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...SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Financial services may not be transported or used outside the United States. PS/2 is governed by third parties. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Model Number: PCV-LX700/PCV... your Sony VAIO computer. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide NOTICE © 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Electronics Inc. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of your Sony Service Center. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Sony. BE...
...SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Financial services may not be transported or used outside the United States. PS/2 is governed by third parties. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Model Number: PCV-LX700/PCV... your Sony VAIO computer. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide NOTICE © 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Electronics Inc. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of your Sony Service Center. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Sony. BE...
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...The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for repair or warranty information, please contact 1-888-4SONY-PC, or write to the Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913. Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à...If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for the calling area. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide The REN is used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Also, you , call . The telephone company...
...The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for repair or warranty information, please contact 1-888-4SONY-PC, or write to the Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913. Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à...If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for the calling area. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide The REN is used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Also, you , call . The telephone company...
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Contents Welcome 11 Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer 11 Front Panel Overview 12 Back Panel Overview 16 LCD Overview 18 VAIO® Action Setup 21 Presetting i.LINK® Devices 23 Using the Memory Stick® Media 26 Using PC Cards 29 Sony Digital Media Park Applications .....33 Movie Shaker 34 PictureGear 37 Using a Digital Video Camera Recorder 39 9
Contents Welcome 11 Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer 11 Front Panel Overview 12 Back Panel Overview 16 LCD Overview 18 VAIO® Action Setup 21 Presetting i.LINK® Devices 23 Using the Memory Stick® Media 26 Using PC Cards 29 Sony Digital Media Park Applications .....33 Movie Shaker 34 PictureGear 37 Using a Digital Video Camera Recorder 39 9
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VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Configuring your VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer 41 Hard Drive Partition 41 Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive 41 i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Compatibility 42 Enabling Ethernet 44 System and Application Recovery CD(s 45 Using the System Recovery CD(s 45 Using the Application Recovery CD(s 47 Troubleshooting 49 Topics 49 Notes on Use 59 Resources 65 For Answers to Your Software Questions 67 Specifications PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800 71 Index 73 10
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Configuring your VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer 41 Hard Drive Partition 41 Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive 41 i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Compatibility 42 Enabling Ethernet 44 System and Application Recovery CD(s 45 Using the System Recovery CD(s 45 Using the Application Recovery CD(s 47 Troubleshooting 49 Topics 49 Notes on Use 59 Resources 65 For Answers to Your Software Questions 67 Specifications PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800 71 Index 73 10
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.... ❑ Placement of the keyboard so that your arms and hands are flat on the table. Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer Before you for purchasing your Sony VAIO Slimtop™ LCD computer! Place your keyboard, mouse, and other equipment. ❑ Ventilation - Excessive use your whole arm to consider when planning your wrists in...
.... ❑ Placement of the keyboard so that your arms and hands are flat on the table. Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer Before you for purchasing your Sony VAIO Slimtop™ LCD computer! Place your keyboard, mouse, and other equipment. ❑ Ventilation - Excessive use your whole arm to consider when planning your wrists in...
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... access to avoid bright spots on the display. Use indirect lighting to the CD-RW drive. Proper lighting adds to your VAIO Slimtop™ Computer allows for your display that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK...Computer User Guide ❑ Viewing angle of the screen at or a little below eye level. Position the display 18 to connect USB devices, digital equipment, or other . 12 Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony...
... access to avoid bright spots on the display. Use indirect lighting to the CD-RW drive. Proper lighting adds to your VAIO Slimtop™ Computer allows for your display that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK...Computer User Guide ❑ Viewing angle of the screen at or a little below eye level. Position the display 18 to connect USB devices, digital equipment, or other . 12 Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony...
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The indicator light is green while the power is in amber while reading and writing data from and to a CD-R or CD- VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 5 CD-RW drive access indicator light Lights in standby mode. 7 Front panel cover A sliding panel that covers the PC card slot, Memory Stick slot, and connectors. 14 RW disc. 6 Power switch and indicator light Turns on and amber when the computer is on /off the computer and the display.
The indicator light is green while the power is in amber while reading and writing data from and to a CD-R or CD- VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 5 CD-RW drive access indicator light Lights in standby mode. 7 Front panel cover A sliding panel that covers the PC card slot, Memory Stick slot, and connectors. 14 RW disc. 6 Power switch and indicator light Turns on and amber when the computer is on /off the computer and the display.
