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... information. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of such software is prohibited. Model Number: PCV-LX900 Serial Number 2 reserves the right to make any modification to change without written permission is subject to current retail versions. Use of Sony. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide NOTICE © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD...
... information. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of such software is prohibited. Model Number: PCV-LX900 Serial Number 2 reserves the right to make any modification to change without written permission is subject to current retail versions. Use of Sony. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide NOTICE © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD...
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For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your fax software documentation. Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 7 This equipment ...unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on public coin service provided 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 ...
For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your fax software documentation. Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 7 This equipment ...unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on public coin service provided 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 ...
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...; Action Setup 37 Programmable Power Keys 37 Presetting i.LINK® devices 39 Changing the Window Design of Sony Software 40 AutoAlert™ E-mail Notification System 41 Configuring your VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer 43 Hard Disk Drive Partition 43 Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive 43 i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Compatibility 44 Enabling Ethernet 46...
...; Action Setup 37 Programmable Power Keys 37 Presetting i.LINK® devices 39 Changing the Window Design of Sony Software 40 AutoAlert™ E-mail Notification System 41 Configuring your VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer 43 Hard Disk Drive Partition 43 Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive 43 i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Compatibility 44 Enabling Ethernet 46...
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...(s 77 Using the Application Recovery CD(s 78 Using the Driver Recovery CD 79 Using the VAIO Support Agent 81 Using the Quick Fix Wizard 82 Using Common Solutions 83 Using Support Central 84 Software Applications protected by VAIO Support Agent 88 Troubleshooting 89 Topics 89 Notes on Use 100 For Answers to Your...
...(s 77 Using the Application Recovery CD(s 78 Using the Driver Recovery CD 79 Using the VAIO Support Agent 81 Using the Quick Fix Wizard 82 Using Common Solutions 83 Using Support Central 84 Software Applications protected by VAIO Support Agent 88 Troubleshooting 89 Topics 89 Notes on Use 100 For Answers to Your...
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...new computer. Sit in a relaxed, comfortable position. This User Guide contains information about the applications included with your system, contact information for software vendors, and the specifications for your computer to the floor. Adjust the level of the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices - .... Use the palmrest only briefly, for purchasing your hands on the floor. While typing, never use the palmrest or rest your Sony VAIO Slimtop™ LCD computer! Excessive use of high technology and easy-to support the computer and other input devices so that your ...
...new computer. Sit in a relaxed, comfortable position. This User Guide contains information about the applications included with your system, contact information for software vendors, and the specifications for your computer to the floor. Adjust the level of the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices - .... Use the palmrest only briefly, for purchasing your hands on the floor. While typing, never use the palmrest or rest your Sony VAIO Slimtop™ LCD computer! Excessive use of high technology and easy-to support the computer and other input devices so that your ...
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... effectiveness. Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to your display that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Please refer to the documentation that came with your VAIO Slimtop™ Computer allows for information on the software applications, operating system and i.LINK-compatible devices. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide level...
... effectiveness. Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to your display that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Please refer to the documentation that came with your VAIO Slimtop™ Computer allows for information on the software applications, operating system and i.LINK-compatible devices. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide level...
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.... The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your system, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder. 10 LCD display (monitor) port Connection for a ...pin port (IEEE1394) Connection for the supplied Sony Pen Tablet. Two USB ports are located on the back panel and one USB port is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each....) 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2) Connections for information on operating conditions and proper connection. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 4 ETHERNET port 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface. (The port...
.... The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your system, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder. 10 LCD display (monitor) port Connection for a ...pin port (IEEE1394) Connection for the supplied Sony Pen Tablet. Two USB ports are located on the back panel and one USB port is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each....) 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2) Connections for information on operating conditions and proper connection. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 4 ETHERNET port 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface. (The port...
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... may test your double-click speed and distance settings. 27 VAIO Pen Overview To adjust the pen's double-click speed and distance 1 From the Sony Tablet Properties screen, click on the Double-Click tab. 2 To allow the Sony Tablet software to automatically adjust the double-click speed and distance, place ...-click settings, the button icon changes to Double-Click Assist. Double-click Tab ✍ You can disable the Double-Click Assist for specific software applications." 3 Automatically set both the double-click speed and distance by tapping twice on in the "Automatic" area. 4 You can only...
