Sony PCV-L640 User Manual

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User GuidePCV-L640

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VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide12WelcomeThank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technolog

Choosing an Ergonomic Location13Lighting — Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide14Front Panel OverviewThe front panel of your VAIO Slimtop Computer allows for access to the diskette and CD-RW d

Front Panel Overview15Slimtop Front Panel (cont’t)7 FD (Floppy disk drive) access indicator lightLights in green while reading/writing data from/to a

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide16*See “Using a Headphone or Microphone” for important information about connecting a microphone and headphone.Ba

Back Panel Overview172 LINE jackConnects a phone cable to the wall jack.3 ETHERNET connector10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface.! The connecto

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide18LCD OverviewYour VAIO Slimtop Computer comes with an LCD monitor, saving valuable desktop space.LCD1 Power ind

LCD Overview19To adjust the height and viewing angle of the display1 Holding both sides of the display, push the display panel out and up.2 Set the di

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide2NOTICE© 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Al

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide20Using a Headphone or MicrophoneWhen you connect a microphone or headphone to your computer, attaching a ferrite

Pre-setting i.LINK devices21VAIO Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Programmable Power Keys (PPK), Memory Sti

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide2212 Click Next to confirm the application name.The Input Application Name dialog box appears. You may change the

Internal Timer23The six Programmable Power Keys perform by default the functions listed in the table below.Internal TimerThe VAIO Action Setup softwar

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide24AutoAlert E-mail Notification System Software RestrictionsIf you use software that uses a phone line:The comput

Using the Memory Stick Media and VisualFlow25To set up the mouse for left-handed use:1 Click My Computer on your desktop.2 Click Control Panel, and th

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide26To protect data on Memory Stick media from accidental changes:Memory Stick media contains a write-protect tab.

Using the Memory Stick Media and VisualFlow27VisualFlowVisualFlow is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide28Using PC CardsThis computer has a card bus PC card slot that supports a Type I or II PC card.To insert a PC car

Using PC Cards29To eject a PC card:1 From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel.2 Click the PC Card icon.3 Click the name of the card tha

3Safety Information and CautionTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide30Sony Digital Media Park ApplicationsYour VAIO® computer comes with a collection of applications that make it ea

Movie Shaker31Movie ShakerThis application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a few simple step

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide321 Click the Shake tab.2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray.3 Click . A thirty second scene is

Movie Shaker33Adding effects to a scene or a clip:1 Click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel.2 Select the Effects tab from the Editing

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide34Using Digital VideoConnecting a Digital Video RecorderBefore connecting a digital video camera recorder to your

Hard Drive Partition35When recording AVI files to tape:Do not use DVgate when the connected digital video peripheral is in Timer Recording mode, as th

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide36Defragmenting your Hard Disk DriveIf you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard

i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility37To connect an i.LINK (IEEE1394) deviceUse the symbol to locate the i.LINK connector. Plug the i.LINK cable into thi

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide38Enabling Smart ConnectYour computer comes with preinstalled Smart Connect software. To enable faster startup, y

Enabling Ethernet39Enabling EthernetYour computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet interface. To enable faster startup, your computer ships with thi

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide4Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidi

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide40System and Application Recovery CD(s)System Recovery CD(s)Sony ElectronicsThe System Recovery CD program allows

Using the System Recovery CD(s)41Operating System Only — formats the hard disk drive and restores the Windows operating system and the device drivers

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide42Using the Application Recovery CD(s)The Application Recovery CD program allows you to reinstall individual appl

43TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions,

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide44If the above steps fail to “unlock” your computer, try the following steps:1 Save any unsaved work, if possible

Troubleshooting454 Select “I/O Device Configuration” and use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode.5 When the desired setting displays, press

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide46Topic: When I click an application icon, a message such as “You must insert the application CD into your drive”

47Topic: Why is there no sound in any application?There are independent controls for your system volume. Check that the speakers are plugged into the

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide48If you have a second phone line available, try connecting the modem to this line.Topic: My modem does not work.

49Topic: How do I set up faxing capability in Windows® 98 Second Edition?Windows® 98 Second Edition does not provide a built-in fax utility. Sony has

5Regulatory Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Ru

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide50Topic: My mouse does not work.Check that the mouse is plugged into the MOUSE connector on the keyboard.There ma

51Topic: Why is my system running slowly?The system responsiveness varies depending on the number of applications that are open and running. Close any

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide525 Click Enable Device and then click OK.6 Click Close.Topic: How do I install a printer? 1 From the Start menu,

Notes on Use53Topic: Why is there unusual activity on my floppy disk drive?If you notice that your system is slow to respond due to unusual floppy dis

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide54Plug all the power cords for your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line. AC derive

Notes on Use55On Disposal of the Lithium BatteryDispose of the lithium battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in household

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide56Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place your computer on loose surface

Notes on Use57practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment.Disconnect the system from its power source an

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide58On Handling a CRT DisplayDo not place the display near a strong magnetic force.Do not block the ventilation slo

Resources59ResourcesSony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled sof

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide6telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an inc

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide60For Answers to Your Software QuestionsSony Service CenterFor the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4S

For Answers to Your Software Questions61DirectCD, Easy CD Creator™ (Adaptec, Inc.)EarthLink TotalAccess™(EarthLink Network, Inc.)McAfee’s VirusScan® (

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide62Sound Forge® (Sonic Foundry)Windows® 98 Second Edition Operating System, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express, W

Specifications63SpecificationsModel PCV-L640Processor 700 MHz* Pentium® IIIHard Disk Drive 30 GB†Standard SDRAM 128 MB PC-100 SDRAM, expandable to 256

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide64Connection Capabilities (Keyboard)Mouse (PS/2-style)left and right connectorsSupplied Accessories Stand (for ve

Specifications65Specifications are subject to change without notice.Service 90-day limited service. See Warranty Card.††Limited Warranty 90-day parts/

66IndexAAC input connector 16adding additional hardwareprecaution 54adjusting voltage settings 53air circulation 56Application Recovery CD 40, 42appli

67676767disposal of lithium ion battery 6Eeject button, for floppy disk 14eject hole, for CD-RW 14electronicdocumentation 59equipment 55European power

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide68686868microphonestroubleshooting 49minimizing glare 13modemtroubleshooting 47monitor connector 17mouse 12cleani

69696969Ttaskbarproblems viewing 50technical supportsupport options 59telephone jack 17troubleshooting 43turning off your computer 54turning on and of

7DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERYYou can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.For t

VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide8Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Equipment m

9ContentsWelcome ..............12Choosing an Ergonomic Location .......12Front Panel Overvi