Page 1 ™ VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910...
Page 3 MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.
Page 4 To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution - The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this...
Page 5 NO. 26 AWG ou plus gros. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. Sony Customer Support can be reached at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
Page 6: Regulatory Information
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-LX810/ PCV-LX910 Responsible Sony Electronics Inc. Party: Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is for FCC-related matters only.
Page 7 If trouble is experienced with this modem, 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. If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the...
Page 8 Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company.
Page 9 Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium qui fuient ou sont endommagées. Une batterie non conforme présente un danger d'explosion. La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. Évacuer les batteries usées selon les directives du fabricant.
Page 10 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise locale de télécommunication. Le matériel doit également être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement. L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la conformité...
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Using PC Cards ...35 VAIO® Action Setup ...39 Programmable Power Keys ...39 Presetting i.LINK® devices ...41 Changing the Window Design of Sony Software ...42 Changing Designs of VAIO Wallpaper ...42 AutoAlert™ E-mail Notification System ...43 Configuring your VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer ...45 Hard Disk Drive Partition ...45...
Page 12 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0 ... 57 Smart Capture ... 64 VisualFlow™ ... 75 DVgate™ ... 76 System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)... 79 Using the System Recovery CD(s) ... 79 Using the Application Recovery CD(s) ... 80 Using the Driver Recovery CD ...
Page 13: Welcome
Welcome Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. This user guide contains information about the applications included with your system, contact information for software vendors, and the specifications for your computer.
Page 14: Front Panel Overview
USB devices, digital equipment, or other components. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
Page 15 Locating Controls and Ports Front Panel (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910) CD-RW/DVD Combo drive eject button Ejects a disc from the CD-RW/DVD combo drive. CD-RW/DVD Combo drive Reads data from a DVD or CD and writes data to a CD-R or CD-RW disc. Memory Stick® access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to a Memory Stick media.
Page 16 MEMORY STICK® media slot Insert a Sony MEMORY STICK media into this slot. Universal Serial Bus (USB) port Connection for a USB device. i.LINK 4-pin port (IEEE1394) Connection for an i.LINK-compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder. OP/CLOS MMOR...
Page 17: Back Panel Overview
Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel help locate and identify the ports on your computer. Locating Ports Back Panel (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910) AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord.
Page 18 Connection for a USB device. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
Page 19: Sony Pen Tablet Overview (Pcv-Lx910)
Your VAIO Slimtop™ Computer (PCV-LX910) is supplied with a Sony Pen Tablet display (TA-15A), a VAIO Pen, and accessories. The Sony Pen Tablet is a graphic interface that provides a pressure-sensitive work area. The VAIO Pen is a cordless input device that controls the movement of the cursor on the surface of the tablet screen.
Page 20 Pen Tablet display (PCV-LX910). This section describes the functions and connections capabilities of both display models. LCD display/Sony Pen Tablet display (Shown in an upright position) Power indicator light Light is green while the power is on. When the computer enters standby mode, this indicator light turns amber.
Page 21 Adjusting the LCD display/Sony Pen Tablet display Follow these steps to adjust your LCD display (PCV-LX810), or your Pen Tablet display (PCV-LX910): Holding both sides of the display, push the display panel out and up. ❑ For the LCD display, set the display height to an angle that allows you to view the display comfortably.
Page 22: Using The Vaio Pen (Pcv-Lx910)
Using the VAIO Pen (PCV-LX910) The VAIO Pen controls the cursor movements on the Sony Pen Tablet screen. Hold the pen in the same manner as a pen or pencil, making sure that the rocker switch on the side is within reach of your thumb or forefinger, but cannot be accidentally pressed while drawing or writing.
Page 23 Eraser Delete unwanted portions of your work, depending on the application in use. Upper switch position The upper side of the rocker switch is set to deliver a double left click by default. Lower switch position The lower side of the rocker switch is set to deliver a right click by default. Pen tip You can use the pen tip to draw or write.
Page 24 Step One Configuring the VAIO Pen To change the pen tip, eraser and upper/lower switch functions From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click on Control Panel. Click on Sony Tablet. The Sony Tablet Properties window appears. Step Two...
Page 25 From the Tool Buttons tab, click the drop-down list for the pen function you wish to change. Select the desired function for the pen tip, eraser, or the upper/lower switch positions. Sony Tablet Properties main window (PCV-LX910) Function Description Left-Click Single click of the left mouse button.