... may test your double-click speed and distance settings. 27 VAIO Pen Overview To adjust the pen's double-click speed and distance 1 From the Sony Tablet Properties screen, click on the Double-Click tab. 2 To allow the Sony Tablet software to automatically adjust the double-click speed and distance, place ...-click settings, the button icon changes to Double-Click Assist. Double-click Tab ✍ You can disable the Double-Click Assist for specific software applications." 3 Automatically set both the double-click speed and distance by tapping twice on in the "Automatic" area. 4 You can only...
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... to the custom settings list 1 From the Sony Tablet Properties window, click on the "Add Application to be removed. 2 Click OK. ✍ For more information on "Custom Settings for each software application's features. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Customizing the... pen settings for specific software applications You can customize your VAIO Pen settings, see the Sony Tablet online help. 30 When you use different software, the associated pen settings are...
... to the custom settings list 1 From the Sony Tablet Properties window, click on the "Add Application to be removed. 2 Click OK. ✍ For more information on "Custom Settings for each software application's features. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Customizing the... pen settings for specific software applications You can customize your VAIO Pen settings, see the Sony Tablet online help. 30 When you use different software, the associated pen settings are...
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...want to change the settings of time your computer's internal timer to launch certain applications automatically. ✍ Some software applications take longer than others to start. 38 Click Finish. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide To change . 3 From the Select Application dialog box, click the ... for the desired function. You can also double-click in the Windows taskbar to open VAIO Action Setup. 2 Click the PPK you have selected. Internal Timer The VAIO Action Setup software allows you to set your selected application takes to launch. It is advisable to confirm in...
...want to change the settings of time your computer's internal timer to launch certain applications automatically. ✍ Some software applications take longer than others to start. 38 Click Finish. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide To change . 3 From the Select Application dialog box, click the ... for the desired function. You can also double-click in the Windows taskbar to open VAIO Action Setup. 2 Click the PPK you have selected. Internal Timer The VAIO Action Setup software allows you to set your selected application takes to launch. It is advisable to confirm in...
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...devices Presetting i.LINK® devices You can preset your system, such as automatically starting DVgate™ software or connecting two VAIO® computers. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your i.LINK device to perform a desired function 1 From ...Before connecting i.LINKcompatible PC peripherals to your i.LINK-equipped devices to your i.LINK cable. 6 Turn on the software applications, operating system and i.LINK-compatible devices. The VAIO Action Setup windows appears. 2 Click i.LINK. 3 Click the Advanced Setting tab. 4 Click the Enable ...
...devices Presetting i.LINK® devices You can preset your system, such as automatically starting DVgate™ software or connecting two VAIO® computers. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your i.LINK device to perform a desired function 1 From ...Before connecting i.LINKcompatible PC peripherals to your i.LINK-equipped devices to your i.LINK cable. 6 Turn on the software applications, operating system and i.LINK-compatible devices. The VAIO Action Setup windows appears. 2 Click i.LINK. 3 Click the Advanced Setting tab. 4 Click the Enable ...
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VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 12 Click Next to complete this step. You may change the name and description of Sony Software To change the window design 1 From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click on , the assigned application will match the "UI .... 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. 40 Changing the Window Design of the application you want to launch. 13 Click Finish to confirm...
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 12 Click Next to complete this step. You may change the name and description of Sony Software To change the window design 1 From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click on , the assigned application will match the "UI .... 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. 40 Changing the Window Design of the application you want to launch. 13 Click Finish to confirm...
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... an alternative, you when new mail arrives in the VAIO Action Setup utility. ✍ The e-mail software you choose to use Microsoft® Outlook® Express as your default e-mail software. AutoAlert E-mail Notification System Software Restrictions If you must be able to disconnect the phone... are using the timer to start the software, set up. This feature is supported by the preconfigured e-mail applications listed in your e-mail mailbox. AutoAlert™ E-mail Notification System AutoAlert™ E-mail Notification System The VAIO® Action Setup utility enables you to...
... an alternative, you when new mail arrives in the VAIO Action Setup utility. ✍ The e-mail software you choose to use Microsoft® Outlook® Express as your default e-mail software. AutoAlert E-mail Notification System Software Restrictions If you must be able to disconnect the phone... are using the timer to start the software, set up. This feature is supported by the preconfigured e-mail applications listed in your e-mail mailbox. AutoAlert™ E-mail Notification System AutoAlert™ E-mail Notification System The VAIO® Action Setup utility enables you to...
