Sony PCV-LX700, PCV-LX800 User Manual

™

VAIO Slimtop

LCD

Computer User Guide

PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide

NOTICE

© 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in
whole or in part without written permission is
prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual and
the software described herein, in whole or in
part, may not be reproduced, translated, or
reduced to any machine-readable form without
prior written approval.

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CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
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.

This product contains software owned by Sony
and licensed by third parties. Use of such
software is subject to the terms and conditions
of license agreements enclosed with this
product. Some of the software may not be
transported or used outside the United States.
Software specifications are subject to change
without notice and may not necessarily be
identical to current retail versions.

Updates and additions to software may require
an additional charge. Subscriptions to online
service providers may require a fee and credit
card information. Financial services may
require prior arrangements with participating
financial institutions.

So ny, VAI O, t he VA IO lo g o, VA IO S ma rt ,
VAIO Slimtop, Media Park, DVgate, Media
Bar, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory
Stick logo, Movie Shaker, VisualFlow,
PictureGear and i.LINK are trademarks of
Sony. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of the
Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows Me,
Windows, and the Windows logo are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PS/2 is a
trademark of IBM Corporation.

All other trademarks are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
owners.

Owner’s Record

The model number and serial number are
located on the back of your Sony VAIO
computer. Record the serial number in the space
provided here. Refer to the model and serial
numbers when you call your Sony Service
Center.

Model Number:

Serial Number:________________________

PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800

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Safety Information and Caution

CD-RW Laser Diode Properties

! To change the backup battery,

please contact your nearest Sony
Service Center.

Laser Output

Wave Le n gth

❑

To prevent fire or shock hazard,

1.0mW(Read)

35mW (Write)

777–787nm

do not expose your desktop to
rain or moisture.To avoid
electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.

❑

Never install modem or telephone
wiring during a lightning storm.

❑

Never install telephone jacks in
wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet
locations.

❑

Never touch uninsulated
telephone wire or terminals
unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network
interface.

❑

Use caution when installing or
modifying telephone lines.

❑

Avoid using the modem during an
electrical storm.

❑

Do not use the modem or a
telephone to report a gas leak in
the vicinity of the leak.

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The socket outlet shall be
installed near the equipment and
shall be easily accessible.

! Caution - The use of optical

instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard. As the laser
beam used in this product is
harmful to the eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the drive
cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.

! Danger - Visible and invisible

laser radiation when open. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.

! For CD-RW: Danger - Invisible

laser radiation when open. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.

! Caution: For ADSL modem

models, to reduce the risk of fire,
use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunication line cord.

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❑

Pour prévenir tout risque
d’incendie ou d’électrocution,
garder cet appareil à l’abri de la
pluie et de l’humidité.

❑

Pour prévenir tout risque
d’électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le
châssis de cet appareil et ne
confier son entretien qu’à une
personne qualifiée.

❑

Ne jamais effectuer l’installation
de fil modem ou téléphone durant
un orage électrique.

❑

Ne jamais effectuer l’installation
d’une prise téléphonique dans un
endroit mouillé à moins que la
prise soit conçue à cet effet.

❑

Ne jamais toucher un fil
téléphonique à découvert ou un
terminal à moins que la ligne
téléphonique n’ait été débranché
de l’interface réseau.

❑

Soyez très prudent lorsque vous
installez ou modifiez les lignes
téléphoniques.

❑

Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant
un orage électrique.

❑

N'utilisez pas le modem ni le
téléphone pour prévenir d'une
fuite de gaz vous êtes près de la
fuite.

❑

L’appareil doit être le plus près
possible d’une prise murale pour
en faciliter l’accès.

! Pour changer la pile de rechange,

veuillez contacter votre centre de
service Sony le plus près.

! Avertissement - L'utilisation

d'instruments optiques avec ce
produit augmente les risques pour
les yeux. Puisque le faisceau
laser utilisé dans ce produit est
dommageable pour les yeux, ne
tentez pas de désassembler le
boîtier. Adressez-vous à un agent
de service qualifié.

! Danger : Radiation laser visible et

invisible si ouvert. Évitez
lexposition directe au faisceau.

! Pour les CD-RW : Danger :

Radiation laser visible et invisible
si ouvert. Évitez l'exposition
directe au faisceau.

! Attention : Pour ADSL modele

modem, afin de réduire les
risques dindendie, nutilisez
quun cordon de communication
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

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Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: PCV-LX700

PCV-LX800

Responsible
Party:

Address: 1 Sony Drive

Telephone: [phone]

This phone number is for FCC-related
matters only.

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

Sony Electronics Inc.

Park Ridge, NJ 07656

interference by one or more of the following
measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving

❑

antenna.
Increase the separation between

❑

the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an

❑

outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.

Consult the dealer or an

❑

experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

Only peripherals (computer input/output
devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply
with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this
computer product. Operation with
noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in
interference to radio and television reception.

All cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded and grounded. Operation with cables,
connected to peripherals, that are not shielded
and grounded, may result in interference to
radio and television reception.

FCC Part 68

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the
FCC rules. The FCC Ringer Equivalence
Number (REN) for this equipment is 0.7.
If requested, this information must be provided
to the telephone company.

This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone
jack.

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The REN is used to determine the quantity of
devices which may be connected to the
telephone line. Excessive RENs on the
telephone line may result in the devices not
ringing in response to an incoming call. In
most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs
should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of
the number of devices that may be connected to
the line, as determined by the total RENs,
contact the telephone company to determine the
maximum REN for the calling area.

If the terminal equipment causes harm to the
telephone network, the telephone company will
notify you in advance that temporary
discontinuance of service may be required. But
if advance notice is not practical, the telephone
company will notify the customer as soon as
possible. Also, you will be advised of your right
to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe
it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in
its facilities, equipment, operations or
procedures that could affect the operations of
the equipment. If this happens, the telephone
company will provide advance notice in order
for you to make the necessary modifications in
order to maintain uninterrupted service.

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
telephone company may request that you
remove the equipment from the network until
the problem is resolved.

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.
Connection to Party Line Service is subject to
state and possible provincial tariffs. (Contact

the state or provincial utility service
commission, public service commission, or
corporation commission for information.)

Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of
1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a
computer or other electronic device to send any
message via a telephone facsimile machine
unless such message clearly contains, in a
margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted
page or on the first page of the transmission, the
date and time it is sent and an identification of
the business, other entity, or individual sending
the message, and the telephone number of the
sending machine or such business, other entity,
or individual.

In order to program this information into your
facsimile machine, see your fax software
documentation.

Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)

Please refer to your telephone directory under
‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Serv ice.’ For
more detailed information, please contact:

CRTC
Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale
1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A
0N2.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY

You can return your unwanted lithium ion
batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or
Factory Service Center.

In some areas the disposal of lithium

✍

ion batteries in household or
business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call
1-888-476-6972 in the United States or
1-800-961-7669 in Canada.

! Do not handle damaged or leaking

lithium ion batteries.

! Danger of explosion if battery is

incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the
manufacturer. Discard used
batteries according to the
manufacturers instructions.

! The battery pack used in this

device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if
mistreated. Do not disassemble,
heat above 212°F (100°C) or
incinerate. Dispose of used
battery promptly.

Keep away from children.

! Ne pas manipuler les batteries au

lithium-ion 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.

! La manutention incorrecte du

module de batterie de cet appareil
présente un risque d'incendie ou
de brûlures chimiques. Ne pas
démonter, incinérer ou exposer à
une température de plus de
100°C. Évacuer promptement la
batterie usée.

Garder hors de portée des
enfants.

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE

NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies
certified equipment. This certification means
that the equipment meets certain
telecommunications network protective,
operational and safety requirements as
prescribed in the appropriate Terminal
Equipment Technical Requirements
document(s). The Department does not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the
user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should
ensure that it is permissible to be connected to
the facilities of the local telecommunications
company. The equipment must also be installed
using an acceptable method of connection.

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The customer should be aware that compliance
with the above conditions may not prevent
degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be
coordinated by a representative designated by
the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any
repairs or alterations made by the user to this
equipment may give the telecommunications
company cause to request that the user
disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection
that the electrical ground connections of the
power utility, telephone lines and internal
metallic water pipe system, if present, are
connected together. This precaution may be
particularly important in rural areas.

CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make
such connections themselves, but should
contact the appropriate electrical inspection
authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number
(REN) assigned to each terminal device
provides an indication of the maximum number
of terminals allowed to be connected to a
telephone interface. The termination on an
interface may consist of any combination of
devices subject only to the requirement that the
sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all
the devices does not exceed 5. The Ringer
Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0.7.

AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA

AV I S: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie
le matériel homologué.

Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est
conforme aux normes de protection,
d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de
télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les
documents concernant les exigences techniques
relatives au matériel terminal. Le Ministère

n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel
fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.

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 aux
conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la
dégradation du service dans certaines
situations.

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent
être coordonnées par un représentant désigné
par le fournisseur. L’entreprise de
télécommunications peut demander à
l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite
de réparations ou de modifications effectuées
par l’utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais
fonctionnement.

Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit
s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la
source d’énergie électrique, des lignes
téléphoniques et des canalisations d’eau
métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés
ensemble. Cette précaution est particulièrement
importante dans les régions rurales.

Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter
de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit
avoir recours à un service d’inspection des
installations électriques, ou à un électricien,
selon le cas.

AVI S : L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie
(IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal
indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui
peuvent être raccordés à une interface.

La terminaison d’une interface téléphonique
peut consister en une combination de quelques
dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme
d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous
les dispositifs n’excède pas 5. L’indice
d’équivalence de la sonnerie de ce matériel est
de 0.7.

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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

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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

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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.

Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer

Before you get started, find the best location for your new computer. Here are
some things to consider when planning your workspace:

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Stable work surface —

the computer and other equipment.

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Ventilation —

of your computer to enable proper ventilation.

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Placement of the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices —

your keyboard, mouse, and other input devices so that your arms and hands
are in a relaxed, comfortable position. The keyboard should be directly in
front of you. Adjust the level of the keyboard so that your lower arms are
parallel to the floor. Keep your wrists in a relaxed position when you are
using the keyboard—not angled up or down. Use the palmrest only briefly,
for resting. While typing, never use the palmrest or rest your hands on the
table. Position the mouse at the same level as the keyboard. Hold the mouse
with a relaxed hand, and use your whole arm to move it. Take breaks during
sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the mouse or a joystick may
strain muscles or tendons.

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Furniture and posture —

armrests. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor.
A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit with relaxed, upright
posture—avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward.

Leave at least eight inches of space on the left and back sides

Use a stable work surface large enough to support

Place

Sit in a chair with good back support and

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Viewing angle of the display —

directly in front of you, with the top of the screen at or a little below eye
level. Use the display’s tilting feature to find the best position. You can
reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper
position.

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Lighting —

and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on
the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help
reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness.

Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare

Position the display 18 to 26 inches

Front Panel Overview

The front panel of your VAIO Slimtop™ Computer allows for access to the
CD-RW drive. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK
connect USB devices, digital equipment, or other components.

i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an

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IEEE1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with
each other.

®

ports to

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Locating Controls and Connectors

Front Panel (PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800)

OPEN/CLOSE

MEMORY

STICK

HD

DISC

Front Panel Overview

1 CD-RW eject button

Ejects a disc from the CD-RW drive.

2CD-RW drive

Reads data from a CD and writes data to a CD-R or CD-RW disc.

3 MEMORY STICK® access indicator light

Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to a Memory Stick
media.

4 Hard disk drive access indicator light

Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk.

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5 CD-RW drive access indicator light

Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to a CD-R or CD­RW disc.

6 Power switch and indicator light

Turns on/off the computer and the display. The indicator light is green while
the power is on and amber when the computer is in standby mode.

7 Front panel cover

A sliding panel that covers the PC card slot, Memory Stick slot, and
connectors.

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PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800 Front Panel (cont.)

OPEN/CLOSE

MEMORY

STICK

HD

DISC

PC CARD

MEMORY

Front Panel Overview

STICK

USB

i.LINK S400

8 PC Card slot

A PC card (also called a PCMCIA card) can be installed in this slot. PC cards
enable you to add functionality to your system.

9 MEMORY STICK® media slot

Insert a Sony MEMORY STICK card into this slot.

10 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector

Connects a USB device.

11 i.LINK 4-pin connector (IEEE1394)

Connects a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam®
Camcorder.

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Back Panel Overview

The back panel of your computer contains the connectors for supplied and
optional accessories. The icons on the back panel help locate and identify the
connectors on your computer.

Locating Controls and Connectors

Back Panel (PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800)

MONITOR

NETWORK/USB

PHONES

LINE IN

MIC

LINE PHONE

i.LINK S400

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.

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LCD

USB

4 ETHERNET connector

10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface.
The connector marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.

5 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors (2)

Connects a USB device. Three USB connectors are located on the back panel.
One USB is located on the modem card (see #13).

6 Headphones connector

Connects optional headphones or computer speakers.

7 Line In connector

Connects 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 the computer.
Note: Do not connect any other display to this connector other than the LCD
monitor that is supplied with this system.

11 Line jack

Connects the supplied modem cable to the wall jack.

12 Telephone cable jack

Connects the phone cable to the computer.

13 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector

Connects a USB device.

Back Panel Overview

®

i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an

✍

IEEE1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with
each other.

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LCD Overview

Your VAIO Slimtop Computer is supplied with an LCD monitor. The
PCV-LX800 is supplied with a QVGA (1280 x 960), and the PCV-LX700 is
supplied with a XGA (1024 x 768).

LCD Monitor

MOUSE

USB

1 Power indicator light

Light is green while the power is on. When the computer enters standby mode,
this indicator light turns amber.

2 Information LED

Light turns red to alert the user to activities, such as the arrival of e-mail.
See “AutoAlert E-mail Notification System” .

3 Brightness control

Adjusts the brightness of the screen.

4 Volume control

Adjusts the volume of the integrated speakers on the LCD display.

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5 Mouse Connector

Connects a PS/2 mouse.

6 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector

Connects a USB device.

7 PS/2® Keyboard connector

Connects a VAIO Convertible Keyboard.

Adjusting the LCD display

1

Holding both sides of the display, push the display panel out and up.

Adjusting the Height and Viewing Angle of the Display

LCD Overview

2

Set the display height so that it does not touch the keyboard, and adjust the
viewing angle approximately 27 degrees from eye level to the center of the
screen.

Adjusting Viewing Angle

The LCD display is designed to create the best ergonomic viewing angle.

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VAIO® Action Setup

VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Programmable
Power Keys (PPK), internal timer, i.LINK® interface, and
media. An overview of each of these functions is provided below. For more
information on changing these settings using VAIO Action Setup, see the online
VAIO Action Setup Help files.

To access VAIO Action Setup Help:

1

Click Start, point to Programs, and then point to VAIO Action Setup.

2

Click VAIO Action Setup Help.

Programmable Power Keys

Your Sony computer is equipped with technology that allows you to get to your
favorite applications easily. Each Programmable Power Key (PPK) on your VAIO
Convertible keyboard comes programmed to launch a preset application with a
single press of the key. If you wish, you can use VAIO Action Setup to change
the PPK functions.

Memory Stick®

The Programmable Power Keys are located at the right side of your keyboard,
and are numbered P1 through P4. The keys work even when the computer is
turned off. Pressing one of these keys turns on the computer and launches the
preset application.

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The four Programmable Power Keys perform by default the functions listed in
the table below.

Key Function

P1 (MAIL) Starts Microsoft
P2 (INTERNET) Starts Microsoft
P3 (PICTURE) Starts Sony’s PictureGear™.
P4 (HELP) Starts VAIO Demo/Help.

®
®

®

Outlook
Internet Explorer for Windows Me.

Express.

To change the settings of the PPKs

1

From the start menu, point to Programs, point to VAIO Action Setup, and
then click VAIO Action Setup.

You can also double-click on the Windows taskbar to open VAIO Action Setup.

✍

2

Click the PPK you want to change.

3

From the Select Application dialog box, click the radio button for the desired
type of function. The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the
right.

You may also use the drag and drop feature to place any application into the list box.

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4

The Confirmation Application Name window appears showing you the
application you have selected. Click Next

5

The Input Application name window appears. You can type a new name and
description, if desired. Click Finish.

Internal Timer

The VAIO Action Setup software allows you to set your computer’s internal
timer to launch certain applications automatically.

Some software applications take longer than others to launch. It is advisable to

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confirm in advance the amount of time your selected application takes to start.

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Presetting i.LINK® Devices

Presetting i.LINK® Devices

You can preset your i.LINK-equipped devices to perform desired functions, such
as automatically starting DVgate™ applications or connecting two VAIO
computers.

i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an

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IEEE1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with
each other.

To preset your i.LINK device 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

Connect the device to your computer with your i.LINK cable.

6

Turn on the device.

The VAIO Action Setup dialog box appears.

7

Click OK.

8

To modify the device name, click the current device name in the list box and
click Modify device name.

9

Type the desired name and click Apply.

10

To assign an application, click Modify.

The Select Application dialog box appears.

11

Select the desired application and click Next.

12

Click Next to confirm the application name.

The Input Application Name dialog box appears. You may change the name
and description of the application you want to launch.

13

Click Finish to complete this step.

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