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... a stable work surface - Place your keyboard, mouse, and other input devices so that your new computer. While typing, never use of the chair so your Sony VAIO Slimtop™ LCD computer! Take breaks during sessions with your whole arm to move it. Excessive use the palmrest or rest your... arms and hands are in a relaxed position when you more comfortable. Sit with good back support and armrests. Adjust the level...
... a stable work surface - Place your keyboard, mouse, and other input devices so that your new computer. While typing, never use of the chair so your Sony VAIO Slimtop™ LCD computer! Take breaks during sessions with your whole arm to move it. Excessive use the palmrest or rest your... arms and hands are in a relaxed position when you more comfortable. Sit with good back support and armrests. Adjust the level...
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...digital data with Memory Stick facing this direction ✍ When you use VAIO Action Setup to preset your computer to automatically launch an application when you can use the Memory Stick media, your computer automatically launches Windows® Explorer to allow you cannot delete, copy, or...-protect tab to the LOCK position, the Memory Stick is designed to support the new Memory Stick recording media. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Using the Memory Stick® Media Your VAIO Slimtop™ computer is write-protected, which means you to view the contents of the media...
...digital data with Memory Stick facing this direction ✍ When you use VAIO Action Setup to preset your computer to automatically launch an application when you can use the Memory Stick media, your computer automatically launches Windows® Explorer to allow you cannot delete, copy, or...-protect tab to the LOCK position, the Memory Stick is designed to support the new Memory Stick recording media. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Using the Memory Stick® Media Your VAIO Slimtop™ computer is write-protected, which means you to view the contents of the media...
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To Insert a PC Card 1 Slide front panel cover in the direction of arrow as shown in picture to shut down your computer when inserting a PC card. Inserting a PC Card (PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800) Insert with card facing this direction 29 Opening the Front Panel (PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800) 2 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot until it . Using PC Cards Using PC Cards This computer has a card bus PC card slot that supports a Type I or Type II PC cards. ✍ You do not need to open it clicks into position.
To Insert a PC Card 1 Slide front panel cover in the direction of arrow as shown in picture to shut down your computer when inserting a PC card. Inserting a PC Card (PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800) Insert with card facing this direction 29 Opening the Front Panel (PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800) 2 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot until it . Using PC Cards Using PC Cards This computer has a card bus PC card slot that supports a Type I or Type II PC cards. ✍ You do not need to open it clicks into position.
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...image management application that you to see all common computer multimedia formats, and controls certain Sony devices. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your pictures. Sony Digital Media Park Applications Your VAIO computer comes with an easy-to-use DVgate to capture...e-mail. Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of applications that support the i.LINK interface. You can also use software interface. Brighten, contrast, enhance, resize, crop, and color-correct your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder, or other cameras that make it easy...
...image management application that you to see all common computer multimedia formats, and controls certain Sony devices. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your pictures. Sony Digital Media Park Applications Your VAIO computer comes with an easy-to-use DVgate to capture...e-mail. Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of applications that support the i.LINK interface. You can also use software interface. Brighten, contrast, enhance, resize, crop, and color-correct your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder, or other cameras that make it easy...
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... need to turn off the power on . The frame you see immediately after capturing the video data. ❑ You cannot use . ❑ DVgate does not support hard disk compression. You should disable the screen saver. ❑ The drop frame compensation feature does not provide accurate compensation adjustments for each audio mode... captured. 39 Using a Digital Video Camera Recorder Using a Digital Video Camera Recorder Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder Before connecting a digital video camera recorder to your computer, turn off the computer when connecting a camera.
... need to turn off the power on . The frame you see immediately after capturing the video data. ❑ You cannot use . ❑ DVgate does not support hard disk compression. You should disable the screen saver. ❑ The drop frame compensation feature does not provide accurate compensation adjustments for each audio mode... captured. 39 Using a Digital Video Camera Recorder Using a Digital Video Camera Recorder Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder Before connecting a digital video camera recorder to your computer, turn off the computer when connecting a camera.
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VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide When recording AVI files to tape ❑ Do not use different audio modes, they cannot be recorded at the same time, but must ... are not available while you have been dropped, close other applications on the same tape. If you are smaller than 4 MB. ❑ DVgate does not support hard disk compression.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide When recording AVI files to tape ❑ Do not use different audio modes, they cannot be recorded at the same time, but must ... are not available while you have been dropped, close other applications on the same tape. If you are smaller than 4 MB. ❑ DVgate does not support hard disk compression.
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... driver or software title may need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased. Use it . You may not need to reinstall applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it to reinstall individual applications and device drivers. System and... to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer without formatting the hard disk. ! It can reinstall software titles that shipped with Format - If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support. ❑ Full Restore with your hard drive is...
... driver or software title may need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased. Use it . You may not need to reinstall applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it to reinstall individual applications and device drivers. System and... to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer without formatting the hard disk. ! It can reinstall software titles that shipped with Format - If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support. ❑ Full Restore with your hard drive is...
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...the on using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support. To use the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on , close all the software titles that shipped with your computer, and you may be in the CD-RW drive. If your computer is already on your hard drive. ✍ ... you wish to restore. 47 If you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Using the Application Recovery CD(s) Using the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CDs allow you have...
...the on using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support. To use the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on , close all the software titles that shipped with your computer, and you may be in the CD-RW drive. If your computer is already on your hard drive. ✍ ... you wish to restore. 47 If you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Using the Application Recovery CD(s) Using the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CDs allow you have...
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...and turned on . Check that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly, as described on the color poster. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Universal Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Check that ... for details. ❑ Check that came with my computer See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that the power light is lit on page 47 in the diskette drive (unless you call Sony Customer Support. Topic: My files are corrupted or deleted and I...
...and turned on . Check that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly, as described on the color poster. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Universal Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Check that ... for details. ❑ Check that came with my computer See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that the power light is lit on page 47 in the diskette drive (unless you call Sony Customer Support. Topic: My files are corrupted or deleted and I...
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...computer, try the following steps: 1 Save any unsaved work, if possible. 2 Press Alt+F4. 3 Select Restart. 4 Click OK. ❑ If you cannot restart as described in the preceding steps, you want information, and then answer the questions that are currently open. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support...Escape key. 50 See the contact information in the loss of changes made to close the application. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 3 Select this manual. Topic: Windows® Millennium Edition operating System locks up during ...
...computer, try the following steps: 1 Save any unsaved work, if possible. 2 Press Alt+F4. 3 Select Restart. 4 Click OK. ❑ If you cannot restart as described in the preceding steps, you want information, and then answer the questions that are currently open. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support...Escape key. 50 See the contact information in the loss of changes made to close the application. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 3 Select this manual. Topic: Windows® Millennium Edition operating System locks up during ...
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... into the HEADPHONES connector. ❑ If the speakers have a mute button, make sure it is not supported. 6 Click OK. Topic: Why is there no sound in any application? VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide ✍ The VAIO Slimtop computer has a maximum record rate of my display? 1 From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel. 2 Click...
... into the HEADPHONES connector. ❑ If the speakers have a mute button, make sure it is not supported. 6 Click OK. Topic: Why is there no sound in any application? VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide ✍ The VAIO Slimtop computer has a maximum record rate of my display? 1 From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel. 2 Click...
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... Disk, enter the appropriate path for a printer that came with the printer, choose a driver for the disk or CD and click OK. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 4 Select Local Printer and click Next. 5 Select the appropriate manufacturer and model and click Next. ✍ If the printer is... then click Finish. ✍ If prompted for a path to the windows files, use C:\Windows\Options\Cabs. To Reach Sony For Sony PC Support, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Web site at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 58 Refer to the manual that the printer emulates (acts like).
... Disk, enter the appropriate path for a printer that came with the printer, choose a driver for the disk or CD and click OK. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 4 Select Local Printer and click Next. 5 Select the appropriate manufacturer and model and click Next. ✍ If the printer is... then click Finish. ✍ If prompted for a path to the windows files, use C:\Windows\Options\Cabs. To Reach Sony For Sony PC Support, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Web site at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 58 Refer to the manual that the printer emulates (acts like).
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...in the following sequence: Quick Start VAIO Computer User Guide Online (Electronic) Documentation Manuals and online help files from the Windows desktop. Two additional guides, "Upgrading and Maintaining Your Slimtop™ LCD Computer" and the Troubleshooting Help are available...Sony provides several support options for some applications. Most manuals for answers, in a specific application. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 65 Using advanced diagnostic technology, Sony's VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your Sony computer....
...in the following sequence: Quick Start VAIO Computer User Guide Online (Electronic) Documentation Manuals and online help files from the Windows desktop. Two additional guides, "Upgrading and Maintaining Your Slimtop™ LCD Computer" and the Troubleshooting Help are available...Sony provides several support options for some applications. Most manuals for answers, in a specific application. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 65 Using advanced diagnostic technology, Sony's VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your Sony computer....
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... detailed technical information about your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on -Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer Reference Manual This service provides you want to commonly asked questions. You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your computer's hardware. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Sony Fax-on the Sony PC Support web page at http://www...
... detailed technical information about your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on -Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer Reference Manual This service provides you want to commonly asked questions. You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your computer's hardware. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Sony Fax-on the Sony PC Support web page at http://www...
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...174; Home Edition, Adobe Premiere® LE (Adobe Systems Incorporated) Web site phone fax e-mail hours http://www.adobe.com/ 206-628-2746 (fee-based support) 206-628-5737 [email protected] M - Sun, 10 AM - 10 PM DirectCD, Easy CD Creator™ (Adaptec, Inc.) Web site phone hours http...compuserve.com/ 800-848-8990 M - F, 8AM - 5 PM PT 67 For Answers to Your Software Questions For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date...
...174; Home Edition, Adobe Premiere® LE (Adobe Systems Incorporated) Web site phone fax e-mail hours http://www.adobe.com/ 206-628-2746 (fee-based support) 206-628-5737 [email protected] M - Sun, 10 AM - 10 PM DirectCD, Easy CD Creator™ (Adaptec, Inc.) Web site phone hours http...compuserve.com/ 800-848-8990 M - F, 8AM - 5 PM PT 67 For Answers to Your Software Questions For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date...
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...PT Quicken® 2000 Basic (Intuit, Inc.) Web site phone hours http://www.intuit.com/support/ 900-555-4688 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Sony Applications (Sony Electronics, Inc.) Web site phone hours http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)* 7 days a week, 24 hours a day ...510-440-9901 [email protected] M - VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide EarthLink TotalAccess™(EarthLink Network, Inc.) Web site phone e-mail hours http://help .netscape.com 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)* 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge ...
...PT Quicken® 2000 Basic (Intuit, Inc.) Web site phone hours http://www.intuit.com/support/ 900-555-4688 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Sony Applications (Sony Electronics, Inc.) Web site phone hours http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)* 7 days a week, 24 hours a day ...510-440-9901 [email protected] M - VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide EarthLink TotalAccess™(EarthLink Network, Inc.) Web site phone e-mail hours http://help .netscape.com 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)* 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge ...
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For Answers to Your Software Questions * Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. 69 Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express, Word 2000 (Microsoft Corporation) Web site phone hours http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)* 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.
For Answers to Your Software Questions * Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. 69 Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express, Word 2000 (Microsoft Corporation) Web site phone hours http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)* 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.
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... Disk Drive C / D Partition (Approximate) Standard SDRAM Video RAM Graphics Sound Capabilities CD-RW Drive Modem Expansion Capabilities Connection Capabilities (Front) Connection Capabilities (Rear) PCV-LX700 PCV-LX800 733 MHz* Intel® Pentium® III 800EB MHz Intel® Pentium® III 20 GB† 40 GB C = 8 GB / D...RW reading†† Lucent 1648 technology/V.90 compatible data/fax modem (REN 0.7)‡‡ Two PCI slots PC card slot (Card bus support) USB port (1) Memory Stick® media slot i.LINK® (4-pin) port USB ports (3) Modem line jack (RJ-11) Phone ...
... Disk Drive C / D Partition (Approximate) Standard SDRAM Video RAM Graphics Sound Capabilities CD-RW Drive Modem Expansion Capabilities Connection Capabilities (Front) Connection Capabilities (Rear) PCV-LX700 PCV-LX800 733 MHz* Intel® Pentium® III 800EB MHz Intel® Pentium® III 20 GB† 40 GB C = 8 GB / D...RW reading†† Lucent 1648 technology/V.90 compatible data/fax modem (REN 0.7)‡‡ Two PCI slots PC card slot (Card bus support) USB port (1) Memory Stick® media slot i.LINK® (4-pin) port USB ports (3) Modem line jack (RJ-11) Phone ...
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... †† The CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes/s. Accessible capacity may not support this technology or operate at this speed. ***Certain restrictions apply. †††Certain restrictions apply. Specifications are subject ... MB available. 16 MB allocated to hard drive capacity. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Model Connection Capabilities (LCD Display) Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature PCV-LX700 PCV-LX800 Mouse port PS/2® Keyboard port USB port PS...
... †† The CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes/s. Accessible capacity may not support this technology or operate at this speed. ***Certain restrictions apply. †††Certain restrictions apply. Specifications are subject ... MB available. 16 MB allocated to hard drive capacity. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Model Connection Capabilities (LCD Display) Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature PCV-LX700 PCV-LX800 Mouse port PS/2® Keyboard port USB port PS...
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... 61 CD-RW drive 13 CD-RW drives troubleshooting 51 CD-RW tray opening problems with 51 choosing locations 11 cleaning computer 60 mouse 55 computer adjusting voltage settings 59 cleaning 60 condensation and 62 disposing of battery 60 lithium ion battery 7 removing cover 59 shutting ...down 59 starting problems with 49 upgrading 62 connectors power cords 59 precautions 61 customer assistance support options 65 D disconnecting power cords 59...
... 61 CD-RW drive 13 CD-RW drives troubleshooting 51 CD-RW tray opening problems with 51 choosing locations 11 cleaning computer 60 mouse 55 computer adjusting voltage settings 59 cleaning 60 condensation and 62 disposing of battery 60 lithium ion battery 7 removing cover 59 shutting ...down 59 starting problems with 49 upgrading 62 connectors power cords 59 precautions 61 customer assistance support options 65 D disconnecting power cords 59...