Page 26 The Left-Click function is assigned by default to the pen tip. Before you change the pen tip setting to perform a different function, assign the Left-Click function to another switch. Sony suggests assigning the Left-Click function to the pen tip when using the pen with drawing applications.
Page 27 To adjust the pen tip pressure and feel From the Sony Tablet Properties screen, click on the Tip Feel tab. Test the pen tip feel by drawing lines in the “Draw here” Test area. The lines are drawn with the current pen pressure settings.
Page 28 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Tip Feel Tab (PCV-LX910) Adjust the pen tip pressure feel by sliding the measurement to a desired level. The pressure settings range from Soft, which requires light pressure, to Firm, which requires more forceful pressure. Click on the More Options button if you wish to make a more in-depth adjustment to the pen tip pressure feel.
Page 29 To adjust the pen’s double-click speed and distance From the Sony Tablet Properties screen, click on the Double-Click tab. To allow the Sony Tablet software to automatically adjust the double-click speed and distance, place a check mark in the box located next to Double-Click Assist.
Page 30 “Revert tab.” To adjust the eraser pressure and feel From the Sony Table Properties screen, click on the Eraser Feel tab. To check the current erase pressure feel, erase the phrase “Erase this text” in the Test area.
Page 31 “Revert tab.” Configuring the Pop-up menu The Sony Tablet Properties window has a Pop-up Menu tab that can be used to configure onscreen pop-up menus. (The Pop-up Menu function can be assigned to the VAIO Pen.) If you press a pen switch position that is assigned to the Pop- up Menu function, a small pop-up menu appears at the onscreen cursor position.
Page 32 To add an application to the custom settings list From the Sony Tablet Properties window, click on the “Add Application to List...” button. The “Add Application for Custom Settings” dialog box appears.
Page 33: Using Memory Stick® Media
Using Memory Stick® Media Your VAIO Slimtop™ Computer is designed to support the new MemoryStick storage media. The MemoryStick media is a compact, portable, and versatile device designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products. You can use VAIO Action Setup to preset your computer to automatically launch an application when you insert a MemoryStick media.
Page 34 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Locking the MemoryStick Media To unlock To lock LOCK LOCK LOCK To change the way the computer responds when a MemoryStick media is inserted You can change the way your system responds by changing the options on the MemoryStick tab in the PPK Setup utility.
Page 35: Using Pc Cards
Using PC Cards Your computer has a card bus PC card slot that supports Type I or Type II PC cards. ✍ You do not need to shut down your computer when inserting a PC card. To insert a PC card Slide front panel cover in the direction of arrow as shown in picture, to open the front panel.
Page 36 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Insert the PC card into the PC card slot until it clicks into position. Inserting a PC card (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910) ✍ When the PC card is inserted correctly, the eject button pops out. If the card does not insert easily, make sure the card is not being inserted upside-down or backwards.
Page 37 Push the PC card eject button on the front panel of the system unit. You may need to extend the eject button out from the computer before you can eject the card. Ejecting a PC card (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910) When the PC card ejects from the PC card slot, remove it by holding the edges and pulling it out carefully.
Page 38 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide...
Page 39: Vaio® Action Setup
Click VAIO Action Setup Help. Programmable Power Keys Your Sony computer is equipped with technology that allows you to access your favorite applications quickly. Each Programmable Power Key (PPK) on your VAIO Convertible keyboard is programmed to launch a preset application with a single press of the key.
Page 40: Internal Timer
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide To change the settings of the PPKs From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to VAIO Action Setup, and then click VAIO Action Setup. ✍ You can also double-click Click the PPK you want to change. From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for the desired function.
Page 41: Presetting I.link® Devices
DVgate™ software or connecting two VAIO® computers. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
Page 42: Changing The Window Design Of Sony Software
The “UI Design Selector” window design changes. The window design for your Sony software will match the “UI Design Selector” window. To try another selection, click << or >> and then click OK. The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. ✍...
Page 43: Autoalert™ E-Mail Notification System
❑ 1900 The VAIO wallpaper design sets also change at seasonal intervals: ❑ March 1st (Spring) ❑ June 1st (Summer) ❑ September 1st (Fall) ❑ December 1st (Winter) AutoAlert™ E-mail Notification System The VAIO® Action Setup utility enables you to program your computer to notify you when new mail arrives in your e-mail mailbox.
