web site, a member magazine, and 24-hour technical support.  
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Microsoft Encarta 99 Encyclopedia  
Microsoft Corporation  
Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia combines current, comprehensive  
content with up-to-date multimedia technology, providing users with  
unique, engaging learning experiences. With the 1999 edition, Encarta  
provides a wealth of information resources and unique interactive  
features  
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Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows 98  
Microsoft Corporation  
Internet Explorer delivers the web the way you want it. It's safe, easy to  
use, and you can personalize how you access the web. Outlook Express  
and other tools in Internet Explorer also help you have a great experience  
when you are on the web!  
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Microsoft Money 99  
Microsoft Corporation  
Microsoft Money 99 is personal finance software that lets you perform  
your financial tasks, everything from paying bills to planning for the  
future, in a smarter, faster way. With Money's online services, you can  
pay bills and bank from the comfort of home.  
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Microsoft Outlook 98  
Microsoft Corporation  
Outlook 98 is Microsoft's premier messaging and collaboration client. It  
combines the leading support for Internet standards-based messaging  
systems with integrated calendar, contact, and task-management  
features.  
 
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Microsoft Works  
Microsoft Corporation  
Works provides users with the right set of core tools that allows them to  
write letters and reports, track family and friends with the address book,  
manage home finances, and create a home inventory.  
MotorHead  
Gremlin Interactive Ltd.  
MotorHead is realistic arcade-racing; high-velocity entertainment that  
puts you behind the wheel for 3D pure racing action. Power across  
Europe and USA in the Transatlantic Speed League, where second place  
is simply not an option.  
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Netscape Communicator  
Netscape Communications  
Netscape Communicator is the all-in-one Internet tool that makes it easy  
to browse the web, send Internet e-mail, chat, read newsgroups, and  
compose great web documents.  
PictureGear  
Sony Electronics  
This image management software displays images from your hard drive,  
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a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica camera. The images appear  
in a convenient light-table format, so that you can easily view the  
contents of an entire folder.  
Prodigy Internet  
Prodigy Communications Corporation  
An Internet service that helps you find what you need online faster and  
smarter. Prodigy delivers powerful online content, such as sports scores,  
stock quotes, news, and easy access to Excite™ , plus a personal e-mail  
account and quality customer service, all at a competitive price.  
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Quicken Basic 99  
Intuit, Inc  
Quicken is the fastest, easiest way to organize your finances. Quicken  
works just like your checkbook, so it's easy to learn and use. Quicken  
manages all of your finances, bank accounts, credit cards, investments,  
and loans. You can even pay your bills online.  
 
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SurfMonkey  
MediaLive, Inc  
SurfMonkey is a web browser and online service for kids ages 6-12 that  
makes the Internet safe, fun, and easy. A talking monkey guides children  
through web sites and chat rooms, and can read their e-mail out loud.  
Children cannot go to inappropriate web sites, parents can screen e-mail  
messages, and chat messages are monitored.  
VAIO Smart Keyboard  
Sony Electronics  
VAIO Smart Keyboard software operates your new easy to use  
programmable USB keyboard. Six programmable buttons enable you to  
launch your favorite applications, open frequently used files, access  
Explorer, or even open your web browser with just the click of a button.  
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WinFax Basic Edition  
Symantec Corporation  
WinFax Basic Edition incorporates an easy-to-use interface that allows  
you to send and receive faxes easily. Upgrade to WinFax Pro to receive  
additional features.  
About Your Recovery CDs  
Application Recovery CD(s)  
Sony Electronics  
The Application Recovery CD program allows you to reinstall individual  
applications and device drivers. Use it to restore corrupted or  
accidentally erased files.  
System Recovery CD(s)  
Sony Electronics  
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.  
 
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For Answers to Your Software Questions  
Sony Service Center  
For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call at 1-888-4SONYPC  
(1-888-476-6972).  
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Acrobat Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition , Adobe Premiere  
LE  
(Adobe Systems Incorporated)  
http:/ / www.adobe.com/  
206-628-2746 (fee-based support)  
206-628-5737  
website  
phone  
fax  
techdocs@adobe.com  
M-F, 6 AM-5 PM PT  
e-mail  
hours  
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America Online (America Online)  
http:/ / www.aol.com/  
800-827-3338  
website  
phone  
hours  
7 days a week, 6 AM - 2 PM ET  
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AT&T WorldNet Service (AT&T)  
*
800-400-1447  
website  
phone  
e-mail  
hours  
worldnet@attmail.com  
7 days a week, 24 hours a day  
* You must be a WorldNet Service customer to access online support.  
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CompuServe Interactive (CompuServe Interactive, Inc.)  
http:/ / www.compuserve.com/  
website  
phone  
hours  
800-848-8990  
M-F, 8 AM - 1 AM ET, S-S 10 AM - 10 PM ET  
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Dr. Solomons Anti-Virus (Dr. Solomons Software Inc.)  
http:/ / www.drsolomon.com/  
website  
phone  
e-mail  
hours  
888-377-6566  
support@us.drsolomon.com  
7 days a week, 24 hours a day  
 
