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1. Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer 13 Front Panel OVerviGw scvsiascarcncarsocuniesesesvaasectessesivssadnestaacetes 14 Back Panel Overview 7 7 7 7 Sony Pen Tablet Overview PCV LX91I0 19 Using the VAIO Pen PCV LX910 oo eeceeeeeeeeees 22 Using Memory Stick Media 0 33 MVS PC CONE oi 3 39 39 Ge6VICeS wc lt icscscessvaasseasereasaenesaetecostanetee 41 Pr esettime Changing the Window Design of Sony Software 42 Changing Designs of VAIO Wallpaper eee 42 AutoAlert E mail Notification System 43 Configuring your VAIO Slimtop LCD COMPUTED nrnnrnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnens 45 Hard Disk Drive Partition 45 Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive eee 45 1 LINK EEE1394 Compatibility 2 0 eeeeeeees 46 CAOENO Ra cate 48 VAIO AV Applications nes 49 MOVIES RARE IP nn caen seseet mets 51 PIC GAME eee ed 55 VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Open MOM Jaker 20 57 0 de 64 OM A 75 BA E EE E E 76 System Application and Driver 29 Using the System Recovery CD S cccccccceeeeeeeees 79 Using the Application Recovery CD s 80 Using the Driver Recovery CD ssecssssssssssssseerssssssseee 81 Using the VAIO Support Agent 83 Using the Qu
2. 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 files 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 Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer VAIO AV Applications MovieShaker This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing In a few simple steps motion pictures can be combined with special effects still images and music files and then saved in a format compatible with most computers Main Window Working Panel Editing trays Product tray Importing Images and Sound Clips 1 Click WE File Import or Ke DV Import 2 Find the file you want to add 3 Select the file 4 Click Open The file is added to the Clip tray Importing lengthy image or sound files may cause the MovieShaker software to stop responding Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip s to the Clip tray you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature Shaker randomly selects clips from the Clip tray to create a 30 second scene VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 1 Click the Shaker tab 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray
3. Web site http help earthlink net techsupport phone 800 890 5128 e mail Support earthlink net hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Norton AntiVirus Symantec Corporation Web site http www symantec com techsupp phone 800 927 3991 900 646 0007 hours M F6AM 5 PM PT Support from 1 800 927 3991 is fee based per incident Support from 1 900 646 007 is fee based per minute The on line support is free of charge Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corporation Web site http help netscape com phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase 112 Troubleshooting PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc Web site http www arcsoft com http www photoisland com phone 510 440 9901 e mail techsupport arcsoft com hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PT Quicken 2001 Basic Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4932 800 644 3193 hours M F 5 AM 5 PM PT Support from 1 900 555 4932 is fee based Support from 1 800 644 3193 is automated and free of charge QuickTime Apple Computer Inc Web site http www apple com phone 512 674 8700 hours 7 days a week 6 AM 6 PM PT Support is for 90 days after the original date of purchase for most Apple products RealJukebox RealPlayer RealNetworks Inc Web site http www realnetwork
4. Requirements and Procedures to Upgrade Memory Windows Locks Up When Trying to Shutdown Connecting Two VAIO Computers using i LINK Windows is Running Slow Does My Sony Notebook Support Tyivideo Out No Sound in Windows or Windows Applications None wN you don t see something above that looks like your issue enter a description below a er AT VAIO Support Go D Agent Installed Privacy Policy Powered by PPORT M SUPPO 9 6 Done Sis Eg Local intranet If you log on to Support Central with a new issue or if you do not have any open issues the Support Wizard appears You can begin searching on the new issues You must have Internet access to use Support Central VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Software Applications protected by VAIO Support Agent In addition to the software listed below your system s drivers basic network settings and modem settings are protected by the VAIO Support Agent utility Utilities 2 VAIO Action Setup Applications Adobe Premiere LE DV gate PictureGear MovieShaker Media Bar OpenMG Jukebox Sound Forge XP Direct CD Easy CD Creator The VAIO Support Agent utility may ask you to use the Driver Recovery CD during the healing process Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple s
5. Run Cancel Please select 4 support action to run 3 Connect to the Internet before attempting to view the category Vaio Support Local Server http sdcglobal4 sel sony com The category is unavailable without an Internet connection Using the VAIO Support Agent 3 Click the resize arrows next to the SupportAction categories to expand or collapse the categories Common Solutions dialog box 2nd level E Common Solutions x VAIO Support Agent provides solutions for many categories of problems Explore the categories below and select the most suitable SupporkAction for your problem Then click Fun to perform the selected action Vaio Support Local Server c program files suppork com chent Click here for more common solutions on the web Click Here to set Vault location to CD Click Here to set Vault location to web Hardware LD Rom Drives 5 CD does not start automatically gt DVD Drives DYD does not start automatically Hard Disk Drives Run Scandisk and Defrag Software ls Inkarnat Caram Please select support action to run 4 Select the appropriate SupportAction from the list Run Cancel Help 5 Click Run or double click the desired SupportAction The available SupportActions are shown in bold type You cannot undo One Click Fixes About Automatic Updates The VAIO Support Agent utility is dorman
6. 2 Ifthe speakers have a mute button make sure it is off 2 Ifthe speakers are powered by batteries check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged Q Ifthe speakers use an external power source make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip 2 Ifthe speakers have their own volume control check the volume level 2 Ifthe program you are using has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up _ Check the volume controls in the application in the audio mixer and in Windows There is a volume control amp on the Windows taskbar Click the icon and slide the level bar up to increase the volume Q Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows volume control 000 ER VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide If you connected headphones to the computer you will not hear sound from 3 the speakers You may need to reinstall the sound drivers See Using the Driver Recovery CD in this manual Topic My modem connection is slow The computer s modem uses Lucent technology V 90 Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following _ Have your phone company check th
7. Shaker tray 3 Click A 30 second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray 4 To preview switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play Scenes created with Shaker begin with a black frame and after processing are placed in the first available slot on the Product tray Limit the number of scenes placed on the Product tray to 5 or less MovieShaker software may stop responding if too many scenes are placed on the Product tray VAIO AV Applications Editing Clips and Scenes You can edit your movie by adding effects and text adjusting the color and contrast and modifying the length of clips Working Panel Sound Color Monitor Speed Effect Palette Trim Palette Play LensFlare Effect Knobs Adding effects to a scene or a clip 1 Double click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel 2 Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray 3 Drag the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Working Panel To preview an Effect click the Play button on the Working panel window Your clip plays the new effect on the Effect tray monitor 4 See Help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Saving a Movie 1 Verify that the clip s you want to save is on the Product tray See Help for more details on saving movies Click Export Select the format in
8. is no data input from a digital camera or camcorder When you connect your digital camera or camcorder to your system with an i LINK cable and turn it on an image appears in the main window Some cameras and camcorders need to have a recording media inserted before an image can be displayed in the Smart Capture window Consult the manual that came with your digital camera or camcorder for more information Check that the Mode dial is set to Still Click on the Mode dial to switch between Still mode and Net Movie mode VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 4 Click on the Options button to view the available options for your still image capture The Still Image Options window appears Still lmage Options window Selime Capture 7 Panorama Capture Cancel Help The Still Image Options window has four tabs Capturing Mode You can choose between Normal Self timer or Panorama Capture modes Image Size Select the image size horizontal by vertical in pixels Image Quality Set the quality of your pictures as they are being saved by selecting Fine Standard or Economy image quality Destination Select a file destination for your pictures 5 Click on the Effects button to select a special image effect The Effect Setting window appears Use the drop down list to view and customize the available effects VAIO AV Applications Effect Setting window Select th
9. 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Modems 4 Click the Diagnostics tab 5 Select COM3 6 Click More Info If your modem is functioning a More Info dialog box will display If your modem is still not functioning properly an error message will appear You may need to reinstall the modem drivers See Using the Driver Recovery CD in this manual Topic How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch Tone dialing 1 2 3 4 5 Click My Computer on your desktop Click Control Panel and then click Modems Click Dialing Properties Select the Tone dial or Pulse dial option next to Dial using Click OK Topic My microphone does not work Check that the microphone is plugged into the MIC 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 Right click the speaker icon Volume in the lower right Windows task tray Click Open Volume Controls The Volume Control screen appears 10 VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 3 In the Options menu select Properties The Properties screen appears 4 Change the setting for Adjust volume for from Playback to Recording then click OK 5 Decrease the microphone level 6 If available click the Advanced button under Microphone Balance The Advanced Controls for Microphone screen appears 7 Deselect th
10. You may use the feature with UI Design Selector compatible software only Changing Designs of VAIO Wallpaper The background image for your VAIO computer s operating system changes automatically based on the time of day and the season of the year The default wallpaper setting for your system consists of three different wallpaper images The image changes three times daily based on your local computer time A new background design appears at 0300 1100 ae VAIO Action Setup 4 1900 The VAIO wallpaper design sets also change at seasonal intervals March Ist Spring _ June Ist Summer 2 September Ist Fall 2 December Ist Winter 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 cH Information LED turns red to indicate that new e mail has arrived For the AutoAlert E mail Notification System to work you must use Microsoft Outlook Express as your default e mail software and have an Internet Service Provider ISP with dial up capabilities set up 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 dialing up and connecting to receive e mail In this case the Information LED lights to indicate that your e mail account has been successfully accessed regardless of whe
11. software use the System Recovery CD to recover your Company Name _ SY entire system or login to your system using a different user name you may need to reenter this information the Address 1 next time you use this page Address 2 D After you complete the information on this form please click Submit If you have questions as to how the information you City D provide on this form may be used please check our privacy policy State Province Thank you for using Support Central and the VAIO Support Agent ZIP or Postal Code le Email Address DEN 9 Product Model lw 2 Product Serial D E 9 Place of Purchase e Purchase Date 01 01 2000 9 Submit E Local intranet VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Support Central Current Issues page Z Current Issues File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by SONY Electronics Inc e A a 4 3 B 8g Back Forward Stop Refresh History Home 7 Search Favorites Mail Print Edit Yahoo Mes Address a http 43 153 54 25 sdc asp user checkexisting asp Go Support Central sony style O Current Issues What s New Here is a list of the current issues you have open in Support Central Please take a moment to review these issues and click Close on those you have finished with If you want to continue your search on a particular issue click
12. such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0 79B AVIS DE L INDUSTRIE CANADA AVIS L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie le mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme aux normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au mat riel terminal Le Minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera la satisfaction de l utilisateur CR VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de t l communication Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessu
13. Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada AN Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries A Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions A The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children A Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium qui fuient ou sont endommag es AN Une batterie non conforme pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant vacuer les batteries us es selon les directives du fabricant A La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil pr sente un risque d incendie ou de br lures chimiques Ne pas d monter incin rer ou exposer une temp ra
14. Overview The front panel of your VAIO Slimtop Computer allows for access to the CD RW DVD Combo drive It also contains Universal Serial Bus USB and i LINK ports to connect USB devices digital equipment or other components gt 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 i LINK compatible devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your i LINK compatible device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting LINK compatible PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or Hard Disk Drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Welcome Locating Controls and Ports Front Panel PCV LX810 PCV LX910 1 CD RW DVD Combo drive eject button Ejects a disc from the CD RW DVD combo drive 2 CD RW DVD Combo drive Reads data from a DVD or CD and writes data to a CD R or CD RW disc 3 Memory Stick 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 CD RW DVD Combo Drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading data from a DVD or CD and
15. You can type a new name and description if desired Click Finish Internal Timer The VAIO Action Setup software allows you to set your computer s internal timer to launch certain applications automatically 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 VAIO Action Setup Presetting LINK devices You can preset your 1 LINK equipped devices to perform desired functions such as automatically starting DVgate software or connecting two VAIO computers gt 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 i LINK compatible devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your i LINK compatible device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting LINK compatible PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or Hard Disk Drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions To preset your i LINK device to perform a desired function 1 oan A N 10 11 From the Start menu point to Programs point to VAIO Action Setup and then click on VAIO Action Setup The VAIO Action Setup windows appears C
16. an application Select this application and click End Task Windows attempts to close the application If the attempt is unsuccessful a second dialog box appears Select End Task again If you are unable to unlock the application repeat the above steps but select Shut Down when the Close Program dialog box appears If the above steps fail to unlock your computer try the following steps 1 Save any unsaved work if possible 2 Press Alt F4 3 Select Restart 4 Click OK If you cannot restart as described in the preceding steps you can restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or by pressing the power switch for more than six seconds gt Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete twice consecutively may result in the loss of changes made to files that are currently open Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See the contact information in this manual Topic Why does 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 2 From the Start menu select Help Microsoft Help and Support appears Click on Troubleshooting and navigate to the subject s for which you want information Troubleshooting 3 When you find the appropri
17. available 16 MB allocated to video RAM Specifications PCV LX810 PCV LX910 The CD RW CD R CD ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes s Data on a CD RW is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 10X at the innermost track to 24X at the outermost track The average data transfer rate is 17X 2550 kbytes s Data on a CD R CD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 13X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track The average data transfer rate is 22 5X 3375 kbytes s Data on a CD RW is written at a constant transfer rate of 2x or 4x Data on a CD R is written at a constant transfer rate of 1x 2x 4x or 8x depending on the speed you select Maximum speed for faxing is 14 4 kbytes s Your modem is capable of downloading at 56 kbytes s using K56flex technology or V 90 Your phone service online service or Internet Service Provider may not support this technology or operate at this speed Certain restrictions apply Specifications are subject to change without notice VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Index A AC input port 17 adding additional hardware precaution 106 adjusting voltage settings 106 air circulation 107 Application Recovery CD 79 80 applications launching problems with 97 AutoAlert 43 B battery disposing 107 brightness control on LCD 20 C cables 108 CD tray opening problems with 97 CD RW drive 15 CD RW drive troubleshooting 97 cl
18. computer comes with a collection of audio and video AV applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia formats This section describes these VAIO AV applications DVgate Sony Electronics Inc DV gate software makes it easy to edit digital videos You can grab and edit digital video clips and then assemble them into a polished home video that everyone can enjoy You can also use DV gate software to capture individual frames from digital video clips and then save them as graphic files Enhance your Web page send family and friends your favorite stills create your own wallpaper the possibilities are endless Media Bar DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc Media Bar DVD Player software delivers high quality video playback of your favorite DVDs 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 OpenMG Jukebox Sony Electronics Inc OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to import digital audio files by downloading from Electronic Music Distribution EMD services over digital networks such as the Internet You can record audio CDs onto your hard drive in a variety of formats PictureGear Sony Electronics Inc PictureGear software is a digital image management
19. must press and hold the Capture button to continue recording Movie Player window 11 1MB 120 0 0 DELETE UPLOAD MAIL SAVE 3 You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using the play pause and stop buttons Click on the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view your movie Each frame is displayed with an identifying number in the queue tt ER VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Managing your movie in Net Movie mode From the Movie Player window you can perform various functions using the task buttons 1 Delete Discard any frame or the entire movie by clicking on the Delete button The frame or movie is removed from the Movie Player window Q Upload Compress and send your movies online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends ImageStation stores your movies online when you register for this free service See Using ImageStationSM Mail E mail your movies to family and friends Click on the Mail button and your e mail application launches with a new message window containing the movie Q Save Click on the Save button to compress and save your movie in a variety of formats to a location of your choice Using ImageStation ImageStation is a free online service that allows you to store your pictures and movies on the Internet to share with family and friends ImageStation requires an Internet connection and registration for the We
20. of your computer Overheating of your computer may permanently damage your system 2 107 VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Clean your computer s 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 Q 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 Q 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 1 Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may result 2 Do not use cut or damaged connection cables 2 Always switch the power off before connecting your computer to peripheral equipment otherwise damage may occur to the integrated circuits in your computer Q Your computer keyboard and mouse consist of high precision electronic parts Do not drop them or bump them against other objects 2 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 2 Ifthe telephone company makes a
21. 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 Also 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 Troubleshooting On 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 On Upgrading the System The procedures described in the online manual Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer PCV LXS10 PCV LX910 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 Disconnect the system from its power source and from any networks modems or telecommunications links before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described in the online manual Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer PCV LXS10 PCV LX910 Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add in cards and other compon
22. the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD in the CD RW DVD Combo drive Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to view the contents of the Driver Recovery CD Select the appropriate driver To repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent The Driver Recovery CD utility has an information vault that contains the original characteristics for the preinstalled software applications that are protected by VAIO Support Agent See the section VAIO Support Agent for instructions on how to fix your software problems Using the VAIO Support Agent Using the VAIO Support Agent VAIO Support Agent helps you repair your own software problems without the assistance of a support analyst VAIO Support Agent s advanced diagnostic technology identifies and tracks characteristics of your software applications and basic network settings These diagnostics protect and store information in a retrievable format that enables you to restore your software to a previous working state Sony has identified the software items that are protected by the VAIO Support Agent utility VAIO Support Agent has three features to help you fix your software problems Quick Fix Wizard Common Solutions and Support Central This section briefly describes these three features VAIO Support Agent main window VAIO Support Agent Tools Help Quick Fix Wizard Common Solutions Support Central VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Us
23. then select Options Click OK 2 3 From the drop down box select Connect even when working offline 4 5 Click Send Receive A dial up connection window appears Select the desired ISP and then click Connect Automatically Configuring your VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer Configuring your VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer Hard Disk Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of the DVgate software the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D The DV gate software saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum DV gate performance you should defragment your D partition regularly Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive If you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard disk drive defragmentation may be necessary To defragment your hard disk drive 1 Deactivate your screen saver if applicable 2 From the Start menu point to Programs point to Accessories point to System Tools and then click on Disk Defragmenter 3 Run Disk Defragmenter gt It may take more than a couple of hours to complete defragmentation depending on the data capacity and utilization of your computer s hard disk drive s VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide j LINK IEEE1394 Compatibility Your VAIO computer includes a 4 pin 1 LINK port on the fron
24. to commonly asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Requires a fax machine or fax software You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on the Sony PC Support web page at http www sony com pcsupport Provides detailed technical information about your computer s hardware This document is available from Sony s website at http www sony com pcsupport Specifications PCV LX810 PCV LX910 Model PCV LX810 PCV LX910 Processor 1B GHz Intel Pentium III 1 13 GHz Intel Pentium III Hard Disk Drive 40GB ATA 66 60 GB ATA 66 C D Partition C 16GB D 24GB C 16GB D 44GB Standard SDRAM 128 MB PC 133 SDRAM expandable 0 8 Video RAM Shared with system memory Graphics SiS 630 graphics hardware acceleration Sound Capabilities SiS 630 AC97 Compliance CD RW DVD 32X max CD ROM reading Combo drive 8X max CD R writing 32X max CD R reading 4X max CD RW writing 24X max CD RW reading 8X max DVD ROM reading Modem Lucent 1648 technology V 90 compatible data fax modem REN 0 798 1 Expansion PCI slots 2 Capabilities Connection PC card slot Card bus support Capabilities USB port Front Memory Stick media slot i LINK 4 pin port Connection US
25. where you want to save the Album 7 Enter the Target Album name select Thumbnails and click OK 8 The new album can be viewed using most Internet browsers VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Using Panorama Maker Panorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic picture The source images should be the same size and have a 20 percent overlap How to stitch a panoramic picture 1 Gather the source images into the same folder or collection 2 Select the images you want to use Sony recommends creating your panoramic picture with 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures 3 From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker 4 Select the correct lens and click OK If 35mm lens is selected the prompt does not appear To select a different lens click on the lens icon 5 Click the panoramic icon near the bottom of the window 6 Click Full Stitch Making Still and Panoramic Images from MPEG 1 Select the MPEG file 2 From the Movie Sound menu select Scene Break Down 3 Then select Movie Stitch to create a panoramic picture VAIO AV Applications OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 OpenMG Jukebox is a software application that utilizes Sony Corporation s copyright protection technology OpenMG Jukebox maintains the holder s copyrights by preventing unauthorized distribution of digital audio files OpenMG Jukebox software lets you play and record audio CDs and import digital audio files whil
