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Configuring your VAIO Slimtop, LCD Computer

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Configuring your VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer Hard 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 software saves files to the D partition. This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition. To maintain 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, select Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3 Run Disk Defragmenter. ✍ It may take more than a couple of hours to complete defragmentation, depending on the data capacity and utilization of your computer’s hard disk drive(s). 41

Section	Page
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide	1
PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800	1
NOTICE	2
Owner’s Record	2
Safety Information and Caution	3
Regulatory Information	5
FCC Part 68	5
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)	6
Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)	6
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY	7
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE	7
AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA	8
Contents	9
Welcome 11	9
Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer 11	9
Front Panel Overview 12	9
Back Panel Overview 16	9
LCD Overview 18	9
VAIO® Action Setup 21	9
Presetting i.LINK® Devices 23	9
Using the Memory Stick® Media 26	9
Using PC Cards 29	9
Sony Digital Media Park Applications 33	9
Movie Shaker 34	9
PictureGear™ 37	9
Using a Digital Video Camera Recorder 39	9
Configuring your VAIO Slimtop™ LCDComputer 41	10
Hard Drive Partition 41	10
Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive 41	10
i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Compatibility 42	10
Enabling Ethernet 44	10
System and Application Recovery CD(s) 45	10
Using the System Recovery CD(s) 45	10
Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 47	10
Troubleshooting 49	10
Topics 49	10
Notes on Use 59	10
Resources 65	10
For Answers to Your Software Questions 67	10
Specifications PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800 71	10
Index 73	10
Welcome	11
Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO Slimtop™ LCD computer! Your new computer is a superb blen...	11
Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer	11
Stable work surface	11
Ventilation	11
Placement of the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices	11
Furniture and posture	11
Viewing angle of the display	12
Lighting	12
Front Panel Overview	12
Locating Controls and Connectors	13
Front Panel (PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800)	13
PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800 Front Panel (cont.)	15
Back Panel Overview	16
Locating Controls and Connectors	16
Back Panel (PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800)	16
LCD Overview	18
LCD Monitor	18
Adjusting the LCD display	19
1 Holding both sides of the display, push the display panel out and up.	19
Adjusting the Height and Viewing Angle of the Display	19
2 Set the display height so that it does not touch the keyboard, and adjust the viewing angle app...	19
Adjusting Viewing Angle	19
VAIO® Action Setup	21
VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Programmable Power Keys (PPK), interna...	21
To access VAIO Action Setup Help:	21
1 Click Start, point to Programs, and then point to VAIO Action Setup.	21
2 Click VAIO Action Setup Help.	21
Programmable Power Keys	21
To change the settings of the PPKs	22
1 From the start menu, point to Programs, point to VAIO Action Setup, and then click VAIO Action ...	22
2 Click the PPK you want to change.	22
3 From the Select Application dialog box, click the radio button for the desired type of function...	22
4 The Confirmation Application Name window appears showing you the application you have selected....	22
5 The Input Application name window appears. You can type a new name and description, if desired....	22
Internal Timer	22
Presetting i.LINK® Devices	23
To preset your i.LINK device to perform a desired function	23
1 From the Start menu, select Programs > VAIO Action Setup > VAIO Action Setup.	23
2 Click i.LINK.	23
3 Click the Advanced Setting tab.	23
4 Click the Enable i.LINK launcher function checkbox and click Apply.	23
5 Connect the device to your computer with your i.LINK cable.	23
6 Turn on the device.	23
7 Click OK.	23
8 To modify the device name, click the current device name in the list box and click Modify devic...	23
9 Type the desired name and click Apply.	23
10 To assign an application, click Modify.	23
11 Select the desired application and click Next.	23
12 Click Next to confirm the application name.	23
13 Click Finish to complete this step.	23
Changing the Window Design of Sony Software	24
To change the window design	24
1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then point to Control Panel.	24
2 Click UI Design Selector.	24
3 Click << or >> and select the desired design.	24
4 Click Apply.	24
5 The “UI Design Selector” window design changes. The window design for your Sony software will m...	24
6 To try another selection, click << or >> and then click OK.	24
7 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays.	24
AutoAlert E-mail Notification System	24
AutoAlert E-mail Notification System Software Restrictions	25
If you use software that uses a phone line	25
If you are using the timer to download e-mail automatically	25
Using the Memory Stick® Media	26
Inserting the Memory Stick Media	26
To protect data on Memory Stick media from accidental changes	26
Locking the Memory Stick	27
To change the way the computer responds when a Memory Stick isinserted into the Memory Stick med...	27
VisualFlow™	27
To use VisualFlow	27
1 From the Start menu, point to Programs > VisualFlow > VisualFlow.	27
2 Click on an icon in the View section on the main toolbar to select a display layout.	27
3 Click on an icon in the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting method.	27
4 Resting your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current Memory Stick prop...	27
5 Resting your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with mor...	28
6 Click an image to show a normal view centered on the screen.	28
7 Movie files start playback when the view is enlarged. Click again on movie files to restore the...	28
Using PC Cards	29
To Insert a PC Card	29
1 Slide front panel cover in the direction of arrow as shown in picture to open it.	29
Opening the Front Panel (PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800)	29
2 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot until it clicks into position.	29
Inserting a PC Card (PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800)	29
To Eject a PC Card	30
1 From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then point to Control Panel.	30
2 Click the PC card icon.	30
3 Click the name of the card that you want to eject, and then click Stop.	30
4 When the message “You may safely remove this device” appears, click OK.	30
5 Push the PC card eject button on the front panel of the system unit. You may need to pull the e...	30
Ejecting a PC Card (PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800)	31
Sony Digital Media Park Applications	33
Your VAIO computer comes with a collection of applications that make it easy to use advanced mult...	33
Media Bar™	33
DVgate™	33
PictureGear™	33
Smart Capture	33
Movie Shaker	34
Main Window	34
Importing Images and Sound Clips	34
1 Click .	34
2 Find the file you want to add.	34
3 Select the file.	34
4 Click Open. The file is added to the Clip tray.	34
Create a Movie using Shaker	34
1 Click the Shake tab.	35
2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray.	35
Shaker tray	35
3 Click . A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray.	35
4 To preview, switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play.	35
Editing Clips and Scenes	36
Working Panel	36
Adding effects to a scene or a clip	36
1 Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel.	36
2 Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray.	36
3 Drag and drop the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Wo...	36
4 See help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips/scenes.	36
Saving a Movie	37
1 Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for more details on s...	37
2 Click Export.	37
3 Select the format in which you want the document to be saved.	37
4 Click Next.	37
5 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved.	37
6 Name the file.	37
7 Click Save.	37
PictureGear™	37
Managing Your Pictures	37
1 Click the Folder tab and browse to locate your pictures.	37
2 Select the pictures you want to have in a collection.	37
3 From Collection menu, select Create New Collection.	37
4 Enter a name for the collection and then click okay.	37
Creating a Photo Album	38
1 Select the pictures you want to use to make an album.	38
2 From the Utilities menu, select Album Maker.	38
3 Choose the type of Album you want and click Okay.	38
4 Now add more pictures, frames, text, and effects.	38
5 When you are finished, select Create Album in File menu or click the Create Album icon on the t...	38
6 Designate the folder you where want to save the Album.	38
7 Enter the Target Album name, select Thumbnails and click Okay.	38
8 The new album can be viewed using most internet browsers.	38
Using Panorama Maker	38
1 Gather the source images into the same folder or collection.	38
2 Select the images you want to use.	38
3 From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker.	38
4 Select the correct lens and click Okay. (If 35mm lens is selected the prompt, does not appear; ...	38
5 Click the panoramic icon, near the bottom of the window.	38
6 Click Full Stitch.	38
Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG	38
1 Select the MPEG file.	38
2 From the Movie/Sound menu, select Scene break down.	38
3 Then select Movie Stitch, to create a panoramic picture.	38
Using a Digital Video Camera Recorder	39
Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder	39
Using DVgate™	39
When capturing clips	39
When recording AVI files to tape	40
Configuring your VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer	41
Hard Drive Partition	41
Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive	41
To defragment your hard disk drive	41
1 Deactivate your screen saver, if applicable.	41
2 From the Start menu, select Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter.	41
3 Run Disk Defragmenter.	41
i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Compatibility	42
To connect an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device	43
Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE1394) Device (PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800)	43
Enabling Ethernet	44
To enable the Ethernet connection	44
1 Right-click My Computer on the desktop and select Properties.	44
2 Click the Device Manager tab.	44
3 Select “SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter” under the Network Adapters category.	44
4 Click Properties.	44
5 Click Enable Device and then click OK.	44
6 Click Close.	44
System and Application Recovery CD(s)	45
System Recovery CD(s)	45
Sony Electronics	45
Application Recovery CD(s)	45
Sony Electronics	45
Using the System Recovery CD(s)	45
The System Recovery utility options	45
Full Restore without Format	45
Full Restore with Format	45
To use the System Recovery CD(s)	46
1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-RW drive.	46
2 Shut down your computer.	46
3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer.	46
4 Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End-User License Agreement.	46
5 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recove...	46
Using the Application Recovery CD(s)	47
To use the Application Recovery CD(s)	47
1 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications.	47
2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the CD-RW drive. T...	47
3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the r...	47
Troubleshooting	49
This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. M...	49
Topics	49
Topic: My computer does not start	49
Topic: My files are corrupted or deleted and I want to recover applications or drivers that came ...	49
Topic: My computer or software program stops responding	49
1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to close the application that has stopped responding	49
2 In the Close Program dialog box, scroll down until you locate the message “Not responding” next...	49
3 Select this application and click End Task. Windows attempts to close the application. If the a...	50
4 Select End Task again.	50
1 Save any unsaved work, if possible.	50
2 Press Alt+F4.	50
3 Select Restart.	50
4 Click OK.	50
Topic: Windows® Millennium Edition operating System locks up during shutdown	50
1 From the Start menu, select Help.	50
2 Click the Contents tab.	50
3 Click Troubleshooting and then click Windows Me Troubleshooters.	50
4 Click the subject for which you want information, and then answer the questions that are approp...	50
5 When the desired setting displays, press the Escape key.	50
Topic: My CD-RW drive tray does not open	51
1 Make sure the computer is turned on.	51
2 Press the Eject button on the drive.	51
1 Click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop.	51
2 Right-click the CD-RW icon.	51
3 Select the Eject option from the pop-up menu.	51
Topic: I cannot play a CD	51
Topic: I want to play a CD with my Microsoft CD Player	51
Topic: When I click an application icon, a message such as “You must insert the application CD in...	51
Topic: Why doesn't my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed?	51
1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.	52
2 Right-click the CD-RW drive icon.	52
3 Select Properties.	52
4 Select the Settings tab.	52
5 Change the “Current Write Speed” field to 2x.	52
6 Click OK.	52
Topic: How do I change the video resolution of my display?	52
1 From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel.	52
2 Click the Display icon and select the Settings tab.	52
3 Move the Display area slider to change the resolution.	52
4 Click OK.	52
Topic: Why is there no sound in any application?	52
Topic: My modem connection is slow	53
Topic: My modem does not work	53
1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.	54
2 Click Control Panel.	54
3 Click Modems.	54
4 Click the Diagnostics tab.	54
5 Select COM3.	54
6 Click More Info.	54
Topic: How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing?	54
1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.	54
2 Click Control Panel and then click Modems.	54
3 Click Dialing Properties.	54
4 Select the Tone dial or Pulse dial radio button next to “Dial using.”	54
5 Click OK.	54
Topic: My microphone does not work	54
Topic: My microphone is too sensitive to background noise	54
1 Right-click the speaker icon (Volume) in the lower-right Windows® task tray.	55
2 Click Open Volume Controls.	55
3 In the Options menu, select Properties.	55
4 Change the setting for “Adjust volume for” from Playback to Recording, then click OK.	55
5 Decrease the microphone level.	55
6 If available, click the Advanced button under Microphone Balance.	55
7 Deselect the check box for 1 Microphone Boost, then click the Close button.	55
8 Close the Recording Control window.	55
Topic: My mouse does not work	55
1 Turn off your computer and turn the mouse upside down.	55
2 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning clockwise the ring that covers ...	55
3 Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your hand.	55
4 Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball socket.	55
5 Return the mouse ball to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. Secure the cover by turn...	55
Topic: My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use	56
1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.	56
2 Click Control Panel, and then click Mouse.	56
3 In the Quick Setup tab, click Device Setup.	56
4 In the Device Setup Wizard dialog box, click Next.	56
5 Select the radio button next to “Left side of the keyboard.”	56
6 Click Next three times, and then click Finish.	56
7 Click Apply.	56
Topic: My keyboard does not work	56
Topic: I cannot find the Windows® taskbar	56
Topic: Why is my system running slowly?	56
Topic: My i.LINK® device does not appear on the desktop	56
1 Turn off and disconnect your device.	56
2 Reconnect your device.	56
3 Then turn on the power.	56
Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode	57
1 Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then select Properties.	57
2 Click the Device Manager tab.	57
3 Select Refresh, and then click OK.	57
4 The printer should now function properly.	57
Topic: How do I enable my Ethernet interface?	57
1 Right-click My Computer on the desktop and select Properties.	57
2 Click the Device Manager tab.	57
3 Select “SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter” under the Network Adapters category.	57
4 Click Properties.	57
5 Click Enable Device and then click OK.	57
6 Click Close.	57
Topic: How do I install a printer?	57
1 From the Start menu, select Settings > Printers.	57
2 Click Add Printer.	57
3 Click Next.	57
4 Select Local Printer and click Next.	58
5 Select the appropriate manufacturer and model and click Next.	58
6 Select the appropriate port, and then click Next.	58
7 Click Yes to have Windows-based programs use this as the default printer.	58
8 Click Next.	58
9 Click No and then click Finish.	58
To Reach Sony	58
Notes on Use	59
On the Power Source	59
On Disposal of the Lithium Battery	60
On Handling the Computer System	60
On Moisture Condensation	62
On Upgrading the System	62
On Handling an LCD Display	62
On Handling a CRT Display	63
On Using the Hard Disk Drive	63
On Handling Diskettes	63
On Handling CD Media	63
On Cleaning CD Media	64
Resources	65
For Answers to Your Software Questions	67
Sony Service Center	67
Acrobat® Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition, Adobe Premiere® LE (Adobe Systems Incorporated)	67
America Online® (America Online)	67
CompuServe® 2000 (CompuServe Interactive Services)	67
DirectCD, Easy CD Creator™ (Adaptec, Inc.)	67
EarthLink TotalAccess™(EarthLink Network, Inc.)	68
McAfee VirusScan® (Network Associates, Inc.)	68
Netscape® Communicator (Netscape Communications, Corp.)	68
PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.)	68
Quicken® 2000 Basic (Intuit, Inc.)	68
Sony Applications (Sony Electronics, Inc.)	68
Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System, InternetExplorer, Outlook®Express, Word2000 (Mic...	69
Specifications PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800	71
PCV-LX700	71
PCV-LX800	71
733 MHz Intel® Pentium® III	71
800EB MHz Intel® Pentium® III	71
20 GB	71
C = 8 GB / D = 12 GB	71
40 GB	71
C = 16 GB / D = 24 GB	71
64 MB PC-133 SDRAM, expandable to 512MB	71
128 MB PC-133 SDRAM, expandable to 512MB	71
Shared with system memory	71
SiS 630 graphics hardware acceleration	71
SiS 630 (AC97 Compliance)	71
32X max. CD-ROM reading, 8Xmax. CD-R writing, 32Xmax. CD-R reading, 4X max. CD-RW writing, 20X...	71
Lucent 1648 technology/V.90 compatible data/fax modem (REN 0.7)	71
Two PCI slots	71
PC card slot (Card bus support) USB port (1)	71
Memory Stick® media slot	71
i.LINK® (4-pin) port	71
USB ports (3)	71
Modem line jack (RJ-11)	71
Phone line jack (RJ-11)	71
CRT Display	71
LCD display	71
Headphones	71
Microphone	71
Line In	71
i.LINK (6-pin) port	71
10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN jack (RJ-45)	71
Mouse port PS/2® Keyboard port	72
USB port	72
PS/2 Wheel Mouse	72
VAIO Convertible Keyboard and palmrest	72
Power cord	72
Modem cable	72
90-day limited service. See Warranty Card.	72
90-day parts/labor standard. See Warranty Card.	72
145 watts maximum	72
CPU: 11” (h) x 4.2” (w) x 14.5” (d) (280 mm x 107 mm x 370 mm) Keyboard with palmrest: 17.1” (w) ...	72
LCD Display: 17.1” (w) x 14” (h) x 6.4” (d)	72
(435 mm x 357 mm x 163 mm)	72
CPU: 14.3 lbs. (6.5 kg)	72
Display: 12.1lbs.(5.5 kg) Keyboard: 2.2 lbs. (1.0 kg)	72
50º F to 95º F (+10º C to 35º C)	72
Index	73
A	73
B	73
C	73
D	73
E	74
G	74
H	74
I	74
K	74
L	74
M	74
O	74
P	75
R	75
S	75
T	75
U	75
V	76