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... parties. Record the serial number in part without notice and may require a fee and credit card information. Model Number: PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800 Serial Number 2 Sony Electronics Inc. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may require an additional charge. Use... of a separate user license agreement. Subscriptions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. All other...
... parties. Record the serial number in part without notice and may require a fee and credit card information. Model Number: PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800 Serial Number 2 Sony Electronics Inc. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may require an additional charge. Use... of a separate user license agreement. Subscriptions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. All other...
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...please contact 1-888-4SONY-PC, or write to the telephone line. Also, you will notify the customer as soon as determined by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For more detailed information, please contact: CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage, 5...changes in response to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of your right to maintain uninterrupted service. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide The REN is resolved. If the trouble is causing harm to an incoming call 1-888-4SONYPC...
...please contact 1-888-4SONY-PC, or write to the telephone line. Also, you will notify the customer as soon as determined by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For more detailed information, please contact: CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage, 5...changes in response to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of your right to maintain uninterrupted service. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide The REN is resolved. If the trouble is causing harm to an incoming call 1-888-4SONYPC...
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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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... of the keyboard, mouse, and other equipment. ❑ Ventilation - Sit with your computer. Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer Before you for purchasing your Sony VAIO Slimtop™ LCD computer! Welcome Thank you get started, find the best location for your new computer.
... of the keyboard, mouse, and other equipment. ❑ Ventilation - Sit with your computer. Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer Before you for purchasing your Sony VAIO Slimtop™ LCD computer! Welcome Thank you get started, find the best location for your new computer.
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... display. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with the top of Sony used only to connect USB devices, digital equipment, or other . 12 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide ❑ Viewing angle of your VAIO Slimtop™ Computer allows for your comfort and work effectiveness. Proper lighting adds to...
... display. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with the top of Sony used only to connect USB devices, digital equipment, or other . 12 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide ❑ Viewing angle of your VAIO Slimtop™ Computer allows for your comfort and work effectiveness. Proper lighting adds to...
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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 The indicator light is green while the power is in amber while reading and writing data from and to a CD-R or CD- RW disc. 6 Power switch and indicator light Turns on and amber when the computer is on /off the computer and the display.
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 The indicator light is green while the power is in amber while reading and writing data from and to a CD-R or CD- 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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... an audio device. 8 Microphone Connector Connects a microphone(optional). 9 i.LINK® 6-pin connector (IEEE1394) Connects a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder. 10 LCD monitor (display) connector Connects the VAIO Slimtop™ LCD monitor to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. The connector marked with this connector other . 17...
... an audio device. 8 Microphone Connector Connects a microphone(optional). 9 i.LINK® 6-pin connector (IEEE1394) Connects a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder. 10 LCD monitor (display) connector Connects the VAIO Slimtop™ LCD monitor to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. The connector marked with this connector other . 17...
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... arrival of the integrated speakers on . VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide LCD Overview Your VAIO Slimtop Computer is supplied with a XGA (1024 x 768). See "AutoAlert E-mail Notification System" . 3 Brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the screen. 4 Volume control Adjusts the volume of e-mail. The PCV-LX800 is supplied with a QVGA (1280 x 960...
... arrival of the integrated speakers on . VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide LCD Overview Your VAIO Slimtop Computer is supplied with a XGA (1024 x 768). See "AutoAlert E-mail Notification System" . 3 Brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the screen. 4 Volume control Adjusts the volume of e-mail. The PCV-LX800 is supplied with a QVGA (1280 x 960...
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... both sides of the screen. 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.
... both sides of the screen. 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.
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... 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 provided below. The Programmable Power Keys are numbered P1 through P4. The keys work even when the ...computer is turned off. Pressing one of these settings using VAIO Action Setup, see the online VAIO Action Setup Help files. To access VAIO Action Setup Help...
... 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 provided below. The Programmable Power Keys are numbered P1 through P4. The keys work even when the ...computer is turned off. Pressing one of these settings using VAIO Action Setup, see the online VAIO Action Setup Help files. To access VAIO Action Setup Help...
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... Setup, and then click VAIO Action Setup. ✍ You can type a new name and description, if desired. Key P1 (MAIL) P2 (INTERNET) P3 (PICTURE) P4 (HELP) Function Starts Microsoft® Outlook® Express. Starts Sony's PictureGear™. Starts Microsoft® Internet Explorer for the... desired type of function. Click Finish. It is advisable to confirm in advance the amount of the PPKs 1 From the start . 22 Internal Timer The VAIO Action Setup software allows ...
... Setup, and then click VAIO Action Setup. ✍ You can type a new name and description, if desired. Key P1 (MAIL) P2 (INTERNET) P3 (PICTURE) P4 (HELP) Function Starts Microsoft® Outlook® Express. Starts Sony's PictureGear™. Starts Microsoft® Internet Explorer for the... desired type of function. Click Finish. It is advisable to confirm in advance the amount of the PPKs 1 From the start . 22 Internal Timer The VAIO Action Setup software allows ...
