Sony PCV-LX910, PCV-LX810 User Manual

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PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910

NOTICE

© 2001 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.

SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, 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.

Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Slimtop, ImageStation, DVgate, Media Bar, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, MovieShaker, Smart Capture, VisualFlow, PictureGear, PictureToy 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-LX810/PCV-LX910

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Safety Information and Caution

CD-RW/DVD Combo drive Laser Diode Properties

(PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910)

Laser Output (CD-RW)

Laser Output (DVD-ROM)

Wave Length (CD-RW)

Wave Length (DVD-ROM)

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

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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

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during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet

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locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or

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terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

Use caution when installing or modifying

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telephone lines. Avoid using the modem during an

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electrical storm. Do not use the modem or a telephone to

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report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

1.08mW(Read)

35mW (Write)

0.4mW(Read)

780nm

650nm

The socket outlet shall be installed near

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the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

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 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/DVD Combo drive: 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.

Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou

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d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité.

Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution,

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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

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modem ou téléphone durant un orage électrique.

Ne jamais effectuer l’installation d’une

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prise téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins que la prise soit conçue à cet effet.

Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à

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

Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez

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ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques. Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un

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orage électrique. N'utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone

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pour prévenir d'une fuite de gaz vous êtes près de la fuite.

L’appareil doit être le plus près possible

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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.

Pour les CD-RW/DVD Combo drive: 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.

Danger : Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert. Évitez l’exposition directe au faisceau.

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Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: PCV-LX810/

Responsible Party:

Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd

Telephone: 201-930-6972

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.

PCV-LX910

Sony Electronics Inc.

Oradell, NJ 07649

interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the

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equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

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circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced

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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.

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

For the Pen Tablet (TA-15A) (PCV-LX910 only)

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: Tablet, model TA-15A

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210 of the IC standards.

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.

Pour le Tablet de Stylo (TA-15A) (PCV-LX910 seulement)

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: TABLET, modèle

TA -1 5 A

Ce dispositif est conforme à la section 15 des réglementations FCC ainsi qu'au RSS-210 des normes IC.

Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1) Le dispositif ne peut être à l'origine d'interférences nocives, et

(2) ce dispositif doit accepter toute réception d'interférences, y compris les interférences qui peuvent entraîner un fonctionnement indésirable.

FCC Part 68

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The FCC Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment is 0.79B. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.

This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack.

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

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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 Service.’ 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.

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY

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

In some areas the disposal of lithium

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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 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 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.

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

0.79B.

AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA

AVIS: 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.

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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.

AVIS: 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 0.79B.

Welcome ...............................................................13

Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer ....13

Front Panel Overview .......................................................14

Back Panel Overview ........................................................17

Sony Pen Tablet Overview (PCV-LX910) .......................19

Using the VAIO Pen (PCV-LX910) .................................22

Using Memory Stick® Media ..........................................33

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

Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive ..............................45

i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Compatibility ................................46

Enabling Ethernet .............................................................48

VAIO® AV Applications.......................................49

MovieShaker™ .................................................................51

PictureGear™ ...................................................................55

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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 .................................... 81

Using the VAIO Support Agent.......................... 83

Using the Quick Fix Wizard ........................................ 84

Using Common Solutions ............................................ 86

About Automatic Updates ........................................... 87

Using Support Central ................................................. 90

Software Applications protected

by VAIO Support Agent .............................................. 94

Troubleshooting ................................................. 95

Topics ........................................................................... 95

Notes on Use .............................................................. 106

For Answers to Your Software Questions ................. 111

Resources ................................................................... 115

Specifications

PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910 .................................... 117

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 peripheral equipment.

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Ve n t i l a ti on —

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.

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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

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

Position the display 18 to 26 inches

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reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position.

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Lighting —

Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare 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.

Front Panel Overview

The front panel of your VAIO Slimtop™ Computer allows for access to the CD-RW/DVD Combo drive. It also contains Universal Serial Bus (USB) and

i.LINK

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ports to connect 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.

Please refer to the documentation that came with your i.LINK-compatible device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.

Locating Controls and Ports

Front Panel (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910)

OP/CLOS

MMOR

STC

DSC

1 CD-RW/DVD Combo drive eject button

Ejects a disc from the CD-RW/DVD combo drive.

2 CD-RW/DVD Combo drive

Reads data from a DVD or 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.

5 CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive access indicator light

Lights in amber while reading data from a DVD or CD and writing data from and to a CD-R or CD-RW 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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Front Panel (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910) (cont.)

OP/CLOS

PC CARD

MMOR

STC

MMOR

STC

DSC

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 media into 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.

iL S00

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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)

MOTOR

TWOR/S

POS

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1 AC Input port

Connection for the supplied power cord.

2 T-Lever

A handle that is used to remove the unit’s cover.

3 Monitor port

Connection for a standard computer display.

LCD

USB

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4 ETHERNET port

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

5 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2)

Connections for USB devices. Two USB ports are located on the back panel and one USB port is located on the modem card (See #13).

6 Headphones jack

Connection for optional headphones or computer speakers.

7 Line In jack

Connection for an optional audio device.

8 Microphone jack

Connection for an optional microphone.

9 i.LINK® 6-pin port (IEEE1394)

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

10 LCD display (monitor) port

Connection for the supplied LCD display (PCV-LX810) or Sony Pen Tablet (PCV-LX910). Note: Do not connect any other display to this port.

11 Line jack

Connection for the supplied modem cable to the wall jack.

12 Telephone Line jack

Connection for the phone cable to the computer.

13 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port

Connection for a USB device.

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

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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.

Welcome

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. The pen stand, pen tip replacements, and pen tip removing tool help you protect and care for your VAIO Pen.

Place the VAIO Pen in the supplied pen stand when it is not in use, to maintain the

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sensitivity of the pen tip and to avoid interference with other pointing devices, such as your mouse.

Sony Pen Tablet and accessories (PCV-LX910)

Sony Pen Tablet display

Pen tip replacements (5)

Pen stand

Pen tip removing tool

VAIO Pen

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LCD Display/Sony Pen Tablet Display

Your VAIO Slimtop™ Computer is supplied with an LCD display (PCV-LX810) or a 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)

MOS

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

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.

5 PS/2® mouse port

Connection for a mouse.

6 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port

Connection for a USB device.

7 PS/2® keyboard port

Connection for a VAIO Convertible Keyboard.

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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

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view the display comfortably.

Adjusting the viewing angle for the LCD display (PCV-LX810)

For the Pen Tablet Display, set the display height so that it covers the

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keyboard, and adjust the screen for a viewing angle that allows you to work with the tablet and VAIO pen comfortably.

