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1. button Follow the on screen instructions to align your pen s cursor positioning to the tablet screen coordinates Calibration Tab Tip Feel Double Cick Eraser Feel Z Calbeation Montor morte gt Calibrate To align the tablet to the LCD display click the Calbeate button and follow the directions in the calibration dialog box Calibrate 3 Click Apply The on screen cursor location is adjusted to correspond to the pen tip Page 38 To adjust the pen tip pressure and feel 1 From the Sony Tablet Properties screen click the Tip Feel tab 2 Test the pen tip feel by drawing lines in the Draw here Test area The lines are drawn with the current pen pressure settings 3 Check the pen s clicking pressure by tapping the Click button in the Test area If you tap more forcefully than the pen s current settings the Click button changes color Tip Feel Tab 4 Adjust the pen tip pressure feel by moving the measurement slider to a desired level The pressure settings range from Soft which requires light pressure to Firm which requires more forceful pressure 5 Click More Options if you wish to make a more in depth adjustment to the pen tip pressure feel 6 Click Apply The new tip pressure feel settings are applied to the pen 4 Note You can reset your pen tip pressure feel to the default settings by using the Reset Tab to Default button You can revert to previously saved pen tip pressure feel s
2. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or erased files Page 96 To Use the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall the operating system and software applications that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive 5 Note Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications When you use the System Recovery CD s you are prompted to complete the Windows registration process Page 97 Full restore with format The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and then restores all the original software applications A Caution You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer You must reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it Page 98 Using the System Recovery CD s 1 Insert the System Recovery CD in your computer s optical drive The System Recovery utility starts from the optical drive The first CD must be in the drive when you turn on your computer 4 Note If your system is equipped with two optical drives insert the System Recovery CD into the u
3. I cannot play a DVD If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player application it may be that the region code of the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the region code setting of your optical drive A region code is listed on the disc packaging Region code indicators such as 1 or ALL are labeled on some DVDs to indicate the type of player that can play the disc Unless a 1 or ALL appears on the DVD or on its packaging you cannot play the disc on this system If you hear audio but cannot see video your computer s video resolution may be set too high To improve video resolution verify that your screen area is set to 1024 x 768 using 32 bit color preset factory default To check your video resolution see the Troubleshooting topic How do I change the video resolution of my display 4 Note If your computer s video memory RAM is 11 MB shared system memory you may improve video resolution by changing your screen area to 800 x 600 using 16 bit color See your Specifications sheet for details about your computer s video RAM If you see video but cannot hear audio check all of the following e Verify that your DVD player s mute feature is turned off e Check the master volume setting in the Audio Mixer e Check the volume settings on your computer speakers e Check the connections between your speakers and the computer e Verify that drivers are installed properly by following these steps 1
4. and comprehensive features that protect and enhance your online communication experience MovieShaker Sony Electronics Inc Sony s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music and text Just import your video clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends PC Cilline 2000 Trend Micro Inc PC Cillin provides portable easy to use real time antivirus security at your computer s entry point beaming synchronization Internet access to defend against potential threats hidden inside files e mail or on the Web PictureGear Sony Electronics Inc This image management software displays images from your hard drive a Sony digital still camera or a Sony Mavicae camera The images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder Quickene 2002 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 You can even pay your bills online Quicken manages all of your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans RealJukeboxe RealNetworks Inc RealJukebox is a popular digital music system that gives you the ability to easily acquire play and manage digital music files You can locate and download your favorite music from the Internet and organize your own
5. and manually disconnect the phone line if you notice a malfunction e When using the timer to start the software set the computer to shut down or enter system Stand by mode after a certain length of time This permits the computer to disengage the phone line if the computer does not disconnect the line normally Page 82 If you are using the timer to download e mail automatically If you set up the timer to retrieve your email your settings may need adjusting to ensure proper connection and disconnection e Set up your e mail software to reconnect automatically if it does not connect the first time e Set up your e mail software to disconnect automatically when all mail has been downloaded Page 83 If you are using Microsoft Outlook Express When using the AutoAlert E mail Notification System with Microsoft Outlooke Express select the Dial automatically setting in your Microsoft Outlook Express software To adjust this setting 1 Start Outlook Express 2 Click Tools and then select Options The Options dialog box appears with the General tab selected 3 From the drop down box under Send Receive Messages select Connect even when working offline 4 Click OK 5 Click Send Receive A connection window appears Select the desired ISP and then click Connect Automatically Page 84 Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides information about maintaining your computer s hard disk drive performance co
6. www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Sony Style Connect Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sonystyleconnect com phone 888 584 4467 WordPerfecte Corel Corp Page 126 Web site http www corel com support product_specific wp9 htm phone 716 871 2325 hours M F 8 30 AM 7 30 PM ET Page 127 Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Page 128 Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence VAIO QuickStart The QuickStart contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily VAIO Computer User Guide The User Guide contains information on how to get the most from your computer find help and solve common problems Note The User Guide is not available in hard copy for all models Online Electronic Documentation The User Guide is available electronically on your hard drive Two additional guides Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer and the Troub
7. Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary remove the disc and check that it is not dirty or damaged 4 Note To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your computer see To Use the Application Recovery CD s for more information Topic When I click an application icon a message such as You must insert the application CD into your drive appears and the software does not start e Some software applications require specific files that are located on the application s CD ROM Insert the disc and try starting the program again e Check to make sure you inserted the CD ROM with the label side facing up Topic Why doesn t my optical drive record at the highest speed If you are having difficulty formatting CD RW media for recording purposes try changing the write speed to a lower setting Page 107 See the online Help or documentation that came with your CD recording software application for details on adjusting write speed settings Topic Why is my computer operating improperly after downloading the CD burning component of RealJukeboxe software If you choose to down
8. Fast Ethernet interface and a V 90 compatible data fax modem 1 Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and government regulations Page 15 Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown depending on the system configuration you purchased For details on the accessories supplied with your computer see the Specifications sheet Computer and Supplied Accessories Sony Pen Tabkt display Shown n upright pos thon VAIO Corvertibke keyboard Pen tip replacements 5 lt a a x ae BE Pen stand Pen tip removing tool VAIO Pen Page 16 Manuals e VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer supplementary updates support information and software information e The VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide is available electronically on your computer s hard drive To access the online manual 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click VAIO Help and Support 2 From the Help and Support menu click VAIO User Guide e Safety Information Provides safety and legal information about your VAIO computer e Specifications Describes the hardware and physical configurations of your VAIO computer e Microsofts Windowse XP Home Edition Guide Explains how to use the basic features of this Windowse operating system Page 17 Recovery CDs See System Application and Driv
9. If you plan to turn off your computer for a short period of time you may want to use Stand by mode instead Page 71 About the Power switch If your system stops responding press and hold the Power switch for more than four seconds to force your system to shut down You may need to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down on the first attempt Page 72 VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Programmable Power Keys PPKs and internal timer For more information on changing these settings using VAIO Action Setup see the online VAIO Action Setup Help Accessing VAIO Action Setup Help 1 Click Start in the Windowse Taskbar and select All Programs 2 Select VAIO Action Setup and click VAIO Action Setup Help Page 73 Using the Programmable Power Keys Your VAIO computer is equipped with technology that enables you to access your favorite applications quickly Each Programmable Power Key PPK on your VAIO Convertible keyboard is programmed to launch a preset application with a single press of the key If you wish you can use VAIO Action Setup to change the PPK functions The Programmable Power Keys are located at the right side of your keyboard and are numbered P1 through P4 The keys work even when the computer is turned off Pressing one of the PPK buttons turns on the computer and launches the preset application The four Programmable Power Keys are preprogrammed to perfo
10. LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as an optical or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 4 Sony Pen Tablet display This 15 inch LCD pen tablet display creates a superb interface with your software applications You can use the supplied VAIO Pen to draw sketch or write directly onto the tablet screen The Sony Pen Tablet combines the best features of an active matrix screen with the control of a graphics tablet Your graphics tablet display has built in Harman Kardone stereo speakers Page 5 CD RW DVD Combo Drive This versatile drive which plays DVD ROM CD ROM CD RW and CD R media utilizes optical technology that provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience This drive is the ideal solution for making backups and archiving data with the ability to store up to 650 MB of removable rewritable storage on a single rewritable CD Save your movies videos and images to CD R or CD RW media to share with family and friends Page 6 AutoAlert E mail Notification System The AutoAlert E mail Notification System has custom software that automatically downloads your e mail on a preset schedule using Microsofts Outlo
11. LINK port on your computer 5 Note See the instructions that came with your i LINK device for more information on installation and use Page 89 To Enable Ethernet Connectivity Your computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet port To enable faster start up time your computer may ship with this function disabled You can enable Ethernet connectivity by following the instructions below Page 90 Enabling the Ethernet connection 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select Control Panel 2 From the Pick a Category list select Performance and Maintenance The Performance and Maintenance dialog box appears 3 From the Pick a Control Panel icon select System The System Properties dialog box appears 4 Select the Hardware tab then click the Device Manager button to view the installed system hardware The Device Manager dialog box appears 5 Click the unfold button in the Network Adapters category to reveal all installed network devices Select SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter 6 From menu bar select Action and then click Properties 7 Select Use this device enable 8 Click OK 9 Close the Device Manager dialog box 10 Close System Properties dialog box 11 Close Performance and Maintenance dialog box A Caution Caution Your computer has a protective sticker ox covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel Connect only 10Base T and 100Base TX cables to the Ethernet port Using other
12. Next Fy Note Place a check mark in the box for Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if you are installing a recently manufactured printer with Plug and Play capability Page 110 5 Select the appropriate port usually LPT1 and then click Next 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation 4 Note If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver choose Have Disk enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK If the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are included with the printer choose an alternate printer driver that your printer may emulate Refer to the manual that came with your printer for specific emulation information Topic My connected printer doesn t function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds and then turning it back on Page 111 To contact Sony for technical support For further technical assistance call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Page 112 Notes on Use The information in this section provides basic procedures to follow when handling your computer components and accessories Page 113 The po
13. and display on and off The indicator light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode 7 Front panel cover A sliding panel that covers the Memory Stick and PC card slots and the USB and i LINK ports Front Panel cont 8 PC Card slot A PC card also called a PCMCIA card can be installed in this slot PC cards enable you to add functionality to your system PALS 9 wmi MEMORY STICK media slot Insert a Sony Memory Stick media into this slot 10 Y Universal Serial Bus USB port Connection for a USB device 11 i LINK 4 pin port IEEE1394 Connection for a compatible i LINK digital device o Note For your convenience your computer includes USB and i LINK ports on both the front and the back panels The 4 pin i LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6 pin i LINK port is located on the back Page 24 Back Panel Overview The icons on the back panel help locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer Back Panel Fy Note Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed depending on the system configuration you purchased 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord 2 T Lever A handle that is used to remove the unit s cover 3 Monitor port Connection for a standard CRT display 4 Ethernet port 10Base T 100Base TX Fast Ethernet interface The port marked with 3 S Network is for LAN Local A
14. and mouse consist of high precision electronic parts Do not drop them or bump them against other objects e Your Sony computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX e If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for the problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call If you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem Page 116 Moisture condensation If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least an hour before turning on your computer If any problem occurs unplug your computer and contact your Sony Service Center Page 117 Upgrading the computer system e The procedures described in the online manual Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Slimtop Computer assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment e Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or follow any of the
15. com phone 510 440 9901 e mail support arcsoft com hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PST Earthlink Network Total Access Earthlink Network Inc Web site http help earthlink net techsupport phone 800 395 8410 e mail support earthlink net hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Microsofte Windowse XP Home Edition operating system Internet Explorer Outlooke Express Office XP Professional on selected models Office XP Small Business Edition on selected models Microsoft Corp Web site http www sony com pcsupport Page 125 phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase PC Cilline 2000 Trend Micro Inc Web site http www antivirus com pc cillin phone 949 387 7800 email support trendmicro com hours M F 8 00 AM 5 00 PM PST Quickene 2002 Basic Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4932 800 644 3193 hours M F 5 00 AM 5 00 PM PST 1 Support from 900 555 4932 is fee based Support from 800 644 3193 is automated and free of charge RealJukeboxe RealPlayere RealNetworks Inc Web site http www real com jukebox index html RealjJukebox http www real com player index html RealPlayer e mail http service real com help call html online form Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site http
16. correctly to avoid overheating of the system unit Page 51 Connecting the Sony Pen Tablet display 1 Press the lock buttons on both sides of the LCD connector and connect the LCD cable into the LCD port on the system 2 Release the connector when it clicks into place Connecting the Pen Tablet display Fay Note There are two holes in the base of the Pen Tablet display on the right and left sides for routing the LCD cable to the system Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency Page 52 Connecting the keyboard and mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the Keyboard port on the Pen Tablet display 2 Plug the mouse cable into the Mouse port on the Pen Tablet display Connecting the keyboard and the mouse Page 53 Connecting the modem cable 1 Unplug your phone cable from the wall jack and plug it into the Telephone jack on the computer 2 Plug the modem cable supplied into the Line jack on the computer and then plug the other end into the wall jack A Caution L gt Your computer has a protective sticker Os next to the Ethernet port located on the rear panel Connect only 10Base T and 100Base TX cables to the Ethernet port Using other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload and can cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port For help on connecting to a network see your network administrator Connecti
17. in the Windowse operating system using these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select Control Panel 2 Select Sounds Speech and Audio Devices then click Adjust the system volume 3 From the Volume tab adjust the Device volume by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level Verify that the Mute option is not selected Fay Note You may need to reinstall the sound drivers See To Use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information Topic My modem connection is slow Many factors influence modem connection speed e Telephone line noise e Incompatibility with other telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems e Internet Service Providers ISP connection capability may vary If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your ISP check the following e Contact your phone company and ask them to verify that your phone line is free from line noise e If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems e For optimum performance verify that your ISP point of presence POP phone number is compliant with V 90 standards e If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP check that they are not experiencing technical problems Page 108 Try connecting your modem through another phone line if available Topic My modem does not work Your modem may
18. less than 50 F 10 C e High humidity moisture or rain e Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction e Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up Do not place your computer on loose surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials Such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer e Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as it may damage the finish of your Sony computer e Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet keyboard or mouse shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further e The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set e Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may result e Do not use cut or damaged connection cables e Always switch the power off before connecting your computer to peripheral equipment otherwise damage may occur to the integrated circuits in your computer e Your computer keyboard
19. mailing labels and much more DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit import and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or inkjet printer Digital Print can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINKe port and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc An Internet Service Provider that supplies access information and assistance to its customers introducing them toRage 93 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 Media Bare DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc Media Bar DVD Player is created especially for high quality DVD playback You can enjoy the superior digital video quality and the effects features You can rewind or fast forward scenes from the DVD Player monitor as you would with any ordinary DVD player to easily find the scene you want to view Typical DVD playback features are available such as multiple angles audio language tracks and subtitles Media Bar DVD Player seamlessly integrate
