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...make any modification to the terms and conditions of IBM Corporation. Updates and additions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Model Number: PCV-LX900 Serial Number 2 Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. Financial services may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any time... CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Record the serial number in part, may require a fee and credit card information. Some of Microsoft Corporation. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide NOTICE © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc.
...make any modification to the terms and conditions of IBM Corporation. Updates and additions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Model Number: PCV-LX900 Serial Number 2 Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. Financial services may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any time... CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Record the serial number in part, may require a fee and credit card information. Some of Microsoft Corporation. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide NOTICE © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc.
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... the telephone company will notify you will notify the customer as soon as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to the Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913. Operation is 0.7. The FCC Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this modem...for you 6 The telephone company may result in the devices not ringing in order for the calling area. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: Tablet, model TA-15A This device complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. If ...
... the telephone company will notify you will notify the customer as soon as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to the Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913. Operation is 0.7. The FCC Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this modem...for you 6 The telephone company may result in the devices not ringing in order for the calling area. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: Tablet, model TA-15A This device complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. If ...
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For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in household or business trash may present a fire or .... Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate. Garder hors de portée des enfants. 8 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY You can return your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in Canada. Replace only...
For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in household or business trash may present a fire or .... Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate. Garder hors de portée des enfants. 8 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY You can return your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in Canada. Replace only...
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...User Guide VAIO® AV Applications 47 MovieShaker 49 PictureGear 53 OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0 55 Smart Capture 62 VisualFlow 73 DVGate 74 System, Application, and Driver Recovery CD(s 77 Using the System Recovery CD(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...
...User Guide VAIO® AV Applications 47 MovieShaker 49 PictureGear 53 OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0 55 Smart Capture 62 VisualFlow 73 DVGate 74 System, Application, and Driver Recovery CD(s 77 Using the System Recovery CD(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...
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Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to move it. This User Guide contains information about the applications included with your computer. Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer Before you for purchasing your Sony VAIO Slimtop™ LCD computer! Keep your wrists in front of space on the table. Position...
Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to move it. This User Guide contains information about the applications included with your computer. Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer Before you for purchasing your Sony VAIO Slimtop™ LCD computer! Keep your wrists in front of space on the table. Position...
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... connecting i.LINKcompatible PC peripherals to avoid bright spots on operating conditions and proper connection. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide level. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your VAIO Slimtop™ Computer allows for information on the display. Choose a location where windows ...contains an IEEE1394 connection. Use the display's tilting feature to the CD-RW drive. Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating...
... connecting i.LINKcompatible PC peripherals to avoid bright spots on operating conditions and proper connection. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide level. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your VAIO Slimtop™ Computer allows for information on the display. Choose a location where windows ...contains an IEEE1394 connection. Use the display's tilting feature to the CD-RW drive. Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating...
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PC cards enable you to add functionality to your system. 9 MEMORY STICK® media slot Insert a Sony MEMORY STICK media into this slot. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Front Panel (cont.) OPEN/CLOSE PC CARD MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK HD DISC USB i.LINK S400 8 PC Card slot A PC card (also called a PCMCIA card) can be installed in this slot. 10 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port Connection for a USB device. 11 i.LINK 4-pin port (IEEE1394) Connection for an i.LINK-compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder. 16
PC cards enable you to add functionality to your system. 9 MEMORY STICK® media slot Insert a Sony MEMORY STICK media into this slot. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Front Panel (cont.) OPEN/CLOSE PC CARD MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK HD DISC USB i.LINK S400 8 PC Card slot A PC card (also called a PCMCIA card) can be installed in this slot. 10 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port Connection for a USB device. 11 i.LINK 4-pin port (IEEE1394) Connection for an i.LINK-compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder. 16
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VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 4 ETHERNET port 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface. (The port marked with your system, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder. 10 LCD display (monitor) port Connection for a compatible digital device such as a CD-RW or ... operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices. Two USB ports are located on the back panel and one USB port is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Before connecting i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals to the computer. 13 Universal ...
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 4 ETHERNET port 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface. (The port marked with your system, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder. 10 LCD display (monitor) port Connection for a compatible digital device such as a CD-RW or ... operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices. Two USB ports are located on the back panel and one USB port is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Before connecting i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals to the computer. 13 Universal ...
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See "AutoAlert E-mail Notification System." 3 Brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the screen. 4 Volume control Adjusts the volume of e-mail. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Sony Pen Tablet Display (Shown in an upright position) USB MOUSE 1 Power indicator light Light is green while the power is on the LCD display. 5 PS/2...
See "AutoAlert E-mail Notification System." 3 Brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the screen. 4 Volume control Adjusts the volume of e-mail. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Sony Pen Tablet Display (Shown in an upright position) USB MOUSE 1 Power indicator light Light is green while the power is on the LCD display. 5 PS/2...
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... Tablet online help for more information on the Sony Pen Tablet screen. Tapping the pen tip against the tablet screen delivers a click in ...on the side is within close proximity to perform different functions. You can be accidentally pressed while drawing or writing. VAIO Pen Rocker Switch 1 Eraser Delete unwanted portions of your thumb or forefinger, but cannot be programmed to the pen... The upper/lower switch positions and eraser can position the cursor on a mouse. 22 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide VAIO Pen Overview The VAIO Pen controls the cursor movements on...
... Tablet online help for more information on the Sony Pen Tablet screen. Tapping the pen tip against the tablet screen delivers a click in ...on the side is within close proximity to perform different functions. You can be accidentally pressed while drawing or writing. VAIO Pen Rocker Switch 1 Eraser Delete unwanted portions of your thumb or forefinger, but cannot be programmed to the pen... The upper/lower switch positions and eraser can position the cursor on a mouse. 22 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide VAIO Pen Overview The VAIO Pen controls the cursor movements on...
