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VAIO Slimtop™ Computer User Guide

1. 1 Power indicator light Light is green while the power is on When the computer enters Stand by mode this indicator light turns amber 2 cy Information LED light Light turns red to alert the user to activities such as the arrival of e mail See Using the AutoAlert E mail Notification System 3 Brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the screen 4 lt Volume control Adjusts the volume of the integrated Harmon Kardon speakers built into the LCD display 5 PS 2 mouse port Connection for a mouse 6 Y Universal Serial Bus USB port Connection for a USB device 7 PS 2 keyboard port Connection for the supplied VAIO Convertible Keyboard e Additional System Capabilities To use the Memory Stick Media slot Your VAIO Slimtop computer is designed to support the Sony Memory Stick media A Memory Stick media is a compact portable and versatile data storage device designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with similarly equipped products Inserting the Memory Stick Media Insert Memory Stick media facing this direction ia Memory Stick media does not support AVI file playback To play an AVI file stored ona Memory Stick media copy the file to your hard disk drive To protect data on a Memory Stick media Memory Stick media contains a write protect tab The write protect tab prevents accidental changes to information recorded on your Memory Sti
2. SonicStage Tutorial SonicStage features are described in the Tutorial The user friendly interface instructs you on how to use all SonicStage features SonicStage Backup Tool You can back up and restore music graphics and information data managed by SonicStage You must be connected to the Internet to use the SonicStage Backup Tool Import audio files in various formats You can import audio files in 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 SonicStage Manage imported songs on the Playlist Additional features are available when you register your imported songs through the Playlist feature of SonicStage 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 Simple mode The main SonicStage window viewed in Simple mode is a smaller compact version of Full mode This may be convenient when you want to listen to music with SonicStage software while using other applications or whenever you feel the Full mode view is intrus
3. 1 step method For information on using another method see Changing the check in check out settings in the SonicStage online Help file Check Out 1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer 2 Click the Transfer tab to display the Transfer 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 Transfer window Transfer window All Playlists Playlist Track Co Favorites Sound Effect Of M Y Flat D Repeat Off V Shuffle Off u n oe Q Device Media 2 internet N MagicGate Memory Stick Device X Length Group My Format Input Source Various Search E Keyword Search H yp All Songs Untitled 0 4 11 Properties jco info select FLabel Print 00 00 00 Check IntOut Move In Out In All o gt stop Properties select Label Print Remain C 4214MB Tu Select the Playlist that contains 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 Transfer 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 select the additional songs VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide 5 Click Out or drag the song to the desired position in t
4. 10 Y Universal Serial Bus USB port Connection for a USB device 11 A i LINK 4 pin port IEEE1394 Connection for a compatible i LINK digital device a For your convenience your computer includes USB and i LINK ports on both the front and the back panels The 4 pin i LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6 pin i LINK port is located on the back VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer contains the ports and jacks for supplied and optional peripheral equipment or accessories The icons on the back panel help locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer Back Panel ai 6 a 9 a Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed depending on the system configuration you purchased 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord 2 T Lever handle that is used to remove the unit s cover 3 Monitor port Connection for a standard CRT display EE 10 11 12 13 Back Panel Overview Ethernet port 10Base T 100Base TX Fast Ethernet interface The port marked with EE Network is for LAN Local Area Network connections only Y 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 No 13 O Headphones jack Connection for optional headphones or computer speak
5. 5 Inthe section Adjust volume for select the Recording option Click OK 6 From the Recording Control dialog box decrease the microphone volume level by moving the slider bar down 7 Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window Topics Topic My mouse does not work 2 Check that the mouse is plugged securely into the Mouse port Save and close all open applications Turn off your computer wait approximately 10 seconds and then restart your computer 2 There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps 1 Save and close all applications and turn off your computer 2 Turn the mouse upside down 3 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball 4 Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand 5 Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball socket 6 Return the mouse ball to the socket and replace the mouse ball cover Secure the cover by turning the ring counter clockwise You may need to reinstall the mouse drivers See To Use the Driver Recovery CD for more information Topic My mouse needs to be set up for left hand use 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box
6. Calibrate To align the tablet to the LCD display click the Calibrate button and Follow the directions in the calibration dialog box Calibrate Configuring the VAIO Pen Functions 3 Click Apply The on screen cursor location is adjusted to correspond to the pen tip 3 You can reset your VAIO Pen functions to the default settings by using the Reset Tab to Default button You can revert to a previously saved setting by using the Revert Tab To adjust the pen tip pressure and feel 1 From the Sony Tablet Properties screen click the Tip Feel tab 2 Test the pen tip feel by drawing lines in the Draw here Test area The lines are drawn with the current pen pressure settings 3 Check the pen s clicking pressure by tapping the Click button in the Test area If you tap more forcefully than the pen s current settings the Click button changes color Tip Feel Tab Eraser Feel 2 Calibration Pop up Menu Tip Feel Double click Tool Buttons r Lip Pressure Feel Tesk _ Reset Tab to Defaults Draw BE evert Ta here Click 4 Adjust the pen tip pressure feel by moving the measurement slider to a desired level The pressure settings range from Soft which requires light pressure to Firm which requires more forceful pressure 5 Click More Options if you wish to make a more in depth adjustment to the pen tip pressure fe
7. Install the plug in for Adobe Premiere 6 0 by following these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click Run The Run window appears 2 Click Browse and navigate to your C drive using the Look in drop down list 3 Double click Program Files double click Sony and then double click DV gate EA O gt DVgate Software 4 Double click Premiere Plug in and then double click to open the 6 0 folder 5 Double click Setup exe and the Run window appears Click OK 6 From the installation wizard follow the on screen instructions to install the plug in VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide MovieShaker Software MovieShaker software can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any previous knowledge of film editing In a few simple steps video files can be made from still images with added special effects and music files Save your personal video creation in a format that is compatible with most computers MovieShaker main window Working panel Shake Edit tab tray tab tray Capture Import clip tray tabytray Effect tray AE Novieshater New Projet LL AS Water lilies jpg Fy We A Transition f 4n gt N eaf a 2 Se i N Total Movie Time 00 00 00 J Story Board tray Creating movies with MovieShaker software Using your imported clips you can create a short movie using the Shake feature The Shake feature randomly selects clips from the Story
8. Moisture condensation If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least an hour before turning on your computer If any problem occurs unplug your computer and contact your Sony Service Center Upgrading the computer system E The procedures described in the online manual Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Slimtop Computer assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described in the online manual Upgrading oo D Notes on Use and Maintaining Your VAIO Slimtop Computer Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add on cards and other components Follow the procedures described in the online manual Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Slimtop Computer only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity for example cellophane wrappers Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while
9. computer or specific application You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive a if you need to reinstall all of the software that shipped with your computer use the system Recovery CD s You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD s visit www sony com pcsupport or contact Sony Customer Support at 1 888 4 SONY PC Using the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on save and close all open applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer s optical drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically a f your system is equipped with two optical drives insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process gt Your system may include one or more Application Recovery CDs If you have more 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 software application you wish to restore VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupte
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11. A 6 pin 1 LINK port can 2 supply power from the computer to the connected device if the device is equipped with a 6 pin connector 2 supply 10V to 12V A 4 pin 1 LINK port cannot supply power to a connected device AN The total power supplied by the 6 pin i LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts The following Sony 1 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 accessing the Sony VAIO Direct Web site http www sonystyle com vaio or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free Connecting an i LINK IEEE1394 device 1 Use the amp symbol to locate the i LINK port on your compatible i LINK device and on your computer Plug the 1 LINK cable connector into this port 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the corresponding 4 or 6 pin 1 LINK port on your computer See the instructions that came with your i LINK device for more information on installation and use CS O Z To Enable Ethernet Connectivity To Enable Ethernet Connectivity Your computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet port To enable faster start up time your computer may ship with this function disabled You can enable Ethernet connectivity by following the instructions below Enabling the Ethernet connection 1 2 6 7 8 9 Click Start in the Wind
12. Automatically set both the double click speed and distance by tapping twice on the target icon in the Automatic area 4 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 ES Z Z Configuring the VAIO Pen Functions 5 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 6 Click Apply The new double click speed and distance settings are applied to the pen 3 You can reset your double click speed and distance to the default settings by using the Reset Tab to Default button You can revert to previously saved double click settings by using the Revert Tab To adjust the eraser pressure and feel 1 From the Sony Table Properties screen click the Eraser Feel tab 2 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 3 Test the eraser feel by erasing in the Erase here Test area The erased area changes color when you are erasing more forcefully
13. C partition Defragmenting your hard disk drive If you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard disk drive defragmentation may be necessary 1 Deactivate your screen saver and close other open applications if applicable 2 Click Start in the Windows Taskbar and select All Programs 3 Point to Accessories point to System Tools and then select Disk Defragmenter The Disk Defragment dialog box appears 4 Select Action from the menu bar and click Analyze It may take more than a couple of hours to complete defragmentation depending on the data capacity and current utilization of your computer s hard disk drive s ee 77 VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide i LINK IEEE1394 Compatibility Your VAIO computer may include either 4 pin or 6 pin or both types of 1 LINK ports i LINK is a trademark of sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other 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 an optical or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions
14. Enable Ethernet Connectivity 79 System Application and Driver Recovery CD s 81 To Use the System Recovery CD s 81 To Use the Application Recovery CD s 83 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 84 Troubleshooting nssesconccnccnnccenenssensonsrensnnsenssnssonses 85 TOD see cece st ge sete cites Soe pte doe nse eens 85 VOTES OU UGC DE ee ies eases E E EE 98 For Answers to Your Software Questions 103 POS OCC ae ee E E E 106 Welcome Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO Slimtop computer Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy to use functionality This User Guide contains information about the features of your new computer configuring your system and contact information for software vendors VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Locating Controls and Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Slimtop Computer enables access to the CD RW DVD combo drive and the Memory Stick and PC card slots It also contains Universal Serial Bus USB and 1 LINK ports to connect compatible peripheral devices gt i LINK is a trademark of sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentatio
15. If you have pen settings that you want all software applications to share select All Other Apps before changing the setting 3 Click Apply To remove an application from the custom settings list 1 Click the Remove menu then click Custom Settings for Application 2 Select the application s to be removed 3 Click OK VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Programmable Power Keys PPKs and internal timer For more information on changing these settings using VAIO Action Setup see the VAIO Action Setup Help file Accessing the VAIO Action Setup Help file 1 Click Start in the Windows Taskbar and select All Programs 2 Select VAIO Action Setup and click VAIO Action Setup Help VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Using the Programmable Power Keys Your VAIO computer is equipped with technology that enables 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 Programm
16. advantage of Sony s copyright protected ATRAC3 format for high quality digital audio storage SonicStage sports a new Music Visualizer a sleek new player skin design audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback 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 file 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 software or Memory Stick Slideshow DigitalPrint Software DigitalPrint Software DigitalPrint is designed to creatively manage your digital pictures With its easy to use features you can quickly load images from your digital camera or camcorder print high quality photos and make personalized photo albums and labels to share with friends and family DigitalPrint main browser window DIGITAL PRINT How to use Using PhotoCapture Capture and import your digital pictures from your digital camera or camcorder to your computer You can select your favorite pictures and place them in handy folders for use 1 Click LCL Import to open the PhotoCapture window Your connected PS camera camcorder or Memory Stick media is indicated in the win
17. 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 an optical disc drive or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Smart Capture main window Smart Capture Software 1 Mode indicator 4 Help button Displays the current mode Still or Net Connects you directly to the online Smart Movie Capture Help 2 Mode dial 5 Capture button switches Smart Capture from Still mode to Captures your individual still images in the Net Movie mode with a single click of your Same manner as a Camera You can Select mouse different characteristics for the Capture button when capturing a Net Movie 3 Options button 6 Image window Displays the configuration options Displays the still or video image from your available for either Still or Net Movie mode digital camera or camcorder Effects button Displays the special effects that you can apply to your pictures or video clips The Smart Capture main window opens with a blue screen image indicating that there is no data input from a digital camera or camcorder When you connect your digital camera or camcorder to your system with an 1 LINK cable and turn it on an image appears in the main window Some cameras and camcorders need to have a recording media
18. or DVD software according to the manufacturer s instructions 2 If your drive reads some DVDs or CDs but not others check the shiny side of the disc for dirt or scratches You may also need to clean the disc drive lens with an appropriate cleaner To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your computer see To Use the Application Recovery CD s for more information VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Topic I cannot play a DVD If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player application it may be that the region code of the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the region code setting of your optical drive A region code is listed on the disc packaging Region code indicators such as 1 or ALL are labeled on some DVDs to indicate the type of player that can play the disc Unless a 1 or ALL appears on the DVD or on its packaging you cannot play the disc on this system If you hear audio but cannot see video your computer s video resolution may be set too high To improve video resolution verify that your screen area is set to 1024 x 768 using 32 bit color preset factory default To check your video resolution see the Troubleshooting topic How do I change the video resolution of my display Zr if your computer s video memory RAM is 11 MB shared system memory you may improve video resolution by changing your screen area to 800
19. select your modem 4 Click Properties The Modem Properties window appears 5 Review the information in the Device status section If your modem is not working properly click the troubleshoot button The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to resolve the problem You may need to reinstall the modem drivers See To Use the Driver Recovery CD s es EE for more information VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Topic How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch Tone dialing 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Phone and Modem options 3 From the Dialing Rules tab click Edit The Edit Location dialog box appears 4 Select the Tone or Pulse option Click OK Topic My microphone does not work Check that the microphone is plugged into the MICROPHONE jack Topic My microphone is too sensitive to background noise If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound you should adjust the microphone gain by following these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices then click Sounds and Audio Devices 3 From the Audio tab locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button The Recording Control dialog box appears 4 Select the Options menu and click Properties The Properties dialog box appears
20. software 87 computer does not start 85 computer or software stopped responding 86 DVD or CD 89 DVD playback 90 DVD RW CD RW recording 91 keyboard 95 110 microphone 94 modem 93 modem speed 92 mouse 95 operating system locks computer optical drive tray eject 89 Pen Tablet drawing and erasing 88 VAIO Pen 88 Pen Tablet display Stand by or Suspend modes 88 printer 96 recover applications 85 recover drivers 85 software 91 92 system response 96 using the mouse 88 Troubleshooting 85 turning off your computer 98 TV interference 100 101 U Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS 98 Universal Serial Bus back panel port 11 Universal Serial Bus USB port 12 Universal Serial Bus port 9 upgrading your computer 100 upper switch position 19 USB port 11 using Memory Stick media 13 y VAIO Action Setup 29 VAIO Pen 21 1 Index drawing and erasing on Pen Tablet display 88 eraser 19 inserting pen tip 20 lower switch 19 pen tip removing tool 20 Pop up Menu 26 programming 20 replacing the tip 20 response after Stand by or Suspense modes 88 rocker switch 19 tip 19 troubleshoot 88 upper switch 19 using 19 using the mouse 88 VAIO Pen functions 21 adjusting eraser pressure 25 adjusting pen tip pressure 23 adjusting the pen s double click speed 24 calibrating the pen calibrating the pen 22 change the pen tip 21 eraser 21 upper lower switch functions 21 ventilation 99 video resolution 90 VisualFlow software 74
21. tab from the Setup Utility screen Select I O Device Configuration and press Enter n AeA Ww N Use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter gt You can toggle between the Normal bi directional EPP ECP and ECP EPP options using the directional arrow keys 6 Select the desired setting displays and press Enter 7 Press the F10 key to Save and Exit CR VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Topic The cursor on my Sony Pen Tablet display does not move or moves in an unpredictable manner when I use the VAIO pen You may need to configure your VAIO pen s switch function See Configuring the VAIO Pen functions for information on calibrating your pen to the pen tablet display Topic Why doesn t my mouse resume operation as my input device when I stop using the VAIO pen 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 Topic I cannot draw or erase on the Sony Pen Tablet display with my VAIO pen 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
22. than the current setting Eraser Feel Tab Tip Feel Double click Tool Buttons Eraser Feel 2 Calibration Pop up Menu Eraser Pressure Feel More Options Soft Firm k J Test Reset Tab to DeFaulk Erase here Revert Tab i Erase this text 4 Adjust the eraser pressure feel by moving the measurement slider to a desired position The pressure settings range from Soft which requires light pressure to Firm which requires more forceful pressure VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide 5 Click More Options if you wish to make a more in depth adjustment to the eraser pressure feel 6 Click Apply The new eraser pressure feel settings are applied to the pen You can reset your eraser pressure feel to the default settings by using the 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 on screen pop up menus The Pop up Menu function can be assigned to the VAIO Pen If you press a pen switch position that is assigned to the Pop up Menu function a small pop up menu appears at the on screen 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
23. the label side facing up Topic Why doesn t my optical drive record at the highest speed If you are having difficulty formatting CD RW media for recording purposes try changing the write speed to a lower setting See the online Help or documentation that came with your CD recording software application for details on adjusting write speed settings Topic Why is my computer operating improperly after downloading the CD burning component of RealJukebox software If you choose to download and use the optional RealJukebox software s CD burning component to create CDs the software feature may interfere with your computer s normal system operations For VAIO computers that are equipped with all of the necessary components for creating a CD R or CD RW Sony recommends using the SonicStage software application to create CDs SonicStage software is preinstalled on your computer Topic How do I change the video resolution of my display 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel Select Appearances and Themes then select Change the screen resolution 2 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to the desired levels 5 Click Apply and then click OK VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Topic Why is there no sound in any application 2 Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack 2 If your speakers have a mute button verify that it is
24. 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 1 Clasp the worn pen tip with the pen tip removing tool and pull it straight out of the VAIO Pen barrel 2 Slide the flat end of a new pen tip straight into the barrel pushing the tip firmly until it stops Removing the Pen tip Step One Step Two Configuring the VAIO Pen Functions Configuring the VAIO Pen Functions 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 To change the pen tip eraser and upper lower switch functions 1 Click Start in the Windows Taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Other Control Panel Options 3 Click Sony Tablet The Sony Tablet Properties window appears 4 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 M Sony Tablet Properties File Edit Add Remove Language Help amp pplications with Customized Tool Settings z gt Add Application to List All Acolications i i OS VAIO Pen Help E Eraser Feel 2 Calibration Pop up Menu Tip Feel Double Click Tool Buttons E