20. more forceful pressure 5 Click More Options if you wish to make a more in depth adjustment to the eraser pressure feel 6 Click Apply The new eraser pressure feel settings are applied to the pen 4 Note You can reset your eraser pressure feel to the default settings by using the Reset Tab to Default button You can revert to previously saved eraser pressure feel levels by using the Revert Tab Page 41 Configuring the Pop up Menu The Sony Tablet Properties window has a Pop up Menu tab that can be used to configure on screen pop up menus The Pop up Menu function can be assigned to the VAIO Pen If you press a pen switch position that is assigned to the Pop up Menu function a small pop up menu appears at the on screen cursor position You can execute a predetermined operation by selecting settings from the Pop up Menu For more information on configuring Pop up Menus see the Sony Tablet online Help Pop up Menu Tab o Note You can reset the Pop up Menu function to the default settings by using the Reset Tab to Default button You can revert to previously saved Pop up Menu settings by using the Revert Tab Page 42 Customizing the pen settings for specific software applications You can customize your pen settings for a specific software application When you use different software the associated pen settings are applied automatically enabling you to take full advantage of each software application s features T
21. period of time The image disappears after a period of time You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images e The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction e Your display consists of high precision electronic parts Do not drop or bump it against other objects e The Sony Pen Tablet display uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the radio or TV Page 119 Using the hard disk drive Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock Do not move the computer during operation Do not subject the computer to sudden changes in temperature Do not turn off the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk drive Page 120 Handling floppy disks e Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk e Keep floppy disks away from magnets e Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Page 121 Handling CD or DVD media e Do not touch the surface of the disc e Do not drop or bend the disc e Do not use adhesive labels to identify the disc The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and damage the drive Page 122 Cleaning CD or DVD media e Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain
22. your computer to peripheral equipment Otherwise damage may occur to the integrated circuits in your computer Page 132 To Remove the Cover A Caution If you remove the cover immediately after you shut down your computer the components may be too hot to touch Wait until the internal parts of the system unit cool down before you attempt to remove the cover Page 133 Removing the cover 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices 3 Remove the AC power cord from the back of the computer 4 Remove the screw from the top of the rear panel 5 Holding the top of the system unit firmly pull the T lever on the back of unit in the direction shown in the lower picture Removing the cover Step 1 Step 2 Page 134 To Insert an Add on Card There are two PCI expansion slots in your computer One slot contains the preinstalled modem card The second slot is open for installation of an add on card that supports Windowse XP and the PCI revision 2 1 specification o Note Your VAIO Slimtop Computer cannot accommodate PCI add on cards over 6 6 inches in length A Caution Observe the proper safety precautions when you add cards to your Sony computer See Upgrading the computer system Page 135 Inserting an add on card 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your com
23. D s You must be in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility Page 102 Reinstalling device drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive 4 Note If your system is equipped with two optical drives insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 4 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties dialog box appears 5 From the Hardware tab click Device Manager 6 Click to select the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation The unknown device s is identified by a yellow question mark 7 From the Action menu click Uninstall This removes the device driver from your system Click OK Repeat for each device driver as necessary 8 Restart your computer Click Start in the Windows taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Restart 9 When the desktop appears Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver s from the Driver Recovery CD Page 103 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support Page 104 Topics Topic My compu
24. Hardware then click Phone and Modem options From the Dialing Rules tab click Edit The Edit Location dialog box appears Select the Tone or Pulse option Click OK Topic My microphone does not work Check that the microphone is plugged into the MICROPHONE jack Topic My microphone is too sensitive to background noise If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound you should adjust the microphone gain by following these steps 1 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices then click Sounds and Audio Devices From the Audio tab locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button The Recording Control dialog box appears Select the Options menu and click Properties The Properties dialog box appears In the section Adjust volume for select the Recording option Click OK From the Recording Control dialog box decrease the microphone volume level by moving the slider bar down Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window Topic My mouse does not work Check that the mouse is plugged securely into the Mouse port Save and close all open applications Turn off your computer wait approximately 10 seconds and then restart your computer There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps Page 109 l Save and close all appli
25. Right click on the taskbar and select Properties from the shortcut menu 2 Clear the check box for Autohide the taskbar then click OK e Use the mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by pointing to the left right top and bottom edges of the display screen The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to a double arrow cursor Left click and drag away from the edge of the display screen The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible Topic Why is my system running slowly e The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are open and running Close any applications that you are not currently using e Increasing the system memory may also help For information on installing memory please see the online VAIO User Guide Topic How do I install a printer e If your printer has a USB IEEE1394 or infrared connection contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for proper installation e Check the printer manufacturer s Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with installation Some printers do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems e To install your printer follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Add a Printer 3 From the Add Printer Wizard click Next 4 Select Local Printer then click
26. Setup then click VAIO Action Setup 4 Note You can also double click the VAIO Action Setup icon located in the Windows taskbar to launch VAIO Action Setup 3 Select the Timer tab on the left side of the VAIO Action Setup window Fak 4 From the Time Setting tab click the E Time Schedule Setting icon button 5 Follow the Select Application wizard instructions 6 Click Finish to activate your settings Page 77 To set the timer start setting 1 From the Time Setting tab click Set 2 Follow the Timer Setup wizard instructions 3 Click Finish to activate your settings Page 78 Changing the Sony Software Window Design You can select from different window designs for your Sony software and create your own personal computing environment Page 79 To change the window design 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select the Control Panel 2 Click Other Control Panel Options 3 Click UI Design Selector 4 Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design 5 Click Apply 6 The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 7 To try another selection click lt lt or gt gt then click Apply 8 When you have made your selection click OK The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays 4 Note You may only use this feature with compatible UI Design Selector software Page 80
27. Using the AutoAlert E mail Notification System The VAIO Action Setup utility enables you to program your computer to notify you when new mail arrives in your e mail mailbox The L Information LED turns red to indicate that new e mail has arrived The AutoAlert E mail Notification System uses Microsoft Outlook Express software as the default e mail software You need an Internet Service Provider ISP and an Internet connection to be set up before using this e mail notification system As an alternative you can program your AutoAlert E mail Notification System to have the Information LED indicate when it has successfully completed the task of connecting to your ISP to receive e mail In this case the Information LED light indicates that your e mail account has been successfully accessed regardless of whether or not you have e mail This feature is supported by the preconfigured e mail applications listed in the VAIO Action Setup utility o Note The e mail software you choose to use with the PPK must be set as your default e mail software Page 81 AutoAlert E mail Notification System Software Restrictions If you use software that requires use of a phone line there may be restrictions on how the AutoAlert e mail notificaiton system works e The computer may not be able to disconnect the phone line due to communication and server conditions e Monitor the status of the software when running the AutoAlert E mail Notification System
28. Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIOe computer Your new high performance multimedia computer combines state of the art computer functionality with the latest audio video and information technology features Page 1 Features Note Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features listed in this section To view the specific hardware configuration for your system see the Specifications sheet Page 2 VAIO AV Applications This suite of Sony original applications includes PictureGear Smart Capture DVgate _ DigitalPrint SonicStage MovieShaker VisualFlow and Media Bar DVD Player These software applications make it easy to use advanced multimedia techniques to develop your personal audio and video creations Using the i LINK ports you can capture view and share both still and video images then catalog everything for fast easy storage and retrieval Page 3 i LINK IEEE1394 interface Two built in i LINKe ports located on the front and rear panels provide you with digital connection capability The i LINK name and logo identify a high speed communication interface which allows you to easily connect compatible digital camcorders 4 Note i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i
29. ary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as an optical or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions A 6 pin i LINK port can e supply power from the computer to the connected device if the device is equipped with a 6 pin connector e supply 10V to 12V A 4 pin i LINK port cannot supply power to a connected device Caution The total power supplied by the 6 pin i LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts The following Sony i LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for use with your computer VMC IL4415 VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 and VMC IL6635 Sony computer supplies accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your local retailer or by accessing the Sony VAIO Direct Web site http www sonystyle com vaio or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free Page 88 Connecting an i LINK IEEE1394 device 1 Use the symbol to locate the i LINK port on your compatible i LINK device and on your computer Plug the i LINK cable connector into this port 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the corresponding 4 or 6 pin i
30. atically 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar click Control Panel then select the category Performance and Maintenance The Performance and Maintenance dialog box appears 2 Click the Control Panel icon for Power Options The Power Options Properties dialog box appears 3 Select the Power Schemes tab Choose an option from the Power schemes drop down list 4 Note To save the settings under a name that is not offered in the Power schemes drop down menu choose your settings and then click Save As 4 Click Apply and then click OK The computer will go into Stand by mode according to your settings Page 65 Resuming from Stand by mode There are two ways to bring your computer back from Stand by mode e Press the space bar on your keyboard e Briefly press the power button on your computer Page 66 Stand by mode indicators You can identify which mode the computer is in by the color of the power indicator light Color Mode Amber Computer is in Stand by mode Green Computer is in Normal mode ready to use No color Computer is turned off or in Hibernate mode Page 67 To Use the System Hibernate Mode System hibernate mode enables your computer to store everything in its memory to the hard disk drive before shutting down When you bring the system out of hibernation mode it returns to the previous state Page 68 Setting the computer to enter Hibernate mode You can set your computer to automatically enter hi
31. be experiencing equipment or software conflicts If your modem is not functioning properly check the following Fy Note Check that the phone line is plugged into the Line jack Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in a standard telephone and listening for a dial tone Check that the access phone number POP is correct All software applications that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your computer modem If you have installed other software contact the software publisher for information on how to configure the software to recognize the modem If it appears that your modem is not functioning properly check the device status 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options 3 From the Modems tab click to select your modem 4 Click Properties The Modem Properties window appears 5 Review the information in the Device status section If your modem is not working properly click the troubleshoot button The VAIOe Help and Support Center window appears 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to resolve the problem You may need to reinstall the modem drivers See To Use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information Topic How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch Tone dialing l 2 3 4 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar then click Control Panel Click Printers and Other
32. bernate mode after a certain time period by following these steps 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar click Control Panel then select the category Performance and Maintenance The Performance and Maintenance dialog box appears 2 Click the Control Panel icon for Power Options The Power Options Properties dialog box appears 3 In the section Settings for Home Office Desk default Power Scheme select the Power Schemes tab Click the System hibernate drop down list and select the period of inactivity before your computer goes into hibernate mode 4 Select the Hibernate tab and verify that Hibernate is enabled with a check mark in the Enable hibernation check box 5 Click Apply and then click OK Your computer is set to go into hibernation mode automatically according to your settings Page 69 To Shut Down Your Computer When you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time use this procedure A Caution To avoid loss of data do not use the Power switch to turn off the computer Page 70 Turning off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar then select Turn Off Computer The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears 2 Select the Turn Off option and click OK 4 Note Respond to any prompts about saving your documents 3 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically the power indicator light turns off 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer 4 Note
33. board not angled up or down Use the palmrest only briefly for resting While typing never use the palmrest or rest your hands on the table Position the mouse at the same level as the keyboard Hold the mouse with a relaxed hand and use your whole arm to move it Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the mouse or a joystick may strain muscles or tendons e Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit with relaxed upright posture avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward e Viewing angle of the display Position the display 18 to 26 inches directly in front of you with the top of the screen at or a little below eye level Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position e Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Page 21 Locating Controls and Connectors The front panel of your VAIO Slimtop Computer enables access to the CD RW DVD combo drive and the Memory Sticke and PC card slots It also contains Univer
34. cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload and can cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port For help on connecting to a network see your network administrator Page 91 About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO Slimtop computer is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section provides an overview of the software titles preinstalled on your computer Page 92 Overview of Software Titles Note Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed depending on the system configuration you purchased Adobes Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Inc Acrobat Reader software allows you to view navigate and print electronic documents in Adobe s Portable Document Format PDF an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms Adobes GoLive Adobe Systems Inc Adobe GoLive gives you robust design production and management features to create dynamic database controlled Web sites Adobe LiveMotion Adobe Systems Inc Adobe LiveMotion launches your creativity to new levels when you produce your personal Web designs that are complete with interactivity sound and animation Adobe Photoshope Elements On selected models Adobe Systems Inc Using state of the art image editing tools you can unleash your artistic ability and create digital images for
35. cations and turn off your computer 2 Turn the mouse upside down 3 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball 4 Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand 5 Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball socket 6 Return the mouse ball to the socket and replace the mouse ball cover Secure the cover by turning the ring counter clockwise Fy Note You may need to reinstall the mouse drivers See To Use the Driver Recovery CD for more information Topic My mouse needs to be set up for left hand use 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box appears 3 From the Buttons tab select Switch primary and secondary buttons under the Button Configuration options 4 Click Apply then click OK Topic My keyboard does not work e Check that the keyboard is securely plugged into the Keyboard port e Save and close all open applications Turn off your computer wait approximately 10 seconds and then restart your computer Topic I cannot find the Windows taskbar The Windows taskbar may be hidden or minimized e Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to the left right top and bottom edges of the screen The taskbar appears when the cursor is placed over its location 1
36. come inaccurate For detailed information on replacing the lithium battery see the System Reference Manual You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Page 140
37. compatibility and required operating conditions Page 26 Sony Pen Tablet Display Your VAIO Slimtop Computer is supplied with a Pen Tablet display This section describes the features and connection capabilities of your Sony Pen Tablet Sony Pen Tablet display Shown in an upright position 1 Power indicator light Light is green while the power is on When the computer enters Stand by mode this indicator light turns amber 2 ch Information LED light Light turns red to alert the user to activities such as the arrival of e mail See Using the AutoAlert E mail Notification System 3 Q Brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the screen 4 lt 1 Volume control Adjusts the volume of the integrated Harmon Kardone speakers built into the LCD display 5 PS 2 mouse port Connection for a mouse 6 Y Universal Serial Bus USB port Connection for a USB device 7 PS 2 keyboard port Page 27 Connection for the supplied VAIO Convertible Keyboard Page 28 To Use the Sony Pen Tablet and Accessories Your VAIO Slimtop Computer is supplied with a Sony Pen Tablet display a VAIO Pen and accessories This section provides information on using the Pen Tablet display and accessories Page 29 About the Pen Tablet Display and Accessories The Sony Pen Tablet is a graphic interface that provides a pressure sensitive work area The VAIO Pen is a cordless input device that controls the movement of the cursor on th
38. documents and close all open applications with your mouse before you restart your computer e If the tablet mouse UD cursor appears to be the default setting in the Sony Tablet software you can go to the Sony Tablet Property window and select Edit Reset Settings to cancel this registration Topic My optical drive tray does not open Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Press the Eject button on the drive Use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select My Computer 2 Right click the appropriate optical drive icon 3 Select Eject from the shortcut menu Page 106 4 Note Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CD media Adhesive labels may come off while the CD media is in use in your optical drive s and may cause damage to the unit Topic I cannot play a DVD or CD e After inserting your optical disc wait a few seconds for it to be detected before trying to access it e Verify that the disc is in the tray with the label side facing up e Install your CD or DVD software according to the manufacturer s instructions e If your drive reads some DVDs or CDs but not others check the shiny side of the disc for dirt or scratches You may also need to clean the disc drive lens with an appropriate cleaner Fay Note To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your computer see To Use the Application Recovery CD s for more information Topic
39. e This document is available at the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Page 129 Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Slimtop Computer In the future you may want to increase the functionality of your VAIO Slimtop computer This section describes how to open your computer insert add on cards and add memory For more information on upgrading your Sony computer see the System Reference Manual You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Page 130 Overview The procedures in this section assume you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Page 131 Before you upgrade your computer Observe proper safety precautions when you modify your computer See Upgrading the computer system A Caution Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add on cards and other components Follow the procedures described here only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity for example cellophane wrappers Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Always turn the power off before you open the system or connect
40. e surface of the tablet screen The pen stand pen tip replacements and pen tip removing tool help you protect and care for your VAIO Pen o Note Place the VAIO Pen in the supplied pen stand when it is not in use to maintain the sensitivity of the pen tip and to avoid interference with other pointing devices such as your mouse Sony Pen Tablet and accessories Sony Pen Tablet display Shown in lowered position Pen tip replacements 5 Pen stand SS Pen tip removing tool VAIO Pen Page 30 To Adjust the Sony Pen Tablet Display Adjust your Pen Tablet display by holding both sides of the display and then pushing the display panel out and up Adjusting the viewing angle Setting the display height and viewing angle Set the display height so that it covers the keyboard and adjust the screen for a viewing angle that enables you to work with the tablet and VAIO pen comfortably Adjusting viewing angle for working with the VAIO pen A Caution The Sony Pen Tablet operates with radio frequency energy This may cause interference with radio and television reception if the display is not installed and used correctly If your tablet is interfering in this manner move the equipment away from the radio or television Page 31 Using the VAIO Pen The VAIO Pen controls the cursor movements on the Sony Pen Tablet screen Hold the pen in the same manner as a pen or pencil making sure that the rocker switch
41. er Recovery CD s for information on using the Recovery CDs e System Recovery CD s Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased e Application Recovery CD s Enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased e Driver Recovery CD Enables you to restore device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased Page 18 Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement and the Sony end user license agreement Page 19 To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer Before you get started find the best location for your new computer Page 20 Planning your workspace e Stable work surface Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment e Ventilation Leave at least eight inches of space on the left and back sides of your computer to enable proper ventilation e Placement of the keyboard mouse and other input devices Place your keyboard mouse and other input devices so that your arms and hands are in a relaxed comfortable position The keyboard should be directly in front of you Adjust the level of the keyboard so that your lower arms are parallel to the floor Keep your wrists in a relaxed position when you are using the key
42. ess the F10 key to Save and Exit Topic The cursor on my Sony Pen Tablet display does not move or moves in an unpredictable manner when I use the VAIO pen You may need to configure your VAIO pen s switch function See Configuring the VAIO Pen Functions for information on calibrating your pen to the pen tablet display Topic Why doesn t my mouse resume operation as my input device when I stop using the VAIO pen A conflict occurs between the pen and another input device while the pen is in contact with the Sony Pen Tablet display screen When you are finished using your VAIO pen do not leave it on the tablet screen Place the pen in the supplied pen stand when it is not in use Topic I cannot draw or erase on the Sony Pen Tablet display with my VAIO pen This may occur when you move to different applications or windows where the Sony Tablet Set Up program is not loaded The application or window will return to its normal state when the pen tip is removed from the tablet screen Topic My VAIO Pen does not respond correctly when my computer returns to Normal mode from Stand by or Suspend modes When the VAIO Pen is left too close to the tablet and your system is returning from Stand by or Suspend modes your VAIO Pen or Sony Pen Tablet settings may change These symptoms and their solutions are listed as follows e If the VAIO Pen does not move the cursor or the Rocker switch does not work you must restart your computer Save all open
43. ettings by using the Revert Tab Page 39 To adjust the pen s double click speed and distance 1 From the Sony Tablet Properties screen click the Double Click tab 2 To allow the Sony Tablet software to automatically adjust the double click speed and distance place a check mark in the box located next to Double Click Assist Double Click Tab Eraser Feel Z Calibration Pop up Menu Tip Feel Double Click Double Click foe Tip and Eraser Vv Double Cick Assist Set Double Cikk Distance m Tap twice to set double Pixels double click f gl zi i Default i Set Double Cick Speed Fast Slow NOTE Large double click distances may affect the beginning of strokes vihen drawing Wacom recommends using the side button for double clicking Fy Note You can disable the Double Click Assist for specific applications When Double Click Assist is disabled you can only double click by using the upper switch position For more information about disabling the settings for specific applications see Customizing the pen settings for specific software applications 3 Automatically set both the double click speed and distance by tapping twice on the target icon in the Automatic area 4 You can manually change Set Double Click Distance to a distance between 1 25 pixels by clicking on the up down arrows You can also manually change Set Double Click Speed by moving the measurement to a desired speed 5 You may test your double cl
44. have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD s visit http www sony com pcsupport or contact Sony Customer Support at 1 888 4 SONY PC Page 100 Using the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on save and close all open applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer s optical drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically Fy Note If your system is equipped with two optical drives insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Note Your system may include one or more Application Recovery CDs If you have more than one Application Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery utility You may be prompted to insert the next CD s depending on the software application you wish to restore Page 101 To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer peripheral hardware or software application Note If you need to reinstall all of the software applications that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery C
45. ick speed and distance settings by tapping twice on in the Test area If your tapping matches the current double click settings the button icon changes to indicate a successful test If the icon does not change after several tests review your double click speed and distance settings 6 Click Apply The new double click speed and distance settings are applied to the pen pa Note You can reset your double click speed and distance to the default settings by using the Reset Tab to Default button You can revert to previously saved double click settings by using the Revert Tab Page 40 To adjust the eraser pressure and feel 1 From the Sony Table Properties screen click the Eraser Feel tab 2 To check the current erase pressure feel erase the phrase Erase this text in the Test area The text disappears when you are erasing more forcefully than the current setting 3 Test the eraser feel by erasing in the Erase here Test area The erased area changes color when you are erasing more forcefully than the current setting Eraser Feel Tab Tip Feel Double Cick Tool Buttons Eraser Feel Z Caltration Pop up Menu Eraser Pressure Feel soft Fam More Options Test Reset Tab to Defaut E Revert Tab here Erase this text 4 Adjust the eraser pressure feel by moving the measurement slider to a desired position The pressure settings range from Soft which requires light pressure to Firm which requires
46. its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc e For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out e If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Page 123 For Answers to Your Software Questions This section provides support information for your computer s preinstalled software applications Fay Note Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed depending on the system configuration you purchased Page 124 Software support Check this support listing to locate information from the Internet by e mail or by telephone Adobee Acrobats Reader Adobe GoLive Adobee LiveMotion Adobe Photoshope Elements on selected models Adobe Premieres LE on selected models Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com phone 206 675 6126 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PST America Onlinee America Online Inc Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 6364 hours 7 days a week 8 AM 2 AM ET ArcSoft PhotoPrintere 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc Web site http www arcsoft com http www photoisland
47. leshooting Help are also available online To access online documentation 1 Click Start and point to VAIO Help and Support Center 2 Click on the VAIO User Guide Software application manuals and online help files Most manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files You can access online help files from the Help menu within the specific application A printed manual may be available for some applications Knowledge Database This database provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Sony Fax on Demand This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics Select the topics that you want to view To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 Requires a fax machine or fax software Software Updates You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport VAIO Computer System Reference Manual This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your computer s hardwar
48. load and use the optional RealJukebox software s CD burning component to create CDs the software feature may interfere with your computer s normal system operations For VAIO computers that are equipped with all of the necessary components for creating a CD R or CD RW Sony recommends using the SonicStage software application to create CDs SonicStage software is preinstalled on your computer Topic How do I change the video resolution of my display 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel 2 Select Appearances and Themes then select Change the screen resolution 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to the desired levels 5 Click Apply and then click OK Topic Why is there no sound in any application e Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack e If your speakers have a mute button verify that it is turned off e If your speakers are powered by batteries verify that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged e If your speakers use an external power source verify that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip e If your speakers have volume control check the volume level e You cannot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer e If the software application you are using has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up e Check the volume controls
49. longer to start up after installing America Onlinee AOL software Installing AOL on some computers may increase the time required to start up by as much as 60 seconds You can decrease your computer s start up time by disabling the AOL wide area network WAN driver Follow these steps Page 105 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and select Network Connections 3 Right click on the Local Area Connection with the device name WAN Network Driver select Disable Open your AOL connection and verify that the application functions properly with the WAN Network Driver disabled If you need to restore this Network setting repeat these steps 1 3 and select Enable Topic How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and select Turn Off Computer Select Restart 2 When the Sony screen displays press the F2 key on your keyboard 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen 4 Select I O Device Configuration and press Enter 5 Use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter 4 Note You can toggle between the Normal bi directional EPP ECP and ECP EPP options using the directional arrow keys 6 Select the desired setting displays and press Enter 7 Pr
50. ly 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windowse task tray 2 Click the name of the card that you want to eject then click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 3 Click OK 4 When the message Safe to Remove Hardware appears push the PC card Eject button on the front panel of the system unit You may need to extend the Eject button out from the computer before you can eject the card Ejecting a PC card 5 When the PC card ejects from the PC card slot remove it by holding the edges and pulling it out carefully Page 48 Setting Up Your VAIO Slimtop Computer Your computer has many new and exciting features This section contains information on setting up your computer and peripheral devices Page 49 To Set Up Your Computer This section illustrates how to set up and install your computer and peripheral devices Page 50 Attaching the stand to the system unit 1 Place the system unit upside down with the front of the system facing towards you 2 Insert the stand pegs into the ventilation holes of the system Place the wider end of the stand at the rear of the unit as shown 3 Lock the stand onto the system unit by pressing down gently and pulling forward slightly The stand clicks into place Attaching the slimtop stand 4 Note The stand keeps the system cool by allowing air to flow under it It is important to place the system unit in an upright position using the stand
51. m the wall outlet if you are not using the computer for a long time e Before touching anything inside the computer turn the system off and let it cool for ten minutes This ensures that the processor heat sink is not hot e Do not attempt to open the power supply There are no user serviceable parts in the power supply To avoid personal injury or damage to your equipment refer the repair or replacement of the power supply to qualified personnel only Page 114 Disposal of the lithium battery Dispose of the lithium battery properly In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 A Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries The lithium battery may explode if mistreated Do not disassemble it or dispose of it in fire Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion Page 115 Handling the computer system e Do not place your Sony computer in a location subject to e Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts e Direct sunlight e Excessive dust e Mechanical vibration or shock e Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded e Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or
52. mpts to close the application If your computer does not respond or the application does not close try the following steps 1 Save any open files if possible 2 Press the Alt F4 keys The Turn Off Computer window appears 3 Click the Restart button If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds If the software application continues to be unresponsive or causes your computer to stop responding contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider A Caution Pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds may result in the loss of data from files that are currently open Topic Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons including incompatible or conflicting drivers damaged files or non responsive hardware For troubleshooting information you can search Windows Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of the dialog box 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter Follow the onscreen instructions according to your specific situation Topic Why does my computer take
53. n your area VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Shortcut keys VisualFlow Sony Electronics Inc VisualFlow software is a state of the art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media It displays any still picture movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing artistic manner VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file but also enables playback of files by other applications like PictureGear or Memory Stick Slideshow WordPerfecte On selected models Corel Corp Create professional looking documents such as newsletters reports and brochures with this outstanding word processor adding graphics charts and tables with ease RealTime Preview lets you preview formatting before applying it to your documents and Reveal Codes increases the control you have over document structure Page 95 System Application and Driver Recovery CD s System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc The System Recovery CD utility enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc The Application Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual applications Use it to restore corrupted or erased files
54. nents to access the DIMM slots Locate the DIMM you wish to remove Push down on the handles located on both sides of the module to eject it from the slot Grasp one edge of the DIMM module and lift it out Store the module in a static free bag Removing Installing memory Edge Connectors Component placement may vary between models Page 138 Installing Memory 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices 3 Remove the cover as described in Removing the cover 4 If necessary remove any cables add on cards or other components to access the DIMM slots 5 Handle the DIMM only by the edges and remove it from its anti static package 6 Locate the notches on the bottom edge of the DIMM 7 Align the DIMM over the slot A Caution To avoid damaging the DIMM slot move the DIMM latches slightly outward to relieve pressure The module clicks into place 8 Firmly insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the slot 9 Press evenly against the DIMM s upper corners The end latches snap into position to hold the module in place 10 Reinstall any add on cards or components you removed 11 Replace the cover and reinsert the screw at the top of the rear panel Page 139 To Replace the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings such as the date and time stored in CMOS RAM may be
55. ng the modem cable Page 54 Connecting the power cord 1 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC Input port on the back of the system 2 Plug the other end into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip Connecting the power cord A Note When you plug the power cord into the wall outlet the power indicators on the system and LCD light up momentarily and the fan turns on briefly This is not a malfunction Page 55 To Turn On and Register Your Computer 4 Note When you start your system for the first time your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that asks you to restart your computer Please respond to this request immediately Page 56 Turning on your computer Press the Stand by key on the keyboard to turn on the system and the Sony Pen Tablet display or press the Power button on the system unit Turning on your computer Fy Note Pressing any of the keys numbered P1 through P4 starts the computer and launches a preset application Page 57 Registering your computer Take advantage of Sony s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer e Sony Customer Support Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer e Limited warranty Protect your investment See the Warranty Card for more details 5 Note You are prompted to register your computer the first time y
56. nnecting a compatible i LINK device and enabling an Ethernet connection Page 85 Hard Disk Drive Partition To maintain optimum system performance you should defragment your computer s D partition regularly To improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D Some Sony software applications save files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition Page 86 Defragmenting your hard disk drive If you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard disk drive defragmentation may be necessary 1 Deactivate your screen saver and close other open applications if applicable 2 Click Start in the Windows Taskbar and select All Programs 3 Point to Accessories point to System Tools and then select Disk Defragmenter The Disk Defragment dialog box appears 4 Select Action from the menu bar and click Analyze 4 Note It may take more than a couple of hours to complete defragmentation depending on the data capacity and current utilization of your computer s hard disk drive s Page 87 i LINK IEEE1394 Compatibility Your VAIO computer may include either 4 pin or 6 pin or both types of i LINK ports 4 Note i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may v
57. o add an application to the custom settings list 1 From the Sony Tablet Properties window click Add Application to List The Add Application for Custom Settings dialog box appears 2 You may select a currently open application to add to the Application List or click Browse to select any other application to add 3 Click OK To create custom settings for an application 1 Select a software application from the Applications with Customized Tool Settings list 2 Customize the pen settings for each software application according to the software s features The settings apply only to the selected application Note If you have pen settings that you want all software applications to share select All Other Apps before changing the setting 3 Click Apply To remove an application from the custom settings list 1 Click the Remove menu then click Custom Settings for Application 2 Select the application s to be removed 3 Click OK Page 43 Using Memory Stick Media Your VAIO Slimtop computer is designed to support the Sony Memory Sticke storage media A Memory Stick media is a compact portable and versatile data storage device designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with similarly equipped products Inserting the Memory Stick Media Insert Memory Stick media facing this direction Fy Note Memory Stick media does not support AVI file playback To play an AVI file stored on a Mem