Adjusting viewing angle for the Pen Tablet display (PCV-LX910)

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The Sony Pen Tablet (PCV-LX910) operates with radio-frequency energy. This may cause interference with radio and television reception, if the display is not installed and used correctly. If your tablet is interfering in this manner, move the equipment away from the radio or television.

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.

The VAIO Pen is activated when it is held within close proximity to the pen tablet screen. You can position the cursor on the pen tablet screen or use the rocker switch, without touching the pen tip to the tablet surface. The eraser, upper and lower switch positions can be programmed to perform different functions. See the Sony Pen Tablet online help for more information on VAIO Pen settings.

VAIO Pen

Rocker Switch

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1Eraser

Delete unwanted portions of your work, depending on the application in use.

2 Upper switch position

The upper side of the rocker switch is set to deliver a double left click by default.

3 Lower switch position

The lower side of the rocker switch is set to deliver a right click by default.

4 Pen tip

You can use the pen tip to draw or write. Tapping the pen tip against the tablet screen delivers a click in the same manner as the left button on a mouse.

Your VAIO Pen, eraser, and the upper/lower switch positions are programmable.

By default, the basic functions performed by the VAIO Pen are:

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Pointing —

Place the tip of the pen anywhere on the pen tablet screen and

the screen cursor will automatically correspond to that point.

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Clicking —

Tap the pen tablet screen once with the tip of the pen, or press

the pen tip against the screen with enough pressure to register a single click.

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Double clicking —

Quickly tap the pen tablet screen twice in the same place with the tip of the pen. You can also register a double click by pressing the upper switch position of the pen’s rocker switch.

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Dragging —

Point to and select an object by pressing the pen to the pen tablet screen. Slide the pen tip across the tablet to move the object to the desired location. To select text, point to the beginning of the text, and then drag the pen across the tablet until all of the desired text is highlighted.

To replace the Pen tip

Your VAIO Pen is supplied with pen tip replacements. The pen tip wears with normal use and must be replaced when the tip becomes too short or develops a flat point. Follow these steps to replace the pen tip:

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Clasp the worn pen tip with the pen tip removing tool and pull it straight out

of the VAIO Pen barrel.

Slide the flat end of a new pen tip straight into the barrel, pushing the tip

firmly until it stops.

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Step Two

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.

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)

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Function Description

Left-Click Left Double-Click Right-Click Middle-Click Left-Click Lock Pressure Hold Pop-up Menu Erase Keystroke Modifier Ignored

Single click of the left mouse button. Double-click of the left mouse button. Single click of the right mouse button. Clicking the center wheel button of a wheel mouse. Holds down the left mouse button. Keeps the pen tip pressure constant. Displays a pop-up menu at the cursor position. Operates as an eraser. Performs a programmed keystroke. Operates as the Shift, Alt, or Ctrl key (as programmed). No function is assigned.

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The Left-Click function is assigned by default to the pen tip. Before you change the

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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.

You can reset your VAIO Pen functions to the factory default settings by using the

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“Reset Tab to Default” button. You can revert to a previously saved setting by using the “Revert tab.”

To calibrate your pen to your tablet screen

From the Sony Tablet Properties screen, click on the Calibration tab.

Click on the “Calibrate...” button. Follow the onscreen instructions to align

your pen’s cursor positioning to the tablet screen coordinates.

Calibration Tab (PCV-LX910)

Click Apply. The onscreen cursor location is adjusted to correspond to the

pen tip.

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.

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Check the pen’s clicking pressure by tapping on the Click button in the Test

area. If you tap more forcefully than the pen’s current settings, the Click button changes color.

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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.

Click Apply. The new tip pressure feel settings are applied to the pen.

You can reset your pen tip pressure feel to the factory default settings by using the

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“Reset Tab to Default” button. You can revert to previously saved pen tip pressure feel settings by using the “Revert tab.”

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.

Double-click Tab (PCV-LX910)

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You can disable the Double-Click Assist for specific applications. When Double-Click

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Assist is disabled, you can only double-click by using the upper switch position. For more information about disabling the settings for specific applications, see “Customizing the pen settings for specific software applications.”

Automatically set both the double-click speed and distance by tapping twice

on the in the “Automatic” area.

You can manually change “Set Double-Click Distance” to a distance

between 1-25 pixels by clicking on the up/down arrows. You can also manually change “Set Double-Click Speed” by moving the measurement to a desired speed.

You may test your double-click speed and distance settings by tapping twice

on in the Test area. If your tapping matches the current double-click settings, the button icon changes to indicate a successful test. If the icon does not change after several tests, review your double-click speed and distance settings.

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Click Apply. The new double-click speed and distance settings are applied to

the pen.

You can reset your double-click speed and distance to the factory default settings by

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using the “Reset Tab to Default” button. You can revert to previously saved doubleclick settings by using the “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. The text disappears when you are erasing more forcefully than the current setting.

Test the eraser feel by erasing in the “Erase here” Test area. The erased area

changes color when you are erasing more forcefully than the current setting.

Eraser Feel Tab (PCV-LX910)

Adjust the eraser pressure feel by sliding the measurement to a desired

position. 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 eraser pressure feel.

Click Apply. The new eraser pressure feel settings are applied to the pen.

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You can reset your eraser pressure feel to the factory default settings by using the

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“Reset Tab to Default” button. You can revert to previously saved eraser pressure feel levels by using the “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 Popup Menu function, a small pop-up menu appears at the onscreen cursor position. You can execute a predetermined operation by selecting settings from the pop-up menu. For more information on configuring Pop-up menus, see the Sony Tablet online help.

Pop-up Menu Tab (PCV-LX910)

You can reset the Pop-up menu function to the factory default settings by using the

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“Reset Tab to Default” button. You can revert to previously saved Pop-up menu settings by using the “Revert Tab.”

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Customizing the pen settings for specific software applications

You can customize your pen settings for a specific software application. When you use different software, the associated pen settings are applied automatically, enabling you to take full advantage of each software application’s features.

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.

Click OK.

To create custom settings for an application

Select a software application from the “Applications with Customized Tool

Settings” list.

Customize the pen settings for each software application according to the

software’s features. The settings apply only to the selected application.

If you have pen settings that you want all software applications to share, select “All

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Other Apps” before changing the setting.

Click Apply.

To remove an application from the custom settings list

Click on the Remove menu, click on “Custom Settings for Application”, and

then select the application(s) to be removed.

Click OK.

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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.

Inserting the MemoryStick Media (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910)

Insert Memory Stick media facing this direction

When you use a Memory Stick media, your computer automatically launches the

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VisualFlow™ browser to allow you to view the contents of the media.