26. which you want the document to be saved Click Next Locate the folder to which you want the file saved Name the file Click Save NIA uo A Ww N A Exporting movies may take a long time to complete Save movie as DV Digital Video takes the longest and Quick Save is the fastest MovieShaker software can play AVI files up to 65 MB in length VAIO AV Applications PictureGear PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures Brighten contrast enhance resize crop and color correct your pictures Create panoramic views animations screen savers wallpaper still pictures from MPEG and even HTML photo albums Managing Your Pictures Use the collection feature to manage your pictures 1 Click the Folder tab and browse to locate your pictures Select the pictures you want to have in a collection 2 3 From Collection menu select Create New Collection 4 Enter a name for the collection and then click OK Creating a Photo Album Select the pictures you want to use to make an album From the Utilities menu select Album Maker 1 2 3 Choose the type of Album you want and click OK 4 Now add more pictures frames text and effects 5 When you are finished select Create Album in File menu or click the Create Album icon on the toolbar N Designate the folder
27. 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 gt f 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 on the Remove menu click on Custom Settings for Application and then select the application s to be removed 2 Click OK Welcome Using Memory Stick Media Your VAIO Slimtop Computer is designed to support the new MemoryStick storage media The MemoryStick media is a compact portable and versatile device designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products You can use VAIO Action Setup to preset your computer to automatically launch an application when you insert a MemoryStick media Inserting the MemoryStick Media PCV LX810 PCV LX910 Insert Memory Stick media facing this direction When you use a Memory Stick media your computer automatically launches the VisualFlow browser to allow you to view the contents of the media To protect data on MemoryStick media from accidental changes MemoryStick media contains a write protect tab The write protect tab prevents accidental changes to information recorded on your MemoryStick media When you slide the write pr
28. writing data from and to a CD R or CD RW disc 6 Power switch and indicator light Turns on off the computer and the display The indicator light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in standby mode Front panel cover A Sliding panel that covers the PC card slot Memory Stick slot and connectors CR VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Front Panel PCV LX810 PCV LX910 cont 10 11 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 lt gt MEMORY STICK media slot Insert a Sony MEMORY STICK media into this slot Y Universal Serial Bus USB port Connection for a USB device p i LINK 4 pin port IEEE 1394 Connection for an i LINK compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder Welcome Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories The icons on the back panel help locate and identify the ports on your computer Locating Ports Back Panel PCV LX810 PCV LX910 4 6 8 11 9 70 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 computer display VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 4 ETHERNET port 10Base
29. B ports 3 Capabilities Rear Modem line jack RJ 11 Phone line jack RJ 11 CRT display Sony Pen Tablet display Line In jack i LINK 6 pin port 10Base T 100Base TX Fast Ethernet LAN jack RJ 45 Headphone jack Microphone jack ee 117 VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Model PCV LX810 PCV LX910 Connection PS 2 mouse port Capabilities PS 2 keyboard port Display USB port Supplied LCD Display Sony Pen Tablet display TA 15A Accessories Wheel Mouse VAIO Pen and pen stand VAIO Convertible Keyboard and Pen tip replacements 5 palmrest Pen tip removing tool Power cord Wheel Mouse Modem cable VAIO Convertible Keyboard and palmrest Power cord Modem cable Service 90 day limited service See Warranty Card Limited Warranty 90 day parts labor standard See Warranty Card Power 170 watts maximum Requirements Power Rating AC120V 2 4A 60Hz Dimensions CPU 4 2 w x 14 5 h x 11 d 107 mm x 370 mm x 280 mm Keyboard with palmrest 17 1 w x 2 h x 8 d 435 mm x 51 mm x 205 mm LCD display 17 1 w x 14 h x 6 4 d 435 mm x 357 mm x 163 mm Weight CPU 14 5 Ibs 6 6 kg Display 12 1 Ibs 5 5 kg Keyboard 2 2 Ibs 1 0 kg Operating 50 F to 95 F 10 C to 35 C Temperature GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance 128 MB
30. CD R or 4x CD RW media to achieve optimum performance 000 ER VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide gt The VAIO Slimtop Computer has a maximum record rate of 8x for CD R and 4x for CD RW media If you must use other media and are having difficulty formatting non 4x CD RW media change the write speed from 4x to a lower setting Follow these steps to switch the write speed to a lower setting 1 From the Start menu select Programs select Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4 and then click Create CD 2 Click Audio then click Audio CD 3 From the Tools menu click CD Drive Properties The CD Drive Properties dialog box appears 4 From the Write Speed drop down list select a lower setting 5 Click Close Your CD RW DVD Combo drive is assigned drive E as its default Topic How do I change the video resolution of my display 1 From the Start menu select Settings and then select Control Panel 2 Click the Display icon and select the Settings tab 3 Move the Display area slider to change the resolution 4 Click OK Topic The cursor on my Sony Pen Tablet display does not move or moves in an unpredictable manner when I use the VAIO pen PCV LX910 You may need to configure your VAIO pen s switch function Topic Why doesn t my mouse resume operation as my input device when I stop using the VAIO pen PCV LX910 A conflict occurs between the pen and another input device while the pen is in contact with the Sony Pen T
31. Resubmit on that issue or you may create a new issue by clicking on the Open New Issue button ID Problem Operator Time Open Resolution Notes Function 137 How to Locate Your Serial Number 12 18 00 1 27 44 PM Close Resubmit 138 Connecting Two VAIO Computers 12 18 00 1 28 39 PM Close Resubmit using i LINK Open New Issue ri VAIO Support 6 D Agent Installed Privacy Policy Powere d by SUPPORT COM Done 1 E3 Local intranet When you log on to Support Central the Current Issues page displays enabling you to continue working on your open issues or to close them if you are finished Support Central has a tracking feature that stores your current issues enabling you to return and work on them later Using the VAIO Support Agent Support Central Support Wizard page 4 Support Wizard Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by SONY Electronics Inc File Edit View Favorites Tools Help PR SC RE Back Forward Stop Refresh Home Search Favorites History Mail Print Edit 0 Yahoo Mes Address ja http 43 153 54 25 sde asp user portalfront asp Go Support Central What s New sony style O Welcome averab Monday December 18 2000 Home Help Support Suite Support Wizard The Support Wizard will help you fix your problem or enable you to escalate your issue to a Sony Support Analyst Please choose from today s top support problems Howto Locate Your Serial Number
32. SONY VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide PCV LX810 PCV LX910 NOTICE 2001 Sony Electronics Inc Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval SONY ELECTRONICS INC PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Electronics Inc reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the Unite
33. Specifications features and provides solutions to common problems The user guide is available electronically on your hard drive Two additional guides Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer PCV LX810 PCV LX910 and the Troubleshooting Help are also available online To access Online documentation click the Start button point to Help Center and then point to the desired document 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 in a specific application A printed manual is available for some applications VAIO Support Agent can be accessed from the Windows desktop Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications network settings and other important software settings When your software is protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states 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 at http www sony com pcsupport VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Sony Fax on Demand Software Updates VAIO System Reference Manual This service provides you with answers
34. T 100Base TX Fast Ethernet interface The port marked with as Network is for LAN connections only 5 Y Universal Serial Bus USB ports 2 Connections for USB devices Two USB ports are located on the back panel and one USB port is located on the modem card See 13 6 Headphones jack Connection for optional headphones or computer speakers 7 Line In jack Connection for an optional audio device 8 Microphone jack Connection for an optional microphone 9 p i LINK 6 pin port IEEE1394 Connection for a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder 10 LCD display monitor port Connection for the supplied LCD display PCV LX810 or Sony Pen Tablet PCV LX910 Note Do not connect any other display to this port 11 Line jack Connection for the supplied modem cable to the wall jack 12 Telephone Line jack Connection for the phone cable to the computer 13 Y Universal Serial Bus USB port Connection for a USB device gt 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 i LINK compatible devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your i LINK compatible device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting LINK compatible PC peripherals to yo
35. able jack 18 telephone jack 18 troubleshooting 95 turning on your computer problems with 95 TV interference 108 110 U Universal Serial Bus USB port 16 18 20 upgrading your computer 109 upper switch position on VAIO Pen 23 UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply 106 y VAIO Action Setup 39 VAIO AV Applications 49 VAIO Pen 22 VAIO Support Agent 83 ventilation 13 107 viewing the taskbar problems with 103 VisualFlow 50 voltage settings 106 volume control on LCD 20 W window design 42 Windows taskbar problems viewing 103 work surfaces 13 1a
36. ablet 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 Troubleshooting Topic I cannot draw or erase on the Sony Pen Tablet display with my VAIO pen PCV LX910 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 standby or suspend modes PCV LX910 When the VAIO Pen is left too close to the tablet and your system is returning from standby or suspend modes your VAIO Pen or Sony Pen Tablet settings may change These symptoms and their solutions are listed as follows 2 Ifthe VAIO Pen does not move the cursor or the Rocker switch does not work you must restart your computer Save all open documents and close all open applications with your mouse before you restart your computer Q Ifthe 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 Why is there no sound in any application There are independent controls for your system volume 2 Check that the speakers are plugged correctly into the HEADPHONES jack
37. amera Using DVgate software with a digital video camera recorder Do not use DV gate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the device Captures larger than 2 GB 9 minutes and 30 seconds are automatically continued in a second file You can record stereo audio stereo 1 while capturing video or you can add audio on the stereo 2 track after capturing the video data You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape You should perform a separate capture for each audio mode you wish to use DV gate software does not support hard disk compression You should not use disk compression if you are planning to work with DV gate Title data is saved in the flash memory of a digital video camera and is not transferred to tape by DV gate software To avoid interruption of capture sessions you should disable the screen saver The drop frame compensation feature does not provide accurate compensation adjustments for tapes recorded in LP mode For tapes that include a mixture of both SP and LP mode the information displayed by the capture progress indicator may not be accurate Make sure the video head of your digital video device is properly cleaned Anomalies that you see in captured data could be due to dust or other particles on the video head The last frame captured is one frame before your selected OUT point The frame you see immediatel
38. application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures Brighten contrast enhance resize crop and color correct your pictures Create panoramic views animations screen savers wallpaper and even HTML photo albums VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture software is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the 1 LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other cameras that support the 1 LINK interface Smart Capture allows you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail Captures are low resolution making it ideal for e mail For high quality captures use DV gate 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 a CD RW or Hard Disk Drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions
39. ast Slow NOTE Large double click distances may affect the beginning of strokes when drawing Wacom recommends using the side button for double clicking gt 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 Automatically set both the double click speed and distance by tapping twice on the in the Automatic area 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 You may test your double click 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 CR VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 6 Click Apply The new double click speed and distance settings are applied to the pen You can reset your double click speed and distance to the factory default settings by using the Reset Tab to Default button You can revert to previously saved double click
40. at may occur during an electrical storm If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase a UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply 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 The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must shut down the computer as described in the user guide and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Do not operate the system with the cover removed Always reinstall the cover before turning on the system To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time Before touching anything inside the computer turn the system off and let it cool for ten minutes This will ensure that the processor heat sink will not be hot 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 Oc M Troubleshooting refer the repair or replacement of the power supply to qualified personnel only On Disposal of the Lithium Battery Dispose of the lithium bat
