Sony VAIO Slimtop PCV-L400, VAIO Slimtop PCV-L600, VAIO Slimtop PCV-L600S User Manual

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VAIO Slimtop Computer/
VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer
User Guide

PCV-L400/PCV-L600/PCV-L600S

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© 1999 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction
in whole or in part without written
permissio n is p r ohibited. 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, VAIO, the VAIO logo, V AIO Slimtop,
Ergo-Angle, AutoAlert, VAIO Smart,
Memory Stick, Digital Media Park, Mavica,
and PictureGear are trademarks of Sony.
Windows and the Windows logo are
registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. K56flex is a trademark of
Lucent Technologies Inc. and Rockwell
Internat io nal. All other trad emarks are
trademarks of their respective owners.

Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: PCV-L400/PCV-L600/PCV-L600S
Responsible Party:

Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge, NJ 07656

Telephone No: 201-930-6970
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the two following
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.

Owner’s Record

The model number and serial
number are located on the back of
your Sony computer. Record the
mod e l a n d se rial nu mb e rs in the
space provided here. Refer to the
model and serial number when
you call your Sony Service Cent er.

Model Number:_____________
Serial Number:______________

Contents

Features ............................................................................................. 4

Unpacking Your Computer............................................................ 6

Locating Controls and Connectors................................................ 8

Attaching the Stand to the System Unit ..................................... 14

Registering Windows® 98............................................................ 15

Registering Your Computer .........................................................16

Using the Programmable Power Keys (PPK) ............................17

Using Memory Stick Media..........................................................23

Using PC Cards.............................................................................. 25

Using the Standby Function......................................................... 27

Shutting Down Your Computer .................................................. 28

Using the System Recovery CD(s)............................................... 30

Using the Application Recovery CD(s) ...................................... 32

About the Software on Your Computer .....................................33

For Answers to Your Software Questions.................................. 37

Troubleshooting.............................................................................39

Specifications.................................................................................. 43

Index ................................................................................................46

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Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide4

Features

For a complete description of the specifications of your Sony computer, see “Specifications”

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on page 43.

❑ Exceptional performance: Your computer includes a fast Intel

processor an d a V.90 compatible data/ fax modem.

❑ Ergo-Angle

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Multimedia LCD display†: The exclusive dual-hinge

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pedestal provides twice the flexibility of other LCD displays. Select
the perfect viewing angle and enjoy the built-in st ereo speakers.

❑ AutoAlert

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E-mail Notification System†: Custom so ftwar e

auto m atica l l y d o wnlo ad s e - ma i l on a pre-set sc he d u l e via Mic ro s of t
Outlook

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. A light on the LCD display instantly lets you know when

new mail is received.

❑ VAIO Smart

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convertible keyboard: The innovat ive palm rest

converts to a keyboard cover for a sleek look when n ot in use. Six
Programmable Power Keys let you launch any application with the
push of a but ton; dual-sided mous e connections for lef t- or righ t­hand use.

❑ Sony Memory Stick

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media slot: The next generation of digital

media, smaller than a stick of gum. Easily deliv e r info rma tion from
one electronic device to another, so you can transfer images, sounds,
data and text between cameras, computers, and more.

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❑ Compact components: Enjoy the small foo tp ri nt and vers atile set up

options available by positioning the components in an arrangement
of your choice.

❑ Sony audio and video quality: High-fidelity 3D audio system and

high-powered 3D graphics (AGP) enable you to take advantage of
today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and
ente rt ainm en t so f t ware.

* Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and government

regulations.

† Available only with the VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer.

Sony VAIO User’s Guide

Features 5

❑ 100 free hours of Internet ac ces s: Use the Internet for up to 100 free

hours when you sign up with GTE (no credit card required ) . Free
access expires 100 hours or 60 days after signing up—whichever
occurs first.

❑ Preinstalled softwa re titles: All the software on your computer is

pre installed, confi gure d, and ready for yo u to use right out of the box .

❑ Windows

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98: Your system includes the latest operating system from

Microsoft.

❑ Communications: Access popular online services, browse the

Inter net, sen d faxes, and more.

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Unpa c king Your Co m pu t er

Computer and Supplied Accessories

System unit

LCD

(VAIO Slimtop LCD models only)

Keyb oard

(for vertical installation;

Keyb oard cable

Stand

screw is attached)

Mouse

Spacers

Ferrite core

Phone cable

Power cab le

Unpacking Your Computer 7

Manuals

❑ Read Me Fi rst contains last-minute supplementary information and

software support numbers.

❑ The VAIO Slimtop Com p u t er/VAIO Sli mtop LCD Compute r User Guide

(this manual) contains features and specifications of your computer.
It also includes informat ion on the applicat io ns included wit h your
system an d how to contac t software vendors, get started with your
computer, and solve common problems.

❑ The VAIO Consumer I nformation Guide contai ns safety and regulatory

information, ergonomic considerations, information on help
resources, and your computer’s limited warranty statement.

❑ The Microsoft

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Windows®98 Getting Started manual explains how to

use the basi c features of the Win dows operating syst e m.

Recovery CDs

❑ System Recovery CD(s)
❑ Application Recovery CD(s)

Other

❑ Setting up your VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer (poster ) or Setting up

your VAIO Slimtop Computer (poster)

❑ Packet containing special pro duct offers

Software CDs

❑ Microsoft
❑ Microsoft

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Encart a® 99 Encyclopedia

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Money/Microsoft® Works

Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide8

Locating Controls and Connectors

Front Panel

FD CD HD

1 Power switch an d indicator light

Turns on/off the computer and the display.
The indicator light is green while the power is on.