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Select the desired ISP, and then click Connect Automatically. 42 A dial-up connection window appears. To adjust this setting: 1 Start Outlook Express. 2 Click Tools, and then select Options. 3 From the drop-down box, select "Connect even when working offline." 4 Click OK. 5 Click Send/Receive. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide If you are using Microsoft® Outlook® Express When using the AutoAlert E-mail Notification System with Microsoft Outlook Express, select the "Dial automatically" setting in your Microsoft Outlook Express software.
Select the desired ISP, and then click Connect Automatically. 42 A dial-up connection window appears. To adjust this setting: 1 Start Outlook Express. 2 Click Tools, and then select Options. 3 From the drop-down box, select "Connect even when working offline." 4 Click OK. 5 Click Send/Receive. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide If you are using Microsoft® Outlook® Express When using the AutoAlert E-mail Notification System with Microsoft Outlook Express, select the "Dial automatically" setting in your Microsoft Outlook Express software.
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The DVgate™ software saves files to the D partition. Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive If you should defragment your hard disk drive, defragmentation may take more than a couple of .... ✍ It may be necessary. To maintain optimum DVgate™ performance, you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your D partition regularly. Configuring your VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer Configuring your VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer Hard Disk Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of the DVgate™...
The DVgate™ software saves files to the D partition. Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive If you should defragment your hard disk drive, defragmentation may take more than a couple of .... ✍ It may be necessary. To maintain optimum DVgate™ performance, you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your D partition regularly. Configuring your VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer Configuring your VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer Hard Disk Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of the DVgate™...
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... from the computer to the connected device if the device is a trademark of the system and a 6-pin i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system and i.LINK-compatible devices. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. All products with an i.LINK connection... only to designate that came with your local retailer or by contacting Sony VAIO® Direct Web site (http://vaio.sonystyle.com), or by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. The following Sony i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for information on operating conditions and ...
... from the computer to the connected device if the device is a trademark of the system and a 6-pin i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system and i.LINK-compatible devices. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. All products with an i.LINK connection... only to designate that came with your local retailer or by contacting Sony VAIO® Direct Web site (http://vaio.sonystyle.com), or by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. The following Sony i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for information on operating conditions and ...
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.../video library cataloging and playlist management, in a variety of the mouse. MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics, Inc. OpenMG™ Jukebox Sony Electronics, Inc. OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to use advanced multimedia formats. VAIO® AV Applications VAIO® AV Applications Your VAIO computer comes with a collection of audio and video (AV) applications that have transitions, background...
.../video library cataloging and playlist management, in a variety of the mouse. MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics, Inc. OpenMG™ Jukebox Sony Electronics, Inc. OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to use advanced multimedia formats. VAIO® AV Applications VAIO® AV Applications Your VAIO computer comes with a collection of audio and video (AV) applications that have transitions, background...
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...conditions. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics, Inc. It displays any directory on the software applications, operating system..., and i.LINK-compatible devices. Create panoramic views, animations, screen savers, wallpaper, and even HTML photo albums. Smart Capture™ Sony...communicate with your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder, or other ...LINK interface. PictureGear is a state-of Sony used only to send multimedia messages via...Capture is a trademark of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick...
...conditions. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics, Inc. It displays any directory on the software applications, operating system..., and i.LINK-compatible devices. Create panoramic views, animations, screen savers, wallpaper, and even HTML photo albums. Smart Capture™ Sony...communicate with your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder, or other ...LINK interface. PictureGear is a state-of Sony used only to send multimedia messages via...Capture is a trademark of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick...
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... most computers. The file is added to the Clip tray. ✍ Importing lengthy image or sound files may cause the MovieShaker software to add. 3 Select the file. 4 Click Open. VAIO® AV Applications MovieShaker™ This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing...
... most computers. The file is added to the Clip tray. ✍ Importing lengthy image or sound files may cause the MovieShaker software to add. 3 Select the file. 4 Click Open. VAIO® AV Applications MovieShaker™ This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing...
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Limit the number of scenes placed on the Product tray. 50 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip(s) to Product tray mode and press play. ✍ Scenes created with Shaker ... tray to create a 30-second scene. 1 Click the Shaker tab. 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the first available slot on the Product tray. MovieShaker software may stop responding if too many scenes are placed in the Shaker tray. A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray...
Limit the number of scenes placed on the Product tray. 50 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip(s) to Product tray mode and press play. ✍ Scenes created with Shaker ... tray to create a 30-second scene. 1 Click the Shaker tab. 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the first available slot on the Product tray. MovieShaker software may stop responding if too many scenes are placed in the Shaker tray. A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray...