Page 1 ™ VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide PCV-LX900...
Page 2 MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.
Page 3 The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. Danger - Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam. Caution - The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
Page 4 NO. 26 AWG ou plus gros. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. Sony Customer Support can be reached at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport...
Page 5 Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-LX900 Responsible Sony Electronics Inc. Party: 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.
Page 6 If trouble is experienced with this modem, for repair or warranty information, please contact 1-888-4SONY-PC, or write to the Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913. If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the...
Page 7 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). This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company.
Page 8 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.
Page 9 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.
Page 10 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...
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Using PC Cards... 33 VAIO® Action Setup ...37 Programmable Power Keys ... 37 Presetting i.LINK® devices... 39 Changing the Window Design of Sony Software ... 40 AutoAlert™ E-mail Notification System ... 41 Configuring your VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer ...43 Hard Disk Drive Partition ... 43 Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive ...
Page 12 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide VAIO® AV Applications... 47 MovieShaker™ ... 49 PictureGear™... 53 OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0 ... 55 Smart Capture™ ... 62 VisualFlow™ ... 73 DVGate™ ... 74 System, Application, and Driver Recovery CD(s)... 77 Using the System Recovery CD(s) ... 77 Using the Application Recovery CD(s) ...
Page 13: Welcome
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.
Page 14: Front Panel Overview
USB devices, digital equipment, or other components. ✍ 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.
Page 15 Locating Controls and Ports Front Panel CD-RW eject button Ejects a disc from the CD-RW drive. CD-RW drive Reads data from a CD and writes data to a CD-R or CD-RW disc. Memory Stick® access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to a Memory Stick media. Hard disk drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk.
Page 16 MEMORY STICK® media slot Insert a Sony MEMORY STICK media into this slot. Universal Serial Bus (USB) port Connection for a USB device. i.LINK 4-pin port (IEEE1394) Connection for an i.LINK-compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder. OPEN/CLOSE MEMORY STICK...
Page 17: 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 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. T-Lever A handle that is used to remove the unit’s cover.
Page 18 Connection for a USB device. ✍ 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.
Page 19: 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.
Page 20 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Sony Pen Tablet Display (Shown in an upright position) Power indicator light Light is green while the power is on. When the computer enters standby mode, this indicator light turns amber. Information LED light Light turns red to alert the user to activities, such as the arrival of e-mail.
Page 21 Adjusting viewing angle The Sony Pen Tablet operates with radio-frequency energy. This may cause interference with radio and television reception, if the display is not installed and used correctly. If your tablet is interfering in this manner, move the equipment away from the radio or television.
Page 22: Vaio Pen Overview
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.
Page 23 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. ❑...
Page 24 To change the pen tip, eraser and upper/lower switch functions From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click on Control Panel. Click on Sony Tablet. The Sony Tablet Properties window appears. From the Tool Buttons tab, click the drop-down list for the pen function you wish to change.
Page 25 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. Sony suggests assigning the Left-Click function to the pen tip when using the pen with drawing applications.
Page 26 To adjust the pen tip pressure and feel From the Sony Tablet Properties screen, click on the Tip Feel tab. Test the pen tip feel by drawing lines in the “Draw here” Test area. The lines are drawn with the current pen pressure settings.
Page 27 To adjust the pen’s double-click speed and distance From the Sony Tablet Properties screen, click on the Double-Click tab. To allow the Sony Tablet software to automatically adjust the double-click speed and distance, place a check mark in the box located next to Double-Click Assist.
Page 28 “Revert tab.” To adjust the eraser pressure and feel From the Sony Table Properties screen, click on the Eraser Feel tab. To check the current erase pressure feel, erase the phrase “Erase this text” in the Test area.
Page 29 “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.) If you press a pen switch position that is assigned to the Pop- up Menu function, a small pop-up menu appears at the onscreen cursor position.
Page 30 To remove an application from the custom settings list Click on the Remove menu, click on “Custom Settings for Application”, and then select the application(s) to be removed. Click OK. ✍ For more information on customizing your VAIO Pen settings, see the Sony Tablet online help.
Page 31: 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.
Page 32 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Locking the Memory Stick Media To unlock To lock LOCK 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.
Page 33: 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 Slide front panel cover in the direction of arrow as shown in picture, to open it.
Page 34 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.
Page 35 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. 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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Page 37: Vaio® Action Setup
Click VAIO Action Setup Help. Programmable Power Keys Your Sony computer is equipped with technology that allows you to access your favorite applications quickly. Each Programmable Power Key (PPK) on your VAIO Convertible keyboard is programmed to launch a preset application with a single press of the key.
Page 38 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide To change the settings of the PPKs 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. Click the PPK you want to change.
Page 39: Presetting I.link® Devices
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.
Page 40: Changing The Window Design Of Sony Software
The “UI Design Selector” window design changes. The window design for your Sony software will match the “UI Design Selector” window. To try another selection, click << or >> and then click OK. The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. ✍...
Page 41: Autoalert™ E-Mail Notification System
AutoAlert™ E-mail Notification System The VAIO® Action Setup utility enables you to program your computer to notify you when new mail arrives in your e-mail mailbox. The turns red to indicate that new e-mail has arrived. For the AutoAlert E-mail Notification System to work, you must use Microsoft®...
Page 42 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide ® If you are using Microsoft Outlook 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: Start Outlook Express. Click Tools, and then select Options.
Page 43: Configuring Your Vaio Slimtop™ Lcd Computer
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™...
Page 44: I.link® (Ieee1394) Compatibility
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.
Page 45 ✍ 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. i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Compatibility...
Page 46: Enabling Ethernet
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 Right-click My Computer on the desktop and select Properties.
Page 47: Vaio® Av Applications
Sony Electronics, Inc. Media Bar software is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playback. Media Bar software handles all common computer multimedia formats, and controls certain Sony devices. Media Bar software encompasses audio/video library cataloging and playlist management, in addition to digital video quality control and effects features. Media Bar seamlessly integrates a variety of new media formats with an easy-to-use software interface.
Page 48 Captures are low resolution, making it ideal for e-mail. For high-quality captures, use DVgate. ✍ 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.
Page 49: Movieshaker
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.
Page 50: Create A Movie Using Shaker
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. Click the Shaker tab.
Page 51: Editing Clips And Scenes
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 Monitor Trim Palette Play Effect Knobs Adding effects to a scene or a clip Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel.
Page 52: Saving A Movie
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Saving a Movie Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for more details on saving movies. Click Export. Select the format in which you want the document to be saved. Click Next.
Page 53: Picturegear
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.
Page 54 Gather the source images into the same folder or collection. Select the images you want to use. ✍ Sony recommends creating your panoramic picture with 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures. From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker. Select the correct lens and click Okay. (If 35mm lens is selected, the prompt does not appear.
Page 55: Openmg™ Jukebox 2.0
An EMD service provider. Consult the provider for information about service. ✍ To protect your personal data, Sony uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), an encryption protocol for communication between your browser and Sony’s World Wide Web (WWW) server. If you are accessing the Internet from an enterprise Local Area Network (LAN), you may not be able to use SSL due to the proxy server of the LAN.
Page 56 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Starting OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 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. ✍...
Page 57 OpenMG Jukebox main window http://www.cddb.com Feature tabs Changes the screen view according to the selected feature. Player control buttons Controls playback functions, such as play, pause, stop, fast forward and reverse. Playlist drop-down list Displays available playlists and audio files of the current feature tab.
Page 58 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”...
Page 59 ✍ 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.
Page 60 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 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. From the Playlist view panel, select the song to be checked out.
Page 61 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.
Page 62: Smart Capture
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.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.
Page 63: Using Still Mode
Mode indicator Displays the current mode (Still or Net Movie). Mode dial Switches Smart Capture from Still mode to Net Movie mode with a single click of your mouse. Options button Displays the configuration options available for either Still or Net Movie mode. Effects button Displays the special effects that you can apply to your pictures or video clips.
Page 64 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 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: ❑ Capturing Mode: —...
Page 65 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.
Page 66 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Capturing a picture in Still mode 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.
Page 67 ❑ 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.
Page 68 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 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: ❑ Format: — You can adjust the compression rate for your movies in MPEG1 format or choose the AVI option for no compression.
Page 69 Capturing a movie in Net Movie mode 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.
Page 70 Capture and ImageStation. Uploading with Movie Player ✍ Sony recommends that your movie file size not exceed 254 MB if compressed, or 2 GB if not compressed. Large movie files take longer to upload to the ImageStation Web site. Click on the Upload Button in Movie Player. The Compression Settings...
Page 71 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 Click on the Upload button in Still Viewer.
Page 72 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 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 From the Still Viewer or Movie Player window, click on the Upload button to transfer your pictures or movies to the ImageStation Web site.
Page 73: Visualflow
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...
Page 74: Dvgate
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.
Page 75 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. ❑...
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Page 77: System, Application And Driver Recovery Cd(S)
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...
Page 78: Using The Application Recovery Cd(S)
You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD(s). 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.
Page 79: Using The Driver Recovery Cd
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) Turn on your computer.
Page 80 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide To reinstall drivers with the Driver Recovery CD Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications. 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.
Page 81: Using The Vaio Support Agent
The software and operating system items you can fix are those identified by Sony as protected by VAIO Support Agent.
Page 82: Using The Quick Fix Wizard
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. Click the Quick Fix Wizard button. Quick Fix Wizard: Begin Support.com Diagnostics screen When the Welcome screen appears, click Next.
Page 83: Using Common Solutions
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. Click the Common Solutions button.
Page 84: Using Support Central
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.
Page 85 ✍ 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.
Page 86 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Support Central: Current Issues 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.
Page 87 Using the VAIO Support Agent Support Central: Support Wizard ✍ For more information on using VAIO Support Agent, see the online help.
Page 88: Software Applications Protected By Vaio Support Agent
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Software Applications protected by VAIO Support Agent In addition to the software listed below, your system’s drivers, basic network settings and modem settings are protected by the VAIO Support Agent utility. Utilities ❑ VAIO Action Setup Applications ❑...
Page 89: Troubleshooting
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.
Page 90 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide ❑ If the above steps fail to “unlock” your computer, try the following steps: Save any unsaved work, if possible. Press Alt+F4. Select Restart. 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.
Page 91 When you insert a music CD, the Sony Media Bar™ automatically launches to play your CD. When the Sony Media Bar is running, the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD. Close Media Bar to use the Microsoft CD Player.
Page 92 Move the Display area slider to change the resolution. Click OK. Topic: The cursor on my Sony Pen Tablet display does not move or moves in an unpredictable manner when I use the VAIO pen. You may need to reconfigure your pen’s switch functions.
Page 93 ❑ If the tablet mouse (UD cursor) appears to be the default setting in the Sony Tablet software, you can go to the Sony Tablet Property window and select Edit-Reset Settings to cancel this registration.
Page 94 ❑ Verify that the software you are using is appropriately configured to recognize and interact with the Sony computer modem. Call the software publisher if you do not know how to configure the software to recognize the modem. All programs preinstalled by Sony are compatible.
Page 95 ❑ If you suspect your modem is not functioning, you can perform a simple test to find out. Click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Click Control Panel. Click Modems. Click the Diagnostics tab. Select COM3. Click More Info. If your modem is functioning, a More Info dialog box will display.
Page 96 Close the Recording Control window. Topic: My mouse does not work ❑ Check that the mouse is plugged into the MOUSE port on the Sony Pen Tablet. ❑ There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: Turn off your computer and turn the mouse upside down.
Page 97 Topic: I cannot find the Windows ❑ 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? ❑...
Page 98 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Click on the Network Adapters category, and then select “SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet”. Click the Properties button. Remove the checkmark from the option “Disable in this hardware profile.” Click OK. Close the Control Panel window. Topic: How do I install a printer? ✍...
Page 99 Click Yes to have Windows-based programs use this as the default printer. Click Next. 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. Topics...
Page 100: Notes On Use
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.
Page 101 The lithium battery may explode if mistreated. Do not disassemble it or dispose of it in fire. Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. Using any battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Page 102 Do not drop them or bump them against other objects. ❑ Your Sony computer will not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX).
Page 103 On Handling the Sony Pen Tablet ❑ Do not leave the Sony Pen Tablet directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD screen. ❑...
Page 104 The screen becomes warm during operation. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ Your Sony Pen Tablet consists of high-precision electronic parts. Do not drop or bump it against other objects. ❑ The Sony Pen Tablet display uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception.
Page 105: For Answers To Your Software Questions
For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.
Page 106 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™...
Page 107 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.com/pcsupport phone 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.
Page 108: Resources
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in the following sequence: Quick Start Contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily.
Page 109 You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics that you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax-on-demand service, call 1- 888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax software.)
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Page 111: Specifications
Memory Stick® media slot i.LINK® (4-pin) port USB ports (3) Modem line jack (RJ-11) Phone line jack (RJ-11) CRT display Sony Pen Tablet display Line In jack i.LINK (6-pin) port Headphone jack Microphone jack PS/2® mouse port PS/2® keyboard port...
Page 112 Service Provider may not support this technology or operate at this speed. †† Certain restrictions apply. Specifications are subject to change without notice. PCV-LX900 Sony Pen Tablet Display (TA-15A) Wheel Mouse VAIO Pen and pen stand Pen tip replacements (5)
Page 113 Index AC input port 17 adding additional hardware precaution 101 adjusting voltage settings 100 air circulation 102 Application Recovery CD 77, applications launching problems with 91 AutoAlert™ 41 battery disposing 101 brightness control, on LCD 20 cables 102 CD tray opening problems with 90 CD-RW drive 15...
Page 114 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Driver Recovery CD 79 DVgate software 47 using 74 electronic documentation 108 equipment 101 Eraser, on VAIO Pen 22 ETHERNET port 18 glare 14 handling diskettes 104 hard disk 104 defragmenting 43 partition 43 hardware adding additional precaution 101...
Page 115 PS/2 mouse port 20 radio interference 102, 104 reducing glare 14 removing computer cover 100 rocker switch 22 screens reducing glare 14 selecting locations 13 setting up your computer ergonomic location 13 Smart Capture 48 Sony 19 Sony Fax-on-Demand service...
Page 116 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 taskbar problems viewing 97...

Sony PCV-LX900 VAIO User Guide (primary manual) User Manual

Welcome

VAIO® Action Setup

Configuring Your VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer

VAIO® AV Applications

System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(S)

Using the VAIO Support Agent

Troubleshooting

Specifications

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