ManuelTable des matièresVAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide1PCV-L6401NOTICE2Owner’s Record2Safety Information and Caution3CDRW Laser diode properties3Regulatory Information5FCC Part 685Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)6Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)6DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY7INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE7AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA8Contents9Welcome12Choosing an Ergonomic Location12Stable work surface12Ventilation12Placement of the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices12Furniture and posture12Viewing angle of the display12Lighting13Front Panel Overview14Locating Controls and Connectors14Slimtop Front Panel14Slimtop Front Panel (cont’t)15Back Panel Overview16Locating Controls and Connectors16Slimtop Rear Panel16LCD Overview18LCD18To adjust the height and viewing angle of the display191 Holding both sides of the display, push the display panel out and up.192 Set the display height so that it does not touch the keyboard, and adjust the viewing angle app...19Using a Headphone or Microphone201 Attach the (supplied) ferrite core at the end of the headphone or microphone cable closest to t...202 Wrap the cable through the center of the ferrite core.20VAIO Action Setup21Pre-setting i.LINK devices21To pre-set your i.LINK device to launch a desired function:212 Click i.LINK.213 Click the Advanced Setting tab.214 Click the Enable i.LINK launcher function checkbox and click Apply.215 Connect the device to your computer with your i.LINK cable.216 Turn on the device.217 Click OK.218 To modify the device name, click the current device name in the list box and click Modify devic...219 Type the desired name and click Apply.2110 To assign an application, click Modify.2111 Select the desired application and click Next.2112 Click Next to confirm the application name.2213 Click Finish to complete this step.22Changing the Window Design of Sony Software22To change the window design of Sony software:221 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.222 Click UI Design Selector.223 Click << or >> and select the desired design.224 Click Apply.225 The “UI Design Selector” window design changes. The window design for your Sony software will m...226 To try another selection, click << or >>. Then, click OK.227 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays.22Programmable Power Keys22Internal Timer23AutoAlert E-mail Notification System23AutoAlert E-mail Notification System Software Restrictions24If you use software that uses a phone line:24If you are using the timer to download e-mail automatically:24If you are using Microsoft® Outlook® Express:248 Start Outlook Express.249 Click Tools and then select Options.2410 Select the check box “Automatically dial when checking for new messages.”2411 Click OK.24Using the Wheel Mouse24For information on the Wheel Mouse, see MouseWare Help:241 From the Start menu, select Programs > MouseWare.242 Click MouseWare Help.24To set up the mouse for left-handed use:251 Click My Computer on your desktop.252 Click Control Panel, and then Click Mouse.253 In the Quick Setup tab, click Device Setup.254 In the Device Setup Wizard dialog box, click Next.255 Select the radio button next to “Left side of the keyboard.”256 Click Next three times, and then click Finish.257 Click Apply.25Using the Memory Stick Media and VisualFlow25Inserting the Memory Stick Media25To protect data on Memory Stick media from accidental changes:26Locking the Memory Stick26To change the way the computer responds when a Memory Stick isinserted into the Memory Stick med...26VisualFlow27To use VisualFlow:271 From the Start menu, select Programs > VisualFlow > VisualFlow.272 Click on an icon in the View section on the main toolbar to select a display layout.273 Click on an icon in the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting method.274 Resting your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current Memory Stick prop...275 Resting your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with mor...276 Click an image to show a normal view centered on the screen.277 Movie files start playback when the view is enlarged. Click again on movie files to restore the...27Using PC Cards28To insert a PC card:281 Open the front panel.282 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot until it clicks into position.28To eject a PC card:291 From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel.292 Click the PC Card icon.293 Click the name of the card that you want to eject, and then click Stop.294 When the message “You may safely remove this device” appears, click OK.295 Push the PC card eject button on the front panel of the system unit. You may need to pull out t...29Sony Digital Media Park Applications30Media Bar™30DVgate™30PictureGear™30Smart Capture30Movie Shaker31Main Window31Importing Images and Sound Clips311 Click .312 Find the file you want to add.313 Select the file.314 Click Open. The file is added to the Clip tray.31Create a Movie using Shaker311 Click the Shake tab.322 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray.323 Click . A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray.324 To preview, switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play.32Editing Clips and Scenes32Working Panel32Adding effects to a scene or a clip:331 Click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel.332 Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray.333 Drag and drop the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Wo...334 See help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips/ scenes.33Saving a Movie331 Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for more details on s...332 Click Export.333 Select the format in which you want the document to be saved.334 Click Next.335 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved.336 Name the file.337 Click Save.33Using Digital Video34Connecting a Digital Video Recorder34Using DVgate34When capturing clips:34When recording AVI files to tape:35Hard Drive Partition35Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive36To defragment your hard disk drive:361 Deactivate your screen saver, if applicable.362 From the Start menu, select Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter.363 Run Disk Defragmenter.36i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility36To connect an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device37Enabling Smart Connect38To enable Smart Connect:381 From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel.382 Click the System icon.383 Click the Device Manager tab.384 Click Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter.385 Click the Enable Device button.386 Click OK.387 Close all windows and restart your computer in order for the new settings to take effect.38Enabling Ethernet39To enable the Ethernet connection:391 Right-click My Computer on the desktop and select Properties.392 Click the Device Manager tab.393 Select “Realtek RTL8139 (A/B/C/8130) PCI Fast Ethernet NIC” under the Network Adapters category.394 Click Properties.395 Click Enable Device and then click OK.396 Click Close.39System and Application Recovery CD(s)40System Recovery CD(s)40Sony Electronics40Application Recovery CD(s)40Sony Electronics40Using the System Recovery CD(s)40Full Restore without Format40Full Restore with Format40Operating System Only41To use the System Recovery CD(s):411 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-RW drive.412 Shut down your computer.413 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer.414 Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End-User License Agreement.415 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recove...41Using the Application Recovery CD(s)42To use the Application Recovery CD(s):421 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications.422 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the CD-RW drive. T...423 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the r...42Troubleshooting43Topic: My computer does not start.43Topic: My files are corrupted or deleted and I want to recover applications or drivers that came ...43Topic: My computer or software program “locks up.”431 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to close the application that is currently “locked up.”432 In the Close Program dialog box, scroll down until you locate “(Not responding)” next to an app...433 Select this application and click End Task. Windows attempts to close the application. If the a...434 Select End Task again.431 Save any unsaved work, if possible.442 Press Alt+F4.443 Select Restart.444 Click OK.44Topic: Why does Windows lock up during shutdown?441 From the Start menu, select Help.442 Click the Contents tab.443 Click Troubleshooting and then click Windows 98 Troubleshooters.444 Click the subject for which you want information, and then answer the questions that are approp...44Topic: How do I change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional?441 From the Start menu, select Shut Down, and then select Restart.442 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard.443 Select the Advanced tab from the CMOS Setup Utility screen.444 Select “I/O Device Configuration” and use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode.455 When the desired setting displays, press the Escape key.45Topic: My CD drive tray does not open.451 Make sure the computer is turned on.452 Press the Eject button on the drive.451 Click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop.452 Right-click the CD-ROM icon.453 Select the Eject option from the pop-up menu.45Topic: I cannot play a CD-ROM.45Topic: I want to play a CD with my Microsoft CD Player.45Topic: When I click an application icon, a message such as “You must insert the application CD in...46Topic: Why doesn't my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed?461 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.462 Right-click the CD-RW drive icon.463 Select Properties.464 Select the Settings tab.465 Change the “Current Write Speed” field to 2x.466 Click OK.46Topic: How do I change the video resolution of my display?461 From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel.462 Click the Display icon and select the Settings tab.463 Move the Display area slider to change