58. oke Express software An LED light on the display instantly lets you know when new mail has arrived Page 7 Sony Memory Stick media slot The next generation of digital storage media is smaller than a stick of gum Easily deliver information between Memory Stick e media equipped devices such as cameras transferring images sounds data and text Page 8 VAIO Convertible keyboard The innovative palm rest converts to a keyboard cover for a sleek look when your keyboard is not in use Four Programmable Power Keys PPKs let you launch applications with the push of a button Page 9 Compact system components Enjoy the system s versatility by positioning the components in an arrangement of your choice Page 10 Sony audio and video quality Take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software with the Sony high fidelity audio system and high powered 3 D graphics Page 11 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system Your system includes this latest consumer operating system from Microsofts Page 12 Preinstalled software All the software on your computer is preinstalled configured and ready to use right out of the box Page 13 Communications You have the choice of a variety of popular online services to browse the Internet access e mail send faxes and much more Page 14 Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel processor a 10Base T 100Base TX
59. on the side is within reach of your thumb or forefinger but cannot be accidentally pressed while drawing or writing The VAIO Pen is activated when it is held within close proximity to the pen tablet screen You can position the cursor on the pen tablet screen or use the rocker switch without touching the pen tip to the tablet surface VAIO Pen Rocker Switch 1 Eraser Delete unwanted portions of your work depending on the application in use 2 Upper switch position The upper side of the rocker switch is set to deliver a double left click by default 3 Lower switch position The lower side of the rocker switch is set to deliver a right click by default 4 Pen tip You can use the pen tip to draw or write Tapping the pen tip against the tablet screen delivers a click in the same manner as the left button on a mouse Page 32 To change the settings of your VAIO Pen Your VAIO Pen tip eraser and the upper lower switch positions are programmable By default the basic functions performed by the VAIO Pen are e Pointing Place the tip of the pen anywhere on the pen tablet screen and the screen cursor will automatically correspond to that point e Clicking Tap the pen tablet screen once with the tip of the pen or press the pen tip against the screen with enough pressure to register a single click e Double clicking Quickly tap the pen tablet screen twice in the same place with the tip of the pen You can also regis
60. ory Stick media copy the file to your hard disk drive Page 44 To protect data on Memory Stick media from accidental changes Memory Stick media contains a write protect tab The write protect tab prevents accidental changes to information recorded on your Memory Stick media When you slide the write protect tab to the LOCK position your Memory Stick media is write protected This means that you cannot delete copy or save information on the media When you slide the tab to the un LOCK position you can write to or modify your Memory Stick media s contents Locking the Memory Stick Media Page 45 Using PC Cards Your computer has a card bus PC card slot that supports Type I or Type II PC PCMCIA cards Fy Note You do not need to shut down your computer when inserting a PC card Page 46 To insert a PC card 1 Slide front panel cover in the direction of arrow as shown to open the front panel Opening the front panel 2 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot until it clicks into position Inserting a PC card Insert with card facing this direction Fy Note If the card does not insert easily make sure the card is not being inserted upside down or backwards Carefully reinsert the card into the slot but do not force it in See the instructions that came with the PC card for details on using it Page 47 Ejecting a PC card 4 Note If you eject the PC card incorrectly the system may not work correct
61. ou turn on the unit Follow the on screen instructions to complete the registration process If you are not able to register your computer during the first session you are provided with additional registration opportunities later Page 58 Setting up your dial up connection The first time you turn your computer on follow these steps to set up your dial up connection 1 Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select All Programs 2 Point to Accessories point to Communications and then click New Connection Wizard The Location Information window appears Location Information window Location Informatior Betore pou can make any phone or modem connectons Windoers need he following information about your curert location What courtrp hegan ane pou n row TIETE What aeo gode or cy code we you in now lf you need to speciy 4 camer code what is Hi you dal a umber to access an paside ine what i t The phere miton af thas loation user Qlonedsieg O Piie dsirg L os J Coxe 3 Enter in your information as requested Click OK The Phone and Modem Options window appears Phone and Modem Options window Dusing Rises The int below diplays the locations you have spectied Select the locaton from whch you ae dialing Locatons Location Area Code or 4 Click to select your dialing location and then click OK The New Connection Wizard appears New Connection Wizard window Page 59 Ne
62. personal music collection RealPlayere RealNetworks Inc Page 94 RealPlayer is a high quality streaming media player that supports many digital media formats The user friendly interface has enhanced navigation capabilities allowing you to access and enjoy audio and video programming over the Internet RealPlayer is your gateway to a superb Internet multimedia experience Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that supports the i LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your hard disk drive or share via e mail A smart solution for computer digital audio video and network convergence SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecessor OpenMG Jukebox Continuing to take advantage of Sony s copyright protected ATRAC3 format for high quality digital audio storage SonicStage sports a new Music Visualizer a sleek new player skin design audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback Sony Style Connect Sony Electronics Inc Sony Style Connect provides excellent dial up as well as DSL Internet connection services To find out which plan is best for you visit http www sonystyleconnect com and find out what is available i
63. pper optical drive 2 Turn off your computer 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer 4 Type the letter O to signify you have read and accepted the Microsoft End User License Agreement 5 When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process 4H Note Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have more than one System Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the next CD s once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD s you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD s after restarting Windows Use the Application Recovery CD s to complete full restoration of your system Page 99 To Use the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software applications if they become corrupted or are erased Reinstalling an individual software application may correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer or specific application You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive Note If you need to reinstall all of the software that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility If you
64. print e mail and posting to the Web The versatile image capturing options allow you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately Explore endless creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements Adobe Premiere LE On selected models Adobe Systems Inc Adobe Premiere LE offers interface and editing tools for producing movies for video multimedia or the Web View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on screen You can create your own personal video clips that are up to three hours in length with complete audio video synchronization America Onlinee America Online Inc America Online is a 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 ArcSoft PhotoPrintere 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc ArcSoft PhotoPrinter Pro is an easy to use yet advanced printing program that lets you quickly lay out multiple images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper ArcSoft PhotoPrinter Pro offers a wide selection of templates including landscape portrait free style mixed sizes custom templates and more The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for improving photos while giving you the ability to add text to any image With ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro you can create business cards handouts calendars
65. procedures described in the online manual Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Slimtop Computer Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage e Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add on cards and other components Follow the procedures described in the online manual Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Slimtop Computer only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity for example cellophane wrappers Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure e When removing a slot cover be careful not to damage components on the system board or add on cards You may need to temporarily remove add on cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove Page 118 On Handling a Pen Tablet LCD display e Do not leave the display directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD screen e Do not scratch the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This may cause damage to the screen or cause a malfunction e Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal e A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy
66. puter and any peripheral devices 3 Remove the cover as described in Removing the cover 4 Locate the available expansion slot Remove the screw then remove the slot cover Removing the slot cover Component placement may vary between models 5 Install the add on card by inserting it into the available expansion slot and securing it with the screw from the expansion slot cover Installing an add on card Component placement may vary between models 6 Attach any internal cables that the card requires See the instructions that came with the add on card 7 Replace the cover and reinsert the screw at the top of the rear panel 8 Reconnect all peripheral devices and the power cord then turn on the computer Page 136 To Add Memory The computer has two memory slots For memory upgrades use only 3 3V 64 bit PC 133 MHz SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM Note You can purchase additional memory modules accessories and peripheral equipment from your local retailer A Caution Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove memory in your Sony computer See Upgrading the computer system Page 137 Removing memory l 2 3 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices Remove the cover as described in Removing the cover If necessary remove any cables add on cards or other compo
67. rea Network connections only 5 Y Universal Serial Bus USB ports 2 Page 25 Connections for USB devices Two USB ports are located on the back panel and one USB port is located on the modem card See No 13 Q Headphones jack Connection for optional headphones or computer speakers 7 ine In jack Connection for an optional audio device 8 a Microphone jack Connection for an optional microphone 9 i LINKe 6 pin port IEEE1394 Connection for a compatible digital device 10 LCD display monitor port Connection for an LCD display or Sony Pen Tablet Note Do not connect any other display to this port 11 Modem line jack Connection for the supplied modem cable to the wall jack 12 Telephone jack Connection for the phone cable optional to the computer tt of 13 Universal Serial Bus USB port Connection for a USB device Fy Note i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as an optical or hard disk drive confirm their operating system
68. red function for the pen tip eraser or the upper lower switch positions Sony Tablet Properties main window E Sony Tablet Properties Function Description Left Click Single click of the left mouse button Left Double Click Double click of the left mouse button Right Click Single click of the right mouse button Middle Click Clicking the center wheel button of a wheel mouse Left Click Lock Holds down the left mouse button Keystroke Performs a programmed keystroke Modifier Operates as the Shift Alt or Ctrl key as programmed Pressure Hold Keeps the pen tip pressure constant Mode Toggle Switches between Pen absolute coordinate and Mouse modes Pop up Menu Displays a pop up menu at the cursor position Page 36 Erase Operates as an eraser Ignored No function is assigned Note The Left Click function is assigned by default to the pen tip Before you change the pen tip setting to perform a different function assign the Left Click function to another switch Sony suggests assigning the Left Click function to the pen tip when using the pen with drawing applications Fy Note You can reset your VAIO Pen functions to the default settings by using the Reset Tab to Default button You can revert to a previously saved setting by using the Revert Tab Page 37 To calibrate your pen to the tablet screen 1 From the Sony Tablet Properties screen click the Calibration tab 2 Click the Calibrate
69. rm the following functions Key Function P1 MAIL Starts Microsoft Outlook Express P2 INTERNET Starts Microsofts Internet Explorer for Windows XP P3 PICTURE Starts PictureGear P4 HELP Starts Windowse XP Home Edition Help Page 74 To change the PPK settings 1 Click Start in the Windowse Taskbar and select All Programs 2 Select VAIOe Action Setup then click VAIO Action Setup 4 Note You can also double click the VAIO Action Setup icon located in the Windows taskbar to launch VAIO Action Setup 3 Click the PPK you want to change 4 From the Select Application dialog box click the option for the desired function The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right 5 Select an application Click Next 4 Note You can drag an application to place it in the list box 6 The Confirmation Application Name window appears Click Next 7 You can type a new name and description if desired Click Finish Page 75 Setting the Internal Timer The VAIO Action Setup software enables you to set your computer s internal timer to launch certain applications or documents automatically o Note Some software applications take longer than others to launch It is advisable to confirm in advance the amount of time your selected application takes to start Page 76 To select the timer s launch application 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs 2 Select VAIO Action
70. s a premium audio visual experience with an easy to use software interface Microsofts Internet Explorer Microsoft Corp Internet Explorer delivers the World Wide Web the way you want it It s secure easy to use and you can personalize how you access the Internet Outlook Express and other features of Internet Explorer deliver a great Internet experience Microsofts Office XP Professional On selected models Microsoft Corp Microsoft Office XP redefines the relationship between people and software by providing a smarter simpler way of working New Office XP features include context sensitive smart tags enhanced formatting options and more that enable you to continually integrate additional services into Office and access information anytime Microsofte Office XP Small Business Edition On selected models Microsoft Corp With Microsoft Office XP you ll find a powerful new technology that will help you get work done more quickly by providing real time context sensitive options for important actions from formatting to error correction Task panes consolidate important tasks into a single integrated view enabling you to conduct searches launch and format documents and view the contents of your Clipboard from one location Microsofts Outlook Express Microsoft Corp This messaging tool takes your e mail and newsgroup communications to new heights Outlook Express is easy to set up and use and provides you with secure personalized
71. sal Serial Bus USB and i LINK ports to connect compatible peripheral devices The back panel of your computer contains the ports and jacks for supplied and optional peripheral equipment or accessories Page 22 Front Panel Overview Note i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as an optical or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Front Panel 1 Optical drive eject button Ejects a disc from the optical drive 2 Optical drive See Specifications sheet for optical drive information 3 Memory Sticke media access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to a Memory Stick media 4 Hard disk drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk 5 Optical drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to an optical disc 6 Power button and indicator light Page 23 Turns the computer
72. ter a double click by pressing the upper switch position of the pen s rocker switch e Dragging Point to and select an object by pressing the pen to the pen tablet screen Slide the pen tip across the tablet to move the object to the desired location To select text point to the beginning of the text and then drag the pen across the tablet until all of the desired text is highlighted Page 33 To replace the Pen tip Your VAIO Pen is supplied with pen tip replacements The pen tip wears with normal use and must be replaced when the tip becomes too short or develops a flat point Follow these steps to replace the pen tip 1 Clasp the worn pen tip with the pen tip removing tool and pull it straight out of the VAIO Pen barrel 2 Slide the flat end of a new pen tip straight into the barrel pushing the tip firmly until it stops Removing the Pen tip Step One Step Two Page 34 Configuring the VAIO Pen Functions The eraser upper and lower switch positions can be programmed to perform different functions See the Sony Pen Tablet online Help for more information on VAIO Pen settings Page 35 To change the pen tip eraser and upper lower switch functions 1 Click Start in the Windowse Taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Other Control Panel Options 3 Click Sony Tablet The Sony Tablet Properties window appears 4 From the Tool Buttons tab click the drop down list for the pen function you wish to change Select the desi
73. ter does not start e Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer e Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive unless you are using a bootable floppy disk e Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly e If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working e Check that the monitor is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details e Check that the computer is not in Stand by mode Topic My files are corrupted or deleted I want to recover applications that came with my computer See To Use the Application Recovery CD s for more information Topic My drivers are corrupted or deleted I want to recover drivers that came with my computer See To Use the Driver Recovery CD for more information Topic My computer or software application stopped responding You can try to locate and close the software application that has stopped responding 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 From the Applications tab locate the application that has the status message Not responding 3 Click to select the application and then click End Task Windows atte
74. w Connection Wizard Welcome to the New Connection Wizard Ther waned helpe pou Connect to the Internet Connect to a private network such as your workplace rooh Set up a home o smal office netah To contue cick Newt 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up your Internet connection Page 60 To Use the Stand by Mode When you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time you can put it in Stand by mode instead of turning it off completely Putting the computer in Stand by mode saves energy and allows a quick return to normal computer use You can use any of the following four methods for activating the Stand by mode 5 Note Save your work close all applications and close your Internet connection if applicable Leave the Windowse operating system running Page 61 Setting the computer to enter Stand by mode using the Stand by key Press the Stand by key on the top of the keyboard The computer goes into Stand by mode Page 62 Setting the computer to enter Stand by mode using the Windows taskbar 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select Turn Off Computer 2 Select Stand by 3 Click OK The computer goes into Stand by mode Page 63 Setting the computer to enter Stand by mode using the Power button Briefly press the Power button on the front panel to place your computer into Stand by mode Page 64 Setting the computer to enter Stand by mode autom
75. wer source e Your computer operates on 100 120 V AC 50 60 Hz only e Plug all the power cords for your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line AC derived from different supply lines may result in voltage differences that can cause unstable operation or unwanted weak currents at the time of connection e Do not share the AC outlet with any other power consuming equipment such as copying machines or shredders e You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm e If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss e The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must turn off the computer and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip e Do not place heavy objects on the power cord e Do not operate the system with the cover removed Always reinstall the cover before turning on the system e To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself e Unplug your computer fro

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