41. at your phone line is free from any line noise 2 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 For optimum performance ensure you are calling an Internet Service Provider number that is V 90 compliant Q If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems 1 If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to this line Topic My modem does not work Your modem may stop working due to many possible factors including equipment or software conflicts If your modem is not functioning properly check the following 2 Check that the phone line is plugged into the LINE jack 2 Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone 2 Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Verify that the software you are using is appropriately configured to recognize and interact with the Sony computer modem Call the software publisher if you do not know how to configure the software to recognize the modem All programs preinstalled by Sony are compatible oo Troubleshooting If your modem is not functioning properly you can perform a simple diagnostic test to try and determine the cause 1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop
42. ate information close the Help and Support Topic My CD RW DVD Combo drive tray does not open 2 Use the eject button 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Press the Eject button on the drive 2 Use the My Computer icon 1 Click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop 2 Right click the CD RW DVD Combo drive icon 3 Select the Eject option from the pop up menu Topic I cannot play a DVD or CD After inserting your DVD or CD wait a few seconds for it to be detected before trying to access it 2 Verify that the disc is in the tray with the label side facing up E Install your DVD CD software according to the manufacturer s instructions 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 5 To recover CD DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your computer see Using the Application Recovery CD s in this manual Topic When I click an application icon the message You must insert the application CD into your drive appears and the software does not start Some titles require specific files that are located on the application s CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again _ Check to make sure you inserted the CD with the label side facing up Topic Why doesn t my CD RW DVD Combo drive record at the highest speed You must use 8x
43. b based service You must be connected to the Internet before uploading your pictures or movies with Smart Capture and ImageStation Uploading with Movie Player 1 Click on the Upload Button in Movie Player The Compression Settings when Uploading window appears VAIO AV Applications Compression Settings when Uploading window Compression Settings when Uploading image Compressed image Option M Clear Noise Compression Approximate Size Rate Low S Approx 159 8 Status of compression 2 Select the compression rate and press the Start Compression button The ImageStation Login window appears See steps 2 4 in the next section Uploading with Still Viewer for further uploading information Sony recommends that your movie file size not exceed 254 MB if compressed or 2 GB if not compressed Large movie files take longer to upload to the ImageStation Web Site Uploading with Still Viewer 1 Click on the Upload button in Still Viewer The ImageStation Login window appears VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide ImageStation Login window Imagestation Login x Welcome to lmageStatior User Name Login Password IY Save password Inthe future do not show this screen If you are using ImageStation for the first time click Register to ImageStation Register to mageStation 2 For first time users the ImageStation registration wizard guides you thro
44. ce 2 Use the symbol to locate the i LINK port Plug the i LINK cable into this port Connecting an i LINK IEEE1394 device PC V LX810 PCV LX910 i LINK cable optional gt The i LINK communication standard that is available in the Windows Me operating system is not compatible with the Sony VX1000 camcorder See the manual that came with your i LINK equipped device for more information on installation and use VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Enabling Ethernet Your computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet interface Your computer may ship with the Ethernet function disabled You can enable Ethernet connectivity by following the instructions below To enable the Ethernet connection 1 Right click My Computer on the desktop and select Properties 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Select SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter under the Network Adapters category 4 Click Properties 5 Click Enable Device and then click OK 6 Click Close A Warning Your computer has a protective sticker OX 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 VAIO AV Applications VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO
45. ct button is extended fold the button down onto the computer before closing the front panel To eject a PC card gt If you eject the PC card incorrectly the system may not work correctly 1 From the Start menu point to Settings point to Control Panel and then click on the PC card icon 2 Click the name of the card that you want to eject and then click Stop 3 When the message You may safely remove this device appears click OK Welcome 4 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 PCV LX810 PCV LX910 5 When the PC card ejects from the PC card slot remove it by holding the edges and pulling it out carefully VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Programmable Power Keys PPK internal timer i LINK interface and Memory Stick media For more information on changing these settings using VAIO Action Setup see the online VAIO Action Setup Help To access VAIO Action Setup Help 1 Click Start point to Programs and then point to VAIO Action Setup 2 Click VAIO Action Setup Help Programmable Power Keys Your Sony computer is equipped with technology that allows you to access your favorite applications quickly Each Programmabl
46. ction Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or Hard Disk Drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Smart Capture main window VAIO AV Applications 1 Mode indicator 5 Help button Displays the current mode Still or Net Connects you directly to the online Smart Movie Capture help 2 Mode dial 6 Capture button Switches Smart Capture from Still mode to Captures your individual still images in the Net Movie mode with a single click of your Same manner as a Camera You can select mouse different characteristics for the Capture button when capturing a Net Movie 3 Options button 7 Application Switch drop down list Displays the configuration options Switches between the Still image and Net available for either Still or Net Movie mode movie modes using a drop down list 4 Effects button 8 Image window Displays the special effects that you can Displays the still or video image from your apply to your pictures or video clips digital camera or camcorder Using Still mode 1 From the Start button point to Programs point to Smart Capture and then click on Smart Capture The Smart Capture main window appears 2 Connect your compatible i LINK digital camera or camcorder to your computer with an 1 LINK cable An image appears in the Smart Capture main window The Smart Capture main window opens with a blue screen image indicating that there
47. d the screen cursor will automatically correspond to that point 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 Double clicking Quickly tap the pen tablet screen twice in the same place with the tip of the pen You can also register a double click by pressing the upper switch position of the pen s rocker switch 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 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 VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 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 Replacing the pen tip PCV LX910 Step One Step Two Configuring the VAIO Pen To change the pen tip eraser and upper lower switch functions 1 From the Start menu point to Settings and then click on Control Panel 2 Click on So
48. d States Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Slimtop ImageStation DVgate Media Bar Handycam Memory Stick the Memory Stick logo MovieShaker Smart Capture VisualFlow PictureGear PictureToy and i LINK are trademarks of Sony Intel and Pentium are trademarks of the Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows Me Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation PS 2 is a trademark of IBM Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the back of your Sony VAIO computer Record the serial number in the space provided here Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center Model Number PCV LX810 PCV LX910 Serial Number 3 VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Safety Information and Caution CD RW DVD Combo drive Laser Diode Properties PCV LX810 PCV LX910 Laser Output 1 08mW Read CD RW 35mW Write Laser Output 0 4mW Read DVD ROM Wave L
49. ded may result in interference to radio and television reception For the Pen Tablet TA 15A PCV LX910 only Trade Name SONY Model No Tablet model TA 15A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of the IC standards Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Pour le Tablet de Stylo TA 15A PCV LX910 seulement Trade Name SONY Model No TABLET mod le TA 15A Ce dispositif est conforme la section 15 des r glementations FCC ainsi qu au RSS 210 des normes IC Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes 1 Le dispositif ne peut tre l origine d interf rences nocives et 2 ce dispositif doit accepter toute r ception d interf rences y compris les interf rences qui peuvent entra ner un fonctionnement ind sirable FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules The FCC Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment is 0 79B If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This modem uses the USOC RJ 11 telephone jack The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in respon
50. e 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 gt You can reset your VAIO Pen functions to the factory default settings by using the Reset Tab to Default button You can revert to a previously saved setting by using the Revert tab To calibrate your pen to your tablet screen 1 From the Sony Tablet Properties screen click on the Calibration tab 2 Click on the Calibrate button Follow the onscreen instructions to align your pen s cursor positioning to the tablet screen coordinates Welcome Calibration Tab PCV LX910 Eraser Feel Calibration Mortar Monitor 1 Calibrate To align the tablet to the LCD display click the Calibrate button and follow the directions in the calibration dialog box Calibrate Pop up Menu 3 Click Apply The onscreen cursor location is adjusted to correspond to the pen tip To adjust the pen tip pressure and feel 1 From the Sony Tablet Properties screen click on 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 on the Click button in the Test area If you tap more forcefully than the pen s current settings the Click b
51. e AVI option for no compression You can also set the maximum recording time for your movie capture Destination Select a file destination for your movies when recording video clips 1 Capture Button Set the characteristics of the Capture button You can start and stop recording by pressing the Capture button this is the default characteristic You can select Anti Ground Shooting which allows recording to occur only while the Capture button is pressed Recording will stop when you release the button 5 Click on the Effects button to select a special image effect The Effect Setting window appears Use the drop down list to view and customize the available effects 5 You can remove all special effects by clicking on the No Effects button EE O Z VAIO AV Applications Capturing a movie in Net Movie mode 1 Use your digital camcorder to locate the view s you want to capture When you see the desired view in either the Smart Capture window or your camcorder s viewfinder press the Capture button to begin recording your movie The Movie Player window appears 2 Click on the Capture button when you have finished recording your movie and the first frame of your movie appears in the Movie Player window You can record a movie for approximately 30 seconds The Movie Player feature will automatically stop recording when this time limit is reached gt If you have set the Capture button to use the Anti Ground setting you
52. e 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 perform the following functions Key Function P1 MAIL Starts Microsoft Outlook Express P2 INTERNET Starts Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows Me P3 PICTURE Starts Sony s PictureGear P4 HELP Starts VAIO Demo Help VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide To change the settings of the PPKs 1 From the Start menu point to Programs point to VAIO Action Setup and then click VAIO Action Setup 3 You can also double click J in the Windows taskbar to open VAIO Action Setup 2 Click the PPK you want to change 3 From the Select Application dialog box click the option for the desired function The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right You may also use the drag and drop feature to place any application into the list box 4 The Confirmation Application Name window appears and displays the application you have selected Click Next 5 The Input Application Name window appears
53. e check box for 1 Microphone Boost then click the Close button 8 Close the Recording Control window Topic My mouse does not work _ Check that the mouse is plugged into the MOUSE port on the Sony Pen Tablet There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps 1 Turn off your computer and turn the mouse upside down 2 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball 3 Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand 4 Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball socket 5 Return the mouse ball to the socket and replace the mouse ball cover Secure the cover by turning the ring counter clockwise 1 Close all applications and turn off your computer Restart your computer You may need to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using the Driver Recovery CD in this manual Topic My mouse needs to be set up for left hand use 1 Click My Computer on your desktop 2 Click Control Panel and then click Mouse oz Troubleshooting 3 From the Buttons tab select Left handed under the Button Configuration options 4 Click Apply and then click OK Topic My keyboard does not work 2 Check that the keyboard is plugged into the KEYBOARD port 2 Close all applications and turn off your computer Restart your computer Topic I cannot find the Windo
54. e drop down lists to select the Bit Rate CD drive and Record To destination CD tab window 2 OpenMG Jukebox File Edit View Contro Play and Record CD Rec stop gt Rec to sukebox BitRate 105kbps CD drive BANE Rec to Hard disk lt Album gt Untitled Counti8 Time 49 35 Size 37 2 Untitled 01 Unknown Unknown 02 51 2 1 MB Untitled 02 Unknown Unknown 02 53 2 2 MB Untitled 03 Unknown Unknown 02 14 1 7 MB Untitled 04 Unknown Unknown 03 19 2 5 MB Untitled 05 Unknown Unknown 03 04 2 3 MB Untitled 06 Unknown Unknown 02 12 1 7 MB Untitled 07 Unknown Unknown 02 29 1 9MB Untitled 08 Unknown Unknown 02 23 1 8 MB Untitled 09 Unknown Unknown 03 06 2 3 MB Untitled 1 0 Unknown Unknown 03 49 2 9 MB Properties Acn no gt selecta GO Recordable time available C 105kbps 143Hrs Tore ER Tutorial jo 4 You can select specific tracks on your CD by removing the checkmark from the tracks you don t want to record You can clear all selected tracks by clicking in the empty checkbox next to Select All and then select the tracks you want to record 5 Click Rec to Jukebox to begin recording When the recording is finished the new playlist appears in the File tree view of the Playlist window You can change to this feature view by clicking on the Playlist tab EE VAIO AV Applications gt You can display the name of the CD and its songs by clicking on the CD Info button Transferring Song
55. e effect you wish to apply and press Details to adjust the parameters of the effect nm 1 L FES None I Ho Eier You can use a different special effect for each picture or you can remove all special effects by clicking on the No Effects button VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Capturing a picture in Still mode 1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to capture When you see the desired image in the Smart Capture window click on the Capture button The Still Viewer window appears You can capture one picture or several pictures at a time Still Viewer window Click here to enter comments 2 Click on the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view the pictures As each image is captured it displays in the Still Viewer window with a balloon for your comments and an identifying number in the viewer s queue Managing pictures in Still mode From the Still Viewer window you can perform various functions using the task buttons 1 Delete Discard any or all of your still images by clicking on the Delete button Select a single image or all and the image s is torn and removed from the Still Viewer window Q Upload Send your still images online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends ImageStation stores your still images online when you register for this free service See Using ImageStationSM EE VAIO AV Application
56. e maintaining the copyright information of the contents When you record an audio CD with OpenMG Jukebox it is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer s hard drive You can download digital audio files from Electronic Music Distribution EMD services The imported data can be played on your computer or transferred to external devices or media OpenMG Jukebox converts your existing MP3 and WAV format audio files into OpenMG format WAV format audio files are converted into ATRAC3 format or changed into OpenMG MP3 format A Your VAIO computer ships with OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 installed Portable players that are compatible with OpenMG Jukebox may contain an earlier version of the software Version 1 0 1 1 or 1 2 Do not install an earlier version of OpenMG Jukebox on your computer as this may cause the software to work improperly or damage your audio files For more information on connecting your compatible portable player to your computer go to the Sony Walkman Product Support Web site at http www sony com walkmanproductsupport Electronic Music Distribution EMD Services EMD allows you to download music files via the Internet To use Internet services that are compatible with OpenMG Jukebox you need Q Access to the Internet from your computer Sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and configure your computer for Internet access before using EMD services Q An EMD service provider Consult the provider for informatio
57. eaning computer 107 mouse 102 computer adjusting voltage settings 106 cleaning 107 condensation and 109 disposing of battery 107 lithium battery 8 removing cover 106 starting problems with 95 turning off your computer 106 upgrading 109 connectors power cords 106 precautions 108 customer assistance support options 115 digital video camera recorder using 76 disconnecting power cords 106 diskettes handling 110 displaying the taskbar problems with 103 displays KE Change to Current Document Title problems with 95 setting up 13 disposal of lithium battery 8 Driver Recovery CD 81 DV gate software 49 using 76 E electronic documentation 115 equipment 107 Eraser on VAIO Pen 23 ETHERNET port 18 G glare 14 H handling diskettes 110 hard disk 110 defragmenting 45 partition 45 hardware adding additional precaution 106 troubleshooting 95 103 headphones jack 18 help 115 I 1 LINK devices connecting 46 1 LINK port 16 18 Information LED on LCD 20 input devices setting up 13 installing additional hardware precaution 106 interference 108 110 K keyboard 13 troubleshooting 103 L launching applications problems with 97 LCD adjusting 21 port 18 line jack 18 lithium battery disposal 8 safety precautions 8 locations choosing 13 losing power 106 lower switch position on VAIO Pen 23 M Media Bar 49 Memory Stick media slot 16 using 33 microphone jack 18 microphones troubleshooting 101 m
58. ength 780nm CD RW Wave Length 650nm DVD ROM Q To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only 1 Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm 1 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Q Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface _ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines _ Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm _ Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak _ The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible A A To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Center Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Danger Visible and invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam For CD RW DVD Combo drive Danger Invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam Caution For ADSL modem models to reduce the risk of f
59. ents Follow the procedures described in the online manual Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer PCV LXS810 PCV LX910 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 cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure When removing a slot cover be careful not to damage components on the system board or add in cards You may need to temporarily remove add in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling the Sony Pen Tablet PC V LX910 Do not leave the Sony Pen Tablet directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD screen Do not scratch the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This may cause damage to the screen or cause a malfunction 0000000000 10 VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 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 A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The image disappears after a period of time You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation T
60. gent de service qualifi A Danger Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert vitez l exposition directe au faisceau A Pour les CD RW DVD Combo drive Danger Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert vitez l exposition directe au faisceau A Attention Pour ADSL modele modem afin de r duire les risques d indendie n utilisez qu un cordon de communication NO 26 AWG ou plus gros For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada Sony Customer Support can be reached at http www sony com pcsupport VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCV LX810 PCV LX910 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell NJ 07649 Telephone 201 930 6972 This phone number is for FCC related matters only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection agai
61. ging your songs in a customized order using the Playlist folders Edit your music by combining multiple songs into a single song or divide one song into two by using the Combine and Divide features 2 Simple mode The main OpenMG Jukebox window in simple mode is a smaller compact version of the full mode view This can be useful when you want to listen to songs with OpenMG Jukebox while using other software or whenever you feel that full mode view is intrusive The design of the main OpenMG Jukebox window in simple mode can be changed by adding a new skin which enhances the window s appearance The Simple mode feature allows you to perform playback operations only VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Smart Capture Smart Capture is a Sony designed application that manages the 1 LINK connection between your computer and a compatible 1 LINK digital camera or camcorder You can capture and enhance video or still images to share with your family and friends over the Internet or through e mail gt 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 conne
62. his is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Your Sony Pen Tablet consists of high precision electronic parts Do not drop or bump it against other objects 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 On Handling a CRT Display Do not place the display near a strong magnetic force Do not block the ventilation slots on the display On Using the Hard Disk Drive Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock 2 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 On Handling Diskettes Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette 2 Keep diskettes away from magnets Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Troubleshooting On Handling DVD CD Media 2 Do not touch the surface of the disc 2 Do not drop or bend the disc 2 Do not use adhesive labels to identify the disc The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive On Cleaning DVD CD Media 2 Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do
63. ick Fix Wizard ccceecccsececeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 84 Using Common Solutions 86 About Automatic Updates 87 Using Support Central 2 90 Software Applications protected by VAIO Support Agent 94 0 0 1 95 ODA E E 95 INOUE OS a ciasscessaeamerees 106 For Answers to Your Software Questions 111 115 Specifications 7 0910 1 810 00 0 1 Welcome Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy to use functionality This user guide contains information about the applications included with your system contact information for software vendors and the specifications for your computer Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer Before you get started find the best location for your new computer Here are some things to consider when planning your workspace Stable work surface Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment Ventilation Leave at least eight inches of space on the left and back sides of your computer to enable proper ventilation 1 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
64. ing the Quick Fix Wizard The Quick Fix Wizard records and maintains a history of the VAIO Support Agent protected applications by taking a snapshot of the application at regular timed intervals and storing it for future use If you develop a problem with one of the protected applications you can use the Quick Fix Wizard feature to retrieve the date time snapshot that was recorded when the application worked properly The Quick Fix Wizard repairs the protected application files without altering the data files you have created using the application To use the Quick Fix Wizard follow these steps 1 From the VAIO Support Agent main window click the Quick Fix Wizard button 2 The Welcome window appears Click Next The Quick Fix Wizard Begin VAIO Support Agent Diagnostics dialog box appears 3 Select the Diagnose and fix my software option and select the item you want VAIO Support Agent to examine 4 Select the affected software title from the drop down list and then select the date time that identifies when your software was working properly gt To view a list of software applications protected by VAIO Support Agent click on the Pick the software drop down list Using the VAIO Support Agent Quick Fix Wizard Begin VAIO Support Agent Diagnostics dialog box Quick Fix Wizard x Begin VAIO Support Agent Diagnostics Diagnose and fix my software Pick the software Pictures ear This sof
65. inimizing glare 14 modem troubleshooting 100 monitor port 17 mouse 3 cleaning 102 troubleshooting 102 122 MovieShaker 49 O online help 115 support options 115 opening applications problems with 97 CD tray problems with 97 OpenMG Jukebox 49 P palmrest 13 PC PCMCIA card using 35 PC card slot 16 pen tip on VAIO pen 23 removing tool 19 replacements 19 phones service precautions 108 PictureGear 49 port AC input 17 ETHERNET 18 i LINK 16 18 LCD 18 monitor 17 printer 18 PS 2 keyboard 20 PS 2 mouse 20 Universal Serial Bus USB 16 18 20 ports locating 17 power cords 106 disconnecting 106 power fluctuations or loss 106 power indicator on LCD 20 power source precautions 106 107 printer port 18 problem solving 95 Programmable Power PPK using 39 PS 2 keyboard port 20 PS 2 mouse port 20 R radio interference 108 110 reducing glare 14 removing computer cover 106 rocker switch 22 5 screens reducing glare 14 selecting locations 13 setting up your computer ergonomic location 13 Smart Capture 50 Sony 19 Sony Fax on Demand service 116 Sony Multimedia Display Keys Computer 000000 KE Change to Current Document Title problems with 95 Sony Online Support options 115 speakers precaution 107 starting your computer problems with 95 surge protectors 106 system troubleshooting 95 System Recovery CD 79 T taskbar problems viewing 103 technical support Support options 115 telephone c