To protect data on MemoryStick media from accidental changes

MemoryStick media contains a write-protect tab. The write-protect tab prevents accidental changes to information recorded on your MemoryStick media. When you slide the write-protect tab to the LOCK position, your MemoryStick media is write-protected. This means that you cannot delete, copy, or save information on the media. When you slide the tab to the un-LOCK position, you can write to or modify your MemoryStick media’s contents.

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LOCK

LOCK LOCK

Locking the MemoryStick Media

To u n l o c k

To l o ck

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.

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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.

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To insert a PC card

Slide front panel cover in the direction of arrow as shown in picture, to

open the front panel.

Opening the front panel (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910)

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Insert the PC card into the PC card slot until it clicks into position.

Inserting a PC card (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910)

Insert with card facing this direction

When the PC card is inserted correctly, the eject button pops out. If the card does not

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insert easily, make sure the card is not being inserted upside-down or backwards. Carefully reinsert the card into the slot, but do not force it in.

See the manual that came with the PC card for details on using it.

If the eject button is extended, fold the button down onto the computer before closing the front panel.

To eject a PC card

If you eject the PC card incorrectly, the system may not work correctly.

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From the Start menu, point to Settings, point to Control Panel, and then click

on the PC card icon.

Click the name of the card that you want to eject, and then click Stop.

When the message “You may safely remove this device” appears, click OK.

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.

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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. For more information on changing these settings using VAIO Action Setup, see the online VAIO Action Setup Help.

To access VAIO Action Setup Help:

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

Click VAIO Action Setup Help.

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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. If you wish, you can use VAIO Action Setup to change the PPK functions.

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 the PPK buttons turns on the computer and launches the preset application.

The four Programmable Power Keys are preprogrammed to perform the following functions.

Key Function

P1 (MAIL) Starts Microsoft® Outlook® Express. P2 (INTERNET) Starts Microsoft® Internet Explorer for Windows Me™. P3 (PICTURE) Starts Sony’s PictureGear™. P4 (HELP) Starts VAIO® Demo/Help.

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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 in the Windows taskbar to open VAIO Action Setup.

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Click the PPK you want to change.

From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for the desired

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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The Confirmation Application Name window appears and displays the

application you have selected. Click Next.

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

You can preset your i.LINK-equipped devices to perform desired functions, such as automatically starting DVgate™ software 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 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.

To preset your i.LINK device to perform a desired function

From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to VAIO Action Setup, and

then click on VAIO Action Setup.

The VAIO Action Setup windows appears.

Click i.LINK.

Click the Advanced Setting tab.

Click the Enable i.LINK launcher function checkbox and click Apply.

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

Turn on the device.

The VAIO Action Setup dialog box appears.

Click OK.

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

click Modify device name.

Type the desired name and click Apply.

To assign an application, click Modify.

The Select Application dialog box appears.

Select the desired application and click Next.

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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.

Click Finish to complete this step.

The next time the device is connected and turned on, the assigned application will launch automatically.

Changing the Window Design of Sony Software

To change the window design

From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click on Control Panel.

Click UI Design Selector.

Click << or >> and select the desired design.

Click Apply.

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.

You may use the feature with UI Design Selector-compatible software only.

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Changing Designs of VAIO Wallpaper

The background image for your VAIO computer’s operating system changes automatically, based on the time of day and the season of the year.

The default wallpaper setting for your system consists of three different wallpaper images. The image changes three times daily, based on your local computer time. A new background design appears at:

0300

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1100

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The VAIO wallpaper design sets also change at seasonal intervals:

March 1st (Spring)

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June 1st (Summer)

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September 1st (Fall)

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December 1st (Winter)

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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. The turns red to indicate that new e-mail has arrived. For the AutoAlert E-mail Notification System to work, you must use Microsoft® Outlook® Express as your default e-mail software, and have an Internet Service Provider (ISP) with dial-up capabilities set up.

As an alternative, you can program your AutoAlert E-mail Notification System to have the Information LED indicate when it has successfully completed the task of dialing up and connecting to receive e-mail. In this case, the Information LED lights to indicate that your e-mail account has been successfully accessed, regardless of whether or not you have e-mail. This feature is supported by the preconfigured e-mail applications listed in the VAIO Action Setup utility.

Information LED

The e-mail software you choose to use with the PPK must be set as your default e-mail

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software.

AutoAlert E-mail Notification System Software Restrictions

If you use software that requires use of a phone line

The computer may not be able to disconnect the phone line due to

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communication and server conditions. Monitor the status of the software when running the AutoAlert E-mail

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Notification System, and manually disconnect the phone line if you notice a malfunction. When using the timer to start the software, set the computer to shut down or enter system standby mode after a certain length of time. This

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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

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first time. Set up your e-mail software to disconnect the phone line automatically when

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all mail has been downloaded.

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. To adjust this setting:

Start Outlook Express.

Click Tools, and then select Options.

From the drop-down box, select “Connect even when working offline.”

Click OK.

Click Send/Receive.

A dial-up connection window appears. Select the desired ISP, and then click Connect Automatically.

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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. To maintain optimum DVgate™ performance, you should defragment your D partition regularly.

Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive

If you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard disk drive, defragmentation may be necessary.

To defragment your hard disk drive

Deactivate your screen saver, if applicable.

From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to

System Tools, and then click on Disk Defragmenter.

Run Disk Defragmenter.

It may take more than a couple of hours to complete defragmentation, depending on

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the data capacity and utilization of your computer’s hard disk drive(s).

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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 the system.

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

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A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected device.

A 6-pin i.LINK port can:

supply power from the computer to the connected device if the device is

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equipped with a 6-pin connector, and supply 10V to 12V.

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The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts.

The following Sony i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for use with your computer: VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, VMC-IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can be purchased from your local retailer or by contacting Sony VAIO® Direct Web site (http://vaio.sonystyle.com), or by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free).

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To connect an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device

Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port. Plug the i.LINK cable into this

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port.

Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910)

i.LINK cable (optional)

The i.LINK communication standard that is available in the Windows Me™ operating

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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.

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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.

Click the Device Manager tab.

Select “SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter” under the Network Adapters

category.

Click Properties.

Click Enable Device and then click OK.

Click Close.

Warning: Your computer has a protective sticker next to the Ethernet port located on the rear panel. Connect only 10Base-T and 100Base-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Using other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload and can cause a malfunction, excessive heat or fire in the port. For help on connecting to a network, see your network administrator.

VAIO® AV Applications

Your VAIO computer comes with a collection of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia formats. This section describes these VAIO AV applications.

DVgate™

Sony Electronics, Inc.

DVgate software makes it easy to edit digital videos. You can grab and edit digital video clips and then assemble them into a polished home video that everyone can enjoy. You can also use DVgate software to capture individual frames from digital video clips, and then save them as graphic files. Enhance your Web page, send family and friends your favorite stills, create your own wallpaper—the possibilities are endless.

