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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.
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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
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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.
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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 today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and
entertainment software.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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System Recovery CD(s)
Application Recovery CD(s)
Other
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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:
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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3
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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5
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.
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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
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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.
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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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4
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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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You can record only AVI files. MPEG files cannot be recorded.
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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.
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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.
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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.
About the Software On Your Computer
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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 Solomon’s 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.
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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.
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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.
About the Software On Your Computer
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
For Answers to Your Software Questions
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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. Solomon’s Anti-Virus (Dr. Solomon’s 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
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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.
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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
For Answers to Your Software Questions
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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
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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
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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.
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rights reserved.
Printed in USA
4-641-501-01
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