Page 44 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide allows the computer to disconnect the phone line if the computer does not disconnect the line normally. If you are using the timer to download e-mail automatically ❑ Set up your e-mail software to redial automatically if it does not connect the first time.
Page 45: 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™ software, the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D. The DVgate™ software saves files to the D partition. This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition.
Page 46: I.link® (Ieee1394) Compatibility
6-pin i.LINK port on the back of the system. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
Page 47 ✍ The i.LINK communication standard that is available in the Windows Me™ operating system is not compatible with the Sony VX1000 camcorder. See the manual that came with your i.LINK-equipped device for more information on installation and use. Configuring your VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer...
Page 48: Enabling Ethernet
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Enabling Ethernet Your computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet interface. Your computer may ship with the Ethernet function disabled. You can enable Ethernet connectivity by following the instructions below. To enable the Ethernet connection Right-click My Computer on the desktop and select Properties.
Page 49: Vaio® Av Applications
MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics, Inc. Sony’s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions, background music, and text. Just import your video clips and “shake” with a click of the mouse. Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends.
Page 50 DVgate. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
Page 51: Movieshaker
MovieShaker™ This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a few simple steps, motion pictures can be combined with special effects, still images, and music files, and then saved in a format compatible with most computers.
Page 52 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Click the Shaker tab. Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray. Shaker tray Click saved to the Product tray. To preview, switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play. ✍...
Page 53: Editing Clips And Scenes
Editing Clips and Scenes You can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length of clips. Working Panel Monitor Trim Palette Play Adding effects to a scene or a clip Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel. Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray.
Page 54: Saving A Movie
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Saving a Movie Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for more details on saving movies. Click Export. Select the format in which you want the document to be saved. Click Next.
Page 55: Picturegear
PictureGear™ PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer. Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures. Brighten, contrast, enhance, resize, crop, and color-correct your pictures. Create panoramic views, animations, screen savers, wallpaper, still pictures from MPEG, and even HTML photo albums.
Page 56: Using Panorama Maker
Gather the source images into the same folder or collection. Select the images you want to use. ✍ Sony recommends creating your panoramic picture with 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures. From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker. Select the correct lens and click OK. (If 35mm lens is selected, the prompt does not appear.
Page 57: Openmg™ Jukebox 2.0
OpenMG Jukebox on your computer, as this may cause the software to work improperly or damage your audio files. For more information on connecting your compatible portable player to your computer, go to the Sony Walkman® Product Support Web site at: http://www.sony.com/walkmanproductsupport.
Page 58 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide ✍ To protect your personal data, Sony uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), an encryption protocol for communication between your browser and Sony’s World Wide Web (WWW) server. If you are accessing the Internet from an enterprise Local Area Network (LAN), you may not be able to use SSL due to the proxy server of the LAN.
Page 59 OpenMG Jukebox main window Feature tabs Changes the screen view according to the selected feature. Player control buttons Controls playback functions, such as play, pause, stop, fast forward and reverse. Playlist drop-down list Displays available playlists and audio files of the current feature tab. File tree view Displays the folders available on your computer.
Page 60: Recording A Cd
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Recording a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists in OpenMG Jukebox. ✍ When you record from an audio CD on your CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive for the first time, the “CD Drive Optimization”...
Page 61 ✍ You can display the name of the CD and its songs by clicking on the CD Info button. Transferring Songs (Check-in/Check-out) You can transfer songs between the playlists of your OpenMG Jukebox and external devices or media. For more information on using your external devices or media, see the documentation that came with the product.
Page 62 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Select the playlist that has the song that you want to check out. The songs in the playlist are shown in the Playlist view panel located in the center of the Check-In/Out tab window. From the Playlist view panel, select the song to be checked out.
Page 63: Additional Features
For more information about using OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 software, go to the online OpenMG Jukebox Help. You can access the online help file using either of the following instructions: ❑ Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, point to OpenMG Jukebox, and then click on OpenMG Jukebox Help.
