VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide PCV-LX900
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 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.
Safety Information and Caution Danger - Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam. CD-RW Laser Diode Properties Laser Output 1.0mW(Read) 35mW (Write) Wave Length ❑ 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. ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide ❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation d’une prise téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins que la prise soit conçue à cet effet. Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à découvert ou un terminal à moins que la ligne téléphonique n’ait été débranché de l’interface réseau. Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques. Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique.
Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-LX900 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is for FCC-related matters only. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Declaration of Conformity 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. La déclaration de Conformité Trade Name: SONY Model No.
remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 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. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
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.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide avoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas. AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface.
Contents Welcome...............................................................13 Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer .... 13 Front Panel Overview ....................................................... 14 Back Panel Overview........................................................ 17 Sony Pen Tablet Overview ............................................... 19 VAIO Pen Overview......................................................... 22 Using Memory Stick® Media...................................
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide VAIO® AV Applications...................................... 47 MovieShaker™ ................................................................ PictureGear™................................................................... OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0 .................................................. Smart Capture™ .............................................................. VisualFlow™ ................................................................... DVGate™ ...............
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.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide level. Use the display’s tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position. ❑ 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 Overview Locating Controls and Ports Front Panel OPEN/CLOSE MEMORY STICK HD DISC 1 CD-RW eject button 2 CD-RW drive 3 Memory Stick® access indicator light 4 Hard disk drive access indicator light 5 CD-RW drive access indicator light Ejects a disc from the CD-RW drive. Reads data from a CD and writes data to a CD-R or CD-RW disc. Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to a Memory Stick media.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Front Panel (cont.) MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK PC CARD OPEN/CLOSE HD i.LINK S400 USB DISC 8 PC Card slot A PC card (also called a PCMCIA card) can be installed in this slot. PC cards enable you to add functionality to your system. 9 MEMORY STICK® media slot Insert a Sony MEMORY STICK media into this slot. 10 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port Connection for a USB device. 11 i.LINK 4-pin port (IEEE1394) Connection for an i.
Back Panel Overview 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 MONITOR NETWORK/USB LINE PHONES LINE IN MIC i.LINK S400 PHONE LCD USB 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 T-Lever A handle that is used to remove the unit’s cover. 3 Monitor port Connection for a standard CRT display.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 4 ETHERNET port 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 5 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.
Sony Pen Tablet Overview Sony Pen Tablet Overview Your VAIO Slimtop™ Computer 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.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Sony Pen Tablet Display (Shown in an upright position) E S U M O B S U 1 Power indicator light Light is green while the power is on. When the computer enters standby mode, this indicator light turns amber. 2 Information LED light Light turns 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.
Sony Pen Tablet Overview Adjusting the Sony Pen Tablet display (TA-15A) 1 Holding both sides of the display, push the display panel out and up. Adjusting the height and viewing angle of the display 2 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 The Sony Pen Tablet operates with radio-frequency energy.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide VAIO Pen Overview 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.
VAIO Pen Overview 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 and 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.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 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 Sony Tablet. The Sony Tablet Properties window appears. 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.
VAIO Pen Overview Function Description Pressure Hold Pop-up Menu Erase Keystroke Modifier Ignored 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. ✍ The Left-Click function is assigned by default to the pen tip. Before you change the pen tip setting to perform a different function, assign the Left-Click function to another switch.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 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.
VAIO Pen Overview To adjust the pen’s double-click speed and distance 1 From the Sony Tablet Properties screen, click on the Double-Click tab. 2 To allow the Sony Tablet software to automatically adjust the double-click speed and distance, place a check mark in the box located next to Double-Click Assist. Double-click Tab ✍ 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.
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 doubleclick 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.
VAIO Pen Overview 6 Click Apply. The new eraser pressure feel settings are applied to the pen. ✍ 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 assigned to the VAIO Pen.
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.
Using Memory Stick® Media Using Memory Stick® Media Your VAIO Slimtop™ computer is designed to support the new Memory Stick storage media. The Memory Stick 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 Memory Stick media.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Locking the Memory Stick Media To unlock LOCK LOCK To lock LOCK To change the way the computer responds when a Memory Stick media is inserted You can change the way your system responds by changing the options on the Memory Stick tab in the PPK Setup utility.
Using PC Cards Using PC Cards Your computer has a card bus PC card slot that supports a Type I or Type II PC card. ✍ 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 it. Opening the front panel 2 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot until it clicks into position.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide ✍ 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. If the eject button is extended, fold the button down onto the computer before closing the front panel.
Using PC Cards 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. 5 When the PC card ejects from the PC card slot, remove it by holding the edges and pulling it out carefully.
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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.
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. ✍ You can also double-click 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.
Presetting i.LINK® devices Presetting i.LINK® devices You can preset your i.LINK-equipped devices to perform desired functions, such as automatically starting DVgate™ software or connecting two VAIO® computers. ✍ 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.
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.
AutoAlert™ E-mail Notification System AutoAlert™ E-mail Notification System The VAIO® Action Setup utility enables you to program your computer to notify Information LED you when new mail arrives in your e-mail mailbox. The 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.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 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. 2 Click Tools, and then select Options. 3 From the drop-down box, select “Connect even when working offline.” 4 Click OK. 5 Click Send/Receive. A dial-up connection window appears.
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 DVgate™ software saves files to the D partition. This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition. To maintain optimum DVgate™ performance, you should defragment your D partition regularly.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Compatibility Your VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK port on the front of the system and a 6-pin i.LINK port on the back of the system. ✍ 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.
i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Compatibility To connect an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device ❑ Use the port. symbol to locate the i.LINK port. Plug the i.LINK cable into this Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device i.LINK cable (optional) ✍ 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.
VAIO® AV Applications VAIO® AV Applications Your VAIO 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. DVgate 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 everyone will enjoy.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide PictureGear™ Sony Electronics, Inc. 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, and even HTML photo albums. Smart Capture™ Sony Electronics, Inc.
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 Clip tray Help Product tray Trash Importing Images and Sound Clips 1 Click (File Import) or (DV Import). 2 Find the file you want to add.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 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. 1 Click the Shaker tab. 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray. Shaker tray 3 Click . A thirty 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.
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 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.
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. 2 Click Export. 3 Select the format in which you want the document to be saved. 4 Click Next. 5 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved. 6 Name the file. 7 Click Save. Exporting movies may take a long time to complete—“Save movie as DV” (Digital Video) takes the longest and Quick-Save is the fastest.
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.
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 overlap 20%. 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.
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 while maintaining the copyright information of the contents.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 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.
VAIO® AV Applications OpenMG Jukebox main window 2 1 3 http://www.cddb.com 4 1 5 Feature tabs 6 5 Changes the screen view according to the selected feature. 2 Player control buttons Playlist drop-down list Displays available playlists and audio files of the current feature tab. 4 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 site.
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.
VAIO® AV Applications ✍ You can display the name of the CD and its songs by clicking on the CD Info button. Transferring Songs (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.
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-In/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 (Out), or drag the song to the desired position in the song list of the external device or media.
VAIO® AV Applications 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: ❑ Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, point to OpenMG Jukebox, and then click on OpenMG Jukebox Help. ❑ From the OpenMG Jukebox Help menu, select OpenMG Jukebox Help. Additional Features ❑ OpenMG Jukebox Tutorial — The features of OpenMG Jukebox 2.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Smart Capture™ Smart Capture is a Sony-designed application that manages the i.LINK connection between your computer and an i.LINK-compatible 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. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.
VAIO® AV Applications 1 Mode indicator 5 Displays the current mode (Still or Net Movie). 2 Mode dial 6 Switches Smart Capture from Still mode to Net Movie mode with a single click of your mouse. 3 Options button Effects button Displays the special effects that you can apply to your pictures or video clips. Capture button Captures your individual still images in the same manner as a camera. You can select different characteristics for the Capture button when capturing a Net Movie.
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 Image Options window The Still Image Options window has four tabs: 5 64 ❑ Capturing Mode: — You can choose between Normal, Self-timer or Panorama Capture modes. ❑ Image Size: — Select the image size, horizontal by vertical in pixels.
VAIO® AV Applications Effect Setting window ✍ 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 2 Click on the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view the pictures.
VAIO® AV Applications ❑ 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 ImageStation™.” ❑ 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.
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 The Recording Options window has three tabs: 5 ❑ Format: — You can adjust the compression rate for your movies in MPEG1 format or choose the AVI option for no compression. You can also set the maximum recording time for your movie capture.
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.
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: ❑ 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. ❑ 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.
VAIO® AV Applications 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. Compression Settings when Uploading window Uploading with Still Viewer 1 Click on the Upload button in Still Viewer. The ImageStation Login window appears.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 2 For first time users, the ImageStation registration wizard guides you through 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 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.
VAIO® AV Applications VisualFlow™ VisualFlow 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 plays a selected movie or sound file, and enables playback of files by other applications like PictureGear™, PictureToy™, Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows® Explorer.
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 on the camera. After connecting the camera, turn the power back on. You do not need to turn off the computer when connecting a camera.
VAIO® AV Applications When recording AVI files to tape ❑ 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. ❑ You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape.
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System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics The System Recovery CD program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide To use the System Recovery CD(s) ✍ 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 drive. ✍ The System Recovery utility boots from the CD-RW 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 Click OK to signify you have read and accepted the Microsoft End-User License Agreement.
System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) ✍ 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.
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 the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD in the CD-RW drive. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to view the contents of the Driver Recovery CD. Select the appropriate driver.
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, Internet configuration, and operating system components. These diagnostics protect and store information in a retrievable format that allows you to restore your software to a previous working state.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Using the Quick Fix Wizard The Quick Fix Wizard automatically checks your system when a problem occurs and brings your software back to a previous working state. 1 Click the Quick Fix Wizard button. Quick Fix Wizard: Begin Support.com Diagnostics screen 2 When the Welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 If you know which software is causing the problem, click Diagnose and fix my software.
Using the VAIO Support Agent 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.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Using Support Central Support Central uses Internet resources to help you self-service your software. Support Central searches the Internet for answers to your questions, additional information from knowledge-based systems, and the latest software updates for your protected software. Support Central also lets you contact live support agents for additional information and interaction. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Click Support Central.
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 another registration. Support Central: Registration 5 Support Central has a tracking feature that stores the issues you are currently working on.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Support Central: Current Issues 6 86 When 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 issue.
Using the VAIO Support Agent Support Central: Support Wizard ✍ For more information on using VAIO Support Agent, see the online help.
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.
Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. Topics Topic: My computer does not start ❑ 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. ❑ Confirm that a diskette is not in the diskette drive (unless you are using a bootable diskette).
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide ❑ ❑ 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. ✍ Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete twice consecutively may result in the loss of changes made to files that are currently open.
Topics 2 Right-click the CD-RW icon. 3 Select the Eject option from the pop-up menu. Topic: I cannot play a CD ❑ After inserting your CD, wait a few seconds for it to be detected before trying to access it. ❑ Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up. ❑ Make sure the software is installed according to the program’s instructions. ❑ If your drive reads some CDs, but not others, check the shiny side of the disc for dirt or scratches.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Topic: Why doesn't my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed? You must use 8x CD-R or 4x CD-RW media to achieve optimum performance. ✍ 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.
Topics Topic: Why doesn’t my mouse resume operation as my input device when I stop using the VAIO Pen? A conflict occurs between the pen and another input device while the pen is in contact with the Sony Pen Tablet display screen. When you are finished using your VAIO pen, do not leave it on the tablet screen. Place the pen in the supplied pen stand when it is not in use. Topic: I cannot draw or erase on the Sony Pen Tablet display with my VAIO Pen.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide ❑ If the 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 on the Windows® taskbar. Click the icon and slide the level bar up to increase the volume. ❑ Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows volume control . ❑ If you connected headphones to the computer, you will not hear sound from the speakers.
Topics ❑ If you suspect your modem is not functioning, you can perform a simple test to find out. 1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop. 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 not functioning, an error message will appear. Topic: How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? 1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 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 the check box for 1 Microphone Boost, then click the Close button. 8 Close the Recording Control window.
Topics Topic: I cannot find the Windows® taskbar ❑ Check that the taskbar is not hidden or shrunken. ❑ Use the mouse to point to the left, right, top, and bottom edges of the screen. Topic: Why is my system running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending on the number of applications that are open and running. Close any applications that you are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may also help. The computer has two memory slots. For memory upgrades, use only 3.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 4 Click on the Network Adapters category, and then select “SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet”. 5 Click the Properties button. 6 Remove the checkmark from the option “Disable in this hardware profile.” 7 Click OK. 8 Close the Control Panel window. Topic: How do I install a printer? ✍ Always 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.
Topics 7 Click Yes to have Windows-based programs use this as the default printer. 8 Click Next. 9 Click No and then click Finish. ✍ If prompted for a path to the windows files, use C:\Windows\Options\Cabs. 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. ❑ The total power draw of installed add-on cards must not exceed the specifications for the power supply. Do not overload the system by installing add-on cards that draw excessive current. The system is designed to provide 2 amps (average) of 5V power for each card in the system not to exceed a total of 10 amps.
Notes on Use ❑ 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.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide ❑ 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 of your computer. Overheating of your computer may permanently damage your system.
Notes on Use 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.
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.
For Answers to Your Software Questions On Handling CD Media ❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc. ❑ Do not drop or bend the disc. ❑ 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 CD Media ❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide America Online® (America Online) Web site http://www.aol.com/ phone 800-827-6364 hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day CompuServe® 2000 (CompuServe Interactive Services) 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™ (Adaptec, Inc.) Web site http://www.adaptec.com phone 408-945-8600 hours M - F, 8AM - 5 PM PT EarthLink TotalAccess™(EarthLink Network, Inc.
For Answers to Your Software Questions 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 900-555-4688 hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Sony Applications (Sony Electronics, Inc.) Web site http://www.sony.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer.
Resources Sony Fax-on-Demand Software Updates VAIO System Reference Manual This service provides you with answers 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 1888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax software.
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Specifications Specifications Model Processor Hard Disk Drive C / D Partition Standard SDRAM Video RAM Graphics PCV-LX900 1B GHz* Intel® Pentium® III 40 GB ATA-66 C = 16GB / D = 24GB 128† MB PC-133 SDRAM, expandable to 512MB Shared with system memory SiS 630 graphics hardware acceleration Sound Capabilities SiS 630 (AC97 Compliance) CD-RW Drive 32X max. CD-ROM reading, 8X max. CD-R writing, 32X max. CD-R reading, 4X max. CD-RW writing, 20X max. CD-RW reading‡ Modem Lucent 1648 technology/V.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Model Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty PCV-LX900 Sony Pen Tablet Display (TA-15A) Wheel Mouse VAIO Convertible Keyboard and palmrest VAIO Pen and pen stand Pen tip replacements (5) Pen tip removing tool Power cord Modem cable 90-day limited service. See Warranty Card.†† 90-day parts/labor standard. See Warranty Card.†† 5 Power Requirements 230 watts maximum Power Rating AC120V 3A 60Hz Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature CPU: 4.2" (w) x 14.
Index A AC input port 17 adding additional hardware precaution 101 adjusting voltage settings 100 air circulation 102 Application Recovery CD 77, 78 applications launching problems with 91 AutoAlert™ 41 B battery disposing 101 brightness control, on LCD 20 C cables 102 CD tray opening problems with 90 CD-RW drive 15 CD-RW drive, troubleshooting 90 cleaning computer 101 mouse 96 computer adjusting voltage settings 100 cleaning 101 condensation and 103 disposing of battery 101 lithium battery 8 removing c
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Driver Recovery CD 79 DVgate software 47 using 74 K E L electronic documentation 108 equipment 101 Eraser, on VAIO Pen 22 ETHERNET port 18 G glare 14 H handling diskettes 104 hard disk 104 defragmenting 43 partition 43 hardware adding additional precaution 101 troubleshooting 89, 96 headphones jack 18 help 108 I i.LINK devices, connecting 44 i.
MovieShaker 47 O online help 108 support options 108 opening applications problems with 91 CD tray problems with 90 OpenMG Jukebox 47 P palmrest 13 PC (PCMCIA) card, using 33 PC card slot 16 pen tip on VAIO pen 22 removing tool 19 replacements 19 phones service precautions 102 PictureGear 48 port AC input 17 ETHERNET 18 i.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Sony Multimedia Computer Display problems with 89 Sony Online Support options 108 speakers precaution 101 starting your computer problems with 89 surge protectors 100 system troubleshooting 89 System Recovery CD 77 T taskbar problems viewing 97 technical support support options 108 telephone cable jack 18 telephone jack 18 troubleshooting 89 turning on your computer problems with 89 TV interference 102, 104 U Universal Serial Bus (USB) port 16, 18, 20 upgrading your