25. you become a registered user See Using ImageStation with Smart Capture software Mail E mail your still images to your family and friends Click the Mail button and your e mail application launches with a new message window containing the still image as an attachment Q Save Click the Save button to save your still image in a variety of formats to a location of your choice CR VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide You must be connected to the Internet before attempting to upload or e mail your still images or videos Using Net Movie Mode 1 From the Start button in the Windows taskbar select All Programs select Smart Capture and then click Smart Capture The Smart Capture main window appears 2 Connect your compatible 1 LINK digital camcorder to your computer with an 1 LINK cable optional An image appears in the Smart Capture main window 3 Verify that the Mode dial is set to Net Movie Click the Mode dial to switch between Still mode and Net Movie mode 4 Click the Options button to view the available options for your movie capture The Recording Options window appears Recording Options window Specifies the type of file and the maximum recording time Type of File ee ER cia High T Clear Noise fe Recording starts when you press CAPTURE button and stops when vou press it again cummed ANTI GROUND SHOOTING Smart Capture records C only while you press down the CAPTURE button this C A
26. 2 mouse port 12 port 11 power indicator light 12 USB port 12 using accessories 17 volume control 12 pen tip 19 pressure 23 removing tool 20 phone service precautions 100 VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide PictureGear software 55 creating a photo album 56 managing pictures 55 Pop up Menu 26 power cord 98 disconnecting 98 fluctuations or loss 98 source precautions 98 PPK 30 printer installation 96 Programmable Power Keys 30 programming the VAIO Pen 20 PS 2 keyboard port 12 PS 2 mouse port 12 R radio interference 100 101 recording 94 Recovery CD s 81 region code 90 removing computer cover 98 replacing the Pen tip 20 rocker switch 19 S Secure Sockets Layer 67 setting up configuring 77 connecting an 1 LINK device 78 ethernet connection 79 shutting down your computer 98 Simple mode 73 Skins 73 Software America Online 87 SonicStage software 67 Backup Tool 73 Electronic Music Distribution 67 importing audio files 73 Main Features 68 managing imported songs 73 recording from a CD 70 Secure Sockets Layer SSL 67 Simple mode 73 transferring songs 71 Tutorial 73 Sony online service 53 Sony Pen Tablet using 17 speakers 99 Stand By mode VAIO Pen response 88 surge protector 98 System Recovery CD s SRCDs 81 System response 96 system stopped responding 86 system suspend 88 T telephone jack 11 telephone service 100 timer 31 Tip feel 23 T Lever 10 To 17 Troubleshoot AOL
27. Board tray to create a 30 second movie After you Shake your video you can edit it by adding effects and text adjusting the color and contrast and modifying the length EE MovieShaker Software To import images and sound clips 1 Click MBA The Import file browser window appears 2 Find the clip s you want to add 3 Click to select the clip s The file s are added to the Import clip tray You can delete a clip from the Import clip tray by dragging the clip s icon to the trash icon located on the Edit tray of the working panel A Importing image or sound files that are over 30 seconds in length may cause gt the MovieShaker software to stop responding To use the Shake feature 1 Click the Shake tab The Shake panel appears 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shake pattern tray Shake tray window Shake tab EX My W WS f W Shake x pattern tray DVA Lu Shake de de Playback ut Ml 3 Click the Shake button A 30 second movie is automatically generated and saved to the Story Board tray 2 2 VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide 4 Add text to your new movie by clicking on the Input button 5 To preview rewind or fast forward your movie use the Playback buttons Scenes created with the Shake feature begin with a black screen in the Shake tray window Your scenes appear during movie playback To add effects to a scene or a clip 1 Double click or drag the desired clip o
28. SONY VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Contents WEICOIM EC auncnnencncnennsncneneneencnenennenensneneansnenenennsneneneans 5 Locating Controls and Connectors s 00022 7 Front Panel OVErVIGW 225 4 nn 7 Back Panel Overview ccccccccccccesccseesscsseessssseeesssseeueessseeeesseneas 10 Sony Pen Tablet Display 12 Additional System Capabilities 0 0 ecccsceccssseesesseeeseneees 13 To Use the Sony Pen Tablet and ACCESSOFIES wssscscencncencnecneneneeneneenencnnsnennensneens 17 About the Pen Tablet Display and Accessories cnn 17 Using The VATO PO 19 Configuring the VAIO Pen Functions a e 21 VAIO Action SCtUP 11ccscccccenecenscnesenenennsennsnensnenes 29 Using the Programmable Power Keys 30 Setting the Internal Timer 0 31 Changing the Sony Software Window Design cc sees 32 Using the AutoAlert E mail Notification System 33 VAIO AV Applications 1ccssccsccceccsenennsensnenseesennees 35 Overview of Preinstalled Software 35 DigitalPrint Software 3 IDV Gale SOMWANG vis idee tee 45 MovieShaker Software 48 PictureGear SOM WANG 2 enter 55 Smart Capture Software 58 SonicStage Software re 67 VisualFlow Software 14 2 ER VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Configuring Your VAIO Computer 10 c000000 77 Hard Disk Drive Partition 1 i LINK IEEE1394 Compatibility 00 0 cece ccsscseeeseecsresseeeenees 78 To
29. Support from 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase PC Cillin 2000 Trend Micro Inc Web site http www antivirus com pc cillin phone 949 387 7800 email Support trendmicro com hours M F 8 00 AM 5 00 PM PST Quicken 2002 Basic Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4932 800 644 3193 hours M F 5 00 AM 5 00 PM PST Support from 900 555 4932 is fee based Support from 800 644 3193 is automated and free of charge RealJukebox RealPlayer RealNetworks Inc Web site http www real com jukebox index html RealJukebox http www real com player index html RealPlayer e mail http service real com help call html online form For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Sony Style Connect Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sonystyleconnect com phone 888 584 4467 WordPerfect Corel Corp Web site http www corel com support product_specific wp9 htm phone 716 871 2325 hours M F 8 30 AM 7 30 PM ET Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com p
30. Tablet online Help Pop up Menu Tab Tip Feel Double click Tool Buttons Eraser Feel 2 Calibration Pop up Menu Pop up Menu Pen Mouse Odd keystroke Eai Help L Save L Open Set Mouse Speed Revert Tab 3 You can reset the Pop up Menu function to the default settings by using the Reset Tab to Default button You can revert to previously saved Pop up Menu settings by using the Revert Tab Configuring the VAIO Pen Functions 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 1 From the Sony Tablet Properties window click Add Application to List The Add Application for Custom Settings dialog box appears 2 You may select a currently open application to add to the Application List or click Browse to select any other application to add 3 Click OK To create custom settings for an application 1 Select a software application from the Applications with Customized Tool Settings list 2 Customize the pen settings for each software application according to the software s features The settings apply only to the selected application gt
31. WI Not compressed way recording of unnecessary scenes is avoided Maximum Recording Time Approximate Size gg in seconds Approx 705KB Note It is desirable to have a video mail less than 1 MB Format tab view Capture Button tab view The Recording Options window has three tabs Format You can adjust the compression rate for your movies in MPEGI format or choose the AVI option for no compression You can also set the maximum recording time for your movie capture e Smart Capture Software 1 Destination Select a file destination for your movies when recording video clips Q Capture Button Set the characteristics of the software s on screen Capture button You can start and stop recording by clicking the Capture button this is the default characteristic You can select Anti Ground Shooting which allows recording to occur only while you click and hold the Capture button Recording will stop when you release the button 5 Click the Effects button to select a special image effect The Effect Settings window appears Use the drop down list to view and customize the available effects 3 You can remove all special effects by clicking the No Effects button To capture a movie in Net Movie mode 1 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 click the Capture button to begi
32. a selected picture Use the Delete button to eliminate any unwanted pictures PhotoCapture editing window Initial Screen Making Album Print Photos Finished to import photos Select All Unselect All Display Launcher Exit Help O Version Information VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures using your computer and home printer 1 Click Photo to open the PhotoCollection window A list of available Folders is displayed on the left side of the window with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right PhotoCollection window a PhotoCollection f Photo Folder Photos in the My Pictures folder 1 Delete Select All Unselect All TN CRE J 2 Register Folder Cancel Registration Display Launcher Exit Help D Version Information A 2 Select the desired folder From the thumbnail view click to select the pictures you want to print 3 Click the Photo Print button at the top of the window Select the number of prints you want to make using the scroll arrows Click OK 4 Select the paper based on the picture positioning desired A layout preview is displayed on the left side of the window 5 Use the configuration buttons and drop down lists to select the printer and to set margi
33. able 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 XP P3 PICTURE starts PictureGear P4 HELP Starts Windows XP Home Edition Help To change the PPK settings 1 Click Start in the Windows Taskbar and select All Programs 2 Select VAIO Action Setup then click VAIO Action Setup 3 You can also double click J the VAIO Action Setup icon located in the Windows taskbar to launch VAIO Action Setup 3 Click the PPK you want to change 4 From the Select Application dialog box click the option for the desired function The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right 5 Select an application Click Next gt You can drag an application to place it in the list box 6 The Confirmation Application Name window appears Click Next 7 You can type a new name and description if desired Click Finish EE Setting the Internal Timer Setting the Internal Timer The VAIO Action Setup software enables you to set your computer s internal timer to launch certain applications or documents automatically Some software applications take longer than others to launch It is advisable to confirm in advance the amount of time your selected application takes to start To select the timer s launch application 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All P
34. an try to locate and close the software application that has stopped responding 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 From the Applications tab locate the application that has the status message Not responding 3 Click to select the application and then click End Task Windows attempts to close the application If your computer does not respond or the application does not close try the following steps 1 Save any open files if possible 2 Press the Alt F4 keys The Turn Off Computer window appears 3 Click the Restart button If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds If the software application continues to be unresponsive or causes your computer to stop responding contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider A Pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds may result in the loss of data from files that are currently open Topic Why does the 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 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support The VAIO Help and Support d
35. ant to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss 2 The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must turn off the computer and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip 2 Do not place heavy objects on the power cord 2 Do not operate the system with the cover removed Always reinstall the cover before turning on the system 2 To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself 2 Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you are not using the computer for a long time 2 Before touching anything inside the computer turn the system off and let it cool for ten minutes This ensures that the processor heat sink is not hot 1 Do not attempt to open the power supply There are no user serviceable parts in the power supply To avoid personal injury or damage to your equipment refer the repair or replacement of the power supply to qualified personnel only EL Notes on Use Disposal of the lithium battery Dispose of the lithium battery properly In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your
36. appears 3 From the Buttons tab select Switch primary and secondary buttons under the Button Configuration options 4 Click Apply then click OK Topic My keyboard does not work 2 Check that the keyboard is securely plugged into the Keyboard port Save and close all open applications Turn off your computer wait approximately 10 seconds and then restart your computer es ER VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Topic I cannot find the Windows taskbar The Windows taskbar may be hidden or minimized E Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to the left right top and bottom edges of the screen The taskbar appears when the cursor is placed over its location 1 Right click on the taskbar and select Properties from the shortcut menu 2 Clear the check box for Autohide the taskbar then click OK Use the mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by pointing to the left right top and bottom edges of the display screen The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to a double arrow cursor Left click and drag away from the edge of the display screen The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible Topic Why is my system running slowly E The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are open and running Close any applications that you are not currently using Increasing the system memory may also help For information on installing memory please se
37. are erased It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc 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 To Use the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall the operating system and software applications that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications When you use the System Recovery CD s you are prompted to complete the Windows registration process VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Full restore with format The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and then restores all the original software applications A 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 Using the System Recovery CD s 1 Insert the System Reco
38. artition 77 hardware adding additional precaution 98 headphones jack 11 height adjustment 18 I 1 LINK 9 11 compatibility 78 connecting a device 78 connectivity 78 1 LINK port 11 back panel 11 ImageStation 53 Information LED 33 input device 88 inserting pen tip 20 installing additional hardware precaution 98 interference 100 Internal Timer 31 setting application launch 31 start setting 31 108 J Jog Dial 74 K keyboard 95 port 12 L LCD display 101 lithium battery disposal 99 losing power 98 lower switch position 19 M Memory Stick 74 Memory Stick media 13 Memory Stick media slot 9 Microphone 94 microphone jack 11 Microsoft Outlook Express 33 modem problems 93 speed 92 modem line jack 11 moisture condensation 100 monitor port 10 mouse 95 mouse port 12 MovieShaker software 48 adding effects 50 creating movies 48 saving a movie 52 uploading to Internet 53 using ImageStation 53 using the Shaker feature 49 O O Index Opening system unit 10 operating system restore 81 P parallel port 87 partitioning the hard disk drive 77 PC card using 14 slot 9 PCMCIA 14 Pen setting 19 add an application 27 clicking 20 create custom settings 27 double clicking 20 dragging 20 pointing 20 remove an application 27 Pen Tablet display 12 17 accessories 17 adjusting 18 brightness control 12 handling 101 Information LED 12 interference 101 keyboard port 1
39. choose an alternate printer driver that your printer may emulate Refer to the manual that came with your printer for specific emulation information Topic My connected printer doesn t function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds and then turning it back on To contact Sony for technical support For further technical assistance call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Notes on Use The information in this section provides basic procedures to follow when handling your computer components and accessories The power source Your computer operates on 100 120 V AC 50 60 Hz only 2 Plug all the power cords for your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line AC derived from different supply lines may result in voltage differences that can cause unstable operation or unwanted weak currents at the time of connection 2 Do not share the AC outlet with any other power consuming equipment such as copying machines or shredders 2 You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm 2 Ifyou live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may w
40. ck Title Genre Length File Size Status Untitled Unknown Unknown 02 39 2 0 MB Untitled Unknown Unknown 04 24 3 3 MB Untitled Unknown Unknown 04 53 3 7 MB Untitled Unknown Unknown 05 17 4 0 MB Untitled Unknown Unknown 04 46 3 6 MB Untitled Unknown Unknown 02 32 1 9 MB Untitled Unknown Unknown 02 58 2 2 MB Untitled Unknown Unknown 03 02 2 3 MB Untitled Unknown Unknown 03 46 2 8 MB Untitled Unknown Unknown 03 20 2 5 MB Recordable time available C 105kbps 93Hrs Remain C 4215MB Tut 4 You can identify specific tracks on your CD by clearing the check marks from the tracks you don t want to record You can clear all selected tracks by selecting the empty checkbox next to Select All and then selecting the tracks you want to record If your Internet connection is active you can use the le CD Info button to view the name of your CD and its song titles 2 The CD Info button feature is not supported for all audio CDs 70 SonicStage Software 5 Click ES Rec to Jukebox to begin recording When the recording is finished the new playlist appears in the File tree view of the Playlist window Transferring songs Check In Check Out You can transfer songs between the playlists in the SonicStage software and external devices or media For more information on using your external devices or media see the instructions supplied with the device or media These instructions are for using the Check In Check Out
41. ck media When you slide the write protect tab to the LOCK position your Memory Stick 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 Memory Stick media s contents Locking the Memory Stick Media VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Using PC Cards Your computer has a card bus PC card slot that supports Type I or Type IT PC PCMCIA cards You do not need to shut down your computer when inserting a PC card To insert a PC card 1 Slide front panel cover in the direction of arrow as shown to open the front panel Opening the front panel 2 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot until it clicks into position Inserting a PC card Insert with card facing this direction If the PC card does not insert easily verify 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 instructions supplied with the PC card for details on proper use Using PC Cards Ejecting a PC card A if you eject the PC card incorrectly the system may not work correctly 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows task tray 2 Click the name of the card that you want to eject then click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 3 Click OK 4 When th
42. cleaning your computer 99 compatibility 1 LINK 78 computer 86 adjusting voltage settings 98 changing parallel port type 87 cleaning 99 condensation 100 configuring 77 disposing of battery 99 fixing corrupted files 81 recovering applications 85 recovering drivers 85 removing cover 98 shutting down 98 slow start up 87 start up problem 85 upgrading 100 using PPKs 30 Configuring the VAIO Pen 21 connecting 11 AC input port 10 Ethernet 11 ethernet connection 79 headphones jack 11 1 LINK device 78 1 LINK port 9 keyboard 12 microphone jack 11 modem line jack 11 monitor 10 mouse 12 PC PCMCIA card slot 9 Pen Tablet display 11 power cord 98 ee 107 VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide precautions 100 telephone jack 11 USB port 9 cursor movement 88 D defragmenting hard disk drive 77 DigitalPrint software 37 LabelMaker 43 PhotoAlbum 42 PhotoCapture 37 PhotoCollection 40 PhotoDecor 41 disconnecting power cords 98 display viewing angle 18 drawing 88 Driver Recovery CD DRCD 84 DVD playback 90 problems 89 DVD RW recording 91 DV gate software 45 Adobe Premiere plug in 46 AVI files 46 using a digital video device 45 E ejecting optical drive tray 89 electronic equipment 99 Electronic Music Distribution 67 e mail 33 EMD service 67 encryption 67 Eraser 19 25 erasing 88 ethernet connectivity 79 port 11 F fixing corrupted files 81 Full mode 73 H hard disk drive defragmenting 77 p
43. configured with a collection of audio and video AV applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia technology This section describes the VAIO AV applications Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed depending on the system configuration you purchased Your computer s visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not appear exactly as shown in this section depending on the specific computer model you purchased Overview of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit import and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or inkjet printer Digital Print can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a digital video camera recorder to the 1 LINK port and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats Media Bar DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc Media Bar DVD Player is created especially for high quality DVD playback You can enjoy the superior digital video quality and the effects features You can rewind or fast forward scenes from the DVD Player monitor as you would with any ordinary DVD player to easily find the scene yo
44. csupport This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers VAIO QuickStart VAIO Computer User Guide Online Electronic Documentation Software application manuals and online help files Knowledge Database Sony Fax on Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer System Reference Manual The QuickStart contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily The User Guide contains information on how to get the most from your computer find help and solve common problems Note The User Guide is not available in hard copy for all models The User Guide is available electronically on your hard drive Two additional guides Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are also available online To access online documentation 1 Click Start and point to VAIO Help and Support Center 2 Click on the VAIO User Guide Most manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files You can access online help files from the Help menu within the specific application A printed manual may be available for some applications This database provides instant access to information on commonly encount
45. d ask them to verify that your phone line is free from line noise oe Q Q Topics If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems For optimum performance verify that your ISP point of presence POP phone number is compliant with V 90 standards If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP check that they are not experiencing technical problems Try connecting your modem through another phone line if available Topic My modem does not work Your modem may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts If your modem is not functioning properly check the following D D D Check that the phone line is plugged into the Line jack Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in a standard telephone and listening for a dial tone Check that the access phone number POP is correct All software applications that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your computer modem If you have installed other software contact the software publisher for information on how to configure the software to recognize the modem If it appears that your modem is not functioning properly check the device Status 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options 3 From the Modems tab click to
46. d or are erased You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer peripheral hardware or software application a if you need to reinstall all of the software applications that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s You must be in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility Reinstalling device drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive gt If your system is equipped with two optical drives insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 4 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties dialog box appears 5 From the Hardware tab click Device Manager 6 Click to select the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation The unknown device s is identified by a yellow question mark 7 From the Action menu click Uninstall This removes the device driver from your system Click OK Repeat for each device driver as necessary 8 Restart your computer Click Start in the Windows taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Restart 9 When the desktop appears Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver s from the Drive
47. dow Ay Properly connect your digital camera camcorder or insert your Memory Stick media in your computer VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window SJPhotoCapture Import Photos Research VWIA Sony DY Camcorder Sony DY Camcorder 2 Display Launcher Exit Help Version Information A 2 Click the camera icon to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box You can enter a name for a new folder or click Select Photo Folder to import your pictures to an existing folder Click OK Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box Enter the folder name which imported photos IF you want to add photos to exist folders select photo folders Select Photo Folder Cancel DigitalPrint Software 3 Click the Capture button to capture still images You can preview a thumbnail version of your pictures in the selection view window Capture Pictures from Video window fi Capture Pictures from Video 2 x Which pictures do you want to capture Click the Capture button to create a picture from the video Then select one or more thumbnails and click Get Pictures to bring them into your application Capture Select All Cancel 4 Select the desired pictures and click the Get Pictures button The PhotoCapture picture editor window appears 5 Click the View button to see an enlarged version of a selected picture You can use Rotate to change the position of
48. e drop down list to view and customize the available effects Effect Settings window Select the effect you wish to apply and press Details to adjust the parameters of the effect gt You can use a different special effect for each picture or you can remove all special effects by clicking the No Effects button CE O Z Smart Capture Software To capture a picture in Still mode 1 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 the Capture button The Still Viewer window appears You can capture one picture or several pictures at a time Still Viewer window Click here to enter comments i a oa DELETE UPLOAD MAIL SAVE Lx Levaja 2 Click the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view the pictures As each image is captured it appears in the Still Viewer window with a text balloon to add your comments and an identifying number in the viewer queue To manage pictures in Still mode From the Still Viewer window you can perform various functions using the task buttons Delete Discard any or all of your still images by clicking the Delete button Select a single image or all and the image s is torn and removed from the Still Viewer window Upload Send your still images online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends The ImageStation service stores your still images online when
49. e message Safe to Remove Hardware appears 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 5 When the PC card ejects from the PC card slot remove it by holding the edges and pulling it out carefully VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide To Use the Sony Pen Tablet and Accessories To Use the Sony Pen Tablet and Accessories Your VAIO Slimtop Computer is supplied with a Sony Pen Tablet display a VAIO Pen and accessories This section provides information on using the Pen Tablet display and accessories About the Pen Tablet Display 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 gt Place the VAIO Pen in the Supplied pen stand when it is not in use to maintain the Sensitivity of the pen tip and to avoid interference with other pointing devices such as your mouse Sony Pen Tablet and accessories Sony Pen Tablet display Shown in lowered position Pen stand Pen tip removing tool VAIO Pen VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide To Adjust the Sony Pen Tablet Dis
50. e software when running the AutoAlert E mail Notification System and manually disconnect the phone line if you notice a malfunction 2 When using the timer to start the software set the computer to shut down or enter system Stand by mode after a certain length of time This permits the computer to disengage the phone line if the computer does not disconnect the line normally VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide If you are using the timer to download e mail automatically If you set up the timer to retrieve your email your settings may need adjusting to ensure proper connection and disconnection 2 Set up your e mail software to reconnect automatically if it does not connect the first time 2 Set up your e mail software to disconnect automatically when 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 1 Start Outlook Express 2 Click Tools and then select Options The Options dialog box appears with the General tab selected 3 From the drop down box under Send Receive Messages select Connect even when working offline 4 Click OK 5 Click Send Receive A connection window appears Select the desired ISP and then click Connect Automatically VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO computer is pre
51. e the online VAIO User Guide Topic How do I install a printer Q w D O If your printer has a USB IEEE1394 or infrared connection contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for proper installation Check the printer manufacturer s Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with installation Some printers do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems To install your printer follow these steps Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Add a Printer From the Add Printer Wizard click Next EA O Z Topics 4 Select Local Printer then click Next Place a check mark in the box for Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if you are installing a recently manufactured printer with Plug and Play capability 5 Select the appropriate port usually LPT1 and then click Next 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation gt lf the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver choose Have Disk enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK lf the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are included with the printer
52. el VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide 6 Click Apply The new tip pressure feel settings are applied to the pen You can reset your pen tip pressure feel to the default settings by using the 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 1 From the Sony Tablet Properties screen click the Double Click tab 2 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 Eraser Feel iz Calibration Pop up Menu Tip Feel Double click Tool Buttons Double click For Tip and Eraser a T Double click Assist r Test P Automatic ff a Set Double click Distance Tap twice to test L I Tap twice to set double click a double click l F Set Double click Speed Revert Tab Fast Slow L NOTE Large double click distances may affect the beginning of strokes when drawing Wacom recommends using the side button for double clicking You can disable the Double Click Assist for specific applications When Double Click 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 3
53. ered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Sony Computing Support Web Site at http www sony com pcsupport This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics Select the topics that you want to view To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 Requires a fax machine or fax software You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your computer s hardware This document is available at the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Oc D Index A AC power 10 adjusting pen display distance 24 adjusting voltage settings 98 air circulation 99 Application Recovery CD s ARCDs 83 audio file formats 73 audio problems 92 AutoAlert E mail Notification System 33 B background noise 94 battery disposing of 99 Browser security 67 C cables 100 CD application recovery 83 driver recovery 84 problems 89 system recovery 81 CD RW recording 91 Changing parallel port type 87 changing settings 30 Check In Check out 71
54. ers Line In jack Connection for an optional audio device Microphone jack Connection for an optional microphone A i LINK 6 pin port IEEE1394 Connection for a compatible digital device LCD display monitor port Connection for an LCD display or Sony Pen Tablet Note Do not connect any other display to this port Modem line jack Connection for the supplied modem cable to the wall jack Telephone jack Connection for the phone cable optional to the computer Y 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 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 an optical or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Sony Pen Tablet Display Your VAIO Slimtop Computer is supplied with a Pen Tablet display This section describes the features and connection capabilities of your Sony Pen Tablet Sony Pen Tablet display Shown in an upright position
55. haker and ImageStation applications To upload MovieShaker files 1 Locate the clips or video files that you want to upload to the ImageStation service and import them to the Import Clip tray 2 Drag and drop the desired clips or video files to the Story Board Tray 3 Click the Export button The Export window appears 4 Select MPEGI ImageStation and click Next The MovieShaker application creates a temporary file to store your images prior to uploading to ImageStation This file is deleted after the upload process 5 If you are a registered member provide your login name and password For first time users click Register to ImageStation The ImageStation registration wizard appears and guides you through the initial registration process Follow the on screen instructions ImageStation Login window Welcome to ImageStationl Bene FT tea Password Cancel Save password T Inthe future do not show this screen IF You are using ImageStation for the first time click Register to ImageStation VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide 6 When the ImageStation application on your computer connects with ImageStation online your files are uploaded to the Web site The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload Status Image Uploader window fe Im age Uplo ader Waiting 7 Go to http www imagestation com to view your uploaded pictures or movies Follow the on scree
56. he 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 is displayed during the Check Out process Check In The songs you transfer to external devices or media can only be checked in to the hard drive of the same computer from which the songs were checked out 1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer 2 Click the Transfer tab to display the Transfer 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 Transfer window 3 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 the additional songs 4 Click In or drag the song s to the Playlist view panel If vou want to check in all of the songs in the external device or media click In All Check In begins 1 To cancel Check In click Stop or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check In process For more information about using SonicStage software go to the online SonicStage Help You can access the online help file as follows 1 Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar select All Programs 2 Select SonicStage then select SonicStage Help SonicStage Software Additional features E
57. ial registration process Follow the on screen instructions If you are already a registered member provide your login name and password The Image Uploader window appears es VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide 3 From the Still Viewer window click the Upload button to transfer your pictures or movies to the ImageStation Web site The Image Uploader window displays your Internet connection and upload status Click F1 to see thumbnail previews of your pictures or movies The ImageStation preview feature is available when you upload two or more pictures or a movie No preview is shown if a single picture is being uploaded 4 Go to http www imagestation com to view your uploaded pictures or movies Follow the on screen instructions to access your ImageStation account The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again if your current online session is not active Ay sony recommends that your movie file size not exceed 254 MB if compressed or 2 GB if not compressed Large movie files take longer to upload to the ImageStation Web Site SonicStage Software SonicStage Software SonicStage is a software application that utilizes copyright protection technology from Sony Corporation SonicStage maintains the holder s copyrights by preventing unauthorized distribution of digital audio files SonicStage software lets you play and record from audio CDs and import digital audio files while maintaining co
58. ialog box appears 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of the dialog box EA O Z Topics 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter Follow the onscreen instructions according to your specific situation Topic Why does my computer take longer to start up after installing America Online AOL software Installing AOL on some computers may increase the time required to start up by as much as 60 seconds You can decrease your computer s start up time by disabling the AOL wide area network WAN driver Follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and select Network Connections 3 Right click on the Local Area Connection with the device name WAN Network Driver select Disable Open your AOL connection and verify that the application functions properly with the WAN Network Driver disabled If you need to restore this Network setting repeat these steps 1 3 and select Enable Topic How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer Select Restart When the Sony screen displays press the F2 key on your keyboard Select the Advanced
59. ie as an attachment Q Save Click the Save button to compress and save your movie in a variety of formats to a location of your choice Using ImageStation with Smart Capture software ImageStation M is an online service that allows you to store your pictures and movies on the Internet to share with family and friends The ImageStation service 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 applications Smart Capture Software To upload with Movie Player 1 Click the Upload Button in Movie Player to begin transfer of your movie to the ImageStation Web site The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status Image Uploader window fe Image Uploader Erk ABORT ABORT ALL Waiting FA 2 Click F1 to see thumbnail previews of your pictures or movies To upload with Still Viewer 1 Click the Upload button in Still Viewer The ImageStation Login window appears ImageStation Login window Welcome to ImageStation User Name f Password Cancel Save password T Inthe future do not show this screen IF You are using ImageStation for the first time click Register to ImageStation Register to Imagestation 2 For first time users the ImageStation registration wizard guides you through the init
60. inserted before an image can be displayed in the Smart Capture window Consult the manual supplied with your digital camera or camcorder for more information Using Still Mode 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click All Programs 2 Select Smart Capture and then click Smart Capture The Smart Capture main window appears 3 Connect your compatible 1 LINK digital camera or camcorder to your computer with an 1 LINK cable optional An image appears in the Smart Capture main window 4 Check that the Mode dial is set to Still Click the Mode dial to switch between Still mode and Net Movie mode VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide 5 Click the Options button to view the available options for your still image capture The Still Image Options window appears Still lmage Options window x Captuing Mode age Se age Oval Desiraren Select the Capturing Mode C Self timer Capture C Panorama Capture Z The Still Image Options window has four tabs 2 Capturing Mode You can choose between Normal Self timer or Panorama Capture modes 2 Image Size Select the image size horizontal by vertical in pixels 2 Image Quality Set the quality of your pictures as they are being saved by selecting Fine Standard or Economy image quality Destination Select a file destination for your pictures 6 Click the Effects button to select a special image effect The Effect Settings window appears Use th
61. ition 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 VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide To change the settings of your VAIO Pen Your VAIO Pen tip eraser and the upper lower switch positions are programmable By default the basic functions performed by the VAIO Pen are Pointing Place the tip of the pen anywhere on the pen tablet screen and the screen cursor will automatically correspond to that point Q 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 4 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 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
62. ive The design of the main SonicStage window in simple mode can be changed by selecting a new Skin which enhances the window s appearance The Simple mode feature enables you to perform playback operations only VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide VisualFlow Software 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 and Memory Stick Slideshow Using VisualFlow software You can navigate in the VisualFlow application by using your mouse the directional arrows on your keyboard or the Sony Jog Dial control depending on your computer s configuration 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select All Programs 2 Select VisualFlow then click VisualFlow VisualFlow main window CD Drive F Shared Documents Removable Disk E Local Disk C3 Local Disk D3 cl CE CT name type size time gt lf your system is equipped to use a Memory Stick the VAIO Action Setup utility may be configured 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 EB gt VisualFlow Softwa
63. me before your selected OUT point The frame you see immediately after clicking the OUT button is not captured VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape 4 Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the device 3 You can record only AVI files MPEG files cannot be recorded 2 Avoid recording problems such as a single frame appearing in multiple frames by closing other applications on your system while recording You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape If you have AVI files that use different audio modes they cannot be recorded at the same time but must be recorded separately 1 DVgate software features do not support working with AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB DVgate software does not support hard disk compression Video and audio data are not available while you are recording in order to maximize recording capabilities 2 If DV gate software indicates that frames are dropped try closing all open applications or defragmenting your hard drive Installing the 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 the DV gate software To install the DVgate plug in
64. n Selector software Using the AutoAlert E mail Notification System Using the 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 Information LED turns red to indicate that new e mail has arrived The AutoAlert E mail Notification System uses Microsoft Outlook Express software as the default e mail software You need an Internet Service Provider ISP and an Internet connection to be set up before using this e mail notification system 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 connecting to your ISP to receive e mail In this case the Information LED light indicates 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 The e mail software you choose to use with the PPK must be set as your default e mail software AutoAlert E mail Notification System Software Restrictions If you use software that requires use of a phone line there may be restrictions on how the AutoAlert e mail notificaiton system works 2 The computer may not be able to disconnect the phone line due to communication and server conditions 1 Monitor the status of th
65. n instructions to access your ImageStation account The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again if your current online session is not active PictureGear Software PictureGear Software PictureGear software is a digital image management application that allows you to view all the images stored in any directory on your computer Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures Use PictureGear software to brighten add contrast enhance resize crop and color correct your pictures Create animations screen savers wallpaper still pictures from MPEG and HTML photo albums PictureGear main window E Back Forward Up Inform Let stry Visual My Computer My Network Places My Documents My Music Sample06 jpg Sample07 jpg My Pictures 12 13 Fh gt Sample12 jpg Sample13 jpg ROS 18 pos 19 Sample17 jpg Sample18 jpg Sample19 jpg Managing your pictures Use the Collection feature to manage your pictures 1 Click the Folder tab in the main window and browse to locate your pictures 2 Select the pictures you want to include in your collection 3 From the Collection menu click Create New Collection 4 Enter a name for your collection then click OK VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Creating a photo album 1 Click the Folder tab in the main window and browse to locate your pictures 2 Select the pictures you wan
66. n recording your movie The Movie Player window appears 2 Click 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 automatically stops recording when this time limit is reached Movie Player window DELETE UPLOAD MAIL SAVE VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide 3 You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using the play pause and stop buttons Click the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view your movie Each frame is displayed with an identifying number in the queue gt lf you have set the Capture button to use the Anti Ground setting you must click and hold the Capture button to record your movie To manage your movie in Net Movie mode From the Movie Player window you can perform various functions using the task buttons Delete Discard any frame or the entire movie by clicking the Delete button The frame or movie 1s removed from the Movie Player window 2 Upload Send your movies online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends The ImageStation service stores your movies online when you become a registered user See Using ImageStation with Smart Capture software 1 Mail E mail your movies to family and friends Click the Mail button and your e mail application launches with a new message window containing the mov
67. n 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 an optical or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Front Panel 1 Optical drive eject button Ejects a disc from the optical drive 2 Optical drive See Specifications sheet for optical drive information 3 Memory Stick media 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 Optical drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to an optical disc 6 Power button and indicator light Turns the computer and display on and off The indicator light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode Front panel cover A sliding panel that covers the Memory Stick and PC card slots and the USB and i LINK ports Front Panel Overview Front Panel cont 9 11 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 MEMORY STICK Insert a Sony Memory Stick media into this slot
68. ndow Using PhotoAlbum Capture your special photos in an organized photo album You can share your custom made photo albums with friends and family 1 Click EH Album to open the PhotoAlbum New Album window PhotoAlbum New Album window PhotoAlbum New Album Album Collection My Album Organize Albums Display Launcher Exit Help Version Information Soung 4 gt If you wish to work on a previously created album do not click Create New Album Instead select the desired album from the Album Collection view on the right side of the window EA gt DigitalPrint Software Click Create New Album The Select Photo window appears Select the photos you want to include in your album from the available folders displayed Click List to select individual pictures from each folder The Select Design window appears Select a design template for your album Use the scroll bar to see all available designs When you have selected the design the Select Layout window appears Select a page layout for your album A preview of your selected design and page layout is displayed Scroll through the album using the book icons at the bottom of the window Click the Page List button to edit your album Customize your album by adding more pictures decorations comments or deleting pages Click Print Select the album type and click Print For information on Stitching you
69. nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SON Y PC 1 888 476 6972 A Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries The lithium battery may explode if mistreated Do not disassemble it or dispose of it in fire Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion Handling the computer system 2 Do not place your Sony computer in a location subject to _ Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 50 F 10 C High humidity moisture or rain COOU D 2 Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up Do not place your computer on loose surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer Q Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as it may damage the fini
70. not need to turn off the computer when connecting the camcorder To use DVgate software with a digital video camcorder E E Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode as this may produce a malfunction in the device Video captures larger than 2 GB 9 minutes and 30 seconds are automatically continued in a second file You can record stereo audio stereo 1 while capturing video or you can add audio on the stereo 2 track after capturing the video data You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape Perform a separate capture for each audio mode you wish to use DV gate software does not support hard disk compression Do not use disk compression if you are planning to work with DV gate software Title data is saved in the flash memory of a digital video camera and is not transferred to tape by DV gate software Disable your screen saver program to avoid interruption during your capture sessions The drop frame compensation feature does not provide accurate compensation adjustments for tapes recorded in LP mode The information displayed by the capture progress indicator may not be accurate for tapes that are recorded using a mixture of both SP and LP modes Keep the video head of your digital video device properly cleaned Anomalies that you see in captured data may be due to dust or other particles on the video head The last frame captured is one fra
71. ns DigitalPrint Software Printer and Paper selection window Print Setting 6 Click Print All to begin printing all pages or click Print the selected page only to print a specific page of photos Using PhotoDecor You can decorate your favorite photos with clip art stamps or your own drawing talent Add remove and change your designs to create your own unique photo art 1 Click mi Edit to open the PhotoDecor New PhotoDecor window A list of your available Folders is displayed on the left side of the window with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right PhotoDecor New PhotoDecor window EVPhotoDecor New PhotoDecor Select the photo to be decorated Photo Folder ee Decorated Photos Display Launcher VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder From the thumbnail view click to select the pictures you want to decorate The PhotoDecor editing window appears 3 Use the decoration features on the right side of the window by clicking on the desired decoration icon and then dragging the decoration onto your photo 4 Click the Print button when your photo is ready to be printed You can save your decorated pictures before printing Name the new picture and click Save 3 The default location for your saved decorated pictures is in the Decorated Photos folder which can be viewed from the PhotoDecor New PhotoDecor wi
72. ows taskbar then select Control Panel From the Pick a Category list select Performance and Maintenance The Performance and Maintenance dialog box appears From the Pick a Control Panel icon select System The System Properties dialog box appears Select the Hardware tab then click the Device Manager button to view the installed system hardware The Device Manager dialog box appears Click the unfold button in the Network Adapters category to reveal all installed network devices Select SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter From menu bar select Action and then click Properties Select Use this device enable Click OK Close the Device Manager dialog box 10 Close System Properties dialog box 11 Close Performance and Maintenance dialog box 2 72 A Caution Your computer has a protective sticker ON covering 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 Slimtop Computer User Guide System Application and Driver Recovery CD s System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc The System Recovery CD utility enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or
73. performing the procedure 2 When removing a slot cover be careful not to damage components on the system board or add on cards You may need to temporarily remove add on cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling a Pen Tablet LCD display 2 Do not leave the display directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD screen 2 Do not scratch the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This may cause damage to the screen or cause a malfunction 2 Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal 1 A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The image disappears after a period of time You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images 2 The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction 2 Your display consists of high precision electronic parts Do not drop or bump it against other objects The Sony Pen Tablet display uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the radio or TV VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Using the hard disk drive Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or
74. play Adjust your Pen Tablet display by holding both sides of the display and then pushing the display panel out and up Adjusting the viewing angle Setting the display height and viewing angle Set the display height so that it covers the keyboard and adjust the screen for a viewing angle that enables you to work with the tablet and VAIO pen comfortably Adjusting viewing angle for working with the VAIO pen Oo yan ae a OEE a ae Sr POP e eee CO BR is pe ee A The Sony Pen Tablet 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 EA Z Z Using the VAIO Pen Using the VAIO Pen 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 VAIO Pen Rocker Switch 1 Eraser Delete unwanted portions of your work depending on the application in use 2 Upper switch pos
75. pyright information When you record from an audio CD using SonicStage the audio file is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer s hard drive Downloading digital audio files from Electronic Music Distribution EMD services enables the imported data to be played on your computer or transferred to external devices or media SonicStage converts your existing MP3 and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format Electronic Music Distribution EMD Services EMD enables you to download music files via the Internet To use Internet services that are compatible with SonicStage you need 2 Access to the Internet from your computer Sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and configure your computer for Internet access before using EMD services 2 An EMD service provider Consult the provider for service information To protect your personal data Sony uses Secure Sockets Layer SSL an encryption protocol for communication between your browser and Sony s World Wide Web WWW server If you are accessing the Internet from an enterprise Local Area Network LAN you may not be able to use SSL due to the proxy server of the LAN Contact your network administrator for more information VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Starting SonicStage 1 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click All Programs Select SonicStage and then click SonicStage 2 The CDDB Compact Disc Database Music Recognition Service regi
76. r Recovery CD ES O Z 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 2 Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer 2 Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive unless you are using a bootable floppy disk 2 Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly 2 If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working 2 Check that the monitor is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details 2 Check that the computer is not in Stand by mode Topic My files are corrupted or deleted I want to recover applications that came with my computer See To Use the Application Recovery CD s for more information Topic My drivers are corrupted or deleted I want to recover drivers that came with my computer See To Use the Driver Recovery CD for more information VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Topic My computer or software application stopped responding You c
77. r album click Stitch Album See the online Help file for more details Using LabelMaker Use LabelMaker to design original labels to personalize your media such as Memory Stick media CDs or video cassettes 1 Click Label to open the Label New Label window Label New Label window To use the already existing labels select the created label VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide 2 Click to select a media type The Select Paper window appears 3 Select the media s paper layout The Select Design window appears 4 Select a design template Add your decorations or customize the design template as desired gt new window appears enabling you to list the contents of your audio or video media You can create a song or video list depending on the type of media label being created Design Edit window Display Launcher Exit Help O Version Information 5 Click Print to complete the label making process Use the configuration buttons and drop down lists to select the printer and to set margins See the online Help for detailed information on using DigitalPrint software DVgate Software DVgate Software Connecting a digital video camcorder Turn off the power to your digital video camcorder before connecting it to your computer After connecting the device turn its power back on You do
78. r scene to move it to the Story Board tray 2 Click the Effect button on the Effect tray Effect tray window Effect button selected Effect button Effect icons Additional effects 3 Drag the Effect icon you want to add from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the working panel 4 Click the Play button on the Edit tray to preview the effect The added effect previews on the clip displayed in the Effect tray window 3 You can eliminate an effect by dragging it from the Effect palette to the trash icon on the working panel See the online Help file for more information on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes EE MovieShaker Software To add text effects to a scene or clip 1 Double click or drag the clip or scene to move it to the Story Board tray 2 Click the Text button on the Editing tray Effects Tray Text button selected Text Setting DST Font E Style FT Bold T talic Effects Shadow 7 Edge Size Small ES Large 60 Text Black E A T EC Len center C Right shell ae center Bottom Sample Text 3 Click the Text Setting button to create customized text The Text Setting dialog box appears enabling you select the desired font color and positioning for your text 4 Drag the Text effect icon you want to add from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the working panel 5 Click the Play button on the Edit tray to preview the text effect The clip display
79. raser Function Switch Function s Reset Tab to Left Double Click Default Revert Tab L__ Left Click VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Function Description Left Click single click of the left mouse button Left Double Click Double click of the left mouse button Right Click single click of the right mouse button Middle Click Clicking the center wheel button of a wheel mouse Left Click Lock Holds down the left mouse button Keystroke Performs a programmed keystroke Modifier Operates as the Shift Alt or Ctrl key as programmed Pressure Hold Keeps the pen tip pressure constant Mode Toggle Switches between Pen absolute coordinate and Mouse modes Pop up Menu Displays a pop up menu at the cursor position Erase Operates as an eraser Ignored No function is assigned The Left Click function is assigned by default to the pen tip Before you change the pen tip setting to perform a different function assign the Left Click function to another Switch Sony suggests assigning the Left Click function to the pen tip when using the pen with drawing applications To calibrate your pen to the tablet screen 1 From the Sony Tablet Properties screen click the Calibration tab 2 Click the Calibrate button Follow the on screen instructions to align your pen s cursor positioning to the tablet screen coordinates Calibration Tab Tip Feel Double Click Tool Buttons Eraser Feel 2 Calibration Pop up Menu
80. re 3 Click an icon in the View section on the main toolbar to select a display layout 4 Click an icon in the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting method 5 Placing your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current Memory Stick properties 6 Placing your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with more functions 7 Click an image to show a normal view centered on the screen Double clicking an image shows an enlarged view 8 The movie file starts playback when the view is enlarged Click on the movie files again to restore the view to normal 2 While an image is enlarged the Launch toolbar appears at the bottom of the window Any associated application can be activated from this point VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides information about maintaining your computer s hard disk drive performance connecting a compatible i LINK device and enabling an Ethernet connection Hard Disk Drive Partition To maintain optimum system performance you should defragment your computer s D partition regularly To improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D Some Sony software applications save files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your
81. rograms 2 Select VAIO Action Setup then click VAIO Action Setup You can also double click J the VAIO Action Setup icon located in the Windows taskbar to launch VAIO Action Setup Select the Timer tab on the left side of the VAIO Action Setup window 3 4 From the Time Setting tab click the Time Schedule Setting icon button 5 Follow the Select Application wizard instructions 6 Click Finish to activate your settings To set the timer start setting 1 From the Time Setting tab click Set 2 Follow the Timer Setup wizard instructions 3 Click Finish to activate your settings VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Changing the Sony Software Window Design You can select from different window designs for your Sony software and create your own personal computing environment To change the window design 1 2 3 4 5 6 N Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select the Control Panel Click Other Control Panel Options Click UI Design Selector Click lt lt or gt gt 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 lt lt or gt gt then click Apply When you have made your selection click OK The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays You may only use this feature with compatible UI Desig
82. s the text effect in the Effect tray window 3 From the working panel you can eliminate a text effect by dragging it from the Effect palette to the trash icon See the online Help file for more information on adjusting Text effects VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide To save a movie 1 Verify that the movie or clips you want to save are located on the Story Board tray 2 Click the Export button on the working panel 3 Select the format in which you want the movie to be saved 3 You can click on each export format to view its description and use Export window MPEG1 Attach to E Mail 160x112 MPEG1 ImageStation 160x112 QuickTime Movie 160x120 15fps RealVideo 160x120 15fps QuickTime Movie 320x240 30fps MPEG1 320x240 30fps DY AVI 720x480 29 97 fps 4 Click Next 5 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved and name your file before saving 6 Click Save 3 The time required to export your movie file may vary depending on the format selected See the online Help file for more information on exporting a movie MovieShaker Software Using ImageStation online service with MovieShaker software ImageStation M is an 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 using MovieS
83. sh of your Sony computer 2 Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet keyboard or mouse shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further CO VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may result Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Always switch the power off before connecting your computer to peripheral equipment otherwise damage may occur to the integrated circuits in your computer Your computer keyboard and mouse consist of high precision electronic parts Do not drop them or bump them against other objects Your Sony computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for the problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call If you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem
84. shock Do not move the computer during operation Do not subject the computer to sudden changes in temperature Do not turn off the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk drive Handling floppy disks 2 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk 2 Keep floppy disks away from magnets 2 Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Handling CD or DVD media 2 Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not drop or bend the disc 2 Do not use adhesive labels to identify the disc The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and damage the drive Cleaning CD or DVD media _ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 2 If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth For Answers to Your Software Questions For Answers to Your Software Questions This section provides support information for your computer s preinstalled software applications Yo
85. stration wizard 4 enables you to register with CDDB You need Internet access from your computer to register and use this service For more information regarding CDDB registration click the Help button When you have registered with CDDB the Confirm the setup of SonicStage dialog box appears Click Yes to continue SonicStage feature tabs Main window CD tab EE The contents of your inserted audio CD are displayed enabling functions such as recording to the computer s hard disk drive Import tab Import MP3 WAV or audio files on your computer to a Playlist Playlist tab SRE View the available Playlists as tree list or list only Transfer tab EME View the available Playlists on your computer You can transfer the audio files to an external device or media Device Media tab RER View the status of your audio files connected external device or inserted media Internet tab The browser view displays your connection to the Internet enabling you to locate audio files and use EMD services SonicStage Software SonicStage main window Playlist view 1 2 Favorites Sound Effect Off V Repeat Off Fa All Playlists Group Format Input Source Various Search E Keyword Search Result Ww All Songs Remain C 4216MB 1 Feature tabs 5 Tutorial Changes the screen view according to Click to open or close the Tutorial feature the selec
86. t to include in your album PictureGear Album Maker dialog box E PictureGear Album Maker NT 3 From the Utilities menu select Album Maker 4 Choose a Design template for your album 5 Click the Make soon button to create your album immediately using the PictureGear default settings PictureGear Software 6 Click the Customize the design button to add pictures frames text and effects Custom Album dialog box gt lf you select the Custom Album process the final album is created when you click the Finish button in the last dialog box Custom album Completed dialog box 7 Click Save to designate the location where you want to save your album 8 Enter a name for the target folder and click OK 9 The PictureGear Custom Album feature creates the new folder in the designated location VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Smart Capture Software Smart Capture is a Sony application that manages the 1 LINK connection between your computer and a compatible 1 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 5 i LINK is a trademark of sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not
87. ted feature 2 Player control buttons 6 Internet address drop down list Controls playback functions such as Displays current and recently visited play pause stop fast forward and Internet addresses Click the Go to URL reverse You can increase or decrease link button to immediately connect to volume and switch view modes your favorite Web sites 3 Playlist drop down list 7 File list view Playlist view Playlist view Displays the contents of the folder Displays available playlists and audio selected in the file tree view files 4 File tree view Playlist view Displays the folders available on your computer enabling you to locate your audio files Expand the views for the file list or Playlist drop down using the Playlist switch button CR VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Recording from a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists in SonicStage When you record from an audio CD from your optical disc drive for the first time the CD Drive Optimization dialog box appears Click Start to verify your optical disc drive After the verification is performed recording begins 1 Insert an audio CD into your system s optical disc drive 2 Click the CD tab 3 Use the drop down lists to select the ATRAC3 bit rate CD drive and Record To destination CD tab window Sound Effect Off D Repeat Off Flat Shuffle Off Untitled Lali ad LLS impor 4a D CD Tra
88. turned off 2 If your speakers are powered by batteries verify that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged 2 If your speakers use an external power source verify that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip 2 If your speakers have volume control check the volume level You cannot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer 1 If the software application you are using has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up 2 Check the volume controls in the Windows operating system using these Steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select Control Panel 2 Select Sounds Speech and Audio Devices then click Adjust the system volume 3 From the Volume tab adjust the Device volume by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level Verify that the Mute option is not selected You may need to reinstall the sound drivers See To Use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information Topic My modem connection is slow Many factors influence modem connection speed 2 Telephone line noise 2 Incompatibility with other telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems 2 Internet Service Providers ISP connection capability may vary If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your ISP check the following 2 Contact your phone company an
89. u want to view Typical DVD playback features are available such as multiple angles audio language tracks and subtitles Media Bar DVD Player seamlessly integrates a premium audio visual experience with an easy to use software interface CR VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide 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 PictureGear Sony Electronics Inc This image management software displays images from your hard drive a Sony digital still camera or a Sony Mavica camera The images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the 1 LINK connection between your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that supports the i LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your hard disk drive or share via e mail A smart solution for computer digital audio video and network convergence SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecessor OpenMGTM Jukebox Continuing to take
90. ur computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed depending on the system configuration you purchased Software support Check this support listing to locate information from the Internet by e mail or by telephone Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe GoLive Adobe LiveMotion Adobe Photoshop Elements on selected models Adobe Premiere LE on selected models Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com phone 206 675 6126 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F6AM 5 PM PST America Online America Online Inc Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 6364 hours 7 days a week 8 AM 2 AM ET ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc Web site http www arcsoft com http www photoisland com phone 510 440 9901 e mail Support arcsoft com hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PST VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide Earthlink Network Total Access Earthlink Network Inc Web site http help earthlink net techsupport phone 800 395 8410 e mail Support earthlink net hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system Internet Explorer Outlook Express Office XP Professional on selected models Office XP Small Business Edition on selected models Microsoft Corp Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day
91. very CD in your computer s optical drive The System Recovery utility starts from the optical drive The first CD must be in the drive when you turn on your computer If your System is equipped with two optical drives insert the System Recovery CD into the upper optical drive 2 Turn off your computer 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer 4 Type the letter O to signify you have read and accepted the Microsoft End User License Agreement 5 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 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 approximately 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 full restoration of your system To Use the Application Recovery CD s To Use the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software applications if they become corrupted or are erased Reinstalling an individual software application may correct a problem that you are experiencing with your
92. when my computer returns to Normal mode from Stand by or Suspend modes When the VAIO Pen is left too close to the tablet and your system is returning from Stand by 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 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 Tablet software you can go to the Sony Tablet Property window and select Edit Reset Settings to cancel this registration Topics Topic My optical drive tray does not open Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Press the Eject button on the drive Use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select My Computer 2 Right click the appropriate optical drive icon 3 Select Eject from the shortcut menu Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CD media Adhesive labels may come off while the CD media is in use in your optical drive s and may cause damage to the unit Topic I cannot play a DVD or CD Q After inserting your optical disc wait a few seconds for it to be detected before trying to access it 2 Verify that the disc is in the tray with the label side facing up 2 Install your CD
93. x 600 using 16 bit color See your Specifications sheet for details about your computer s video RAM If you see video but cannot hear audio check all of the following 2 Verify that your DVD player s mute feature is turned off Check the master volume setting in the Audio Mixer Check the volume settings on your computer speakers Check the connections between your speakers and the computer E E E 2 Verify that drivers are installed properly by following these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to view installed drivers A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary remove the disc and check that it is not dirty or damaged To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your computer see To Use the Application Recovery CD s for more information oo Topics Topic When I click an application icon a message such as You must insert the application CD into your drive appears and the software does not start 2 Some software applications require specific files that are located on the application s CD ROM Insert the disc and try starting the program again Check to make sure you inserted the CD ROM with

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