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VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer. Locating Controls and Connectors Back Panel (PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800) MONITOR LINE NETWORK/USB i.LINK S400 PHONES LINE IN MIC PHONE LCD USB 1 AC Input connector Connects the supplied power cord. 2 T-Lever A handle that is used to remove the unit cover. 3 Monitor connector Connects a standard CRT display. 16 The icons on the back panel help locate and identify the connectors on your computer contains the connectors for supplied and optional accessories.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer. Locating Controls and Connectors Back Panel (PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800) MONITOR LINE NETWORK/USB i.LINK S400 PHONES LINE IN MIC PHONE LCD USB 1 AC Input connector Connects the supplied power cord. 2 T-Lever A handle that is used to remove the unit cover. 3 Monitor connector Connects a standard CRT display. 16 The icons on the back panel help locate and identify the connectors on your computer contains the connectors for supplied and optional accessories.
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...® Camcorder. 10 LCD monitor (display) connector Connects the VAIO Slimtop™ LCD monitor to designate that is supplied with this connector other . 17 All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with (Network) is a trademark of Sony used only to the computer. One USB is located on the back panel. Back Panel...
...® Camcorder. 10 LCD monitor (display) connector Connects the VAIO Slimtop™ LCD monitor to designate that is supplied with this connector other . 17 All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with (Network) is a trademark of Sony used only to the computer. One USB is located on the back panel. Back Panel...
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... amber. 2 Information LED Light turns red to alert the user to activities, such as the arrival of the integrated speakers on . The PCV-LX800 is supplied with a QVGA (1280 x 960), and the PCV-LX700 is supplied with an LCD monitor. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide LCD Overview Your VAIO Slimtop Computer is supplied with a XGA (1024 x 768).
... amber. 2 Information LED Light turns red to alert the user to activities, such as the arrival of the integrated speakers on . The PCV-LX800 is supplied with a QVGA (1280 x 960), and the PCV-LX700 is supplied with an LCD monitor. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide LCD Overview Your VAIO Slimtop Computer is supplied with a XGA (1024 x 768).
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... best ergonomic viewing angle. 19 LCD Overview 5 Mouse Connector Connects a PS/2 mouse. 6 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector Connects a USB device. 7 PS/2® Keyboard connector Connects a VAIO Convertible Keyboard. Adjusting the Height and Viewing Angle of the display, push the display panel out and up.
... best ergonomic viewing angle. 19 LCD Overview 5 Mouse Connector Connects a PS/2 mouse. 6 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector Connects a USB device. 7 PS/2® Keyboard connector Connects a VAIO Convertible Keyboard. Adjusting the Height and Viewing Angle of the display, push the display panel out and up.
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...media. If you wish, you to get to VAIO Action Setup. 2 Click VAIO Action Setup Help. The keys work even when the computer is equipped with a single press of these settings using VAIO Action Setup, see the online VAIO Action Setup Help files. The Programmable Power Keys are...each of the key. VAIO® Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your VAIO Convertible keyboard comes programmed to launch a preset application with technology that allows you can use VAIO Action Setup to change the PPK functions. Programmable Power Keys Your Sony computer is turned off.
...media. If you wish, you to get to VAIO Action Setup. 2 Click VAIO Action Setup Help. The keys work even when the computer is equipped with a single press of these settings using VAIO Action Setup, see the online VAIO Action Setup Help files. The Programmable Power Keys are...each of the key. VAIO® Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your VAIO Convertible keyboard comes programmed to launch a preset application with technology that allows you can use VAIO Action Setup to change the PPK functions. Programmable Power Keys Your Sony computer is turned off.
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Starts Sony's PictureGear™. Click Next 5 The Input Application name window appears. You can also double-click on the right. ✍ You may also use the drag and drop feature to change the settings of function. Internal Timer The VAIO Action Setup software allows you ... longer than others to start menu, point to Programs, point to VAIO Action Setup, and then click VAIO Action Setup. ✍ You can type a new name and description, if desired. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide The four Programmable Power Keys perform by default the functions listed...
Starts Sony's PictureGear™. Click Next 5 The Input Application name window appears. You can also double-click on the right. ✍ You may also use the drag and drop feature to change the settings of function. Internal Timer The VAIO Action Setup software allows you ... longer than others to start menu, point to Programs, point to VAIO Action Setup, and then click VAIO Action Setup. ✍ You can type a new name and description, if desired. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide The four Programmable Power Keys perform by default the functions listed...
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... your i.LINK-equipped devices to perform desired functions, such as automatically starting DVgate™ applications or connecting two VAIO computers. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of the application you want to launch. 13 Click Finish to complete this step. 23 All products with each other. ...You may not communicate with an i.LINK connector may change the name and description of Sony used only to confirm the application name. The Select Application dialog box appears. 11 Select the desired application and click Next. 12 Click Next ...
... your i.LINK-equipped devices to perform desired functions, such as automatically starting DVgate™ applications or connecting two VAIO computers. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of the application you want to launch. 13 Click Finish to complete this step. 23 All products with each other. ...You may not communicate with an i.LINK connector may change the name and description of Sony used only to confirm the application name. The Select Application dialog box appears. 11 Select the desired application and click Next. 12 Click Next ...
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... turns on to indicate that new e-mail has arrived. In this AutoAlert E-mail Notification System to work, you must have mail; VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide The next time the device is connected and turned on, the assigned application will match the "UI Design Selector" window....can program your default e-mail software. 24 The Information LED turns red to indicate that your e-mail account has been accessed successfully, regardless of Sony Software To change the window design 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then point to Control Panel. 2 Click UI Design ...
... turns on to indicate that new e-mail has arrived. In this AutoAlert E-mail Notification System to work, you must have mail; VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide The next time the device is connected and turned on, the assigned application will match the "UI Design Selector" window....can program your default e-mail software. 24 The Information LED turns red to indicate that your e-mail account has been accessed successfully, regardless of Sony Software To change the window design 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then point to Control Panel. 2 Click UI Design ...
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... a Memory Stick. To protect data on Memory Stick media from accidental changes Memory Stick media contains a write-protect tab. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Using the Memory Stick® Media Your VAIO Slimtop™ computer is designed to information recorded on the Memory Stick media. The write-protect tab prevents accidental changes to support...
... a Memory Stick. To protect data on Memory Stick media from accidental changes Memory Stick media contains a write-protect tab. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Using the Memory Stick® Media Your VAIO Slimtop™ computer is designed to information recorded on the Memory Stick media. The write-protect tab prevents accidental changes to support...
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...To use VisualFlow 1 From the Start menu, point to Programs > VisualFlow > VisualFlow. ✍ If VAIO Action Setup has been configured to select a sorting method. 4 Resting your cursor on the Memory Stick tab... only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media. Using the Memory Stick® Media Locking ...the Memory Stick To unlock To lock LOCK LOCK LOCK To change the way the computer responds when a Memory Stick is inserted into the S:\ drive. 2 Click on an icon in ...
...To use VisualFlow 1 From the Start menu, point to Programs > VisualFlow > VisualFlow. ✍ If VAIO Action Setup has been configured to select a sorting method. 4 Resting your cursor on the Memory Stick tab... only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media. Using the Memory Stick® Media Locking ...the Memory Stick To unlock To lock LOCK LOCK LOCK To change the way the computer responds when a Memory Stick is inserted into the S:\ drive. 2 Click on an icon in ...
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VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 5 Resting your cursor on the bottom of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with more functions. 6 Click an image to show an enlarged view. 7 Movie files start playback when the view is enlarged. Any associated application can be activated from here. 28 Click again on movie files to restore the view to show a normal view centered on the screen. ❑ Double-click an image to normal. ✍ While an image is enlarged, the Launch toolbar appears on the right end of the window.
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 5 Resting your cursor on the bottom of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with more functions. 6 Click an image to show an enlarged view. 7 Movie files start playback when the view is enlarged. Any associated application can be activated from here. 28 Click again on movie files to restore the view to show a normal view centered on the screen. ❑ Double-click an image to normal. ✍ While an image is enlarged, the Launch toolbar appears on the right end of the window.
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Do not forcibly insert the card. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide ✍ When the card is protruding, fold the button down or backwards before you can eject the card.... eject button on using it. If the card does not insert easily, make sure the card is not being inserted upside-down onto the computer. To Eject a PC Card ✍ If you want to Control Panel. 2 Click the PC card icon. 3 Click the name of...to eject, and then click Stop. 4 When the message "You may need to pull the eject button out from the computer before carefully reinserting the card into the slot.
Do not forcibly insert the card. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide ✍ When the card is protruding, fold the button down or backwards before you can eject the card.... eject button on using it. If the card does not insert easily, make sure the card is not being inserted upside-down onto the computer. To Eject a PC Card ✍ If you want to Control Panel. 2 Click the PC card icon. 3 Click the name of...to eject, and then click Stop. 4 When the message "You may need to pull the eject button out from the computer before carefully reinserting the card into the slot.
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... makes it easy to use advanced multimedia formats. Enhance your Web page, send family and friends your favorite stills, create your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder, or other cameras that allows you can save them into a polished home video everyone will enjoy. Smart Capture...video clips, and then assemble them as graphic files. Brighten, contrast, enhance, resize, crop, and color-correct your computer. Sony Digital Media Park Applications Your VAIO computer comes with an easy-to-use software interface. Media Bar™ Media Bar software is a fun new way to send...
... makes it easy to use advanced multimedia formats. Enhance your Web page, send family and friends your favorite stills, create your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder, or other cameras that allows you can save them into a polished home video everyone will enjoy. Smart Capture...video clips, and then assemble them as graphic files. Brighten, contrast, enhance, resize, crop, and color-correct your computer. Sony Digital Media Park Applications Your VAIO computer comes with an easy-to-use software interface. Media Bar™ Media Bar software is a fun new way to send...