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... button of the right mouse button. Holds down list for the pen tip, eraser, or the upper/lower switch positions. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Configuring the VAIO Pen To change . Sony Tablet Properties main window Function Left-Click Left Double-Click Right-Click Middle-Click Left-Click Lock Description Single click of...
... button of the right mouse button. Holds down list for the pen tip, eraser, or the upper/lower switch positions. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Configuring the VAIO Pen To change . Sony Tablet Properties main window Function Left-Click Left Double-Click Right-Click Middle-Click Left-Click Lock Description Single click of...
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To adjust the pen tip pressure and feel 1 From the Sony Tablet Properties screen, click on the More Options button if you tap more forceful pressure. 5 Click on the Tip Feel tab. 2 Test the pen tip ... by tapping on the Click button in -depth adjustment to Firm, which requires more forcefully than the pen's current settings, the Click button changes color. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 3 Click Apply. The lines are applied to the pen. ✍ You can revert to the pen tip.
To adjust the pen tip pressure and feel 1 From the Sony Tablet Properties screen, click on the More Options button if you tap more forceful pressure. 5 Click on the Tip Feel tab. 2 Test the pen tip ... by tapping on the Click button in -depth adjustment to Firm, which requires more forcefully than the pen's current settings, the Click button changes color. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 3 Click Apply. The lines are applied to the pen. ✍ You can revert to the pen tip.
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The erased area changes color when you are erasing more forcefully than the current setting. 3 Test the eraser feel . 28 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 6 Click Apply. Eraser Feel Tab 4 Adjust the eraser pressure feel , erase the phrase "Erase this text" in the "Erase here" Test area.... To adjust the eraser pressure and feel 1 From the Sony Table Properties screen, click on the More Options button if you are...
The erased area changes color when you are erasing more forcefully than the current setting. 3 Test the eraser feel . 28 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 6 Click Apply. Eraser Feel Tab 4 Adjust the eraser pressure feel , erase the phrase "Erase this text" in the "Erase here" Test area.... To adjust the eraser pressure and feel 1 From the Sony Table Properties screen, click on the More Options button if you are...
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.... 2 Customize the pen settings for each software application's features. To add an application to the custom settings list 1 From the Sony Tablet Properties window, click on the "Add Application to all software applications, select "All Other Apps" before changing the setting. 3... "Custom Settings for Custom Settings" dialog box appears. 2 Click OK. 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 To create custom settings for an application 1 Select...
.... 2 Customize the pen settings for each software application's features. To add an application to the custom settings list 1 From the Sony Tablet Properties window, click on the "Add Application to all software applications, select "All Other Apps" before changing the setting. 3... "Custom Settings for Custom Settings" dialog box appears. 2 Click OK. 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 To create custom settings for an application 1 Select...
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VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Locking the Memory Stick Media To unlock LOCK To lock LOCK LOCK To change the way the computer responds when a Memory Stick media is inserted You can change the way your system responds by changing the options on the Memory Stick tab in the PPK Setup utility. 32
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Locking the Memory Stick Media To unlock LOCK To lock LOCK LOCK To change the way the computer responds when a Memory Stick media is inserted You can change the way your system responds by changing the options on the Memory Stick tab in the PPK Setup utility. 32
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... the name of the card that you eject the PC card incorrectly, the system may safely remove this device" appears, click OK. 34 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide ✍ When the PC card is inserted correctly, the eject button pops out. Carefully reinsert the card into the slot, but do not...
... the name of the card that you eject the PC card incorrectly, the system may safely remove this device" appears, click OK. 34 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide ✍ When the PC card is inserted correctly, the eject button pops out. Carefully reinsert the card into the slot, but do not...
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... corresponding applications appear in advance the amount of the PPKs 1 From the 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. Click Finish. It is advisable... Name window appears and displays the application you want to launch. Click Next. 5 The Input Application Name window appears. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide To change the settings of time your computer's internal timer to launch certain applications automatically. ✍ Some software applications take...
... corresponding applications appear in advance the amount of the PPKs 1 From the 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. Click Finish. It is advisable... Name window appears and displays the application you want to launch. Click Next. 5 The Input Application Name window appears. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide To change the settings of time your computer's internal timer to launch certain applications automatically. ✍ Some software applications take...
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... 2 Click UI Design Selector. 3 Click > and select the desired design. 4 Click Apply. 5 The "UI Design Selector" window design changes. Changing the Window Design of Sony Software To change the name and description of the application you want to launch. 13 Click Finish to confirm the application name. You may use... the feature with UI Design Selector-compatible software only. 40 The Input Application Name dialog box appears. The window design for your Sony software will launch automatically. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 12 Click Next to complete this step.
... 2 Click UI Design Selector. 3 Click > and select the desired design. 4 Click Apply. 5 The "UI Design Selector" window design changes. Changing the Window Design of Sony Software To change the name and description of the application you want to launch. 13 Click Finish to confirm the application name. You may use... the feature with UI Design Selector-compatible software only. 40 The Input Application Name dialog box appears. The window design for your Sony software will launch automatically. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide 12 Click Next to complete this step.
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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. Select the desired ISP, and then click Connect Automatically. 42
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..., and ❑ supply 10V to 12V. The following Sony i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for information on operating conditions and proper connection. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Compatibility Your VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK port on the front ...of the system and a 6-pin i.LINK port on the back of Sony used only to designate that came...
..., and ❑ supply 10V to 12V. The following Sony i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for information on operating conditions and proper connection. VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Compatibility Your VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK port on the front ...of the system and a 6-pin i.LINK port on the back of Sony used only to designate that came...