the resolution.464 Click OK.46Topic: Why is there no sound in any application?47Topic: My modem connection is slow.47Topic: My modem does not work.481 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.482 Click Control Panel.483 Click Modems.484 Click the Diagnostics tab.485 Select COM3.486 Click More Info.48Topic: How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing?481 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.482 Click Control Panel and then click Modems.483 Click Dialing Properties.484 Select the Tone dial or Pulse dial radio button next to “Dial using.”485 Click OK.48Topic: How do I set up faxing capability in Windows® 98 Second Edition?491 From the Start menu, select Programs > Symantec WinFax Basic Edition > Configure WinFax Basic E...492 Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the fax utility.49Topic: My microphone does not work.49Topic: My microphone is too sensitive to background noise.491 Right-click the speaker icon (Volume) in the lower-right Windows® task tray.492 Click Open Volume Controls.493 In the Options menu, select Properties.494 Change the setting for “Adjust volume for” from Playback to Recording, then click OK.495 Decrease the microphone level.496 If available, click the Advanced button under Microphone Balance.497 Deselect the check box for 1 Mic Gain (+20dB), then click the Close button.498 Close the Recording Control window.49Topic: My mouse does not work.501 Turn off your computer and turn the mouse upside down.502 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning clockwise the ring that covers ...503 Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your hand.504 Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball socket.505 Return the mouse ball to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. Secure the cover by turn...50Topic: My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use.501 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.502 Click Control Panel, and then click Mouse.503 In the Quick Setup tab, click Device Setup.504 In the Device Setup Wizard dialog box, click Next.505 Select the radio button next to “Left side of the keyboard.”506 Click Next three times, and then click Finish.507 Click Apply.50Topic: My keyboard does not work.50Topic: I cannot find the Windows® taskbar.50Topic: Why is my system running slowly?51Topic: My i.LINK® peripheral does not appear on the desktop.511 Turn off and disconnect your peripheral.512 Reconnect your peripheral.513 Then turn on the power.51Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode.511 Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then select Properties.512 Click the Device Manager tab.513 Select Refresh, and then click OK.514 The printer should now function properly.51Topic: How do I enable my Ethernet interface?511 Right-click My Computer on the desktop and select Properties.512 Click the Device Manager tab.513 Select “Realtek RTL8139 (A/B/C/8130) PCI Fast Ethernet NIC” under the Network Adapters category.514 Click Properties.515 Click Enable Device and then click OK.526 Click Close.52Topic: How do I install a printer?521 From the Start menu, select Settings > Printers.522 Click Add Printer.523 Click Next.524 Select Local Printer and click Next.525 Select the appropriate manufacturer and model and click Next.526 Select LPT1 and click Next.527 Click Yes to have Windows-based programs use this as the default printer.528 Click Next.529 Click No and then click Finish.52Topic: Why is there unusual activity on my floppy disk drive?531 Right-click on the Windows taskbar and select Properties.532 Click the Start Menu Programs tab.533 Click the Remove button.534 Click on Startup to see its list of shortcuts.535 Click Microsoft Find Fast.536 Click the Remove button.537 Click Close.538 Click OK.53To Reach Sony53Notes on Use53On the Power Source53On Disposal of the Lithium Battery55On Handling55On Installation55On Moisture Condensation56On Upgrading the System56On Handling an LCD Display57On Handling a CRT Display58On Using the Hard Disk Drive58On Handling Diskettes58On Handling CD Media58On Cleaning CD Media58Resources591 Quick Start592 User Guide593 Electronic Documentation594 Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software595 Knowledge Database596 Sony Fax-on- Demand597 Software Updates598 VAIO Computer Reference Manual59For Answers to Your Software Questions60Sony Service Center60Acrobat® Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe®, Adobe Premiere® LE (Adobe Systems Incorporated)60America Online® (America Online)60AT&T WorldNet® Service (AT&T)60CompuServe® 2000 (CompuServe Interactive Services)60DirectCD, Easy CD Creator™ (Adaptec, Inc.)61EarthLink TotalAccess™(EarthLink Network, Inc.)61McAfee’s VirusScan® (Network Associates, Inc.)61PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.)61Quicken® Basic (Intuit, Inc.)61Sony Applications (Sony Electronics, Inc.)61Sound Forge® (Sonic Foundry)62Windows® 98 Second Edition Operating System, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express, Word 2000 (Micr...62WinFax™ Basic Edition (Symantec Corporation)62Specifications63Index66Taille: 1,4 MoPages: 69Language: EnglishOuvrir le manuel