Document Outline

• VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide
  • PCV-L640
• NOTICE
• Owner’s Record
• Safety Information and Caution
  • CDRW Laser diode properties
  • Regulatory Information
  • FCC Part 68
  • Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)
  • Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)
  • DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY
  • INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
  • AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA
• Contents
• Welcome
  • Choosing an Ergonomic Location
    • 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 Connectors
      • Slimtop Front Panel
      • Slimtop Front Panel (cont’t)
    • Back Panel Overview
      • Locating Controls and Connectors
        • Slimtop Rear Panel
  • LCD Overview
    • LCD
      • To adjust the height and viewing angle of the display
      • 1 Holding both sides of the display, push the display panel out and up.
        • 2 Set the display height so that it does not touch the keyboard, and adjust the viewing angle app...
  • Using a Headphone or Microphone
    • 1 Attach the (supplied) ferrite core at the end of the headphone or microphone cable closest to t...
      • 2 Wrap the cable through the center of the ferrite core.
• VAIO Action Setup
  • Pre-setting i.LINK devices
    • To pre-set your i.LINK device to launch a desired function:
      • 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 of Sony software:
    • 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click 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 >>. Then, click OK.
      • 7 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays.
  • Programmable Power Keys
  • Internal Timer
  • AutoAlert E-mail Notification System
    • AutoAlert E-mail Notification System Software Restrictions
      • If you use software that uses a phone line:
      • If you are using the timer to download e-mail automatically:
      • If you are using Microsoft® Outlook® Express:
        • 8 Start Outlook Express.
        • 9 Click Tools and then select Options.
        • 10 Select the check box “Automatically dial when checking for new messages.”
        • 11 Click OK.
  • Using the Wheel Mouse
    • For information on the Wheel Mouse, see MouseWare Help:
    • 1 From the Start menu, select Programs > MouseWare.
      • 2 Click MouseWare Help.
      • To set up the mouse for left-handed use:
    • 1 Click My Computer on your desktop.
      • 2 Click Control Panel, and then Click Mouse.
      • 3 In the Quick Setup tab, click Device Setup.
      • 4 In the Device Setup Wizard dialog box, click Next.
      • 5 Select the radio button next to “Left side of the keyboard.”
      • 6 Click Next three times, and then click Finish.
      • 7 Click Apply.
  • Using the Memory Stick Media and VisualFlow
    • Inserting the Memory Stick Media
    • To protect data on Memory Stick media from accidental changes:
      • Locking the Memory Stick
    • To change the way the computer responds when a Memory Stick isinserted into the Memory Stick med...
  • VisualFlow
    • To use VisualFlow:
    • 1 From the Start menu, select Programs > VisualFlow > 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 Resting your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current Memory Stick prop...
      • 5 Resting your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with mor...
      • 6 Click an image to show a normal view centered on the screen.
      • 7 Movie files start playback when the view is enlarged. Click again on movie files to restore the...
  • Using PC Cards
    • To insert a PC card:
    • 1 Open the front panel.
      • 2 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot until it clicks into position.
      • To eject a PC card:
    • 1 From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel.
      • 2 Click the PC Card icon.
      • 3 Click the name of the card that you want to eject, and then click Stop.
      • 4 When the message “You may safely remove this device” appears, click OK.
      • 5 Push the PC card eject button on the front panel of the system unit. You may need to pull out t...
• Sony Digital Media Park Applications
  • Media Bar™
  • DVgate™
  • PictureGear™
  • Smart Capture
  • Movie Shaker
    • Main Window
    • Importing Images and Sound Clips
      • 1 Click .
        • 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 Shake tab.
        • 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the 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.
    • Editing Clips and Scenes
      • Working Panel
  • Adding effects to a scene or a clip:
    • 1 Click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel.
      • 2 Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray.
      • 3 Drag and drop the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Wo...
      • 4 See help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips/ 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.
  • Using Digital Video
    • Connecting a Digital Video Recorder
    • Using DVgate
      • When capturing clips:
      • When recording AVI files to tape:
    • Hard 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, select Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter.
      • 3 Run Disk Defragmenter.
    • i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility
      • To connect an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device
  • Enabling Smart Connect
    • To enable Smart Connect:
    • 1 From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel.
      • 2 Click the System icon.
      • 3 Click the Device Manager tab.
      • 4 Click Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter.
      • 5 Click the Enable Device button.
      • 6 Click OK.
      • 7 Close all windows and restart your computer in order for the new settings to take effect.
  • 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 “Realtek RTL8139 (A/B/C/8130) PCI Fast Ethernet NIC” under the Network Adapters category.
      • 4 Click Properties.
      • 5 Click Enable Device and then click OK.
      • 6 Click Close.
• System and Application Recovery CD(s)
  • System Recovery CD(s)
    • Sony Electronics
  • Application Recovery CD(s)
    • Sony Electronics
  • Using the System Recovery CD(s)
    • Full Restore without Format
    • Full Restore with Format
    • Operating System Only
    • To use the System Recovery CD(s):
    • 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-RW drive.
      • 2 Shut down your computer.
      • 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer.
