Document Outline

• Contents
• Welcome
• Locating Controls and Connectors
  • Front Panel Overview
  • Back Panel Overview
  • Sony Pen Tablet Display
  • Additional System Capabilities
    • To use the Memory Stick Media slot
    • To protect data on a Memory Stick media
  • Using PC Cards
    • To insert a PC card
    • Ejecting a PC card
• To Use the Sony Pen Tablet and Accessories
  • About the Pen Tablet Display and Accessories
    • To Adjust the Sony Pen Tablet Display
  • Using the VAIO Pen
    • To change the settings of your VAIO Pen
    • To replace the Pen tip
  • Configuring the VAIO Pen Functions
    • To change the pen tip, eraser and upper/lower switch functions
    • To calibrate your pen to the tablet screen
    • To adjust the pen tip pressure and feel
    • To adjust the pen’s double-click speed and distance
    • To adjust the eraser pressure and feel
    • Configuring the Pop-up Menu
    • Customizing the pen settings for specific software applications
• VAIO Action Setup
  • Accessing the VAIO Action Setup Help file
  • Using the Programmable Power Keys
    • To change the PPK settings
  • Setting the Internal Timer
    • To select the timer’s launch application
    • To set the timer start setting
  • Changing the Sony Software Window Design
    • To change the window design
  • Using the AutoAlert E-mail Notification System
    • AutoAlert E-mail Notification System Software Restrictions
    • If you are using the timer to download e-mail automatically
    • If you are using Microsoft® Outlook® Express
• VAIO AV Applications
  • Overview of Preinstalled Software
  • DigitalPrint Software
    • Using PhotoCapture
    • Using PhotoCollection
    • Using PhotoDecor
    • Using PhotoAlbum
    • Using LabelMaker
  • DVgate Software
    • Connecting a digital video camcorder
    • Installing the DVgate plug-in for Adobe Premiere software
  • MovieShaker Software
    • Creating movies with MovieShaker software
    • Using ImageStation online service with MovieShaker software
  • PictureGear Software
    • Managing your pictures
    • Creating a photo album
  • Smart Capture Software
    • Using Still Mode
    • Using Net Movie Mode
    • Using ImageStation with Smart Capture software
  • SonicStage Software
    • Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) Services
    • Starting SonicStage
    • Recording from a CD
    • Transferring songs (Check-In/Check-Out)
    • Additional features
  • VisualFlow Software
    • Using VisualFlow software
• Configuring Your VAIO Computer
  • Hard Disk Drive Partition
    • Defragmenting your hard disk drive
  • i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility
    • Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device
  • To Enable Ethernet Connectivity
    • Enabling the Ethernet connection
• System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)
  • To Use the System Recovery CD(s)
    • Full restore with format
    • Using the System Recovery CD(s)
  • To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)
    • Using the Application Recovery CD(s)
  • To Use the Driver Recovery CD
    • Reinstalling device drivers with the Driver Recovery CD
• Troubleshooting
  • Topics
    • To contact Sony for technical support
  • Notes on Use
    • The power source
    • Disposal of the lithium battery
    • Handling the computer system
    • Moisture condensation
    • Upgrading the computer system
    • On Handling a Pen Tablet (LCD) display
    • Using the hard disk drive
    • Handling floppy disks
    • Handling CD or DVD media
    • Cleaning CD or DVD media
  • For Answers to Your Software Questions
    • Software support
    • Sony Service Center
  • Resources
• Index