66. ions For more information about using OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 software go to the online OpenMG Jukebox Help You can access the online help file using either of the following instructions Q Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar point to Programs point to OpenMG Jukebox and then click on OpenMG Jukebox Help 1 From the OpenMG Jukebox Help menu select OpenMG Jukebox Help Additional Features 1 OpenMG Jukebox Tutorial The features of OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 are described in the Tutorial The user friendly interface guides you directly to the OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 features 4 OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool You can back up and restore all of the music graphics and information data managed by OpenMG Jukebox You must be connected to the Internet to use the OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool Import audio files in various formats You can import audio files with various formats such as MP3 or WAV standards You can also import audio files that comply with the Microsoft Windows Media Technologies WMT standard identified by asf or wma extensions Manage your audio files through the Playlist feature of OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 Q Manage imported songs on the Playlist Additional features are available when you register your imported songs through the Playlist feature of OpenMG Jukebox You can manage your music by creating your own list of songs categorized by genre or artist displaying your song list in the Playlist feature and arran
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68. lick 1 LINK Click the Advanced Setting tab Click the Enable 1 LINK launcher function checkbox and click Apply Connect the device to your computer with your 1 LINK cable Turn on the device The VAIO Action Setup dialog box appears Click OK To modify the device name click the current device name in the list box and click Modify device name Type the desired name and click Apply To assign an application click Modify The Select Application dialog box appears Select the desired application and click Next VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 12 Click Next to confirm the application name The Input Application Name dialog box appears You may change the name and description of the application you want to launch 13 Click Finish to complete this step The next time the device is connected and turned on the assigned application will launch automatically Changing the Window Design of Sony Software To change the window design 1 From the Start menu point to Settings and then click on Control Panel Click UI Design Selector 2 3 Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design 4 Click Apply 5 The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window N To try another selection click lt lt or gt gt and then click OK 7 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays
69. ment away from the radio or television Using the VAIO Pen PCV LX910 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 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 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 VAIO Pen Welcome Eraser Delete unwanted portions of your work depending on the application in use Upper switch position The upper side of the rocker switch is set to deliver a double left click by default Lower switch position The lower side of the rocker switch is set to deliver a right click by default 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 Your VAIO Pen eraser and the upper lower switch positions are programmable By default the basic functions performed by the VAIO Pen are Pointing Place the tip of the pen anywhere on the pen tablet screen an
70. n Out tab window 4 From the Playlist view panel select the song to be checked out To check out more than one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and click on the additional songs 5 Click F9 Out or drag the song to the desired position in the song list of the external device or media Check out begins To cancel Check out click my Stop or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check out process Check in 3 The songs that you transfer to external devices or media can only be checked in to the hard drive of the same computer from which the songs were checked out 1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer 2 Click on the Check in Out tab to display the Check in Out tab window Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Check in Out tab window 3 Select the song to be checked in from the song list of the external device or media To check in more than one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and click on the additional songs 4 Click In or drag the song s to the Playlist view panel If you want to check in all of the songs in the external device or media click In All Check in begins To cancel check in click Stop or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check out process VAIO AV Applicat
71. n about service VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide To protect your personal data Sony uses Secure Sockets Layer SSL an encryption protocol for communication between your browser and Sony s World Wide Web WWW server If you are accessing the Internet from an enterprise Local Area Network LAN you may not be able to use SSL due to the proxy server of the LAN Contact your network administrator for more information Starting OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 1 From the Start button on the Windows taskbar point to Programs point to OpenMG Jukebox and then click on OpenMG Jukebox The CDDB Music Recognition Service Registration wizard appears Follow the onscreen instructions to complete registration To register with CDDB you need Internet access from your computer For more information regarding CDDB registration click on the Help button When you have registered with CDDB the Set OpenMG Jukebox as the Application for playing Audio CD dialog box appears You can set OpenMG Jukebox as the default application for playing audio CDs by selecting the appropriate checkbox Click OK The OpenMG Jukebox window appears OpenMG Jukebox main window OpenMG Jukebox File Edit View Control xternal DevicefMedia Tool W VAIO AV Applications Web Site Help Play and Edit contents fey New Playlist opy Paste Delete ES searc h All Playlists Playlist New Playlist 01 fly Group E F
72. not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Q 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 For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SON YPC 1 888 476 6972 This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Acrobat Reader Adobe GoLive Adobe LiveMotion Adobe Photoshop Elements Adobe Premiere LE 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 PT VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide America Online America Online Inc Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 8 AM 2 AMET CompuServe 2000 CompuServe Interactive Services Inc Web site http www compuserve com phone 800 848 8990 hours M F 8 AM 1 AM Sat Sun 10 AM 10 PM DirectCD Easy CD Creator Roxio Inc Web site http www roxio com com phone 408 945 8600 hours M F 8AM 5 PM PT EarthLink TotalAccess EarthLink Network Inc
73. nst harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures _ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna _ Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver _ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Q Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and groun
74. ny Tablet The Sony Tablet Properties window appears Welcome 3 From the Tool Buttons tab click the drop down list for the pen function you wish to change Select the desired function for the pen tip eraser or the upper lower switch positions Sony Tablet Properties main window PCV LX910 fe Sony Tablet Properties File Edit Add Remove Language Help Applications with Customized Tool Settings ok 5 Add Application to List i All 4oolcatians VAIO Pen Eraser Feel Tip Feel Left Click Help Calibration Pop up Menu Apply Add Tool te List Double Click Tool Buttons Eraser Function S P Reset Tab to Default Revert Tab f Function Left Click Left Double Click Right Click Middle Click Left Click Lock Pressure Hold Pop up Menu Erase Keystroke Modifier Ignored Description Single click of the left mouse button Double click of the left mouse button Single click of the right mouse button Clicking the center wheel button of a wheel mouse Holds down the left mouse button Keeps the pen tip pressure constant Displays a pop up menu at the cursor position Operates as an eraser Performs a programmed keystroke Operates as the Shift Alt or Ctrl key as programmed No function is assigned O VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide The Left Click function is assigned by default to the pen tip Before you change th
75. o use VisualFlow 1 From the Start menu point to Programs point to VisualFlow and then click on VisualFlow gt If your system is Memory Stick compatible the VAIO Action Setup may be configured to launch the VisualFlow browser upon insertion of a Memory Stick media In this case VisualFlow starts automatically when a Memory Stick media is inserted 2 Click on an icon in the View section on the main toolbar to select a display layout 3 Click on an icon in the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting method 4 Placing your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current Memory Stick properties 5 Placing your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with more functions 6 Click on an image to show a normal view centered on the screen Double clicking an image shows an enlarged view 7 The movie file starts playback when the view is enlarged Click again on the movie files to restore the view to normal While an image is enlarged the Launch toolbar appears at the bottom of the window Any associated application can be activated from this point oC 75 VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide DVgate Connecting a digital video camera recorder Before connecting a digital video camera recorder to your computer turn off the power to the camera After connecting the camera turn the power back on You do not need to turn off the computer when connecting a c
76. ollowing these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Run 2 Click Browse to navigate to your C drive 3 Select Program Files select Sony select Dvgate select Premiere Plug in and then select 5 1 4 Select Setup exe and click OK The installation wizard dialog box appears Follow the on screen instructions to install the plug in To install the plug in for Adobe Premiere 6 0 proceed as follows oo VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Run 2 Click Browse to navigate to your C drive 3 Select Program Files select Sony select Dvgate select Premiere Plug in and then select 6 0 4 Select Setup exe and click OK The installation wizard dialog box appears Follow the on screen instructions to install the plug in System Application and Driver Recovery CD s System Application and Driver Recovery CD s System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc The System Recovery CD program enables you to restore the software titles 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 Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc The Driver Recovery CD program enables y
77. olutions so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support Topics Topic My computer does not start 1 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 Q Confirm that a diskette is not in the diskette drive unless you are using a bootable diskette 2 Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly 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 _ Check that the display 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 _ Check that the computer is not in standby mode Topic My files are corrupted or deleted I want to recover applications that came with my computer See Using the Application Recovery CD s in this manual Topic My drivers are corrupted or deleted I want to recover drivers that came with my computer See Using the Driver Recovery CD in this manual VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Topic My computer or software program stops responding 1 2 Press Ctrl Alt Delete to close the application that has stopped responding In the Close Program dialog box scroll down until you locate the message Not responding next to
78. ormat J Various Search E Keyword Search Result rg All Songs B Pre perties CD Info Changes the screen view according to the selected feature Player control buttons Controls playback functions such as play pause stop fast forward and Playlist drop down list Displays available playlists and audio files of the current feature tab 1 Feature tabs 5 reverse 3 4 File tree view Displays the folders available on your computer http www cddb com Track 000 Time 00 00 00 Size 0 0MB Recorded Date N 11 27 00 4 46 47 PM Track Co Length File Size 00 16 23 14 7MB Go to URL link 6452MB 6 5 Internet address drop down list Displays Internet addresses if available You can click on the Go to URL link button to immediately connect to Web Sites 6 File list view Displays the contents of the folder Selected in the file tree view Remain C Tutorial tab Opens and closes the Tutorial feature VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Recording a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists in OpenMG Jukebox When you record from an audio CD on your CD RW DVD ROM drive for the first time the CD Drive Optimization dialog box appears Click Start to verify your CD RW DVD ROM drive After the verification is performed recording begins 1 Insert an audio CD into your system s CD RW DVD ROM drive 2 Click the CD tab 3 Use th
79. otect tab to the LOCK position your MemoryStick 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 MemoryStick media s contents VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Locking the MemoryStick Media To change the way the computer responds when a MemoryStick media is inserted You can change the way your system responds by changing the options on the MemoryStick tab in the PPK Setup utility Welcome Using PC Cards Your computer has a card bus PC card slot that supports Type I or Type II PC cards gt You do not need to shut down your computer when inserting a PC card To insert a PC card 1 Slide front panel cover in the direction of arrow as shown in picture to open the front panel Opening the front panel PC V LX810 PCV LX910 VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 2 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot until it clicks into position Inserting a PC card PCV LX810 PCV LX910 Insert with card facing this direction When the PC card is inserted correctly the eject button pops out 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 manual that came with the PC card for details on using it the eje