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EarthLink Sprint TotalAccess (EarthLink Network, Inc.)  
http:/ / help.earthlink.net/ techsupport/  
website  
phone  
e-mail  
hours  
800-395-8410  
support@earthlink.net  
7 days a week, 24 hours a day  
Easy Internet Access (Encompass, Inc.)  
http:/ / www.encmpss.com/  
website  
phone  
hours  
800-927-3000  
7 days a week, 24 hours a day  
MotorHead (Gremlin Interactive Ltd.)  
http:/ / www.gremlin.com/  
website  
phone  
hours  
888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)  
7 days a week, 24 hours a day  
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Windows 98 Operating System, Works, Money, Encarta, Internet Explorer  
(Microsoft Corporation)  
http:/ / www.microsoft.com/ support/  
888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)*  
7 days a week, 24 hours a day  
website  
phone  
hours  
* Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.  
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Netscape Communicator (Netscape Communications Corporation)  
http:/ / www.netscape.com/  
888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)*  
7 days a week, 24 hours a day  
website  
phone  
hours  
* Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.  
Prodigy Internet (Prodigy Communications Corporation.)  
http:/ / www.prodigy.com/  
website  
phone  
hours  
800-PRODIGY  
7 AM - 3 AM ET  
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Quicken Basic (Intuit Inc.)  
http:/ / www.intuit.com/ support/  
900-555-4688  
website  
phone  
hours  
7 days a week, 24 hours a day  
 
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SurfMonkey (MediaLive, Inc.)  
http:/ / www.surfmonkey.com/ support/ Sub_support.html  
website  
phone  
e-mail  
hours  
408-556-2060  
support@surfmonkey.com  
9AM-10PM PT everyday  
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WinFax Basic Edition (Symantec Corporation.)  
http:/ / www.symantec.com/ techsupp/  
website  
phone  
fax  
800-798-0850  
800-554-4403 in North America  
541-984-2490 outside North America  
 
26 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Read Me First  
Specifications  
Model  
PCV-E518DS  
500 MHz Pentium® III  
17.28 GB  
Processor  
Hard Disk Drive  
Standard SDRAM  
128 MB PC-100 SDRAM,  
expandable  
to 256 MB  
Video RAM  
MPEG  
8 MB SDRAM  
Sony Tuned” MPEG Digital Video supports full-  
screen video playback  
Graphics  
3D 2X AGP graphics acceleration (Matrox)  
3D Positional Audio (Aureal A3D)  
3.5” 1.44 MB FDD  
Sound Capabilities  
Diskette Drive  
CD-RW Drive  
CD-RW Drive (4X max. CD-R writing, 2X max.  
CD-RW writing, 24X max. reading)  
Modem  
K56flex technology/ V.90 compatible data/ fax  
modem*  
Expansion Capabilities  
One PCI slot  
One additional hard disk drive bay  
Connection  
Capabilities (Front)  
USB port  
i.LINK™ port (4-pin)  
Connection  
Capabilities (Rear)  
Optional Keyboard (PS/ 2-style)  
Mouse (PS/ 2-style)  
USB port  
Serial port  
Parallel (printer)  
Game/ MIDI  
Headphones  
Line In  
Microphone  
VGA Monitor  
S-Link (Control-A1)  
Optical Digital Audio Out  
Two i.LINK ports (6-pin)†  
Modem line (RJ-11)  
Phone line (RJ-11)  
Supplied Accessories  
VAIO Smart™ keyboard  
Sony two-button mouse  
RJ-11 phone cable  
Power cord  
Service  
90-day limited service. Extendible to one year  
from original date of purchase upon registration‡  
Limited Warranty  
90-day parts/ labor standard. Extendible to one  
year from original date of  
purchase upon registration**  
Power Requirements  
Dimensions  
200 watts maximum  
7” (w) x 12” (h) x 13 3/ 4” (d)  
(178mm x 304mm x 330mm)  
 
Specifications  
27  
Model  
PCV-E518DS  
Weight  
17 lbs. (7.71 kg)  
Operating  
50º F to 95º F (+10º C to 35º C)  
Temperature  
* Maximum speed for faxing is 14.4 kbytes/s. Your modem is capable of downloading at 56  
kbytes/s using K56flex technology or V.90. Your phone service, online service, or Internet  
Service Provider however, may not support this technology or operate at this speed.  
Six-pin i-LINK connectors on the rear of the system each supply 10V to 12V. The combined  
total wattage that can be supplied by the two connectors is 6 watts.  
Certain restrictions apply  
**Certain restrictions apply  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy  
efficiency.  
 
© 1999 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All  
rights reserved.  
Printed in USA  
4-641-501-01  
 
 

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