Sony PCV-LX810 - Vaio Slimtop Computer, User Manual

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Page 3: ...ties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to...

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Page 6: ...t to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operatio...

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Page 9: ...onnections themselves but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requir...

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Page 11: ...Cards 35 VAIO Action Setup 39 Programmable Power Keys 39 Presetting i LINK devices 41 Changing the Window Design of Sony Software 42 Changing Designs of VAIO Wallpaper 42 AutoAlert E mail Notification System 43 Configuring your VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer 45 Hard Disk Drive Partition 45 Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive 45 i LINK IEEE1394 Compatibility 46 Enabling Ethernet 48 VAIO AV Applications 4...

Page 12: ...plication Recovery CD s 80 Using the Driver Recovery CD 81 Using the VAIO Support Agent 83 Using the Quick Fix Wizard 84 Using Common Solutions 86 About Automatic Updates 87 Using Support Central 90 Software Applications protected by VAIO Support Agent 94 Troubleshooting 95 Topics 95 Notes on Use 106 For Answers to Your Software Questions 111 Resources 115 Specifications PCV LX810 PCV LX910 117 ...

Page 13: ...n a relaxed comfortable position The keyboard should be directly in front of you Adjust the level of the keyboard so that your lower arms are parallel to the floor Keep your wrists in a relaxed position when you are using the keyboard not angled up or down Use the palmrest only briefly for resting While typing never use the palmrest or rest your hands on the table Position the mouse at the same le...

Page 14: ... It also contains Universal Serial Bus USB and i LINK ports to connect 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 wit...

Page 15: ...ia 4 Hard disk drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk 5 CD RW DVD Combo Drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading data from a DVD or CD and writing data from and to a CD R or CD RW disc 6 Power switch and indicator light Turns on off the computer and the display The indicator light is green while the power is on and am...

Page 16: ...C cards enable you to add functionality to your system 9 MEMORY STICK media slot Insert a Sony MEMORY STICK media into this slot 10 Universal Serial Bus USB port Connection for a USB device 11 i LINK 4 pin port IEEE1394 Connection for an i LINK compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder OP CLOS MMOR STC MMOR STC S iL S00 D PC CARD DSC ...

Page 17: ... the back panel help locate and identify the ports on your computer Locating Ports Back Panel PCV LX810 PCV LX910 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord 2 T Lever A handle that is used to remove the unit s cover 3 Monitor port Connection for a standard computer display MOTOR MC POS TWOR S L iL S00 LCD LINE PHONE USB ...

Page 18: ... or Sony Pen Tablet PCV LX910 Note Do not connect any other display to this port 11 Line jack Connection for the supplied modem cable to the wall jack 12 Telephone Line jack Connection for the phone cable to the computer 13 Universal Serial Bus USB port 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 connect...

Page 19: ...at controls the movement of the cursor on the surface of the tablet screen The pen stand pen tip replacements and pen tip removing tool help you protect and care for your VAIO Pen Place the VAIO Pen in the supplied pen stand when it is not in use to maintain the sensitivity of the pen tip and to avoid interference with other pointing devices such as your mouse Sony Pen Tablet and accessories PCV L...

Page 20: ...ght is green while the power is on When the computer enters standby mode this indicator light turns amber 2 Information LED light Light turns red to alert the user to activities such as the arrival of e mail See AutoAlert E mail Notification System 3 Brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the screen 4 Volume control Adjusts the volume of the integrated speakers on the LCD display 5 PS 2 mous...

Page 21: ... and up For the LCD display set the display height to an angle that allows you to view the display comfortably For the Pen Tablet Display set the display height so that it covers the keyboard and adjust the screen for a viewing angle that allows you to work with the tablet and VAIO pen comfortably Adjusting the viewing angle for the LCD display PCV LX810 Adjusting viewing angle for the Pen Tablet ...

Page 22: ...en tablet screen You can position the cursor on the pen tablet screen or use the rocker switch without touching the pen tip to the tablet surface The eraser upper and lower switch positions can be programmed to perform different functions See the Sony Pen Tablet online help for more information on VAIO Pen settings The Sony Pen Tablet PCV LX910 operates with radio frequency energy This may cause i...

Page 23: ...et screen Slide the pen tip across the tablet to move the object to the desired location To select text point to the beginning of the text and then drag the pen across the tablet until all of the desired text is highlighted To replace the Pen tip Your VAIO Pen is supplied with pen tip replacements The pen tip wears with normal use and must be replaced when the tip becomes too short or develops a f...

Page 24: ...at end of a new pen tip straight into the barrel pushing the tip firmly until it stops 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 Replacing the pen tip PCV LX910 Step One Step Two ...

Page 25: ...e button Left Double Click Double click of the left mouse button Right Click Single click of the right mouse button Middle Click Clicking the center wheel button of a wheel mouse Left Click Lock Holds down the left mouse button Pressure Hold Keeps the pen tip pressure constant Pop up Menu Displays a pop up menu at the cursor position Erase Operates as an eraser Keystroke Performs a programmed keys...

Page 26: ...coordinates 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 You can reset your VAIO Pen functions to the factory default settings by using the Reset Tab to Def...

Page 27: ...rties 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 the current pen pressure settings 3 Check the pen s clicking pressure by tapping on the Click button in the Test area If you tap more forcefully than the pen s current settings the Click button changes color Calibration Tab PCV LX910 ...

Page 28: ...eful pressure 5 Click on the More Options button if you wish to make a more in depth adjustment to the pen tip pressure feel 6 Click Apply The new tip pressure feel settings are applied to the pen Tip Feel Tab PCV LX910 You can reset your pen tip pressure feel to the factory default settings by using the Reset Tab to Default button You can revert to previously saved pen tip pressure feel settings ...

Page 29: ...lso manually change Set Double Click Speed by moving the measurement to a desired speed 5 You may test your double click speed and distance settings by tapping twice on in the Test area If your tapping matches the current double click settings the button icon changes to indicate a successful test If the icon does not change after several tests review your double click speed and distance settings D...

Page 30: ...changes color when you are erasing more forcefully than the current setting 4 Adjust the eraser pressure feel by sliding the measurement to a desired position The pressure settings range from Soft which requires light pressure to Firm which requires more forceful pressure 5 Click on the More Options button if you wish to make a more in depth adjustment to the eraser pressure feel 6 Click Apply The...

Page 31: ...redetermined operation by selecting settings from the pop up menu For more information on configuring Pop up menus see the Sony Tablet online help You can reset your eraser pressure feel to the factory default settings by using the Reset Tab to Default button You can revert to previously saved eraser pressure feel levels by using the Revert tab Pop up Menu Tab PCV LX910 You can reset the Pop up me...

Page 32: ...n The Add Application for Custom Settings dialog box appears 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 The settings apply only to the selected application 3 Click Apply To remove an application from th...

Page 33: ...ick media contains a write protect tab The write protect tab prevents accidental changes to information recorded on your MemoryStick media When you slide the write protect tab to the LOCK position your MemoryStick media is write protected This means that you cannot delete copy or save information on the media When you slide the tab to the un LOCK position you can write to or modify your MemoryStic...

Page 34: ...ge the way the computer responds when a MemoryStick media is inserted You can change the way your system responds by changing the options on the MemoryStick tab in the PPK Setup utility Locking the MemoryStick Media LOCK LOCK LOCK To unlock To lock ...

Page 35: ... that supports Type I or Type II PC cards To insert a PC card 1 Slide front panel cover in the direction of arrow as shown in picture to open the front panel You do not need to shut down your computer when inserting a PC card Opening the front panel PCV LX810 PCV LX910 ...

Page 36: ...ars click OK Inserting a PC card PCV LX810 PCV LX910 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 If the eject button is extended fold the button do...

Page 37: ...el of the system unit You may need to extend the eject button out from the computer before you can eject the card 5 When the PC card ejects from the PC card slot remove it by holding the edges and pulling it out carefully Ejecting a PC card PCV LX810 PCV LX910 ...

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Page 39: ...ations 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 If you wish you can use VAIO Action Setup to change the PPK functions The Programmable Power Keys are located at the right side of your keyboard and are numbered P1 through P4 The keys work even when the computer is turned off Pressing one of ...

Page 40: ...splays the application you have selected Click Next 5 The Input Application Name window appears You can type a new name and description if desired Click Finish Internal Timer The VAIO Action Setup software allows you to set your computer s internal timer to launch certain applications automatically You can also double click in the Windows taskbar to open VAIO Action Setup You may also use the drag...

Page 41: ...evice name click the current device name in the list box and click Modify device name 9 Type the desired name and click Apply 10 To assign an application click Modify The Select Application dialog box appears 11 Select the desired application and click Next 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 o...

Page 42: ... the desired design 4 Click Apply 5 The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 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 The background image for your VAIO computer s operating system changes ...

Page 43: ...ly completed the task of dialing up and connecting to receive e mail In this case the Information LED lights to indicate that your e mail account has been successfully accessed regardless of whether or not you have e mail This feature is supported by the preconfigured e mail applications listed in the VAIO Action Setup utility AutoAlert E mail Notification System Software Restrictions If you use s...

Page 44: ...one line automatically when all mail has been downloaded If you are using Microsoft Outlook Express 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 1 Start Outlook Express 2 Click Tools and then select Options 3 From the drop down box select Connect even when w...

Page 45: ...in optimum DVgate performance you should defragment your D partition regularly Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive If you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard disk drive defragmentation may be necessary 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 an...

Page 46: ...n be purchased from your local retailer or by contacting Sony VAIO Direct Web site http vaio sonystyle com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free 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 connectio...

Page 47: ...K cable into this port Connecting an i LINK IEEE1394 device PCV LX810 PCV LX910 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 cable optional ...

Page 48: ...k 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 Warning Your computer has a protective sticker next to the Ethernet port located on the rear panel Connect only 10Base T and 100Base TX cables to the Ethernet port Using other cables or a telephone cable may result in an el...

Page 49: ...ck of your favorite DVDs MovieShaker Sony Electronics Inc Sony s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music and text Just import your video clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends OpenMG Jukebox Sony Electronics Inc OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to import digit...

Page 50: ...ovie or sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing artistic manner VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file but also enables playback of files by other applications like PictureGear Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may ...

Page 51: ...ages 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 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 Main Window Importing lengthy image or sound files m...

Page 52: ...e Product tray 4 To preview switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play Shaker tray Scenes created with Shaker begin with a black frame and after processing are placed in the first available slot on the Product tray Limit the number of scenes placed on the Product tray to 5 or less MovieShaker software may stop responding if too many scenes are placed on the Product tray ...

Page 53: ...ing 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 Working Panel To preview an Effect click the Play button on the Working panel window Your clip plays the new effect on the Effect tray monitor Sound Color ...

Page 54: ... 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 Exporting movies may take a long time to complete Save movie as DV Digital Video takes the longest and Quick Save is the fastest MovieShaker software can play AVI files up to 65 MB in length ...

Page 55: ...r 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 fram...

Page 56: ...t 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 select a different lens click on the lens icon 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...

Page 57: ...at audio files are converted into ATRAC3 format or changed into OpenMG MP3 format Electronic Music Distribution EMD Services EMD allows you to download music files via the Internet To use Internet services that are compatible with OpenMG Jukebox you need Access to the Internet from your computer Sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and configure your computer for Internet access before us...

Page 58: ...enMG Jukebox as the default application for playing audio CDs by selecting the appropriate checkbox 3 Click OK The OpenMG Jukebox window appears 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 ...

Page 59: ...y connect to Web sites 2 Player control buttons Controls playback functions such as play pause stop fast forward and reverse 6 File list view Displays the contents of the folder selected in the file tree view 3 Playlist drop down list Displays available playlists and audio files of the current feature tab 7 Tutorial tab Opens and closes the Tutorial feature 4 File tree view Displays the folders av...

Page 60: ... want to record You can clear all selected tracks by clicking in the empty checkbox next to Select All and then select the tracks you want to record 5 Click Rec to Jukebox to begin recording When the recording is finished the new playlist appears in the File tree view of the Playlist window You can change to this feature view by clicking on the Playlist tab When you record from an audio CD on your...

Page 61: ... information on using 2 step mode see Changing the check in check out settings in the OpenMG Jukebox Help menu 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 automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right...

Page 62: ...gnizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Check in Out tab window 3 Select the song to be checked in from the song list of the external device or media To check in more than one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and click on the additional songs 4 Click In or drag the song s to the Playlist view panel If you want to ...

Page 63: ... with the Microsoft Windows Media Technologies WMT standard identified by asf or wma extensions Manage your audio files through the Playlist feature of OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 Manage imported songs on the Playlist Additional features are available when you register your imported songs through the Playlist feature of OpenMG Jukebox You can manage your music by creating your own list of songs categorized...

Page 64: ...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 Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatibl...

Page 65: ...n select different characteristics for the Capture button when capturing a Net Movie 3 Options button Displays the configuration options available for either Still or Net Movie mode 7 Application Switch drop down list Switches between the Still image and Net movie modes using a drop down list 4 Effects button Displays the special effects that you can apply to your pictures or video clips 8 Image w...

Page 66: ...imer or Panorama Capture modes Image Size Select the image size horizontal by vertical in pixels Image Quality Set the quality of your pictures as they are being saved by selecting Fine Standard or Economy image quality Destination Select a file destination for your pictures 5 Click on the Effects button to select a special image effect The Effect Setting window appears Use the drop down list to v...

Page 67: ...VAIO AV Applications 67 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 68: ... in the Still Viewer window with a balloon for your comments and an identifying number in the viewer s queue Managing pictures in Still mode From the Still Viewer window you can perform various functions using the task buttons Delete Discard any or all of your still images by clicking on the Delete button Select a single image or all and the image s is torn and removed from the Still Viewer window...

Page 69: ...ode 1 From the Start button on the Windows taskbar point to Programs point to Smart Capture and then click on Smart Capture The Smart Capture main window appears 2 Connect your compatible i LINK digital camcorder to your computer with an i LINK cable An image appears in the Smart Capture main window 3 Verify that the Mode dial is set to Net Movie Click on the Mode dial to switch between Still mode...

Page 70: ...tion for your movies when recording video clips Capture Button Set the characteristics of the Capture button You can start and stop recording by pressing the Capture button this is the default characteristic You can select Anti Ground Shooting which allows recording to occur only while the Capture button is pressed Recording will stop when you release the button 5 Click on the Effects button to se...

Page 71: ... and the first frame of your movie appears in the Movie Player window You can record a movie for approximately 30 seconds The Movie Player feature will automatically stop recording when this time limit is reached 3 You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using the play pause and stop buttons Click on the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view your movie Each frame is displayed wit...

Page 72: ...ies to family and friends Click on the Mail button and your e mail application launches with a new message window containing the movie Save Click on the Save button to compress and save your movie in a variety of formats to a location of your choice Using ImageStationSM ImageStation is a free online service that allows you to store your pictures and movies on the Internet to share with family and ...

Page 73: ... with Still Viewer for further uploading information Uploading with Still Viewer 1 Click on the Upload button in Still Viewer The ImageStation Login window appears Compression Settings when Uploading window 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 ...

Page 74: ...ImageStation Web site The Image Uploader windows displays your Internet connection and upload status Click on to see thumbnail previews of your pictures or movies 4 Go to http www imagestation com to view your uploaded pictures or movies Follow the onscreen instructions to access your ImageStation account The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again if your current session ...

Page 75: ...tion 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 properties 5 Placing your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with more functions 6 Click on an image to show a normal view centered on the screen Double clicking an image shows an enlarged view 7 The movie file start...

Page 76: ...the same tape You should perform a separate capture for each audio mode you wish to use DVgate software does not support hard disk compression You should not use disk compression if you are planning to work with DVgate Title data is saved in the flash memory of a digital video camera and is not transferred to tape by DVgate software To avoid interruption of capture sessions you should disable the ...

Page 77: ...data are not available while you are recording If DVgate software indicates that frames have been dropped close all open applications or defragment your hard drive DVgate plug in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO Computer may not have Adobe Premiere software preinstalled If you subsequently purchase and install this software on your computer you must install a plug in to ensure compatibility w...

Page 78: ...d 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 instructions to install the plug in ...

Page 79: ...you to reinstall individual device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or erased files Using the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling a software title may correct the problem Full Rest...

Page 80: ...ing with your computer or software application You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD s The System Recovery utility boots from the CD RW DVD Combo drive It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have more ...

Page 81: ...ed or are erased You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer hardware or software application VAIO Support Agent an application repair utility uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD during its software healing process You must be in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility If you need to reinstall all the software titles tha...

Page 82: ...ombo drive Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to view the contents of the Driver Recovery CD Select the appropriate driver To repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent The Driver Recovery CD utility has an information vault that contains the original characteristics for the preinstalled software applications that are protected by VAIO Support Agent See the section VAIO Support Agent f...

Page 83: ...cations and basic network settings These diagnostics protect and store information in a retrievable format that enables you to restore your software to a previous working state Sony has identified the software items that are protected by the VAIO Support Agent utility VAIO Support Agent has three features to help you fix your software problems Quick Fix Wizard Common Solutions and Support Central ...

Page 84: ...d application files without altering the data files you have created using the application To use the Quick Fix Wizard follow these steps 1 From the VAIO Support Agent main window click the Quick Fix Wizard button 2 The Welcome window appears Click Next The Quick Fix Wizard Begin VAIO Support Agent Diagnostics dialog box appears 3 Select the Diagnose and fix my software option and select the item ...

Page 85: ...Using the VAIO Support Agent 85 5 Click Next to continue Follow the instructions on the screen Quick Fix Wizard Begin VAIO Support Agent Diagnostics dialog box ...

Page 86: ...Common Solutions dialog box appears 2 Double click on the desired category to expand and view available SupportActions VAIO Support Local Server c program files support com provides a list of SupportActions available on your computer s hard disk drive VAIO Support Local Server http sdcglobal4 sel sony com provides a list of SupportActions available from the Internet Common Solutions dialog box 1st...

Page 87: ...The VAIO Support Agent utility is dormant as a background process Every 24 hours the Agent self activates to contact the Sony Support Server to check for new updates or fixes needed for your system This updating action only occurs while you are connected to the Internet and when more than 24 hours has passed since the last update Every time VAIO Support Agent prepares to update the Agent Status Up...

Page 88: ...prompting Deny the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for any updates or fixes The Agent discontinues any update retrieval and does not prompt again for your permission to update Deny the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for the current update or fix The Agent discontinues the current update retrieval but prompts again for your permission for the next ...

Page 89: ...update feature 3 Click OK Event Notification At times Sony initiates an event by sending support information for your specific computer model directly to you over the Internet If you are connected to the Internet when these events occur the ambulance icon on your task tray blinks Double click the ambulance icon to view the event You must be connected to the Internet to receive an update VAIO Suppo...

Page 90: ...nd the latest software updates for your protected software Support Central also lets you contact live support agents for additional help 1 Connect to the Internet 2 From the VAIO Support Agent main window click Support Central The Support Central Welcome page appears 3 Click Enter Portal to begin using Support Central First time users will be asked to register with Support Central You must have In...

Page 91: ...istration 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 you to register again Support Central Registration page ...

Page 92: ... the Current Issues page displays enabling you to continue working on your open issues or to close them if you are finished Support Central has a tracking feature that stores your current issues enabling you to return and work on them later Support Central Current Issues page ...

Page 93: ... 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 issues Support Central Support Wizard page You must have Internet access to use Support Central ...

Page 94: ...rivers basic network settings and modem settings are protected by the VAIO Support Agent utility Utilities VAIO Action Setup Applications Adobe Premiere LE DVgate PictureGear MovieShaker Media Bar OpenMG Jukebox Sound Forge XP Direct CD Easy CD Creator The VAIO Support Agent utility may ask you to use the Driver Recovery CD during the healing process ...

Page 95: ...r cord and all cables are connected firmly If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Check that the display is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Check that the compute...

Page 96: ...ress Alt F4 3 Select Restart 4 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 Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See the contact information in this manual Topic Why does Windows operating system stop responding during shutd...

Page 97: ...ording to the manufacturer s instructions If your drive reads some DVDs or CDs but not others check the shiny side of the disc for dirt or scratches You may also need to clean the disc drive lens with an appropriate cleaner Topic When I click an application icon the message You must insert the application CD into your drive appears and the software does not start Some titles require specific files...

Page 98: ...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 when I use the VAIO pen PCV LX910 You may need to configure your VAIO pen s switch function Topic Why doesn t my mouse resume operation as my input device when I stop us...

Page 99: ...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 Topic Why is there no sound in any application There are independent controls for your system volume Check that the speakers are plugged correctly into the HEADPHONES jack If the speakers have a mute button...

Page 100: ... V 90 compliant If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to this line Topic My modem does not work Your modem may stop working due to many possible factors including equipment or software conflicts If your modem is not functioning properly c...

Page 101: ...lick 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 Check that the microphone is plugged into the MIC jack Topic My microphone is too sensitive to background noise If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound you sho...

Page 102: ...use mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps 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 the mouse ball 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 mous...

Page 103: ...mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by pointing to the left right top and bottom edges of the display screen The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes into a double arrow cursor Left click and drag away from the edge of the display screen The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible Topic Why is my system running slowly The system responsiveness varies with the number of applicatio...

Page 104: ...terface 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 Fro...

Page 105: ...n the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows Me Printer driver choose Have Disk enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK If the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are included with the printer choose a driver for a printer that the printer emulates acts like Refer to the manual that came with your printer for specific emulation informatio...

Page 106: ...r and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must shut down the computer as described in the user guide and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall ...

Page 107: ...ielded Ambient temperature of more than 95ºF 35ºC or less than 50ºF 10ºC High humidity moisture or rain Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up Attach the stand to your system to prevent overheating Do not place your computer on loose surfaces such as rugs or...

Page 108: ... and interface cables otherwise problems may result Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Always switch the power off before connecting your computer to peripheral equipment otherwise damage may occur to the integrated circuits in your computer Your computer keyboard and mouse consist of high precision electronic parts Do not drop them or bump them against other objects Your Sony computer wi...

Page 109: ...Computer PCV LX810 PCV LX910 Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add in cards and other components Follow the procedures described in the online manual Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer PCV LX810 PCV LX910 only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted a...

Page 110: ...t 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 On Handling a CRT Display Do not place the display near a strong magnetic force Do not block the ventilation slots on the display On Using the Hard Disk Drive Do not place the computer...

Page 111: ...aning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4S...

Page 112: ...M Sat Sun 10 AM 10 PM Web site http www roxio com com phone 408 945 8600 hours M F 8AM 5 PM PT Web site http help earthlink net techsupport phone 800 890 5128 e mail support earthlink net hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http www symantec com techsupp phone 800 927 3991 900 646 0007 Support from 1 800 927 3991 is fee based per incident Support from 1 900 646 007 is fee based per minute ...

Page 113: ...om 1 900 555 4932 is fee based Support from 1 800 644 3193 is automated and free of charge hours M F 5 AM 5 PM PT Web site http www apple com phone 512 674 8700 Support is for 90 days after the original date of purchase for most Apple products hours 7 days a week 6 AM 6 PM PT Web site http www realnetworks com phone 206 674 2681 fax 206 674 3586 e mail http service real com online form hours M F 8...

Page 114: ...poration Web site http www sonicfoundry com support phone 608 256 5555 fax 608 256 7300 e mail support sonicfoundry com hours M F 8 AM 7 PM CT Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day ...

Page 115: ...esired document Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software Most manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files You can access online help files from the Help menu in a specific application A printed manual is available for some applications VAIO Support Agent VAIO Support Agent can be accessed from the Windows desktop Usi...

Page 116: ... fax on demand service call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Requires a fax machine or fax software Software Updates You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on the Sony PC Support web page at http www sony com pcsupport VAIO System Reference Manual Provides detailed technical information about your computer s hardware This ...

Page 117: ... RW DVD Combo drive 32X max CD ROM reading 8X max CD R writing 32X max CD R reading 4X max CD RW writing 24X max CD RW reading 8X max DVD ROM reading Modem Lucent 1648 technology V 90 compatible data fax modem REN 0 79B Expansion Capabilities PCI slots 2 Connection Capabilities Front PC card slot Card bus support USB port Memory Stick media slot i LINK 4 pin port Connection Capabilities Rear USB p...

Page 118: ...bor standard See Warranty Card 5 Power Requirements 170 watts maximum Power Rating AC120V 2 4A 60Hz Dimensions CPU 4 2 w x 14 5 h x 11 d 107 mm x 370 mm x 280 mm Keyboard with palmrest 17 1 w x 2 h x 8 d 435 mm x 51 mm x 205 mm LCD display 17 1 w x 14 h x 6 4 d 435 mm x 357 mm x 163 mm Weight CPU 14 5 lbs 6 6 kg Display 12 1 lbs 5 5 kg Keyboard 2 2 lbs 1 0 kg Operating Temperature 50º F to 95º F 1...

Page 119: ...ansfer rate ranging from 13X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track The average data transfer rate is 22 5X 3375 kbytes s Data on a CD RW is written at a constant transfer rate of 2x or 4x Data on a CD R is written at a constant transfer rate of 1x 2x 4x or 8x depending on the speed you select Maximum speed for faxing is 14 4 kbytes s Your modem is capable of downloading at 56 kbytes...

Page 120: ...VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 120 ...

Page 121: ... RW drive 15 CD RW drive troubleshooting 97 cleaning computer 107 mouse 102 computer adjusting voltage settings 106 cleaning 107 condensation and 109 disposing of battery 107 lithium battery 8 removing cover 106 starting problems with 95 turning off your computer 106 upgrading 109 connectors power cords 106 precautions 108 customer assistance support options 115 D digital video camera recorder usi...

Page 122: ... LINK devices connecting 46 i LINK port 16 18 Information LED on LCD 20 input devices setting up 13 installing additional hardware precaution 106 interference 108 110 K keyboard 13 troubleshooting 103 L launching applications problems with 97 LCD adjusting 21 port 18 line jack 18 lithium battery disposal 8 safety precautions 8 locations choosing 13 losing power 106 lower switch position on VAIO Pe...

Page 123: ... PS 2 mouse 20 Universal Serial Bus USB 16 18 20 ports locating 17 power cords 106 disconnecting 106 power fluctuations or loss 106 power indicator on LCD 20 power source precautions 106 107 printer port 18 problem solving 95 Programmable Power Keys PPK using 39 PS 2 keyboard port 20 PS 2 mouse port 20 R radio interference 108 110 reducing glare 14 removing computer cover 106 rocker switch 22 S sc...

Page 124: ...telephone jack 18 troubleshooting 95 turning on your computer problems with 95 TV interference 108 110 U Universal Serial Bus USB port 16 18 20 upgrading your computer 109 upper switch position on VAIO Pen 23 UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply 106 V VAIO Action Setup 39 VAIO AV Applications 49 VAIO Pen 22 VAIO Support Agent 83 ventilation 13 107 viewing the taskbar problems with 103 VisualFlow 50 volt...