Media Bar™ DVD Player

Sony Electronics, Inc.

Media Bar DVD Player software delivers high quality video playback of your favorite DVDs.

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.

OpenMG™ Jukebox

Sony Electronics, Inc.

OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to import digital audio files by downloading from Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) services over digital networks, such as the Internet. You can record audio CDs onto your hard drive in a variety of formats.

PictureGear™

Sony Electronics, Inc.

PictureGear software 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, and even HTML photo albums.

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Smart Capture

Sony Electronics, Inc.

Smart Capture software is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder, or other cameras that support the i.LINK interface. Smart Capture allows you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via email. Captures are low resolution, making it ideal for e-mail. For high-quality captures, use DVgate.

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

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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.

Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.

VisualFlow™

Sony Electronics, Inc.

VisualFlow software is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. It displays any still picture, movie or sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of files by other applications like PictureGear, Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer.

VAIO® AV Applications

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.

Main Window

Work ing Panel

Clip tray

Product tray

Editing trays

Help

Tra sh

Importing Images and Sound Clips

Click (File Import) or (DV Import).

Find the file you want to add.

Select the file.

Click Open. The file is added to the Clip tray.

Importing lengthy image or sound files may cause the MovieShaker software to stop

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responding.

Create a Movie using Shaker

After adding clip(s) to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature. Shaker randomly selects clips from the Clip tray to create a 30-second scene.

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Click the Shaker tab.

Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray.

Shaker tray

Click . A 30-second scene is automatically generated and

saved to the Product tray.

To preview, switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play.

Scenes created with Shaker begin with a black frame and after processing are placed

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in the first available slot on the Product tray. Limit the number of scenes placed on the Product tray to 5 or less. MovieShaker software may stop responding if too many scenes are placed on the Product tray.

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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

Sound

Color

Monitor

Trim Palette

Play

Effect Knobs

Adding effects to a scene or a clip

Speed

Effect Palette

Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel.

Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray.

Drag the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette

on the Working Panel.

To preview an Effect, click the Play button on the Working panel window. Your clip

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plays the new effect on the Effect tray monitor.

See Help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and

scenes.

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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.

Locate the folder to which you want the file saved.

Name the file.

Click Save.

Exporting movies may take a long time to complete—“Save movie as DV” (Digital Video) takes the longest and Quick-Save is the fastest. MovieShaker software can play AVI files up to 65 MB in length.

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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.

Managing Your Pictures

Use the collection feature to manage your pictures.

Click the Folder tab and browse to locate your pictures.

Select the pictures you want to have in a collection.

From Collection menu, select Create New Collection.

Enter a name for the collection and then click OK.

Creating a Photo Album

Select the pictures you want to use to make an album.

From the Utilities menu, select Album Maker.

Choose the type of Album you want and click OK.

Now add more pictures, frames, text, and effects.

When you are finished, select Create Album in File menu or click the Create

Album icon on the toolbar.

Designate the folder where you want to save the Album.

Enter the Target Album name, select Thumbnails and click OK.

The new album can be viewed using most Internet browsers.

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Using Panorama Maker

Panorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic picture. The source images should be the same size and have a 20 percent overlap.

How to stitch a panoramic picture:

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

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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. To select a different lens, click on the lens icon.)

Click the panoramic icon, near the bottom of the window.

Click Full Stitch.

Making Still and Panoramic Images from MPEG

Select the MPEG file.

From the Movie/Sound menu, select Scene Break Down.

Then select Movie Stitch, to create a panoramic picture.

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OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0

OpenMG Jukebox is a software application that utilizes Sony Corporation’s copyright protection technology. OpenMG Jukebox maintains the holder’s copyrights by preventing unauthorized distribution of digital audio files.

OpenMG Jukebox software lets you play and record audio CDs and import digital audio files while maintaining the copyright information of the contents. When you record an audio CD with OpenMG Jukebox, it is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer’s hard drive. You can download digital audio files from Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) services. The imported data can be played on your computer or transferred to external devices or media. OpenMG Jukebox converts your existing MP3 and WAV format audio files into OpenMG format (WAV format audio files are converted into ATRAC3 format or changed into OpenMG MP3 format).

Your VAIO computer ships with OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 installed. Portable players that are compatible with OpenMG Jukebox may contain an earlier version of the software (Version 1.0, 1.1, or 1.2). Do not install an earlier version of 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.

Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) Services

EMD allows you to download music files via the Internet. To use Internet services that are compatible with OpenMG Jukebox, you need:

Access to the Internet from your computer. Sign up with an Internet Service

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Provider (ISP) and configure your computer for Internet access before using EMD services.

An EMD service provider. Consult the provider for information about

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service.

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To protect your personal data, Sony uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), an encryption

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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. Contact your network administrator for more information.

Starting OpenMG Jukebox 2.0

From the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, point to

OpenMG Jukebox, and then click on OpenMG Jukebox.

The CDDB® Music Recognition Service Registration wizard appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete registration.

To register with CDDB, you need Internet access from your computer. For more

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information regarding CDDB registration, click on the Help button.

When you have registered with CDDB, the “Set OpenMG Jukebox as the

Application for playing Audio CD” dialog box appears. You can set OpenMG Jukebox as the default application for playing audio CDs by selecting the appropriate checkbox.

Click OK. The OpenMG Jukebox window appears.

OpenMG Jukebox main window

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1 Feature tabs

Changes the screen view according to the selected feature.

2 Player control buttons

Controls playback functions, such as play, pause, stop, fast forward and reverse.

3 Playlist drop-down list

Displays available playlists and audio files of the current feature tab.

4 File tree view

Displays the folders available on your computer.

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5 Internet address drop-down list

Displays Internet addresses, if available. You can click on the “Go to URL link” button to immediately connect to Web sites.

6 File list view

Displays the contents of the folder selected in the file tree view.

7 Tutorial tab

Opens and closes the Tutorial feature.

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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,

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the “CD Drive Optimization” dialog box appears. Click Start to verify your CD-RW/ DVD-ROM drive. After the verification is performed, recording begins.

Insert an audio CD into your system’s CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive.

Click the CD tab.

Use the drop-down lists to select the Bit Rate, CD drive, and Record To

destination.

CD tab window

You can select specific tracks on your CD by removing the checkmark from

the tracks you don’t want to record. You can clear all selected tracks by clicking in the empty checkbox next to Select All, and then select the tracks you want to record.

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finished, the new playlist appears in the File tree view of the Playlist window. You can change to this feature view by clicking on the Playlist tab.

