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Sony PCV-LX920 - Vaio Slimtop Computer Quick Start Manual

Sony PCV-LX920 - Vaio Slimtop Computer Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 VAIO Slimtop™ Computer QuickStart...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome..............5 Features..................5 Unpacking Your Computer ............8 To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer ............... 10 Setting Up Your VAIO Slimtop Computer........11 To Set Up Your Computer ............11 To Turn On Your Computer ............16 To Register Your Computer............17 To Use the Stand by Mode ............
  • Page 4 VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    ✍ 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 compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
  • Page 6 You can use the supplied VAIO® Pen to draw, sketch, or write directly onto the tablet screen. The Sony Pen Tablet combines the best features of an active matrix screen with the control of a graphics tablet. Your graphics tablet display has built-in Harman/Kardon®...

  • Page 7: Preinstalled Software

    Features Sony audio and video quality Take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software with the Sony high-fidelity audio system and high- powered 3-D graphics. Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition operating system Your system includes this latest consumer operating system from Microsoft.

  • Page 8: Unpacking Your Computer

    Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the Specifications sheet. Computer and Supplied Accessories System Sony Pen Tablet display unit (Shown in upright position) Stand Power cord...

  • Page 9: Recovery Cds

    System Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased.

  • Page 10: To Choose An Ergonomic Location For Your Computer

    VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart To Choose an Ergonomic Location for your Computer Before you get started, find the best location for your new computer. Planning your workspace ❑ Stable work surface — Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment.

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Vaio Slimtop Computer

    Setting Up Your VAIO Slimtop Computer Your computer has many new and exciting features. This section contains information on setting up your computer and peripheral devices. To Set Up Your Computer Attaching the stand to the system unit Place the system unit upside down, with the front of the system facing towards you.
  • Page 12 VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Connecting the Sony Pen Tablet display Press the lock buttons on both sides of the LCD connector and connect the LCD cable into the LCD port on the system. Release the connector when it clicks into place.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Keyboard And Mouse

    To Set Up Your Computer Connecting the keyboard and mouse Plug the keyboard cable into the Keyboard port on the Pen Tablet display. Plug the mouse cable into the Mouse port on the Pen Tablet display. Connecting the keyboard and the mouse KEYBOARD MOUSE...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Modem Cable

    VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Connecting the modem cable Unplug your phone cable from the wall jack and plug it into the Telephone jack on the computer. Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the Line jack on the computer, and then plug the other end into the wall jack. Connecting the modem cable Your computer has a protective sticker next to the Ethernet port located...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Power Cord

    To Set Up Your Computer Connecting the power cord Plug one end of the power cord into the AC Input port on the back of the system. Plug the other end into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. Connecting the power cord ✍...

  • Page 16: To Turn On Your Computer

    VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart To Turn On Your Computer Turning on your computer Press the Stand by key on the keyboard to turn on the system and the Sony Pen Tablet display, or press the Power button on the system unit. ✍...

  • Page 17: To Register Your Computer

    To Register Your Computer To Register Your Computer Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support — Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer.
  • Page 18 VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Enter in your information as requested. Click OK. The Phone and Modem Options window appears. Phone and Modem Options window Click to select your dialing location and then click OK. The New Connection Wizard appears. New Connection Wizard window Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up your Internet connection.

  • Page 19: To Use The Stand By Mode

    To Use the Stand by Mode To Use the Stand by Mode When you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time, you can put it in Stand by mode instead of turning it off completely. Putting the computer in Stand by mode saves energy and allows a quick return to normal computer use.
  • Page 20 VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Select the Power Schemes tab. Choose an option from the Power schemes drop-down list. ✍ To save the settings under a name that is not offered in the Power schemes drop- down menu, choose your settings and then click Save As. Click Apply and then click OK.

  • Page 21: To Use The Hibernate Mode

    To Use the Hibernate Mode To Use the Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode enables your computer to store everything in its memory to the hard disk drive before shutting down. When you bring the system out of hibernate mode, it returns to the previous state. Setting the computer to enter hibernate mode You can set your computer to automatically enter hibernate mode after a certain time period, by following these steps:...

  • Page 22: To Shut Down Your Computer

    VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart To Shut Down Your Computer When you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, use this procedure. To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power switch to turn off the computer. Turning off your computer Click Start in the Windows®...

  • Page 23: About The Software On Your Computer

    About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO Slimtop™ computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section provides an overview of the software titles preinstalled on your computer. Overview of Software Titles ✍...

  • Page 24: America Online

    DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit, import, and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or inkjet printer.
  • Page 25 Overview of Software Titles Media Bar™ DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. Media Bar DVD Player is created especially for high-quality DVD playback. You can enjoy the superior digital video quality and the effects features. You can rewind or fast- forward scenes from the DVD Player monitor as you would with any ordinary DVD player, to easily find the scene you want to view.
  • Page 26 This image management software displays images from your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. The images appear in a convenient light-table format, so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder.
  • Page 27 Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK connection between your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder that supports the i.LINK interface. It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your hard disk drive or share via e-mail.
  • Page 28 VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart...