2 Floppy disk drive

Reads/writes data fro m/t o the 3. 5 inch floppy disk.

3 Floppy disk eject button

Ejects the flopp y di sk.

4 CD-ROM drive

Reads data from the C D-ROM.

5 CD-ROM eject button

Ejects the CD- R OM .

6 Manual eject hole

If the CD-ROM do es not come out when you press the CD-ROM eject
button, insert a thin, pointed object into this hole to eject the CD-ROM
manually.

Locating Controls and Connector s 9

FD CD HD

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FD (Floppy disk drive) access indicator light

Lights in green whil e reading/writing data fr om/to the floppy disk.

CD (CD- ROM drive) access indicator li ght

Lights in amber while reading data from the CD-ROM.

HD (Hard disk drive) access indicator light

Lights in green whil e reading/writing data fr om/to the hard disk.

MIC (Microphone) connector*

Connects a mi crophone (not supplied).

PHONES (Headphones) connector*

Connects headphones (not supplied) .

VOLUME control

Adjusts the volume of the headphones connected to the PHONES
connector. VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer users should note that this
does not contr ol the volume of the integrated LCD speakers.

PC CARD slot (with Zoomed Video support)

A PC Card (also called a PCMCIA card) can be installed in this slot.
PC cards enable yo u to add functi onality to your system.

MEMORY STICK media slot

Insert a Sony Memo r y Stick

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card into this slot. See “Using Memory

Stick Medi a” on p age 23 for details on using Memory Stick media.

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USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector

Connects a USB dev i ce.

* See “Using a Headphone or Microphone” on page 11 for important information about connecting a

microphone and headphone.

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Rear Panel

PRINTER SERIAL MONITOR

USB LINE

LINE PHONE

OUTIN

LCD KEYBOARD

PRINTER SERIAL MONITOR

1 AC INPUT connector

Connects the supplied power cord.

2 LINE jack

Connects a phone cable to the wall jack.

3 TELEPHONE jack

Connects the phone to the computer.

4 PRINTER connector

Connects a parallel device such as a pri nter or scanner.

5 SERIAL connector

Connects a serial device such as a digital still camera.

6 MONITOR connector

Connects a standard C RT display.

USB LINE

OUTIN

LCD KEYBOARD

7 USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector

Connects a USB dev i ce.

8 LINE IN connector

Connect s an audio device.

9 LINE OUT connector

Connect s an audio device or an active s peaker.

Locating Controls and Connector s 11

0 LCD MONITOR connector (VA IO Slimtop LCD mode ls only)

Connects the LCD that comes with the VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer.
Note: Do not connect any display to this connector other than the LCD
that is supplied with this system.

qa KEYBOARD con necto r

Connects a keyboard.

Using a Headphone or Microphone

When you connect a m icrophone or headphone to your computer, attach
the supplied ferrite core at the end of the headphone or microphone cable
closest to the computer. Wrap the cable throu gh the cent e r of the ferri te
core. The following illust ration shows how to attach the ferrite core when
you are using both a headphone and microphone.

Microphone and

Ferrite core

Plugs connected to
the computer

headphone cables

✍ The LCD and keyboard cables already include a ferrite core. Do not remove the ferrite core

from these cables. (LCD cable available with VAIO Slimtop LCD mod e ls only.)

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LCD (VAIO Slimtop LCD models only)

1 Power indicator light

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

2 Information LED

Light turns r ed to alert the user to activities, such as the arrival of
e-mail. See “Using the AutoAlert E-mail Notification System (VAI O
Slimtop LCD models only)” on page 20.

3 Brightness control

Adjusts the brightness of the screen.

4 Volume control

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

Locating Controls and Connector s 13

To adjust the height and viewing angle of the display (VAI O Slimtop LCD
models only)

Holding b oth sides of the dis play, push the display panel out and up , and
then adjust the viewing angle.

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

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

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Attaching the Stand to the System Unit

The main system unit can be oriented horizontally or vertically. If you
place th e s ystem in a ver tic al pos i tion, yo u must att ach the su ppl ied sta nd
to ensure stability.

1 Place the system unit on its right side, with the front of the system

facing forward.

2 Inse rt the grooved sid e of the stand in to the vent ilation holes of the

system s o t hat t he two screw holes ar e ali gned an d th e st and’ s fin s ar e
at the rear of the unit .

3 Secu re the stand to the unit with the supplied screw.

Registering Windows® 98 15

Registering Windows® 98

The first time you turn on your computer, you need to complete a few
steps to regi ster and configure t he Windows 98 software that is already
installed on your computer. You do not need to repeat these steps each
time you turn on you r computer.

You must complete the process described below before you can use your computer.

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The on-s creen instructions guide y ou through the regi stration and
configuration pr ocess. The following is an overview of the process.

1 Gathering information:

❑ Enter you r nam e.
❑ Read and accept the License Agreement.
❑ Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the

cove r of the Micr osoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual.

2 Windows 98 setup : Click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setu p

Wizard screen.

3 Selecting your c omputer settings: If necessary, change the Time Zon e ,

Date, and Time on the Date/T i me Pr operties screen.

4 Registering your computer: For details on registering your computer,

see “Registering Your Computer” on page 16. You can also sign up
for 100 free hours of Internet servic e at th is time.

5 Learning about Windows: If you want, take the tour of Windows.