Document Outline

• VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide
  • PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910
• NOTICE
  • Owner’s Record
  • Safety Information and Caution
  • Regulatory Information
  • FCC Part 68
  • Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (UnitedStates)
  • Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)
  • DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY
  • INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
  • AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA
• Contents
  • Welcome 13
  • VAIO® Action Setup 39
  • Configuring your VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer 45
  • VAIO® AV Applications 49
  • System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) 79
  • Using the VAIO Support Agent 83
  • Troubleshooting 95
  • Specifications PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910 117
    • Welcome
    • Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer
      • Stable work surface
      • Ventilation
      • Placement of the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices
      • Furniture and posture
      • Viewing angle of the display
      • Lighting
    • Front Panel Overview
      • Locating Controls and Ports
        • Front Panel (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910)
        • Front Panel (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910) (cont.)
    • Back Panel Overview
      • Locating Ports
        • Back Panel (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910)
    • Sony Pen Tablet Overview (PCV-LX910)
      • Sony Pen Tablet and accessories (PCV-LX910)
      • LCD Display/Sony Pen Tablet Display
        • LCD display/Sony Pen Tablet display (Shown in an upright position)
      • Adjusting the LCD display/Sony Pen Tablet display
        • 1 Holding both sides of the display, push the display panel out and up.
          • Adjusting the viewing angle for the LCD display (PCV-LX810)
          • Adjusting viewing angle for the Pen Tablet display (PCV-LX910)
    • Using the VAIO Pen (PCV-LX910)
      • VAIO Pen
        • Pointing
        • Clicking
        • Double clicking
        • Dragging
      • To replace the Pen tip
      • 1 Clasp the worn pen tip with the pen tip removing tool and pull it straight out of the VAIO Pen ...
        • 2 Slide the flat end of a new pen tip straight into the barrel, pushing the tip firmly until it s...
        • Replacing the pen tip (PCV-LX910)
      • 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. Se...
          • Sony Tablet Properties main window (PCV-LX910)
          • 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...
          • Calibration Tab (PCV-LX910)
            • 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 t...
          • 3 Check the pen’s clicking pressure by tapping on the Click button in the Test area. If you tap m...
          • Tip Feel Tab (PCV-LX910)
            • 4 Adjust the pen tip pressure feel by sliding the measurement to a desired level. The pressure se...
            • 5 Click on the More Options button if you wish to make a more in-depth adjustment to the pen tip ...
            • 6 Click Apply. The new tip pressure feel settings are applied to the pen.
          • 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, ...
          • Double-click Tab (PCV-LX910)
            • 3 Automatically set both the double-click speed and distance by tapping twice on the in the “Auto...
            • 4 You can manually change “Set Double-Click Distance” to a distance between 1-25 pixels by clicki...
            • 5 You may test your double-click speed and distance settings by tapping twice on in the Test area...
            • 6 Click Apply. The new double-click speed and distance settings are applied to the pen.
          • 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. ...
          • 3 Test the eraser feel by erasing in the “Erase here” Test area. The erased area changes color wh...
          • Eraser Feel Tab (PCV-LX910)
            • 4 Adjust the eraser pressure feel by sliding the measurement to a desired position. The pressure ...
            • 5 Click on the More Options button if you wish to make a more in-depth adjustment to the eraser p...
            • 6 Click Apply. The new eraser pressure feel settings are applied to the pen.
      • Configuring the Pop-up menu
        • Pop-up Menu Tab (PCV-LX910)
      • Customizing the pen settings for specific software applications
        • 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 “...
          • 2 Click OK.
          • To create custom settings for an application
        • 1 Select a software application from the “Applications with Customized Tool Settings” list.
          • 2 Customize the pen settings for each software application according to the software’s features. ...
          • 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 appli...
          • 2 Click OK.
    • Using Memory Stick® Media
      • Inserting the MemoryStick Media (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910)
      • To protect data on MemoryStick media from accidental changes
        • Locking the MemoryStick Media
      • To change the way the computer responds when a MemoryStick media is inserted
    • Using PC Cards
      • To insert a PC card
      • 1 Slide front panel cover in the direction of arrow as shown in picture, to openthe front panel.
        • Opening the front panel (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910)
          • 2 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot until it clicks into position.
        • Inserting a PC card (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910)
        • To eject a PC card
      • 1 From the Start menu, point to Settings, point to Control Panel, and then click on the PC card i...
        • 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.
        • 4 Push the PC card eject button on the front panel of the system unit. You may need to extend the...
        • 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 ou...
          • VAIO® Action Setup
        • 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
      • 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 ...
        • 2 Click the PPK you want to change.
        • 3 From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for the desired function. The correspo...
        • 4 The Confirmation Application Name window appears and displays the application you have selected...
        • 5 The Input Application Name window appears. You can type a new name and description, if desired....
      • Internal Timer
    • Presetting i.LINK® devices
      • To preset your i.LINK device to perform a desired function
      • 1 From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to VAIO Action Setup, and then click on VAIO Acti...
        • 2 Click i.LINK.
        • 3 Click the Advanced Setting tab.
        • 4 Click the Enable i.LINK launcher function checkbox and click Apply.
        • 5 Connect the device to your computer with your i.LINK cable.
        • 6 Turn on the device.
        • 7 Click OK.
        • 8 To modify the device name, click the current device name in the list box and click Modify devic...
        • 9 Type the desired name and click Apply.
        • 10 To assign an application, click Modify.
        • 11 Select the desired application and click Next.
        • 12 Click Next to confirm the application name.
        • 13 Click Finish to complete this step.
    • 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.
        • 2 Click UI Design Selector.
        • 3 Click << or >> and select the desired design.
        • 4 Click Apply.
        • 5 The “UI Design Selector” window design changes. The window design for your Sony software will m...
        • 6 To try another selection, click << or >> and then click OK.
        • 7 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays.
    • Changing Designs of VAIO Wallpaper
    • AutoAlert™ E-mail Notification System
      • AutoAlert E-mail Notification System Software Restrictions
        • If you use software that requires use of a phone line
        • If you are using the timer to download e-mail automatically
        • If you are using Microsoft® Outlook® Express
        • 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.
          • Configuring your VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer
    • Hard Disk Drive Partition
    • Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive
      • 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 c...
        • 3 Run Disk Defragmenter.
    • i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Compatibility
      • To connect an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device
        • Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910)
    • Enabling Ethernet
      • 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.
        • VAIO® AV Applications
        • DVgate™
          • Sony Electronics, Inc.
        • Media Bar™ DVD Player
          • Sony Electronics, Inc.
        • MovieShaker™
          • Sony Electronics, Inc.
        • OpenMG™ Jukebox
          • Sony Electronics, Inc.
        • PictureGear™
          • Sony Electronics, Inc.
        • Smart Capture
          • Sony Electronics, Inc.
        • VisualFlow™
          • Sony Electronics, Inc.
    • MovieShaker™
      • Main Window
      • Importing Images and Sound Clips
        • 1 Click (File Import) or (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.
      • Create a Movie using Shaker
        • 1 Click the Shaker tab.
          • 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray.
          • 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.
      • Editing Clips and Scenes
        • Working Panel
        • 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.
          • 4 See Help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes.
      • Saving a Movie
        • 1 Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for more details on s...
          • 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.
    • PictureGear™
      • Managing Your Pictures
        • 1 Click the Folder tab and browse to locate your pictures.
          • 2 Select the pictures you want to have in a collection.
          • 3 From Collection menu, select Create New Collection.
          • 4 Enter a name for the collection and then click OK.
      • Creating a Photo Album
        • 1 Select the pictures you want to use to make an album.
          • 2 From the Utilities menu, select Album Maker.
          • 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 t...
          • 6 Designate the folder 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.
  • Using Panorama Maker
    • 1 Gather the source images into the same folder or collection.
      • 2 Select the images you want to use.
      • 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...
      • 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.
    • OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0
      • Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) Services
      • Starting OpenMG Jukebox 2.0
        • 1 From the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, point to OpenMG Jukebox, and t...
          • 2 When you have registered with CDDB, the “Set OpenMG Jukebox as the Application for playing Audi...
          • 3 Click OK. The OpenMG Jukebox window appears.
          • OpenMG Jukebox main window
  • Recording a CD
    • 1 Insert an audio CD into your system’s CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive.
      • 2 Click the CD tab.
      • 3 Use the drop-down lists to select the Bit Rate, CD drive, and Record To destination.
      • CD tab window
        • 4 You can select specific tracks on your CD by removing the checkmark from the tracks you don’t w...
        • 5 Click Rec to Jukebox to begin recording. When the recording is finished, the new playlist appea...
    • Transferring Songs (Check-in/Check-out)
      • 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 automatical...
        • Check-In/Out tab window
          • 3 Select the playlist that has the song that you want to check out. The songs in the playlist are...
          • 4 From the Playlist view panel, select the song to be checked out. To check out more than one son...
          • 5 Click (Out), or drag the song to the desired position in the song list of the external device o...
        • Check-in
      • 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 automatical...
        • 3 Select the song to be checked in from the song list of the external device or media. To check i...
        • 4 Click (In), or drag the song(s) to the Playlist view panel. If you want to check in all of the ...
    • Additional Features
      • OpenMG Jukebox Tutorial
      • OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool
      • Import audio files in various formats
      • Manage imported songs on the Playlist
      • Simple mode
    • Smart Capture
      • Smart Capture main window
      • Using Still mode
        • 1 From the Start button, point to Programs, point to Smart Capture, and then click on Smart Captu...
          • 2 Connect your compatible i.LINK digital camera or camcorder to your computer with an i.LINK cabl...
          • 3 Check that the Mode dial is set to Still. Click on the Mode dial to switch between Still mode a...
          • 4 Click on the Options button to view the available options for your still image capture. The Sti...
          • Still Image Options window
            • Capturing Mode
            • Image Size
            • Image Quality
            • Destination
            • 5 Click on the Effects button to select a special image effect. The Effect Setting window appears...
          • Effect Setting window
          • 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 ...
          • Still Viewer window
            • 2 Click on the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view the pictures. As each image is captured, it ...
          • Managing pictures in Still mode
            • Delete
            • Upload
            • Mail
            • Save
      • Using Net Movie mode
        • 1 From the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, point to Smart Capture, and th...
          • 2 Connect your compatible i.LINK digital camcorder to your computer with an i.LINK cable. An imag...
          • 3 Verify that the Mode dial is set to Net Movie. Click on the Mode dial to switch between Still m...
          • 4 Click on the Options button to view the available options for your movie capture. The Recording...
          • Recording Options window
            • Format
            • Destination
            • Capture Button
            • 5 Click on the Effects button to select a special image effect. The Effect Setting window appears...
          • 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 ...
          • 2 Click on the Capture button when you have finished recording your movie and the first frame of ...
          • Movie Player window
            • 3 You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using the play, pause and stop button...
          • Managing your movie in Net Movie mode
            • Delete
            • Upload
            • Mail
            • Save
      • Using ImageStationSM
        • Uploading with Movie Player
        • 1 Click on the Upload Button in Movie Player. The Compression Settings when Uploading window appe...
          • Compression Settings when Uploading window
            • 2 Select the compression rate and press the Start Compression button. The ImageStation Login wind...
          • Uploading with Still Viewer
        • 1 Click on the Upload button in Still Viewer. The ImageStation Login window appears.
          • ImageStation Login window
            • 2 For first time users, the ImageStation registration wizard guides you through the initial regis...
          • Image Uploader window
            • 3 From the Still Viewer or Movie Player window, click on the Upload button to transfer your pictu...
            • 4 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view your uploaded pictures or movies. Follow the onscreen...
    • VisualFlow™
      • To use VisualFlow
      • 1 From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to VisualFlow, and then click on VisualFlow.
        • 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 prop...
        • 5 Placing your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with mor...
        • 6 Click on an image to show a normal view centered on the screen.
        • 7 The movie file starts playback when the view is enlarged. Click again on the movie files to res...
    • DVgate™
      • Connecting a digital video camera recorder
        • Using DVgate software with a digital video camera recorder
        • Using DVgate to record AVI files to tape
      • DVgate plug-in for Adobe Premiere® software
        • Installing the DVgate plug-in
        • 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...
        • 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...
          • System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)
          • System Recovery CD(s)
            • Sony Electronics, Inc.
          • Application Recovery CD(s)
            • Sony Electronics, Inc.
          • Driver Recovery CD
            • Sony Electronics, Inc.
    • Using the System Recovery CD(s)
      • Full Restore with Format
      • To use the System Recovery CD(s)
      • 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-RW/DVD Combo drive.
        • 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 Agree...
        • 5 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recove...
    • Using the Application Recovery CD(s)
      • 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 appears, insert the Application Recovery CD in the CD-RW/DVD Combo dri...
        • 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the r...
    • Using the Driver Recovery CD
      • 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/DVD Combo drive. U...
        • Using the VAIO Support Agent
        • VAIO Support Agent main window
    • Using the Quick Fix Wizard
      • 1 From the VAIO Support Agent main window, click the Quick Fix Wizard button.
        • 2 The Welcome window appears. Click Next.
        • 3 Select the “Diagnose and fix my software” option and select the item you want VAIO Support Agen...
        • 4 Select the affected software title from the drop-down list and then select the date/time that i...
        • Quick Fix Wizard: Begin VAIO Support Agent Diagnostics dialog box
          • 5 Click Next to continue. Follow the instructions on the screen.
    • Using Common Solutions
      • 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.
        • Common Solutions dialog box (1st level)
          • 3 Click the resize arrows next to the SupportAction categories to expand or collapse the categories.
        • Common Solutions dialog box (2nd level)
          • 4 Select the appropriate SupportAction from the list.
          • 5 Click Run or double-click the desired SupportAction. The available SupportActions are shown in ...
    • About Automatic Updates
      • Agent Status Update
      • Update Notification
        • 1 From the VAIO Support Agent main screen, select Tools and then select Properties. The VAIO Supp...
          • 2 Select one of three options to customize the automatic update feature.
          • 3 Click OK.
          • VAIO Support Agent Properties
      • Event Notification
    • Using Support Central
      • 1 Connect to the Internet.
        • 2 From the VAIO Support Agent main window, click Support Central. The Support Central Welcome pag...
        • Support Central: Welcome page
          • 3 Click Enter Portal to begin using Support Central. First-time users will be asked to register w...
        • Support Central: Registration page
        • Support Central: Current Issues page
        • Support Central: Support Wizard page
    • Software Applications protected by VAIO Support Agent
      • Utilities
      • Applications
        • Troubleshooting
    • Topics
      • Topic: My computer does not start.
      • Topic: My files are corrupted or deleted. I want to recover applications that came with my computer.
      • Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer.
      • Topic: My computer or software program stops responding.
      • 1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to close the application that has stopped responding
        • 2 In the Close Program dialog box, scroll down until you locate the message “Not responding” next...
        • 3 Select this application and click End Task. Windows attempts to close the application. If the a...
        • 4 Select End Task again.
        • 1 Save any unsaved work, if possible.
        • 2 Press Alt+F4.
        • 3 Select Restart.
        • 4 Click OK.
        • Topic: Why does Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown?
      • 1 From the Start menu, select Help. Microsoft Help and Support appears.
        • 2 Click on Troubleshooting and navigate to the subject(s) for which you want information.
        • 3 When you find the appropriate information, close the Help and Support.
        • Topic: My CD-RW/DVD Combo drive tray does not open.
          • 1 Make sure the computer is turned on.
          • 2 Press the Eject button on the drive.
          • 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.
        • Topic: When I click an application icon, the message “You must insert the application CD into you...
        • Topic: Why doesn't my CD-RW/DVD Combo drive record at the highest speed?
      • 1 From the Start menu, select Programs, select Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4, and then click CreateCD.
        • 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.
        • 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...
        • Topic: Why doesn’t my mouse resume operation as my input device when I stop using the VAIO pen? (...
        • Topic: I cannot draw or erase on the Sony Pen Tablet display with my VAIOpen. (PCV-LX910)
        • Topic: My VAIO Pen does not respond correctly when my computer returns to normal mode from standb...
        • Topic: Why is there no sound in any application?
        • Topic: My modem connection is slow.
        • Topic: My modem does not work.
          • 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.
        • Topic: How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing?
      • 1 Click My Computer on your desktop.
        • 2 Click Control Panel and then click Modems.
        • 3 Click Dialing Properties.
        • 4 Select the Tone dial or Pulse dial option next to “Dial using.”
        • 5 Click OK.
        • Topic: My microphone does not work.
        • Topic: My microphone is too sensitive to background noise.
      • 1 Right-click the speaker icon (Volume) in the lower-right Windows® task tray.
        • 2 Click Open Volume Controls.
        • 3 In the Options menu, select Properties.
        • 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.
        • 7 Deselect the check box for 1 Microphone Boost, then click the Close button.
        • 8 Close the Recording Control window.
        • Topic: My mouse does not work.
          • 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 ...
          • 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 turn...
        • 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.
        • 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.
        • Topic: I cannot find the Windows® taskbar.
          • 1 Right-click on the taskbar and select Properties from the shortcut menu.
          • 2 Clear the checkbox for Autohide and then click OK.
        • Topic: Why is my system running slowly?
        • Topic: My i.LINK® device does not appear on the device manager.
      • 1 Turn off and disconnect your device.
        • 2 Reconnect your device.
        • 3 Turn on your device.
        • Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode.
      • 1 Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then select Properties.
        • 2 Click the Device Manager tab.
        • 3 Select Refresh, and then click OK.
        • 4 The printer should now function properly.
        • Topic: How do I enable my Ethernet interface?
      • 1 Click on My Computer icon on the desktop.
        • 2 Click on Control Panel, and then click on System.
        • 3 Click the Device Manager tab.
        • 4 Click on the Network Adapters category, and then select “SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet”.
        • 5 Click the Properties button.
        • 6 Remove the check mark from the option “Disable in this hardware profile.”
        • 7 Click OK.
        • 8 Close the Control Panel window.
        • Topic: How do I install a printer?
      • 1 From the Start menu, select Settings and then select Printers.
        • 2 Click Add Printer.
        • 3 Click Next.
        • 4 Select Local Printer and click Next.
        • 5 Select the appropriate manufacturer and model and click Next.
        • 6 Select the appropriate port, and then click Next.
        • 7 Click Yes to have Windows-based programs use this as the default printer.
        • 8 Click Next.
        • 9 Click No and then click Finish.
        • To Reach Sony
    • Notes on Use
      • On the Power Source
      • On Disposal of the Lithium Battery
      • On Handling the Computer System
      • On Moisture Condensation
      • On Upgrading the System
      • On Handling the Sony Pen Tablet (PCV-LX910)
      • On Handling a CRT Display
      • On Using the Hard Disk Drive
      • On Handling Diskettes
  • On Handling DVD/CD Media
    • On Cleaning DVD/CD Media
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