Page 64: Smart Capture
Internet or through e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
Page 65: Using Still Mode
Mode indicator Displays the current mode (Still or Net Movie). Mode dial Switches Smart Capture from Still mode to Net Movie mode with a single click of your mouse. Options button Displays the configuration options available for either Still or Net Movie mode. Effects button Displays the special effects that you can apply to your pictures or video clips.
Page 66 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Click on the Options button to view the available options for your still image capture. The Still Image Options window appears. Still Image Options window The Still Image Options window has four tabs: ❑ Capturing Mode —...
Page 67 VAIO® AV Applications Effect Setting window ✍ You can use a different special effect for each picture, or you can remove all special effects by clicking on the No Effects button.
Page 68 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Capturing a picture in Still mode Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to capture. When you see the desired image in the Smart Capture window, click on the Capture button. The Still Viewer window appears. You can capture one picture or several pictures at a time.
Page 69: Using Net Movie Mode
❑ Mail — E-mail your still images to your family and friends. Click on the Mail button and your e-mail application launches with a new message window containing the still image. ❑ Save — Click on the Save button to save your still image in a variety of formats, to a location of your choice.
Page 70 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Click on the Options button to view the available options for your movie capture. The Recording Options window appears. Recording Options window The Recording Options window has three tabs: ❑ Format — You can adjust the compression rate for your movies in MPEG1 format or choose the AVI option for no compression.
Page 71 Capturing a movie in Net Movie mode Use your digital camcorder to locate the view(s) you want to capture. When you see the desired view in either the Smart Capture window or your camcorder’s viewfinder, press the Capture button to begin recording your movie.
Page 72: Using Imagestation Sm
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Managing your movie in Net Movie mode From the Movie Player window, you can perform various functions using the task buttons: ❑ Delete — Discard any frame or the entire movie by clicking on the Delete button.
Page 73 “Uploading with Still Viewer,” for further uploading information. ✍ Sony recommends that your movie file size not exceed 254 MB if compressed, or 2 GB if not compressed. Large movie files take longer to upload to the ImageStation Web site.
Page 74 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide ImageStation Login window For first time users, the ImageStation registration wizard guides you through the initial registration process. Follow the onscreen instructions. If you are already a registered member, provide your login name and password. The Image Uploader window appears.
Page 75: Visualflow
VisualFlow™ VisualFlow software is a Sony state-of-the-art multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media. It displays any still picture, movie or sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VisualFlow software plays a selected movie or sound file, and enables playback of files by other applications like PictureGear™, PictureToy™, Memory Stick...
Page 76: Dvgate
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide DVgate™ Connecting a digital video camera recorder Before connecting a digital video camera recorder to your computer, turn off the power to the camera. After connecting the camera, turn the power back on. You do not need to turn off the computer when connecting a camera.
Page 77 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Run. Click Browse to navigate to your C: drive. Select Program Files, select Sony, select Dvgate, select Premiere Plug-in, and then select 5.1. Select Setup.exe and click OK. The installation wizard dialog box appears.
Page 78 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Run. Click Browse to navigate to your C: drive. Select Program Files, select Sony, select Dvgate, select Premiere Plug-in, and then select 6.0. Select Setup.exe and click OK. The installation wizard dialog box appears.
Page 79: System, Application And Driver Recovery Cd(S)
The System Recovery CD program enables you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics, Inc.
Page 80: Using The Application Recovery Cd(S)
You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD(s). Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-RW/DVD Combo drive. ✍ The System Recovery utility boots from the CD-RW/DVD Combo drive. It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer.
Page 81: Using The Driver Recovery Cd
If you need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility. If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support. To use the Application Recovery CD(s) Turn on your computer.
Page 82 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide To reinstall drivers with the Driver Recovery CD Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD in the CD-RW/DVD Combo drive. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to view the contents of the Driver Recovery CD.
Page 83: Using The Vaio Support Agent
These diagnostics protect and store information in a retrievable format that enables you to restore your software to a previous working state. Sony has identified the software items that are protected by the VAIO Support Agent utility.
Page 84: Using The Quick Fix Wizard
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Using the Quick Fix Wizard The Quick Fix Wizard records and maintains a history of the VAIO Support Agent protected applications by taking a “snapshot” of the application at regular, timed intervals and storing it for future use. If you develop a problem with one of the protected applications, you can use the Quick Fix Wizard feature to retrieve the date/time (snapshot) that was recorded when the application worked properly.
Page 85 Using the VAIO Support Agent Quick Fix Wizard: Begin VAIO Support Agent Diagnostics dialog box Click Next to continue. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Page 86: Using Common Solutions
VAIO Support Local Server (http://sdcglobal4.sel.sony.com...) provides a list of SupportActions available from the Internet. Common Solutions dialog box (1st level) ✍ Connect to the Internet before attempting to view the category, “Vaio Support Local Server (http://sdcglobal4.sel.sony.com...).” The category is unavailable without an Internet connection.
Page 87: About Automatic Updates
About Automatic Updates The VAIO Support Agent utility is dormant as a background process. Every 24 hours, the Agent self-activates to contact the Sony Support Server to check for new updates or fixes needed for your system. This updating action only occurs while you are connected to the Internet and when more than 24 hours has passed since the last update.
Page 88: Update Notification
You can choose from four response options: ❑ Give the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for any updates or fixes that are available specifically for your computer. The Agent continues to prompt you for your permission to retrieve updates.
Page 89 VAIO Support Agent Properties Event Notification At times, Sony initiates an event by sending support information for your specific computer model directly to you over the Internet. If you are connected to the Internet when these events occur, the ambulance icon on your task tray blinks.
Page 90: Using Support Central
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Using Support Central The Support Central feature uses Internet resources to help you fix your software. Support Central searches the Internet for answers to your questions, additional information from knowledge base systems, and the latest software updates for your protected software.
Page 91 Using the VAIO Support Agent ✍ Support Central retains your registration information, so you are only required to register once. If you log on to your computer with a different user name or have recovered your system using the System Recovery CDs, Support Central may require you to register again.
Page 92 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Support Central: Current Issues page When you log on to Support Central, the Current Issues page displays, enabling you to continue working on your open issues or to close them if you are finished. Support Central has a tracking feature that stores your current issues, enabling you to return and work on them later.
Page 93 Using the VAIO Support Agent Support Central: Support Wizard page If you log on to Support Central with a new issue, or if you do not have any open issues, the Support Wizard appears. You can begin searching on the new issues. ✍...
Page 94: Software Applications Protected By Vaio Support Agent
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Software Applications protected by VAIO Support Agent In addition to the software listed below, your system’s drivers, basic network settings and modem settings are protected by the VAIO Support Agent utility. Utilities ❑ VAIO Action Setup Applications ❑...
Page 95: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on.
Page 96 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Topic: My computer or software program stops responding. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to close the application that has stopped responding In the Close Program dialog box, scroll down until you locate the message “Not responding” next to an application. Select this application and click End Task.
Page 97 When you find the appropriate information, close the Help and Support. Topic: My CD-RW/DVD Combo drive tray does not open. ❑ Use the eject button Make sure the computer is turned on. Press the Eject button on the drive. ❑ Use the My Computer icon Click the My Computer icon on the Windows®...
Page 98 Move the Display area slider to change the resolution. Click OK. Topic: The cursor on my Sony Pen Tablet display does not move or moves in an unpredictable manner when I use the VAIO pen. (PCV-LX910) You may need to configure your VAIO pen’s switch function.
Page 99 ❑ If the tablet mouse (UD cursor) appears to be the default setting in the Sony Tablet software, you can go to the Sony Tablet Property window and select Edit-Reset Settings to cancel this registration.
Page 100 ❑ Verify that the software you are using is appropriately configured to recognize and interact with the Sony computer modem. Call the software publisher if you do not know how to configure the software to recognize the modem. All programs preinstalled by Sony are compatible.
Page 101 ❑ If your modem is not functioning properly, you can perform a simple diagnostic test to try and determine the cause. Click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Click Control Panel. Click Modems. Click the Diagnostics tab. Select COM3. Click More Info.
Page 102 Close the Recording Control window. Topic: My mouse does not work. ❑ Check that the mouse is plugged into the MOUSE port on the Sony Pen Tablet. ❑ There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: Turn off your computer and turn the mouse upside down.
Page 103 From the Buttons tab, select Left-handed under the Button Configuration options. Click Apply and then click OK Topic: My keyboard does not work. ❑ Check that the keyboard is plugged into the KEYBOARD port. ❑ Close all applications and turn off your computer. Restart your computer. Topic: I cannot find the Windows The Windows taskbar may be hidden or minimized.
Page 104 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Turn on your device. Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. When this occurs, follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection: Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then select Properties.
Page 105 Check the printer manufacturer's website for the latest drivers for Windows Me™ before proceeding. Some printers do not function properly without updated drivers for Windows Me. 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. Troubleshooting...
Page 106: Notes On Use
VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide Notes on Use On the Power Source ❑ Your computer operates on 100–120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. ❑ Plug all the power cords for your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line. AC derived from different supply lines may result in voltage differences that can cause unstable operation or unwanted weak currents at the time of connection.
Page 107 The lithium battery may explode if mistreated. Do not disassemble it or dispose of it in fire. Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. Using any battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Page 108 Do not drop them or bump them against other objects. ❑ Your Sony computer will not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX).
Page 109 On Handling the Sony Pen Tablet (PCV-LX910) ❑ Do not leave the Sony Pen Tablet directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD screen. ❑...
Page 110: On Handling Diskettes
The screen becomes warm during operation. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ Your Sony Pen Tablet consists of high-precision electronic parts. Do not drop or bump it against other objects. ❑ The Sony Pen Tablet display uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception.
Page 111: 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 of purchase.
Page 112 VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide America Online® (America Online, Inc.) Web site http://www.aol.com/ phone 800-827-3338 hours 7 days a week, 8 AM - 2 AM ET CompuServe® 2000 (CompuServe Interactive Services, Inc.) Web site http://www.compuserve.com/ phone 800-848-8990 hours M - F, 8 AM - 1 AM, Sat - Sun, 10 AM - 10 PM DirectCD, Easy CD Creator™...
Page 113 206-674-2681 206-674-3586 e-mail http://service.real.com (online form) hours M - F, 8 AM - 5 PM PT Sony Applications (Sony Electronics, Inc.) Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport phone 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972) hours 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.
Page 114 M - F, 8 AM - 7 PM CT Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System, Word (Microsoft Corporation) Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport phone 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972) hours 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.
Page 115: Resources
Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in the following sequence: Quick Start VAIO Computer User Guide Online (Electronic) Documentation Manuals and online...
Page 116 You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics that you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax-on-demand service, call 1- 888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax software.)
Page 117: Specifications Pcv-Lx810/Pcv-Lx910
(4-pin) port Connection USB ports (3) Modem line jack (RJ-11) Capabilities (Rear) Phone line jack (RJ-11) CRT display Sony Pen Tablet display Line In jack i.LINK (6-pin) port 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN jack (RJ-45) Headphone jack Microphone jack Intel® Pentium® III MB PC-133 SDRAM, expandable to 512MB ††...
Page 118 † GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. ‡ 128 MB available. 16 MB allocated to video RAM. PCV-LX910 Sony Pen Tablet display (TA-15A) VAIO Pen and pen stand Pen tip replacements (5) Pen tip removing tool...
Page 119 ** The CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes/s. Data on a CD-RW is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 10X at the innermost track to 24X at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 17X(2550 kbytes/s). Data on a CD-R/CD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 13X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track.
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Page 121 Index AC input port 17 adding additional hardware precaution 106 adjusting voltage settings 106 air circulation 107 Application Recovery CD 79, applications launching problems with 97 AutoAlert™ 43 battery disposing 107 brightness control, on LCD 20 cables 108 CD tray opening problems with 97 CD-RW drive 15...
Page 122 Change to Current Document Title problems with 95 setting up 13 disposal of lithium battery 8 Driver Recovery CD 81 DVgate software 49 using 76 electronic documentation 115 equipment 107 Eraser, on VAIO Pen 23 ETHERNET port 18 glare 14 handling diskettes 110 hard disk 110 defragmenting 45...
Page 123 108, 110 reducing glare 14 removing computer cover 106 rocker switch 22 screens reducing glare 14 selecting locations 13 setting up your computer ergonomic location 13 Smart Capture 50 Sony 19 Sony Fax-on-Demand service Sony Multimedia Computer Display Keys...
Page 124 Change to Current Document Title problems with 95 Sony Online Support options 115 speakers precaution 107 starting your computer problems with 95 surge protectors 106 system troubleshooting 95 System Recovery CD 79 taskbar problems viewing 103 technical support support options 115...

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