Rec to Jukebox to begin recording. When the recording is

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You can display the name of the CD and its songs by clicking on the CD Info button.

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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.

These instructions are for using the Check-in/Check-out 1 step mode. For information on using 2 step mode, see “Changing the check-in/check-out settings” in the OpenMG Jukebox Help menu.

Check-out

Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer.

Click on the Check-in/Out tab to display the Check-in/Out tab window. Your

computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Check-in/Out tab window.

Check-In/Out tab window

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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. To check out

more than one song at a time, hold down the Ctrl key and click on the additional songs.

Click (Out), or drag the song to the desired position in the song list of the

external device or media. Check-out begins.

To cancel Check-out, click (Stop), or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that

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is displayed during the Check-out process.

Check-in

The songs that you transfer to external devices or media can only be checked in to the

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hard drive of the same computer from which the songs were checked out.

Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer

Click on the Check-in/Out tab to display the Check-in/Out tab window. Your

computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Check-in/Out tab window.

Select the song to be checked in from the song list of the external device or

media. To check in more than one song at a time, hold down the Ctrl key and click on the additional songs.

Click (In), or drag the song(s) to the Playlist view panel. If you want to

check in all of the songs in the external device or media, click (In All). Check-in begins.

To cancel check-in, click (Stop), or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box

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that is displayed during the Check-out process.

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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

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OpenMG Jukebox, and then click on OpenMG Jukebox Help. From the OpenMG Jukebox Help menu, select OpenMG Jukebox Help.

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Additional Features

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OpenMG Jukebox Tutorial —

The features of OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 are described in the Tutorial. The user-friendly interface guides you directly to the OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 features.

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OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool —

You can back up and restore all of the music, graphics and information data managed by OpenMG Jukebox. You must be connected to the Internet to use the OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool.

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Import audio files in various formats —

You can import audio files with various formats, such as MP3 or WAV standards. You can also import audio files that comply with the Microsoft® Windows Media™ Technologies (WMT) standard, identified by .asf or .wma extensions. Manage your audio files through the Playlist feature of OpenMG Jukebox 2.0.

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Manage imported songs on the Playlist —

Additional features are available when you register your imported songs through the Playlist feature of OpenMG Jukebox. You can manage your music by creating your own list of songs categorized by genre or artist, displaying your song list in the Playlist feature, and arranging your songs in a customized order using the Playlist folders. Edit your music by combining multiple songs into a single song, or divide one song into two, by using the Combine and Divide features.

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The main OpenMG Jukebox window in simple mode is a smaller, compact version of the full mode view. This can be useful when you want to listen to songs with OpenMG Jukebox while using other software, or whenever you feel that full mode view is intrusive. The design of the main OpenMG Jukebox window in simple mode can be changed by adding a new “skin,” which enhances the window’s appearance. The Simple mode feature allows you to perform playback operations only.

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Smart Capture

Smart Capture is a Sony-designed application that manages the i.LINK connection between your computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or camcorder. You can capture and enhance video or still images to share with your family and friends over the Internet or through e-mail.

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

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Smart Capture main window

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1 Mode indicator

Displays the current mode (Still or Net Movie).

2 Mode dial

Switches Smart Capture from Still mode to Net Movie mode with a single click of your mouse.

3 Options button

Displays the configuration options available for either Still or Net Movie mode.

4 Effects button

Displays the special effects that you can apply to your pictures or video clips.

5 Help button

Connects you directly to the online Smart Capture help.

6 Capture button

Captures your individual still images in the same manner as a camera. You can select different characteristics for the Capture button when capturing a Net Movie.

7 Application Switch drop-down list

Switches between the Still image and Net movie modes, using a drop-down list.

8 Image window

Displays the still or video image from your digital camera or camcorder.

Using Still mode

From the Start button, point to Programs, point to Smart Capture, and then

click on Smart Capture. The Smart Capture main window appears.

Connect your compatible i.LINK digital camera or camcorder to your

computer with an i.LINK cable. An image appears in the Smart Capture main window.

The Smart Capture main window opens with a blue screen image, indicating that there

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is no data input from a digital camera or camcorder. When you connect your digital camera or camcorder to your system with an i.LINK cable and turn it on, an image appears in the main window. Some cameras and camcorders need to have a recording media inserted before an image can be displayed in the Smart Capture window. Consult the manual that came with your digital camera or camcorder for more information.

Check that the Mode dial is set to Still. Click on the Mode dial to switch

between Still mode and Net Movie mode.

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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:

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Capturing Mode —

You can choose between Normal, Self-timer or

Panorama Capture modes.

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Image Size —

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Image Quality —

Select the image size, horizontal by vertical in pixels.

Set the quality of your pictures as they are being

saved by selecting Fine, Standard or Economy image quality.

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Destination —

Click on the Effects button to select a special image effect. The Effect

Select a file destination for your pictures.

Setting window appears. Use the drop-down list to view and customize the available effects.

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Effect Setting window

You can use a different special effect for each picture, or you can remove all special

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effects by clicking on the No Effects button.

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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.

Still Viewer window

Click on the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view the pictures. As each image

is captured, it displays in the Still Viewer window with a balloon for your comments and an identifying number in the viewer’s queue.

Managing pictures in Still mode

From the Still Viewer window, you can perform various functions using the task buttons:

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Delete —

Discard any or all of your still images by clicking on the Delete button. Select a single image or all and the image(s) is “torn” and removed from the Still Viewer window.

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Upload —

Send your still images online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends. ImageStation stores your still images online when you register for this free service. See “Using ImageStationSM.”

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Mail —

Mail button and your e-mail application launches with a new message window containing the still image.

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Save —

formats, to a location of your choice.

You must be connected to the Internet before attempting to upload or e-mail your still

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images or videos.

E-mail your still images to your family and friends. Click on the

Click on the Save button to save your still image in a variety of

Using Net Movie mode

From the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, point to

Smart Capture, and then click on Smart Capture. The Smart Capture main window appears.

Connect your compatible i.LINK digital camcorder to your computer with

an i.LINK cable. An image appears in the Smart Capture main window.

Verify that the Mode dial is set to Net Movie. Click on the Mode dial to

switch between Still mode and Net Movie mode.

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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:

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Format —

You can adjust the compression rate for your movies in MPEG1 format or choose the AVI option for no compression. You can also set the maximum recording time for your movie capture.

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Destination —

Select a file destination for your movies when recording

video clips.

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Capture Button —

Set the characteristics of the Capture button. You can start and stop recording by pressing the Capture button (this is the default characteristic). You can select Anti-Ground Shooting, which allows recording to occur only while the Capture button is pressed. Recording will stop when you release the button.

Click on the Effects button to select a special image effect. The Effect

Setting window appears. Use the drop-down list to view and customize the available effects.

You can remove all special effects by clicking on the No Effects button.

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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. The Movie Player window appears.

Click on the Capture button when you have finished recording your movie

and the first frame of your movie appears in the Movie Player window. You can record a movie for approximately 30 seconds. The Movie Player feature will automatically stop recording when this time limit is reached.

If you have set the Capture button to use the Anti-Ground setting, you must press and

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hold the Capture button to continue recording.

Movie Player window

You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using the

play, pause and stop buttons. Click on the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view your movie. Each frame is displayed with an identifying number in the queue.

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Managing your movie in Net Movie mode

From the Movie Player window, you can perform various functions using the task buttons:

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Delete —

Discard any frame or the entire movie by clicking on the Delete

button. The frame or movie is removed from the Movie Player window.

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Upload —

Compress and send your movies online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends. ImageStation stores your movies online when you register for this free service. See “Using ImageStationSM.”

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Mail —

E-mail your movies to family and friends. Click on the Mail button and your e-mail application launches with a new message window containing the movie.

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Save —

Click on the Save button to compress and save your movie in a variety of formats, to a location of your choice.

Using ImageStation

ImageStation is a free online service that allows you to store your pictures and movies on the Internet to share with family and friends. ImageStation requires an Internet connection and registration for the Web-based service. You must be connected to the Internet before uploading your pictures or movies with Smart Capture and ImageStation.

Uploading with Movie Player

Click on the Upload Button in Movie Player. The Compression Settings

when Uploading window appears.

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Compression Settings when Uploading window

Select the compression rate and press the Start Compression button. The

ImageStation Login window appears. See steps 2 - 4 in the next section, “Uploading with Still Viewer,” for further uploading information.

Sony recommends that your movie file size not exceed 254 MB if compressed, or 2 GB

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if not compressed. Large movie files take longer to upload to the ImageStation Web site.

Uploading with Still Viewer

Click on the Upload button in Still Viewer. The ImageStation Login window

appears.

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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.

Image Uploader window

From the Still Viewer or Movie Player window, click on the Upload button

to transfer your pictures or movies to the ImageStation Web site. The Image Uploader windows displays your Internet connection and upload status. Click on to see thumbnail previews of your pictures or movies.

The ImageStation preview feature is available when you upload two or more pictures

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or a movie. No preview is shown if a single picture is being uploaded.

Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view your uploaded pictures or

movies. Follow the onscreen instructions to access your ImageStation account. The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again, if your current session is not active.

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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 Slideshow and Windows® Explorer.

To use VisualFlow

From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to VisualFlow, and then click

on VisualFlow.

If your system is Memory Stick-compatible, the VAIO Action Setup may be configured

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to launch the VisualFlow browser upon insertion of a Memory Stick media. In this case, VisualFlow starts automatically when a Memory Stick media is inserted.

Click on an icon in the View section on the main toolbar to select a display

layout.

Click on an icon in the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting

method.

Placing your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current

Memory Stick properties.

Placing your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a

secondary toolbar with more functions.

Click on an image to show a normal view centered on the screen.

Double-clicking an image shows an enlarged view.

The movie file starts playback when the view is enlarged. Click again on the

movie files to restore the view to normal.

While an image is enlarged, the Launch toolbar appears at the bottom of the window.

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Any associated application can be activated from this point.

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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.

Using DVgate software with a digital video camera recorder

Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in

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Timer Recording mode, as this could produce a malfunction in the device. Captures larger than 2 GB (9 minutes and 30 seconds) are automatically

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continued in a second file. You can record stereo audio (stereo 1) while capturing video or you can add

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audio on the stereo 2 track after capturing the video data. You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape. You should perform

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a separate capture for each audio mode you wish to use. DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. You should not

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use disk compression if you are planning to work with DVgate. Title data is saved in the flash memory of a digital video camera and is not

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transferred to tape by DVgate software. To avoid interruption of capture sessions, you should disable the screen

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saver. The drop frame compensation feature does not provide accurate

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compensation adjustments for tapes recorded in LP mode. For tapes that include a mixture of both SP and LP mode, the information

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displayed by the capture progress indicator may not be accurate. Make sure the video head of your digital video device is properly cleaned.

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Anomalies that you see in captured data could be due to dust or other particles on the video head.

The last frame captured is one frame before your selected [OUT] point. The

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frame you see immediately after clicking the [OUT] button is not captured.

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Using DVgate to record AVI files to tape

Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in

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Timer Recording mode, as this could produce a malfunction in the device.

You can record only AVI files. MPEG files cannot be recorded.

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To avoid recording problems, such as a single frame appearing in multiple

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frames, close other applications on your system while recording. You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape. If you have AVI files

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that use different audio modes, they cannot be recorded at the same time, but must be recorded separately.

Do not attempt to work with AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB.

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DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. Do not use disk

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compression if you are planning to work with DVgate. In order to maximize recording capabilities, video and audio data are not

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available while you are recording. If DVgate software indicates that frames have been dropped, close all open

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applications, or defragment your hard drive.

DVgate plug-in for Adobe Premiere® software

Your VAIO® Computer may not have Adobe Premiere software preinstalled. If you subsequently purchase and install this software on your computer, you must install a plug-in to ensure compatibility with DVgate™ version 2.3.

Installing the DVgate plug-in

Install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere® 5.1 and 5.1LE by following these steps:

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.

Follow the on-screen instructions to install the plug-in.

To install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere® 6.0, proceed as follows:

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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.

Follow the on-screen instructions to install the plug-in.

System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)

System Recovery CD(s)

Sony Electronics, Inc.

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)

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The Application Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual applications. Use it to restore corrupted or erased files.

Driver Recovery CD

Sony Electronics, Inc.

The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual device drivers. Use it to restore corrupted or erased files.

Using the System Recovery CD(s)

You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive. If you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling a software title may correct the problem.

Use the Application Recovery CD program to reinstall individual applications.

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Full Restore with Format

The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and then restores all the original software.

You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer. You must reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it.

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To use the System Recovery CD(s)

You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System

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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

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the drive when you turn on the computer.

Shut down your computer.

Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer.

Type the letter “O” to signify you have read and accepted the Microsoft End-

User License Agreement.

When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions

to complete the recovery process.

Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs. If you have more than

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one System Recovery CD, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. You are prompted to insert the next CD(s) once the information from the first CD has been installed.

The recovery process takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete.

After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete the full recovery of your system.

Using the Application Recovery CD(s)

The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Reinstalling an individual software title may correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer or software application. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive.

System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)

If you need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer, use the

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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. If your computer is already on, close all

applications.

When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD in

the CD-RW/DVD Combo drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically.

When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen

instructions to complete the recovery process.

Your system may include one or more Application Recovery CDs. If you have more

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than one Application Recovery CD, insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery utility. You may be prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on the application you wish to restore.

Using the Driver Recovery CD

The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer, hardware, or software application. VAIO Support Agent, an application repair utility, uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD during its software healing process.

A list of software titles that are protected by VAIO Support Agent can be located in the

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section, “VAIO Support Agent.” If you need to reinstall all of the software titles that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD.

You must be in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility.

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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. Select the appropriate driver.

To repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent

The Driver Recovery CD utility has an information vault that contains the original characteristics for the preinstalled software applications that are protected by VAIO Support Agent. See the section, “VAIO Support Agent” for instructions on how to fix your software problems.

Using the VAIO Support Agent

VAIO Support Agent helps you repair your own software problems without the assistance of a support analyst. VAIO Support Agent's advanced diagnostic technology identifies and tracks characteristics of your software applications and basic network settings. 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.

VAIO Support Agent has three features to help you fix your software problems: Quick Fix Wizard, Common Solutions, and Support Central. This section briefly describes these three features.

VAIO Support Agent main window

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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. The Quick Fix Wizard repairs the protected application files without altering the data files you have created using the application.

To use the Quick Fix Wizard, follow these steps:

From the VAIO Support Agent main window, click the Quick Fix Wizard

button.

The Welcome window appears. Click Next.

The “Quick Fix Wizard: Begin VAIO Support Agent Diagnostics” dialog box appears.

Select the “Diagnose and fix my software” option and select the item you

want VAIO Support Agent to examine.

Select the affected software title from the drop-down list and then select the

date/time that identifies when your software was working properly.

To view a list of software applications protected by VAIO Support Agent, click on the

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“Pick the software:” drop-down list

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.

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Using Common Solutions

Common Solutions offers automated, One-Click Fixes to repair common software problems. These solutions can integrate information such as knowledge base articles and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). You can run One-Click Fixes directly from VAIO Support Agent or from a Web browser.

Click the Common Solutions button. The Common Solutions dialog box

appears.

Double-click on the desired category to expand and view available

SupportActions.

VAIO Support Local Server (c:/program files/support.com...) provides a

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list of SupportActions available on your computer’s hard disk drive. VAIO Support Local Server (http://sdcglobal4.sel.sony.com...) provides

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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

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Server (http://sdcglobal4.sel.sony.com...).” The category is unavailable without an Internet connection.

Using the VAIO Support Agent

Click the resize arrows next to the SupportAction categories to expand or

collapse the categories.

Common Solutions dialog box (2nd level)

Select the appropriate SupportAction from the list.

Click Run or double-click the desired SupportAction. The available

SupportActions are shown in bold type.

You cannot undo One-Click Fixes.

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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.

Every time VAIO Support Agent prepares to update, the Agent Status Update dialog box appears and asks you to respond.

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Agent Status Update

You can choose from four response options:

Give the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for any

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updates or fixes that are available specifically for your computer. The Agent continues to prompt you for your permission to retrieve updates.

Give the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for any

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updates or fixes that are available specifically for your computer. The Agent automatically retrieves updates without further prompting.

Deny the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for any

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updates or fixes. The Agent discontinues any update retrieval and does not prompt again for your permission to update.

Deny the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for the

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current update or fix. The Agent discontinues the current update retrieval but prompts again for your permission for the next scheduled update.

Update Notification

Once you have given permission to update, the Agent contacts the Sony Support Server. The ambulance icon on your task tray blinks when the Agent finds an update or fix for your computer model. Double-click the ambulance icon to view the update.

Using the VAIO Support Agent

You must be connected to the Internet to receive an update.

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You can control the VAIO Support Agent automatic update feature.

From the VAIO Support Agent main screen, select Tools and then select

Properties. The VAIO Support Agent Properties dialog box appears.

Select one of three options to customize the automatic update feature.

Click OK.

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. Double-click the ambulance icon to view the event.

You must be connected to the Internet to receive an event notification.

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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. Support Central also lets you contact live support agents for additional help.

Connect to the Internet.

From the VAIO Support Agent main window, click Support Central. The

Support Central Welcome page appears.

You must have Internet access to use Support Central.

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Support Central: Welcome page

Click Enter Portal to begin using Support Central. First-time users will be

asked to register with Support Central.

Using the VAIO Support Agent

Support Central retains your registration information, so you are only required to

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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.

Support Central: Registration page

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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.

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.

You must have Internet access to use Support Central.

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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

VA IO Ac t io n S et up

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Applications

Adobe® Premiere® LE

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DVgate™

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PictureGear™

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MovieShaker™

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Media Bar™

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OpenMG™ Jukebox

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Sound Forge® XP

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Direct CD™

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Easy CD Creator™

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The VAIO Support Agent utility may ask you to use the Driver Recovery CD during the

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healing process.

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

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on. Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer. Confirm that a diskette is not in the diskette drive (unless you are using a

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bootable diskette). Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly.

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If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power

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Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. Check that the display is plugged into a power source and turned on. Check

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that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. See the manual that came with your display for details.

Check that the computer is not in standby mode.

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Topic: My files are corrupted or deleted. I want to recover applications that came with my computer.

See “Using the Application Recovery CD(s)” in this manual.

Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer.

See “Using the Driver Recovery CD” in this manual.

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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. Windows attempts to close the

application. If the attempt is unsuccessful, a second dialog box appears.

Select End Task again.

If you are unable to “unlock” the application, repeat the above steps but

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select Shut Down when the Close Program dialog box appears. If the above steps fail to “unlock” your computer, try the following steps:

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1 Save any unsaved work, if possible. 2 Press Alt+F4. 3 Select Restart. 4 Click OK. If you cannot restart as described in the preceding steps, you can restart the

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computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete or by pressing the power switch for more than six seconds.

Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete twice consecutively may result in the loss of changes made

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to files that are currently open.

Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support.

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See the contact information in this manual.

Topic: Why does Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown?

The Windows® operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help.

From the Start menu, select Help. Microsoft Help and Support appears.

Click on Troubleshooting and navigate to the subject(s) for which you want

information.

Troubleshooting

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

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1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on the drive. Use the My Computer icon

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1 Click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Right-click the CD-RW/DVD Combo drive icon. 3 Select the Eject option from the pop-up menu.

Topic: I cannot play a DVD or CD.

After inserting your DVD or CD, wait a few seconds for it to be detected

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before trying to access it. Verify that the disc is in the tray with the label side facing up.

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Install your DVD/CD software according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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If your drive reads some DVDs or CDs, but not others, check the shiny side

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of the disc for dirt or scratches. You may also need to clean the disc drive lens with an appropriate cleaner.

To recover CD/DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your computer, see

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“Using the Application Recovery CD(s)” in this manual.

Topic: When I click an application icon, the message “You must insert the application CD into your drive” appears and the software does not start.

Some titles require specific files that are located on the application’s CD.

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Insert the disc and try starting the program again. Check to make sure you inserted the CD with the label side facing up.

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Topic: Why doesn't my CD-RW/DVD Combo drive record at the highest speed?

You must use 8x CD-R or 4x CD-RW media to achieve optimum performance.

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CD-RW media.

If you must use other media and are having difficulty formatting non-4x CD-RW media, change the write speed from 4x to a lower setting.

Follow these steps to switch the write speed to a lower setting.

From the Start menu, select Programs, select Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4,

and then click Create CD.

Click Audio, then click Audio CD.

From the Tools menu, click CD Drive Properties. The CD Drive Properties

dialog box appears.

From the Write Speed drop-down list, select a lower setting.

Click Close.

Your CD-RW/DVD Combo drive is assigned drive E: as its default.

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Topic: How do I change the video resolution of my display?

From the Start menu, select Settings and then select Control Panel.

Click the Display icon and select the Settings tab.

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.

Topic: Why doesn’t my mouse resume operation as my input device when I stop using the VAIO pen? (PCV-LX910)

A conflict occurs between the pen and another input device while the pen is in contact with the Sony Pen Tablet display screen. When you are finished using your VAIO pen, do not leave it on the tablet screen. Place the pen in the supplied pen stand when it is not in use.

Troubleshooting

Topic: I cannot draw or erase on the Sony Pen Tablet display with my VAIO pen. (PCV-LX910)

This may occur when you move to different applications or windows where the Sony Tablet Set Up program is not loaded. The application or window will return to its normal state when the pen tip is removed from the tablet screen.

Topic: My VAIO Pen does not respond correctly when my computer returns to normal mode from standby or suspend modes. (PCV-LX910)

When the VAIO Pen is left too close to the tablet and your system is returning from standby or suspend modes, your VAIO Pen or Sony Pen Tablet settings may change. These symptoms and their solutions are listed as follows:

If the VAIO Pen does not move the cursor or the Rocker switch does not

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work, you must restart your computer. Save all open documents and close all open applications with your mouse, before you restart your computer.

If the tablet mouse (UD cursor) appears to be the default setting in the Sony

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Tablet software, you can go to the Sony Tablet Property window and select Edit-Reset Settings to cancel this registration.

Topic: Why is there no sound in any application?

There are independent controls for your system volume.

Check that the speakers are plugged correctly into the HEADPHONES jack.

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If the speakers have a mute button, make sure it is off.

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If the speakers are powered by batteries, check that the batteries are inserted

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properly and that they are charged. If the speakers use an external power source, make sure that the power cord

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is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip. If the speakers have their own volume control, check the volume level.

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If the program you are using has its own volume control, check that the

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volume is turned up. Check the volume controls in the application, in the audio mixer, and in

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Windows. There is a volume control on the Windows

taskbar. Click the

icon and slide the level bar up to increase the volume. Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows volume

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If you connected headphones to the computer, you will not hear sound from

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the speakers.

You may need to reinstall the sound drivers. See “Using the Driver Recovery CD” in

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this manual.

Topic: My modem connection is slow.

The computer’s modem uses Lucent technology/V.90. Many factors influence modem connection speed, including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment (such as fax machines or other modems). If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your Internet Service Provider, check the following:

Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line

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noise. If your problem is fax-related, check that there are no problems with the fax

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machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems. For optimum performance, ensure you are calling an Internet Service

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Provider number that is V.90-compliant. If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider,

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check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems. If you have a second phone line available, try connecting the modem to this

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line.

Topic: My modem does not work.

Your modem may stop working due to many possible factors, including equipment or software conflicts. If your modem is not functioning properly, check the following:

Check that the phone line is plugged into the LINE jack.

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Check that the phone line is working. You can check the line by plugging in

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an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone. Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct.

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Verify that the software you are using is appropriately configured to

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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.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910

NOTICE

Owner’s Record

Safety Information and Caution

Regulatory Information

FCC Part 68

Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE

AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA

Contents

Welcome

Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer

Front Panel Overview

Locating Controls and Ports

Front Panel (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910)

Front Panel (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910) (cont.)

Back Panel Overview

Locating Ports

Back Panel (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910)

Sony Pen Tablet Overview (PCV-LX910)

Sony Pen Tablet and accessories (PCV-LX910)

LCD Display/Sony Pen Tablet Display

LCD display/Sony Pen Tablet display (Shown in an upright position)

Adjusting the LCD display/Sony Pen Tablet display

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

Adjusting the viewing angle for the LCD display (PCV-LX810)

Adjusting viewing angle for the Pen Tablet display (PCV-LX910)

Using the VAIO Pen (PCV-LX910)

VAIO Pen

To replace the Pen tip

Replacing the pen tip (PCV-LX910)

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.

Sony Tablet Properties main window (PCV-LX910)

To calibrate your pen to your tablet screen

From the Sony Tablet Properties screen, click on the Calibration tab.

Calibration Tab (PCV-LX910)

To adjust the pen tip pressure and feel

From the Sony Tablet Properties screen, click on the Tip Feel tab.

Tip Feel Tab (PCV-LX910)

Click Apply. The new tip pressure feel settings are applied to the pen.

To adjust the pen’s double-click speed and distance

From the Sony Tablet Properties screen, click on the Double-Click tab.

Double-click Tab (PCV-LX910)

To adjust the eraser pressure and feel

From the Sony Table Properties screen, click on the Eraser Feel tab.

Eraser Feel Tab (PCV-LX910)

Click Apply. The new eraser pressure feel settings are applied to the pen.

Configuring the Pop-up menu

Pop-up Menu Tab (PCV-LX910)

Customizing the pen settings for specific software applications

To add an application to the custom settings list

Click OK.

To create custom settings for an application

Click Apply.

To remove an application from the custom settings list

Click OK.

Using Memory Stick® Media

Inserting the MemoryStick Media (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910)

To protect data on MemoryStick media from accidental changes

Locking the MemoryStick Media

To change the way the computer responds when a MemoryStick media is inserted

Using PC Cards

To insert a PC card

Opening the front panel (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910)

Insert the PC card into the PC card slot until it clicks into position.

Inserting a PC card (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910)

To eject a PC card

Click the name of the card that you want to eject, and then click Stop.

When the message “You may safely remove this device” appears, click OK.

Ejecting a PC card (PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910)

VAIO® Action Setup

To access VAIO Action Setup Help: