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VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide |
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PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910 |
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NOTICE |
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Owner’s Record |
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Safety Information and Caution |
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Regulatory Information |
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FCC Part 68 |
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Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (UnitedStates) |
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Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) |
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DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY |
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INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE |
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AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA |
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Contents |
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Welcome 13 |
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VAIO® Action Setup 39 |
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Configuring your VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer 45 |
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VAIO® AV Applications 49 |
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System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) 79 |
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Using the VAIO Support Agent 83 |
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Troubleshooting 95 |
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Specifications PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910 117 |
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Welcome |
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Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer |
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Stable work surface |
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Ventilation |
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Placement of the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices |
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Furniture and posture |
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Viewing angle of the display |
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Lighting |
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Front Panel Overview |
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Locating Controls and Ports |
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Front Panel (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910) |
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Front Panel (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910) (cont.) |
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Back Panel Overview |
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Locating Ports |
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Back Panel (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910) |
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Sony Pen Tablet Overview (PCV-LX910) |
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Sony Pen Tablet and accessories (PCV-LX910) |
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LCD Display/Sony Pen Tablet Display |
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LCD display/Sony Pen Tablet display (Shown in an upright position) |
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Adjusting the LCD display/Sony Pen Tablet display |
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1 Holding both sides of the display, push the display panel out and up. |
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Adjusting the viewing angle for the LCD display (PCV-LX810) |
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Adjusting viewing angle for the Pen Tablet display (PCV-LX910) |
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Using the VAIO Pen (PCV-LX910) |
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VAIO Pen |
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Pointing |
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Clicking |
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Double clicking |
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Dragging |
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To replace the Pen tip |
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1 Clasp the worn pen tip with the pen tip removing tool and pull it straight out of the VAIO Pen ... |
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2 Slide the flat end of a new pen tip straight into the barrel, pushing the tip firmly until it s... |
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Replacing the pen tip (PCV-LX910) |
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Configuring the VAIO Pen |
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To change the pen tip, eraser and upper/lower switch functions |
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1 From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click on Control Panel. |
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2 Click on Sony Tablet. The Sony Tablet Properties window appears. |
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3 From the Tool Buttons tab, click the drop-down list for the pen function you wish to change. Se... |
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Sony Tablet Properties main window (PCV-LX910) |
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To calibrate your pen to your tablet screen |
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1 From the Sony Tablet Properties screen, click on the Calibration tab. |
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2 Click on the “Calibrate...” button. Follow the onscreen instructions to align your pen’s cursor... |
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Calibration Tab (PCV-LX910) |
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3 Click Apply. The onscreen cursor location is adjusted to correspond to the pen tip. |
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To adjust the pen tip pressure and feel |
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1 From the Sony Tablet Properties screen, click on the Tip Feel tab. |
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2 Test the pen tip feel by drawing lines in the “Draw here” Test area. The lines are drawn with t... |
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3 Check the pen’s clicking pressure by tapping on the Click button in the Test area. If you tap m... |
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Tip Feel Tab (PCV-LX910) |
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4 Adjust the pen tip pressure feel by sliding the measurement to a desired level. The pressure se... |
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5 Click on the More Options button if you wish to make a more in-depth adjustment to the pen tip ... |
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6 Click Apply. The new tip pressure feel settings are applied to the pen. |
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To adjust the pen’s double-click speed and distance |
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1 From the Sony Tablet Properties screen, click on the Double-Click tab. |
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2 To allow the Sony Tablet software to automatically adjust the double-click speed and distance, ... |
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Double-click Tab (PCV-LX910) |
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3 Automatically set both the double-click speed and distance by tapping twice on the in the “Auto... |
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4 You can manually change “Set Double-Click Distance” to a distance between 1-25 pixels by clicki... |
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5 You may test your double-click speed and distance settings by tapping twice on in the Test area... |
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6 Click Apply. The new double-click speed and distance settings are applied to the pen. |
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To adjust the eraser pressure and feel |
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1 From the Sony Table Properties screen, click on the Eraser Feel tab. |
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2 To check the current erase pressure feel, erase the phrase “Erase this text” in the Test area. ... |
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3 Test the eraser feel by erasing in the “Erase here” Test area. The erased area changes color wh... |
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Eraser Feel Tab (PCV-LX910) |
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4 Adjust the eraser pressure feel by sliding the measurement to a desired position. The pressure ... |
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5 Click on the More Options button if you wish to make a more in-depth adjustment to the eraser p... |
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6 Click Apply. The new eraser pressure feel settings are applied to the pen. |
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Configuring the Pop-up menu |
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Pop-up Menu Tab (PCV-LX910) |
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Customizing the pen settings for specific software applications |
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To add an application to the custom settings list |
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1 From the Sony Tablet Properties window, click on the “Add Application to List...” button. The “... |
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2 Click OK. |
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To create custom settings for an application |
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1 Select a software application from the “Applications with Customized Tool Settings” list. |
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2 Customize the pen settings for each software application according to the software’s features. ... |
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3 Click Apply. |
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To remove an application from the custom settings list |
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1 Click on the Remove menu, click on “Custom Settings for Application”, and then select the appli... |
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2 Click OK. |
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Using Memory Stick® Media |
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Inserting the MemoryStick Media (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910) |
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To protect data on MemoryStick media from accidental changes |
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Locking the MemoryStick Media |
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To change the way the computer responds when a MemoryStick media is inserted |
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Using PC Cards |
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To insert a PC card |
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1 Slide front panel cover in the direction of arrow as shown in picture, to openthe front panel. |
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Opening the front panel (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910) |
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2 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot until it clicks into position. |
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Inserting a PC card (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910) |
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To eject a PC card |
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1 From the Start menu, point to Settings, point to Control Panel, and then click on the PC card i... |
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2 Click the name of the card that you want to eject, and then click Stop. |
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3 When the message “You may safely remove this device” appears, click OK. |
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4 Push the PC card eject button on the front panel of the system unit. You may need to extend the... |
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Ejecting a PC card (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910) |
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5 When the PC card ejects from the PC card slot, remove it by holding the edges and pulling it ou... |
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VAIO® Action Setup |
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To access VAIO Action Setup Help: |
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1 Click Start, point to Programs, and then point to VAIO Action Setup. |
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2 Click VAIO Action Setup Help. |
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Programmable Power Keys |
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To change the settings of the PPKs |
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1 From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to VAIO Action Setup, and then click VAIO Action ... |
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2 Click the PPK you want to change. |
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3 From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for the desired function. The correspo... |
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4 The Confirmation Application Name window appears and displays the application you have selected... |
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5 The Input Application Name window appears. You can type a new name and description, if desired.... |
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Internal Timer |
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Presetting i.LINK® devices |
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To preset your i.LINK device to perform a desired function |
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1 From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to VAIO Action Setup, and then click on VAIO Acti... |
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2 Click i.LINK. |
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3 Click the Advanced Setting tab. |
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4 Click the Enable i.LINK launcher function checkbox and click Apply. |
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5 Connect the device to your computer with your i.LINK cable. |
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6 Turn on the device. |
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7 Click OK. |
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8 To modify the device name, click the current device name in the list box and click Modify devic... |
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9 Type the desired name and click Apply. |
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10 To assign an application, click Modify. |
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11 Select the desired application and click Next. |
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12 Click Next to confirm the application name. |
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13 Click Finish to complete this step. |
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Changing the Window Design of Sony Software |
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To change the window design |
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1 From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click on Control Panel. |
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2 Click UI Design Selector. |
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3 Click << or >> and select the desired design. |
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4 Click Apply. |
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5 The “UI Design Selector” window design changes. The window design for your Sony software will m... |
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6 To try another selection, click << or >> and then click OK. |
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7 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. |
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Changing Designs of VAIO Wallpaper |
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AutoAlert™ E-mail Notification System |
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AutoAlert E-mail Notification System Software Restrictions |
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If you use software that requires use of a phone line |
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If you are using the timer to download e-mail automatically |
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If you are using Microsoft® Outlook® Express |
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1 Start Outlook Express. |
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2 Click Tools, and then select Options. |
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3 From the drop-down box, select “Connect even when working offline.” |
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4 Click OK. |
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5 Click Send/Receive. |
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Configuring your VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer |
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Hard Disk Drive Partition |
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Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive |
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To defragment your hard disk drive |
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1 Deactivate your screen saver, if applicable. |
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2 From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then c... |
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3 Run Disk Defragmenter. |
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i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Compatibility |
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To connect an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device |
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Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910) |
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Enabling Ethernet |
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To enable the Ethernet connection |
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1 Right-click My Computer on the desktop and select Properties. |
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2 Click the Device Manager tab. |
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3 Select “SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter” under the Network Adapters category. |
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4 Click Properties. |
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5 Click Enable Device and then click OK. |
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6 Click Close. |
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VAIO® AV Applications |
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DVgate™ |
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Sony Electronics, Inc. |
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Media Bar™ DVD Player |
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Sony Electronics, Inc. |
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MovieShaker™ |
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Sony Electronics, Inc. |
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OpenMG™ Jukebox |
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Sony Electronics, Inc. |
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PictureGear™ |
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Sony Electronics, Inc. |
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Smart Capture |
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Sony Electronics, Inc. |
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VisualFlow™ |
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Sony Electronics, Inc. |
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MovieShaker™ |
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Main Window |
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Importing Images and Sound Clips |
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1 Click (File Import) or (DV Import). |
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2 Find the file you want to add. |
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3 Select the file. |
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4 Click Open. The file is added to the Clip tray. |
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Create a Movie using Shaker |
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1 Click the Shaker tab. |
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2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray. |
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Shaker tray |
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3 Click . A 30-second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray. |
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4 To preview, switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play. |
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Editing Clips and Scenes |
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Working Panel |
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Adding effects to a scene or a clip |
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1 Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel. |
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2 Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray. |
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3 Drag the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Working Panel. |
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4 See Help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes. |
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Saving a Movie |
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1 Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for more details on s... |
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2 Click Export. |
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3 Select the format in which you want the document to be saved. |
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4 Click Next. |
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5 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved. |
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6 Name the file. |
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7 Click Save. |
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PictureGear™ |
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Managing Your Pictures |
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1 Click the Folder tab and browse to locate your pictures. |
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2 Select the pictures you want to have in a collection. |
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3 From Collection menu, select Create New Collection. |
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4 Enter a name for the collection and then click OK. |
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Creating a Photo Album |
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1 Select the pictures you want to use to make an album. |
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2 From the Utilities menu, select Album Maker. |
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3 Choose the type of Album you want and click OK. |
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4 Now add more pictures, frames, text, and effects. |
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5 When you are finished, select Create Album in File menu or click the Create Album icon on the t... |
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6 Designate the folder where you want to save the Album. |
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7 Enter the Target Album name, select Thumbnails and click OK. |
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8 The new album can be viewed using most Internet browsers. |
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Using Panorama Maker |
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1 Gather the source images into the same folder or collection. |
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2 Select the images you want to use. |
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3 From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker. |
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4 Select the correct lens and click OK. (If 35mm lens is selected, the prompt does not appear. To... |
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5 Click the panoramic icon, near the bottom of the window. |
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6 Click Full Stitch. |
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Making Still and Panoramic Images from MPEG |
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1 Select the MPEG file. |
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2 From the Movie/Sound menu, select Scene Break Down. |
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3 Then select Movie Stitch, to create a panoramic picture. |
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OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0 |
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Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) Services |
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Starting OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 |
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1 From the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, point to OpenMG Jukebox, and t... |
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2 When you have registered with CDDB, the “Set OpenMG Jukebox as the Application for playing Audi... |
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3 Click OK. The OpenMG Jukebox window appears. |
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OpenMG Jukebox main window |
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Recording a CD |
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1 Insert an audio CD into your system’s CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. |
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2 Click the CD tab. |
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3 Use the drop-down lists to select the Bit Rate, CD drive, and Record To destination. |
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CD tab window |
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4 You can select specific tracks on your CD by removing the checkmark from the tracks you don’t w... |
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5 Click Rec to Jukebox to begin recording. When the recording is finished, the new playlist appea... |
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Transferring Songs (Check-in/Check-out) |
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Check-out |
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1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer. |
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2 Click on the Check-in/Out tab to display the Check-in/Out tab window. Your computer automatical... |
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Check-In/Out tab window |
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3 Select the playlist that has the song that you want to check out. The songs in the playlist are... |
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4 From the Playlist view panel, select the song to be checked out. To check out more than one son... |
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5 Click (Out), or drag the song to the desired position in the song list of the external device o... |
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Check-in |
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1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer |
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2 Click on the Check-in/Out tab to display the Check-in/Out tab window. Your computer automatical... |
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3 Select the song to be checked in from the song list of the external device or media. To check i... |
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4 Click (In), or drag the song(s) to the Playlist view panel. If you want to check in all of the ... |
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Additional Features |
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OpenMG Jukebox Tutorial |
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OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool |
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Import audio files in various formats |
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Manage imported songs on the Playlist |
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Simple mode |
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Smart Capture |
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Smart Capture main window |
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Using Still mode |
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1 From the Start button, point to Programs, point to Smart Capture, and then click on Smart Captu... |
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2 Connect your compatible i.LINK digital camera or camcorder to your computer with an i.LINK cabl... |
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3 Check that the Mode dial is set to Still. Click on the Mode dial to switch between Still mode a... |
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4 Click on the Options button to view the available options for your still image capture. The Sti... |
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Still Image Options window |
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Capturing Mode |
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Image Size |
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Image Quality |
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Destination |
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5 Click on the Effects button to select a special image effect. The Effect Setting window appears... |
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Effect Setting window |
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Capturing a picture in Still mode |
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1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to capture. When you see the ... |
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Still Viewer window |
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2 Click on the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view the pictures. As each image is captured, it ... |
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Managing pictures in Still mode |
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Delete |
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Upload |
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Mail |
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Save |
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Using Net Movie mode |
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1 From the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, point to Smart Capture, and th... |
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2 Connect your compatible i.LINK digital camcorder to your computer with an i.LINK cable. An imag... |
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3 Verify that the Mode dial is set to Net Movie. Click on the Mode dial to switch between Still m... |
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4 Click on the Options button to view the available options for your movie capture. The Recording... |
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Recording Options window |
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Format |
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Destination |
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Capture Button |
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5 Click on the Effects button to select a special image effect. The Effect Setting window appears... |
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Capturing a movie in Net Movie mode |
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1 Use your digital camcorder to locate the view(s) you want to capture. When you see the desired ... |
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2 Click on the Capture button when you have finished recording your movie and the first frame of ... |
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Movie Player window |
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3 You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using the play, pause and stop button... |
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Managing your movie in Net Movie mode |
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Delete |
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Upload |
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Mail |
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Save |
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Using ImageStationSM |
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Uploading with Movie Player |
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1 Click on the Upload Button in Movie Player. The Compression Settings when Uploading window appe... |
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Compression Settings when Uploading window |
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2 Select the compression rate and press the Start Compression button. The ImageStation Login wind... |
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Uploading with Still Viewer |
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1 Click on the Upload button in Still Viewer. The ImageStation Login window appears. |
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ImageStation Login window |
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2 For first time users, the ImageStation registration wizard guides you through the initial regis... |
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Image Uploader window |
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3 From the Still Viewer or Movie Player window, click on the Upload button to transfer your pictu... |
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4 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view your uploaded pictures or movies. Follow the onscreen... |
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VisualFlow™ |
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To use VisualFlow |
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1 From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to VisualFlow, and then click on VisualFlow. |
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2 Click on an icon in the View section on the main toolbar to select a display layout. |
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3 Click on an icon in the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting method. |
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4 Placing your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current Memory Stick prop... |
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5 Placing your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with mor... |
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6 Click on an image to show a normal view centered on the screen. |
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7 The movie file starts playback when the view is enlarged. Click again on the movie files to res... |
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DVgate™ |
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Connecting a digital video camera recorder |
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Using DVgate software with a digital video camera recorder |
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Using DVgate to record AVI files to tape |
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DVgate plug-in for Adobe Premiere® software |
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Installing the DVgate plug-in |
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1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Run. |
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2 Click Browse to navigate to your C: drive. |
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3 Select Program Files, select Sony, select Dvgate, select Premiere Plug-in, and then select 5.1. |
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4 Select Setup.exe and click OK. The installation wizard dialog box appears. Follow the on-screen... |
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1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Run. |
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2 Click Browse to navigate to your C: drive. |
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3 Select Program Files, select Sony, select Dvgate, select Premiere Plug-in, and then select 6.0. |
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4 Select Setup.exe and click OK. The installation wizard dialog box appears. Follow the on-screen... |
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System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) |
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System Recovery CD(s) |
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Sony Electronics, Inc. |
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Application Recovery CD(s) |
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Sony Electronics, Inc. |
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Driver Recovery CD |
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Sony Electronics, Inc. |
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Using the System Recovery CD(s) |
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Full Restore with Format |
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To use the System Recovery CD(s) |
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1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-RW/DVD Combo drive. |
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2 Shut down your computer. |
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3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer. |
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4 Type the letter “O” to signify you have read and accepted the Microsoft End- User License Agree... |
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5 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recove... |
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Using the Application Recovery CD(s) |
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To use the Application Recovery CD(s) |
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1 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications. |
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2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD in the CD-RW/DVD Combo dri... |
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3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the r... |
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Using the Driver Recovery CD |
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To reinstall drivers with the Driver Recovery CD |
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1 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications. |
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2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD in the CD-RW/DVD Combo drive. U... |
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Using the VAIO Support Agent |
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VAIO Support Agent main window |
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Using the Quick Fix Wizard |
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1 From the VAIO Support Agent main window, click the Quick Fix Wizard button. |
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2 The Welcome window appears. Click Next. |
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3 Select the “Diagnose and fix my software” option and select the item you want VAIO Support Agen... |
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4 Select the affected software title from the drop-down list and then select the date/time that i... |
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Quick Fix Wizard: Begin VAIO Support Agent Diagnostics dialog box |
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5 Click Next to continue. Follow the instructions on the screen. |
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Using Common Solutions |
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1 Click the Common Solutions button. The Common Solutions dialog box appears. |
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2 Double-click on the desired category to expand and view available SupportActions. |
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Common Solutions dialog box (1st level) |
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3 Click the resize arrows next to the SupportAction categories to expand or collapse the categories. |
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Common Solutions dialog box (2nd level) |
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4 Select the appropriate SupportAction from the list. |
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5 Click Run or double-click the desired SupportAction. The available SupportActions are shown in ... |
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About Automatic Updates |
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Agent Status Update |
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Update Notification |
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1 From the VAIO Support Agent main screen, select Tools and then select Properties. The VAIO Supp... |
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2 Select one of three options to customize the automatic update feature. |
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3 Click OK. |
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VAIO Support Agent Properties |
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Event Notification |
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Using Support Central |
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1 Connect to the Internet. |
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2 From the VAIO Support Agent main window, click Support Central. The Support Central Welcome pag... |
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Support Central: Welcome page |
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3 Click Enter Portal to begin using Support Central. First-time users will be asked to register w... |
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Support Central: Registration page |
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Support Central: Current Issues page |
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Support Central: Support Wizard page |
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Software Applications protected by VAIO Support Agent |
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Utilities |
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Applications |
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Troubleshooting |
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Topics |
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Topic: My computer does not start. |
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Topic: My files are corrupted or deleted. I want to recover applications that came with my computer. |
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Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. |
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Topic: My computer or software program stops responding. |
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1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to close the application that has stopped responding |
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2 In the Close Program dialog box, scroll down until you locate the message “Not responding” next... |
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3 Select this application and click End Task. Windows attempts to close the application. If the a... |
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4 Select End Task again. |
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1 Save any unsaved work, if possible. |
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2 Press Alt+F4. |
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3 Select Restart. |
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4 Click OK. |
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Topic: Why does Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? |
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1 From the Start menu, select Help. Microsoft Help and Support appears. |
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2 Click on Troubleshooting and navigate to the subject(s) for which you want information. |
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3 When you find the appropriate information, close the Help and Support. |
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Topic: My CD-RW/DVD Combo drive tray does not open. |
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1 Make sure the computer is turned on. |
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2 Press the Eject button on the drive. |
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1 Click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop. |
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2 Right-click the CD-RW/DVD Combo drive icon. |
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3 Select the Eject option from the pop-up menu. |
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Topic: I cannot play a DVD or CD. |
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Topic: When I click an application icon, the message “You must insert the application CD into you... |
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Topic: Why doesn't my CD-RW/DVD Combo drive record at the highest speed? |
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1 From the Start menu, select Programs, select Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4, and then click CreateCD. |
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2 Click Audio, then click Audio CD. |
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3 From the Tools menu, click CD Drive Properties. The CD Drive Properties dialog box appears. |
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4 From the Write Speed drop-down list, select a lower setting. |
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5 Click Close. |
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Topic: How do I change the video resolution of my display? |
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1 From the Start menu, select Settings and then select Control Panel. |
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2 Click the Display icon and select the Settings tab. |
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3 Move the Display area slider to change the resolution. |
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4 Click OK. |
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Topic: The cursor on my Sony Pen Tablet display does not move or moves in an unpredictable manner... |
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Topic: Why doesn’t my mouse resume operation as my input device when I stop using the VAIO pen? (... |
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Topic: I cannot draw or erase on the Sony Pen Tablet display with my VAIOpen. (PCV-LX910) |
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Topic: My VAIO Pen does not respond correctly when my computer returns to normal mode from standb... |
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Topic: Why is there no sound in any application? |
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Topic: My modem connection is slow. |
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Topic: My modem does not work. |
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1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop. |
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2 Click Control Panel. |
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3 Click Modems. |
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4 Click the Diagnostics tab. |
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5 Select COM3. |
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6 Click More Info. |
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Topic: How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing? |
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1 Click My Computer on your desktop. |
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2 Click Control Panel and then click Modems. |
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3 Click Dialing Properties. |
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4 Select the Tone dial or Pulse dial option next to “Dial using.” |
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5 Click OK. |
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Topic: My microphone does not work. |
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Topic: My microphone is too sensitive to background noise. |
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1 Right-click the speaker icon (Volume) in the lower-right Windows® task tray. |
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2 Click Open Volume Controls. |
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3 In the Options menu, select Properties. |
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4 Change the setting for “Adjust volume for” from Playback to Recording, then click OK. |
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5 Decrease the microphone level. |
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6 If available, click the Advanced button under Microphone Balance. |
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7 Deselect the check box for 1 Microphone Boost, then click the Close button. |
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8 Close the Recording Control window. |
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Topic: My mouse does not work. |
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1 Turn off your computer and turn the mouse upside down. |
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2 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning clockwise the ring that covers ... |
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3 Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your hand. |
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4 Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball socket. |
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5 Return the mouse ball to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. Secure the cover by turn... |
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Topic: My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use. |
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1 Click My Computer on your desktop. |
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2 Click Control Panel and then click Mouse. |
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3 From the Buttons tab, select Left-handed under the Button Configuration options. |
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4 Click Apply and then click OK |
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Topic: My keyboard does not work. |
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Topic: I cannot find the Windows® taskbar. |
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1 Right-click on the taskbar and select Properties from the shortcut menu. |
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2 Clear the checkbox for Autohide and then click OK. |
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Topic: Why is my system running slowly? |
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Topic: My i.LINK® device does not appear on the device manager. |
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1 Turn off and disconnect your device. |
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2 Reconnect your device. |
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3 Turn on your device. |
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Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. |
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1 Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then select Properties. |
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2 Click the Device Manager tab. |
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3 Select Refresh, and then click OK. |
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4 The printer should now function properly. |
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Topic: How do I enable my Ethernet interface? |
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1 Click on My Computer icon on the desktop. |
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2 Click on Control Panel, and then click on System. |
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3 Click the Device Manager tab. |
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4 Click on the Network Adapters category, and then select “SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet”. |
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5 Click the Properties button. |
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6 Remove the check mark from the option “Disable in this hardware profile.” |
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7 Click OK. |
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8 Close the Control Panel window. |
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Topic: How do I install a printer? |
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1 From the Start menu, select Settings and then select Printers. |
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2 Click Add Printer. |
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3 Click Next. |
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4 Select Local Printer and click Next. |
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5 Select the appropriate manufacturer and model and click Next. |
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6 Select the appropriate port, and then click Next. |
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7 Click Yes to have Windows-based programs use this as the default printer. |
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8 Click Next. |
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9 Click No and then click Finish. |
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To Reach Sony |
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Notes on Use |
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On the Power Source |
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On Disposal of the Lithium Battery |
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On Handling the Computer System |
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On Moisture Condensation |
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On Upgrading the System |
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On Handling the Sony Pen Tablet (PCV-LX910) |
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On Handling a CRT Display |
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On Using the Hard Disk Drive |
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On Handling Diskettes |
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On Handling DVD/CD Media |
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On Cleaning DVD/CD Media |
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For Answers to Your Software Questions |
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Sony Service Center |
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Acrobat® Reader, Adobe GoLive™, Adobe LiveMotion™, AdobePhotoshop®Elements, Adobe Premiere® LE ... |
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America Online® (America Online, Inc.) |
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CompuServe® 2000 (CompuServe Interactive Services, Inc.) |
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DirectCD, Easy CD Creator™ (Roxio, Inc.) |
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EarthLink TotalAccess™(EarthLink Network, Inc.) |
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Norton AntiVirus™ (Symantec Corporation) |
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Netscape Communicator® (Netscape Communications Corporation) |
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PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.) |
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Quicken® 2001 Basic (Intuit, Inc.) |
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QuickTime™ (Apple Computer, Inc.) |
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RealJukebox®, RealPlayer® (RealNetworks, Inc.) |
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Sony Applications (Sony Electronics, Inc.) |
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Sound Forge® XP (Sonic Foundry, Inc.) |
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Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System, Word (MicrosoftCorporation) |
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Resources |
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Specifications PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910 |
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