  • Page 29: 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 30 VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding. You can try to locate and close the software application that has stopped responding. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Windows Task Manager window appears. From the Applications tab, locate the application that has the status message, “Not responding.”...
  • Page 31 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Select Restart. When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. Select “I/O Device Configuration” and press Enter.
  • Page 32 VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart 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 configure your VAIO pen’s switch function. See “Configuring the VAIO Pen functions”...
  • Page 33 Topics Topic: My optical drive tray does not open. Use the Eject button Make sure the computer is turned on. Press the Eject button on the drive. Use the My Computer icon Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer. Right-click the appropriate optical drive icon.
  • Page 34 VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Topic: I cannot play a DVD. If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player application, it may be that the region code of the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the region code setting of your optical drive.
  • Page 35 CDs, the software feature may interfere with your computer’s normal system operations. For VAIO® computers that are equipped with all of the necessary components for creating a CD-R or CD-RW, Sony recommends using the SonicStage™ software application to create CDs. SonicStage software is preinstalled on your computer.
  • Page 36 VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Topic: Why is there no sound in any application? ❑ Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. ❑ If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. ❑ If your speakers are powered by batteries, verify that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged.
  • Page 37 Check that the access phone number (POP) is correct. ❑ All software applications that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your computer modem. If you have installed other software, contact the software publisher for information on how to configure the software to recognize the modem.
  • Page 38 VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Topic: How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Control Panel. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options. From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. The Edit Location dialog box appears.
  • Page 39 Topics Topic: My mouse does not work. ❑ Check that the mouse is plugged securely into the Mouse port. ❑ Save and close all open applications. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. ❑ There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism.
  • Page 40 VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Topic: I cannot find the Windows® taskbar. The Windows taskbar may be hidden or minimized. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to the left, right, top, and bottom edges of the screen. The taskbar appears when the cursor is placed over its location.
  • Page 41 Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on. To contact Sony for technical support For further technical assistance, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

  • Page 42: Notes On Use

    VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Notes on Use The information in this section provides basic procedures to follow when handling your computer, components, and accessories. The power source ❑ Your computer operates on 100–120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. ❑ Plug all the power cords for your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line.
  • Page 43 Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries. 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 a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 44 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 45 Your display 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. Should this occur, relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the radio or TV.

  • Page 46: Using The Hard Disk Drive

    VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart Using the hard disk drive ❑ Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock. ❑ Do not move the computer during operation. ❑ Do not subject the computer to sudden changes in temperature. ❑...

  • Page 47: For Answers To Your Software Questions

    For Answers to Your Software Questions For Answers to Your Software Questions This section provides support information for your computer’s preinstalled software applications. Check this support listing to locate information from the Internet, by e-mail, or by telephone. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased.
  • Page 48 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. PC-Cillin® 2000 (Trend Micro, Inc.) Web site http://www.antivirus.com/pc-cillin phone 949-387-7800 e-mail support@trendmicro.com...

  • Page 49: Sony Service Center

    M - F, 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM ET Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.

  • Page 50: Resources

    VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart 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: VAIO® QuickStart The QuickStart contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily.

  • Page 51: Index

    Index cleaning condensation AC input disposing of battery adjusting voltage settings recovering applications Adobe Acrobat Reader recovering drivers Adobe GoLive removing cover Adobe LiveMotion setting up Adobe Photoshop Elements shutting down Adobe Premiere LE slow start up air circulation start up problem America Online starting ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro...
  • Page 52 VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart DVD-RW recording DVgate Media Bar DVD Player Microphone Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Office XP Professional EarthLink Network Total Access Microsoft Office XP Small Business ejecting optical drive tray Edition electronic equipment Microsoft Outlook Express erasing minimizing glare modem problems glare...
  • Page 53 Index Quicken 2002 RealJukebox 44, 45 radio interference RealPlayer RealJukebox Smart Capture RealPlayer SonicStage recording Sony Style Connect reducing glare VAIO Action Setup region code VisualFlow Registering your computer WordPerfect removing computer cover SonicStage Sony Customer Support Sony Style Connect...
  • Page 54 VAIO Slimtop Computer QuickStart operating system locks optical drive tray eject Windows taskbar Pen Tablet WordPerfect drawing and erasing work surfaces VAIO Pen Pen Tablet display Stand by/Suspend modes printer recover applications recover drivers 35, 36 software system response using the mouse turning off your computer 44, 45 TV interference...
  • Page 56 4-658-796-11 © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Printed in USA...

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