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All products with an i.LINK connector may change the name and description of Sony used only to your i.LINK device to confirm the application name. Presetting i.LINK® Devices Presetting i.LINK® Devices You can preset your i.LINK-... box appears. 11 Select the desired application and click Next. 12 Click Next to perform a desired function 1 From the Start menu, select Programs > VAIO Action Setup > VAIO Action Setup. The VAIO Action Setup windows appears. 2 Click i.LINK. 3 Click the Advanced Setting tab. 4 Click the Enable i.LINK launcher function checkbox and click Apply. 5...
All products with an i.LINK connector may change the name and description of Sony used only to your i.LINK device to confirm the application name. Presetting i.LINK® Devices Presetting i.LINK® Devices You can preset your i.LINK-... box appears. 11 Select the desired application and click Next. 12 Click Next to perform a desired function 1 From the Start menu, select Programs > VAIO Action Setup > VAIO Action Setup. The VAIO Action Setup windows appears. 2 Click i.LINK. 3 Click the Advanced Setting tab. 4 Click the Enable i.LINK launcher function checkbox and click Apply. 5...
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... the window design 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then point to indicate that your Sony software will launch automatically. AutoAlert E-mail Notification System VAIO Action Setup also enables you with an Information LED when new mail arrives in your e-mail mailbox. In this... "UI Design Selector" window. 6 To try another selection, click > and then click OK. 7 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. ✍ You may use the feature with UI Design Selector-compatible software only. this AutoAlert E-mail Notification System to work...
... the window design 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then point to indicate that your Sony software will launch automatically. AutoAlert E-mail Notification System VAIO Action Setup also enables you with an Information LED when new mail arrives in your e-mail mailbox. In this... "UI Design Selector" window. 6 To try another selection, click > and then click OK. 7 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. ✍ You may use the feature with UI Design Selector-compatible software only. this AutoAlert E-mail Notification System to work...
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To protect data on the Memory Stick. You can write to automatically launch an application when you use VAIO Action Setup to preset your computer automatically launches Windows® Explorer to allow you to the LOCK position, the Memory Stick is write-protected, which... position, you can use the Memory Stick media, your computer to or modify the Memory Stick contents. 26 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 Memory Stick media is a ...
To protect data on the Memory Stick. You can write to automatically launch an application when you use VAIO Action Setup to preset your computer automatically launches Windows® Explorer to allow you to the LOCK position, the Memory Stick is write-protected, which... position, you can use the Memory Stick media, your computer to or modify the Memory Stick contents. 26 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 Memory Stick media is a ...
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...pleasing, artistic manner. VisualFlow™ VisualFlow is put into the Memory Stick media slot Change the options on the left end of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media. It displays any still picture, movie or sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in ...the PPK Setup software. To use VisualFlow 1 From the Start menu, point to Programs > VisualFlow > VisualFlow. ✍ If VAIO Action Setup has been configured to launch VisualFlow by other applications like PictureGear, Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer.
...pleasing, artistic manner. VisualFlow™ VisualFlow is put into the Memory Stick media slot Change the options on the left end of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media. It displays any still picture, movie or sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in ...the PPK Setup software. To use VisualFlow 1 From the Start menu, point to Programs > VisualFlow > VisualFlow. ✍ If VAIO Action Setup has been configured to launch VisualFlow by other applications like PictureGear, Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer.
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Click again on movie files to restore the view to show a normal view centered on the bottom of the window. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 5 Resting your cursor on the right end 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, the Launch toolbar appears on the screen. ❑ Double-click an image to normal. ✍ While an image 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 bottom of the window. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 5 Resting your cursor on the right end 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, the Launch toolbar appears on the screen. ❑ Double-click an image to normal. ✍ While an image is enlarged. Any associated application can be activated from here. 28
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..., and then click Stop. 4 When the message "You may need to Control Panel. 2 Click the PC card icon. 3 Click the name of the system unit. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide ✍ When the card is protruding, fold the button down or backwards before you eject the PC card incorrectly...
..., and then click Stop. 4 When the message "You may need to Control Panel. 2 Click the PC card icon. 3 Click the name of the system unit. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide ✍ When the card is protruding, fold the button down or backwards before you eject the PC card incorrectly...
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...savers, wallpaper, and even HTML photo albums. Smart Capture Smart Capture is your all common computer multimedia formats, and controls certain Sony devices. DVgate™ DVgate makes it ideal for audio/video playback. PictureGear™ PictureGear is a digital image management application ...; connection between your pictures. This section describes the Digital Media Park applications and the digital video capabilities. Sony Digital Media Park Applications Your VAIO computer comes with an easy-to digital video quality control and effects features. Media Bar software handles all ...
...savers, wallpaper, and even HTML photo albums. Smart Capture Smart Capture is your all common computer multimedia formats, and controls certain Sony devices. DVgate™ DVgate makes it ideal for audio/video playback. PictureGear™ PictureGear is a digital image management application ...; connection between your pictures. This section describes the Digital Media Park applications and the digital video capabilities. Sony Digital Media Park Applications Your VAIO computer comes with an easy-to digital video quality control and effects features. Media Bar software handles all ...