80. ou to reinstall individual device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or erased files Using the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling a software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD program to reinstall individual applications Full Restore with Format The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and then restores all the original software A 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 2 7 VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide To use the System Recovery CD s gt You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD s 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD RW DVD Combo drive The System Recovery utility boots from the CD RW DVD Combo drive It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer 2 Shut down 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 in
81. pdate Deny the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for the current update or fix The Agent discontinues the current update retrieval but prompts again for your permission for the next scheduled update Update Notification Once you have given permission to update the Agent contacts the Sony Support Server The ambulance icon on your task tray blinks when the Agent finds an update or fix for your computer model Double click the ambulance icon 4 to view the update Using the VAIO Support Agent You must be connected to the Internet to receive an update You can control the VAIO Support Agent automatic update feature 1 From the VAIO Support Agent main screen select Tools and then select Properties The VAIO Support Agent Properties dialog box appears 2 Select one of three options to customize the automatic update feature 3 Click OK VAIO Support Agent Properties VAIO Support Agent Properties ie X Server Client User Location Current Connection Status program les support coms chentserver On line Delete Automatically download updates and notify me when they are ready to be installed Notify me each time you check for updates and notify me again when they are ready to be install Turn off automatic updating Support User Center c Cancel Apply Help Event Notification At times Sony initiates an event by sending support informa
82. ppears insert the Application Recovery CD in the CD RW DVD Combo drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process 5 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 application you wish to restore Using 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 hardware or software application VAIO Support Agent an application repair utility uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD during its software healing process gt A list of software titles that are protected by VAIO Support Agent can be located in the section VAIO Support Agent If you need to reinstall all of the software titles that Shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD You must be in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility CO VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide To reinstall drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When
83. red to alert the user to activities such as the arrival of e mail See AutoAlert E mail Notification System 3 Brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the screen 4 21 Volume control Adjusts the volume of the integrated speakers on 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 Connection for a VAIO Convertible Keyboard ER Z Welcome Adjusting the LCD display Sony Pen Tablet display Follow these steps to adjust your LCD display PCV LX810 or your Pen Tablet display PC V LX910 1 Holding both sides of the display push the display panel out and up 2 For the LCD display set the display height to an angle that allows you to view the display comfortably Adjusting the viewing angle for the LCD display PCV LX810 2 For the Pen Tablet Display set the display height so that it covers the keyboard and adjust the screen for a viewing angle that allows you to work with the tablet and VAIO pen comfortably Adjusting viewing angle for the Pen Tablet display PCV LX910 Lanse ne 7 7 4 VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide A The Sony Pen Tablet PCV LX910 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 equip
84. resumes from a power saving mode When this occurs follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection 1 Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop and then select Properties Click the Device Manager tab Select Refresh and then click OK The printer should now function properly Topic How do I enable my Ethernet interface 1 Aa Ww N N A A Click on My Computer icon on the desktop Click on Control Panel and then click on System Click the Device Manager tab Click on the Network Adapters category and then select SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Click the Properties button Remove the check mark from the option Disable in this hardware profile Click OK Close the Control Panel window Topic How do I install a printer gt f the printer has a USB connection do not follow the steps below Contact the manufacturer of your printer for updates or other information that will resolve the problem From the Start menu select Settings and then select Printers Click Add Printer Click Next oa Troubleshooting 4 Select Local Printer and click Next 5 Select the appropriate manufacturer and model and click Next gt If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows Me Printer driver choose Have Disk enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK the printer is not included on the list and no d
85. rivers are included with the printer choose a driver for a printer that the printer emulates acts like Refer to the manual that came with your printer for specific emulation information Select the appropriate port and then click Next Click Yes to have Windows based programs use this as the default printer Click Next Click No and then click Finish NN gt If prompted for a path to the windows files use C Windows Options Cabs gt Check the printer manufacturer s website for the latest drivers for Windows Me before proceeding Some printers do not function properly without updated drivers for Windows Me To Reach Sony For Sony PC Support call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 or access the Web site at http www sony com pcsupport VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Notes on Use On the Power Source Your computer operates on 100 120 V AC 50 60 Hz only 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 Do not share the AC outlet with any other power consuming equipment such as copying machines or shredders 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 th
86. s Q Mail E mail your still images to your family and friends Click on the Mail button and your e mail application launches with a new message window containing the still image Save Click on the Save button to save your still image in a variety of formats to a location of your choice You must be connected to the Internet before attempting to upload or e mail your still images or videos Using Net Movie mode 1 From the Start button on the Windows taskbar point to Programs point to Smart Capture and then click on Smart Capture The Smart Capture main window appears Connect your compatible 1 LINK digital camcorder to your computer with an i LINK cable An image appears in the Smart Capture main window Verify that the Mode dial is set to Net Movie Click on the Mode dial to switch between Still mode and Net Movie mode VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 4 Click on the Options button to view the available options for your movie capture The Recording Options window appears Recording Options window Species the oe of file and the maxinum recoding ome Type of Fie 7 MPEGI ta a 1 fe Clear Moise hia Maximum Fecorcing Time Aporoximate Sire fn seconds Approx 18 1 MB Note It is desirable to have a video mail less than 1 ME mA The Recording Options window has three tabs 1 Format You can adjust the compression rate for your movies in MPEG format or choose th
87. s Check in Check out You can transfer songs between the playlists of your OpenMG Jukebox and external devices or media For more information on using your external devices or media see the documentation that came with the product These instructions are for using the Check in Check out 1 step mode For information on using 2 step mode see Changing the check in check out settings in the OpenMG Jukebox Help menu Check out 1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer 2 Click on the Check in Out tab to display the Check in Out tab window Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Check in Out tab window Check In Out tab window OpenMG Jukebox File Edit View Control External Device Media 4 Check In Out Check In Check Out between Playlist and External Device Media Delete PARCEL 3 Untitled Track 3 Time 00 07 58 Size 6 0MB eRe All Playlists Artist New Playiist 0 Untitled 01 Unknown eee Untitled Untitled 02 Unknown E E Group Untitled 03 Unknown E Format WB Various Search E Keyword Search A i Wy All Songs i select 0 647400 Tutorial VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 3 Select the playlist that has the song that you want to check out The songs in the playlist are shown in the Playlist view panel located in the center of the Check I
88. s com phone 206 674 2681 fax 206 674 3586 e mail http service real com online form hours M F 8 AM 5 PM PT Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Sound Forge XP Sonic Foundry Inc Web site http www sonicfoundry com support phone 608 256 5555 fax 608 256 7300 e mail Support sonicfoundry com hours 8 AM 7 PMCT Windows Millennium Edition Operating System Word Microsoft Corporation Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Resources Troubleshooting 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 Quick Start VAIO Computer User Guide Online Electronic Documentation Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software VAIO Support Agent Knowledge Database Contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily The user guide contains information on your system s
89. s n emp che pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations Les r parations de mat riel homologu doivent tre coordonn es par un repr sentant d sign par le fournisseur L entreprise de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de d brancher un appareil la suite de r parations ou de modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise la terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques et des canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a sont raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas AVIS L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie IES assign chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccord s une interface La terminaison d une interface t l phonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs la seule condition que la somme d indices d quivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n exc de pas 5 L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie de ce mat riel est de 0 79B EE Contents RE 13
90. se to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this modem for repair or warranty information please contact 1 888 4SONY PC or write to the Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Fort Myers FL 33913 If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Son
91. settings by using the Revert tab To adjust the eraser pressure and feel 1 From the Sony Table Properties screen click on 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 PCV LX910 Eraser Feel Calibration Pop up Meru More Options Eraser Pressure Feel Reset Tab to 3 Default Revert Tab 4 Adjust the eraser pressure feel by sliding the measurement to a desired position The pressure settings range from Soft which requires light pressure to Firm which requires more forceful pressure 5 Click on the More Options button 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 Welcome 3 You can reset your eraser pressure feel to the factory 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 Configuring the Pop up menu The Sony Tablet Properties window has a Pop up Menu tab that can be used to configure onscreen pop up menus The Pop up Menu function can be a
92. ssigned 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 onscreen 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 PCV LX910 Eraser Feel Z Calibration Pop up Menu Pop up Meru Help Pen SAVE Mouse pen Add Keystroke Reset Tab to Default Add Mapping Uptors Revert Tab Remove gt You can reset the Pop up menu function to the factory 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 VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 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 To add an application to the custom settings list 1 From the Sony Tablet Properties window click on the Add Application to List button The Add Application for Custom Settings dialog box appears 2 Click OK To create custom settings for an application 1 Select a software application from the Applications
93. structions to complete the recovery process 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 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 the full recovery of your system Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased Reinstalling an individual software title may correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer or software application You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive ER O Z System Application and Driver Recovery CD s A If you need to reinstall all the software titles 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 have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD s contact Sony Customer Support To use the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop a
94. t as a background process Every 24 hours the Agent self activates to contact the Sony Support Server to check for new updates or fixes needed for your system This updating action only occurs while you are connected to the Internet and when more than 24 hours has passed since the last update Every time VAIO Support Agent prepares to update the Agent Status Update dialog box appears and asks you to respond es ER VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Agent Status Update Agent Status Update VAIO Support Agent is about to synchronize with the server What would you like to do Accept for now but always prompt me al Always accept updates and do not prompt me again b Always deny updates and do not ask me again 7 Cancel for now but always prompt me cancel You can choose from four response options Give the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for any updates or fixes that are available specifically for your computer The Agent continues to prompt you for your permission to retrieve updates Give the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for any updates or fixes that are available specifically for your computer The Agent automatically retrieves updates without further prompting Deny the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for any updates or fixes The Agent discontinues any update retrieval and does not prompt again for your permission to u
95. t of the system and a 6 pin i LINK port on the back of the system gt 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 i LINK compatible devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your i LINK compatible device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting LINK compatible PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or Hard Disk Drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions A 4 pin 1 LINK port cannot supply power to a connected device A 6 pin 1 LINK port can 1 supply power from the computer to the connected device if the device is equipped with a 6 pin connector and supply 10V to 12V A The total power supplied by the 6 pin i LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts The following Sony 1 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 contacting Sony VAIO Direct Web site http vaio sonystyle com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free Configuring your VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer To connect an i LINK IEEE1394 devi
96. tery 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 4SON Y PC 1 888 476 6972 A 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 any battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion On Handling the Computer System 2 Do not place your Sony computer in a location subject to O Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 50 F 10 C High humidity moisture or rain Q Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction Q Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up Attach the stand to your system to prevent overheating 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
97. the keyboard so that your lower arms are parallel to the floor Keep your wrists in a relaxed position when you are using the keyboard 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 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 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 re EE VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position 1 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 Front Panel
98. ther or not you have e mail This feature is supported by the preconfigured e mail applications listed in the VAIO Action Setup utility The e mail software you choose to use with the PPK must be set as your default e mail software AutoAlert E mail Notification System Software Restrictions If you use software that requires use of a phone line Q The computer may not be able to disconnect the phone line due to communication and server conditions Q Monitor the status of the software when running the AutoAlert E mail Notification System and manually disconnect the phone line if you notice a malfunction When using the timer to start the software set the computer to shut down or enter system standby mode after a certain length of time This 00 VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide allows the computer to disconnect the phone line if the computer does not disconnect the line normally If you are using the timer to download e mail automatically Q Set up your e mail software to redial automatically if it does not connect the first time _ Set up your e mail software to disconnect the phone line automatically when all mail has been downloaded If you are using Microsoft Outlook Express When using the AutoAlert E mail Notification System with Microsoft Outlook Express select the Dial automatically setting in your Microsoft Outlook Express software To adjust this setting 1 Start Outlook Express Click Tools and
99. tion for your specific computer model directly to you over the Internet If you are connected to the Internet when these events occur the ambulance icon on your task tray blinks Double click the ambulance icon 4 to view the event You must be connected to the Internet to receive an event notification CO VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Using Support Central The Support Central feature uses Internet resources to help you fix your software Support Central searches the Internet for answers to your questions additional information from knowledge base systems and the latest software updates for your protected software Support Central also lets you contact live support agents for additional help 1 Connect to the Internet 2 From the VAIO Support Agent main window click Support Central The Support Central Welcome page appears You must have Internet access to use Support Central Support Central Welcome page welcome Microsoft Internet Explorer loj File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back A A Favorites CBristory Es amp H N 2 2 w Address http supportcentral sel sony com sdcuser welcome asp gt Go Links a Access Numbers sl Ameritech yellowpages net E Customize Links Free Hotmail Help a Member Directory SUPPORT CENTRAL WhatsNew SonyStyle AIO Monday April 9 2001 Welcome Frequently Asked Questions How does S
100. ture de plus de 100 C vacuer promptement la batterie us e Garder hors de port e des enfants INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make
101. tware worked OF on or before 4 3 2001 10 32 24 AM Undo previous fixes Please select an option and click Next to continue gt Back Mest gt Cancel 5 Click Next to continue Follow the instructions on the screen VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Using Common Solutions Common Solutions offers automated One Click Fixes to repair common software problems These solutions can integrate information such as knowledge base articles and Frequently Asked Questions FAQs You can run One Click Fixes directly from VAIO Support Agent or from a Web browser 1 Click the Common Solutions button The Common Solutions dialog box appears 2 Double click on the desired category to expand and view available SupportActions Q VAIO Support Local Server c program files support com provides a list of SupportActions available on your computer s hard disk drive 1 VAIO Support Local Server http sdcglobal4 sel sony com provides a list of SupportActions available from the Internet Common Solutions dialog box 1st level 45 Common Solutions x VAIO Support Agent provides solutions for many categories of problems Explore the categories below and select the most suitable Suppork4ction for your problem Then click Run to perform the selected action b Vaio Support Local Server c program files support com client lger gt Vaio Support Local Server http sdeglobal4 sel sony com global
102. ugh the initial registration process Follow the onscreen instructions If you are already a registered member provide your login name and password The Image Uploader window appears Image Uploader window EP Image Sie Re ne S ImageStation 3 From the Still Viewer or Movie Player window click on the Upload button to transfer your pictures or movies to the ImageStation Web site The Image Uploader windows displays your Internet connection and upload status Click on F7 to see thumbnail previews of your pictures or movies gt The ImageStation preview feature is available when you upload two or more pictures or a movie No preview is shown if a single picture is being uploaded 4 Go to http www imagestation com to view your uploaded pictures or movies Follow the onscreen instructions to access your ImageStation account The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again if your current session is not active VAIO AV Applications VisualFlow VisualFlow software is a Sony state of the art multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media It displays any still picture movie or sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing artistic manner VisualFlow software plays a selected movie or sound file and enables playback of files by other applications like PictureGear PictureToy Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer T
103. upport Central work Troubleshooting Live Support Connections Privacy Policy Ct nee 3 Click Enter Portal to begin using Support Central First time users will be asked to register with Support Central EE O Z Using the VAIO Support Agent Support Central retains your registration information so you are only required to register once If you log on to your computer with a different user name or have recovered your system using the System Recovery CDs Support Central may require you to register again Support Central Registration page http 7743 153 54 25 sdc asp twp entryform_asp Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by SONY Electronics Inc Eile Edit View Favorites Tools Help eee ee m 4 Bk 3 Back Forward Stop Refresh Home Search Favorites History Mail Print Edit Yahoo Mes Address J hitp 43 153 54 25 sde asprwprentyfomase lc Support Central What s New sonystylen elcome averab Monday December 18 2000 Please complete the information on this form so that we have a 9 required field s complete record of your support issue Phone Number 555 555 5555 You should only need to enter this information once If you send First Name l 9 an issue to us in the future using Live Support we will display this information for you to review and update Middle Initial l Last Name 3 Piease note if you reinstall the VAIO Support Agent
104. ur system such as a CD RW or Hard Disk Drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Welcome Sony Pen Tablet Overview PCV LX910 Your VAIO Slimtop Computer PCV LX910 is supplied with a Sony Pen Tablet display TA 15A a VAIO Pen 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 the 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 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 PCV LX910 Sony Pen Tablet display Pen stand Pen tip removing tool VAIO Pen VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide LCD Display Sony Pen Tablet Display Your VAIO Slimtop Computer is supplied with an LCD display PCV LX810 or a Pen Tablet display PCV LX910 This section describes the functions and connections capabilities of both display models LCD display 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 standby mode this indicator light turns amber 2 ca Information LED light Light turns
105. utton changes color VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Tip Feel Tab PCV LX910 Tip Feel Double Click Tool Buttons Firm More Options Tip Pressure Feel 2 Reset Tab to Defaults Revert Tab 4 Adjust the pen tip pressure feel by sliding the measurement to a desired level The pressure settings range from Soft which requires light pressure to Firm which requires more forceful pressure 5 Click on the More Options button 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 gt You can reset your pen tip pressure feel to the factory default settings by using the Reset Tab to Default button You can revert to previously saved pen tip pressure feel Settings by using the Revert tab Welcome To adjust the pen s double click speed and distance 1 2 From the Sony Tablet Properties screen click on the Double Click tab 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 PCV LX910 Tip Feel Double Click Tool Buttons Double Click for Tip and Eraser Double Click Assist Test Set Double Click Distance Tap twice to test 4 H Tap twice to set double click E Pixels double click te Default Set Double Click Speed F
106. ws taskbar The Windows taskbar may be hidden or minimized Q 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 Right click on the taskbar and select Properties from the shortcut menu 2 Clear the checkbox for Autohide and then click OK 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 into a double arrow cursor 2 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 Q The system responsiveness varies with the number of applications that are open and running Close any applications that you are not currently using 1 Increasing the system memory may also help The computer has two memory slots For memory upgrades use only 3 3V 64 bit PC 133 SDRAM DIMMs For information on installing memory please see the online manual Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer PCV LX810 PCV LX910 Topic My i LINK device does not appear on the device manager 1 Turn off and disconnect your device 2 Reconnect your device 00000000 103 VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 3 Turn on your device Topic My connected printer doesn t function after the computer
107. y Service Center or Sony authorized agent For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs Contact the state or provincial utility service commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your facsimile machine see your fax software documentation Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Please refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudi re Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 tage Hull PQ KIA ON2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with
108. y after clicking the OUT button is not captured VAIO AV Applications Using DVgate to record AVI files to tape 1 Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the device You can record only AVI files MPEG files cannot be recorded To avoid recording problems such as a single frame appearing in multiple frames close other applications on your system while recording Q You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape If you have AVI files that use different audio modes they cannot be recorded at the same time but must be recorded separately 2 Do not attempt to work with AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB DVgate software does not support hard disk compression Do not use disk compression if you are planning to work with DV gate In order to maximize recording capabilities video and audio data are not available while you are recording 1 If DV gate software indicates that frames have been dropped close all open applications or defragment your hard drive DVgate plug in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO Computer may not have Adobe Premiere software preinstalled If you subsequently purchase and install this software on your computer you must install a plug in to ensure compatibility with DVgate version 2 3 Installing the DVgate plug in Install the plug in for Adobe Premiere 5 1 and 5 1LE by f

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