      • 4 Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End-User License Agreement.
      • 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 Sony Application Recovery CD in the CD-RW drive. T...
      • 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the r...
• Troubleshooting
  • Topic: My computer does not start.
  • Topic: My files are corrupted or deleted and I want to recover applications or drivers that came ...
  • Topic: My computer or software program “locks up.”
  • 1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to close the application that is currently “locked up.”
    • 2 In the Close Program dialog box, scroll down until you locate “(Not responding)” next to an app...
    • 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 lock up during shutdown?
  • 1 From the Start menu, select Help.
    • 2 Click the Contents tab.
    • 3 Click Troubleshooting and then click Windows 98 Troubleshooters.
    • 4 Click the subject for which you want information, and then answer the questions that are approp...
    • Topic: How do I change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional?
  • 1 From the Start menu, select Shut Down, and then select Restart.
    • 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard.
    • 3 Select the Advanced tab from the CMOS Setup Utility screen.
    • 4 Select “I/O Device Configuration” and use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode.
    • 5 When the desired setting displays, press the Escape key.
    • Topic: My CD 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-ROM icon.
      • 3 Select the Eject option from the pop-up menu.
    • Topic: I cannot play a CD-ROM.
    • Topic: I want to play a CD with my Microsoft CD Player.
    • Topic: When I click an application icon, a message such as “You must insert the application CD in...
    • Topic: Why doesn't my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed?
      • 1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.
      • 2 Right-click the CD-RW drive icon.
      • 3 Select Properties.
      • 4 Select the Settings tab.
      • 5 Change the “Current Write Speed” field to 2x.
      • 6 Click OK.
    • Topic: How do I change the video resolution of my display?
  • 1 From the Start menu, select Settings > 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: 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 the My Computer icon on your desktop.
    • 2 Click Control Panel and then click Modems.
    • 3 Click Dialing Properties.
    • 4 Select the Tone dial or Pulse dial radio button next to “Dial using.”
    • 5 Click OK.
    • Topic: How do I set up faxing capability in Windows® 98 Second Edition?
  • 1 From the Start menu, select Programs > Symantec WinFax Basic Edition > Configure WinFax Basic E...
    • 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the fax utility.
    • 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 Mic Gain (+20dB), 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 the My Computer icon on your desktop.
    • 2 Click Control Panel, and then click Mouse.
    • 3 In the Quick Setup tab, click Device Setup.
    • 4 In the Device Setup Wizard dialog box, click Next.
    • 5 Select the radio button next to “Left side of the keyboard.”
    • 6 Click Next three times, and then click Finish.
    • 7 Click Apply.
    • Topic: My keyboard does not work.
    • Topic: I cannot find the Windows® taskbar.
    • Topic: Why is my system running slowly?
    • Topic: My i.LINK® peripheral does not appear on the desktop.
  • 1 Turn off and disconnect your peripheral.
    • 2 Reconnect your peripheral.
    • 3 Then turn on the power.
    • 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 Right-click My Computer on the desktop and select Properties.
    • 2 Click the Device Manager tab.
    • 3 Select “Realtek RTL8139 (A/B/C/8130) PCI Fast Ethernet NIC” under the Network Adapters category.
    • 4 Click Properties.
    • 5 Click Enable Device and then click OK.
    • 6 Click Close.
    • Topic: How do I install a printer?
  • 1 From the Start menu, select Settings > 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 LPT1 and 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.
    • Topic: Why is there unusual activity on my floppy disk drive?
  • 1 Right-click on the Windows taskbar and select Properties.
    • 2 Click the Start Menu Programs tab.
    • 3 Click the Remove button.
    • 4 Click on Startup to see its list of shortcuts.
    • 5 Click Microsoft Find Fast.
    • 6 Click the Remove button.
    • 7 Click Close.
    • 8 Click OK.
  • To Reach Sony
  • Notes on Use
    • On the Power Source
    • On Disposal of the Lithium Battery
    • On Handling
    • On Installation
    • On Moisture Condensation
    • On Upgrading the System
    • On Handling an LCD Display
    • On Handling a CRT Display
    • On Using the Hard Disk Drive
    • On Handling Diskettes
    • On Handling CD Media
    • On Cleaning CD Media
  • Resources
    • 1 Quick Start
      • 2 User Guide
      • 3 Electronic Documentation
      • 4 Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software
      • 5 Knowledge Database
      • 6 Sony Fax-on- Demand
      • 7 Software Updates
      • 8 VAIO Computer Reference Manual
    • For Answers to Your Software Questions
      • Sony Service Center
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        • DirectCD, Easy CD Creator™ (Adaptec, Inc.)
        • EarthLink TotalAccess™(EarthLink Network, Inc.)
        • McAfee’s VirusScan® (Network Associates, Inc.)
        • PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.)
        • Quicken® Basic (Intuit, Inc.)
        • Sony Applications (Sony Electronics, Inc.)
        • Sound Forge® (Sonic Foundry)
        • Windows® 98 Second Edition Operating System, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express, Word 2000 (Micr...
        • WinFax™ Basic Edition (Symantec Corporation)
    • Specifications
• Index