Sony PCV-LX920 Manuel d'utilisateur

VAIO Slimtop™ Computer User Guide

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide10Back Panel OverviewThe back panel of your computer contains the ports and jacks for supplied and optional peripheral

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide100❑ The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception. Should this o

Notes on Use101and Maintaining Your VAIO Slimtop Computer. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage.❑ Electrostatic discharg

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide102Using the hard disk drive❑ Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock.❑ Do not m

For Answers to Your Software Questions103For Answers to Your Software QuestionsThis section provides support information for your computer’s preinstal

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide104Earthlink™ Network Total Access (Earthlink Network Inc.)Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition operating system, Inter

For Answers to Your Software Questions105Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.)Sony Style Connect™ (Sony Electronics Inc.)WordPerfect® (Corel Corp.

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide106ResourcesSony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer

107IndexAAC power 10adjusting pen/display distance 24adjusting voltage settings 98air circulation 99Application Recovery CD(s)ARCDs 83audio file forma

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide108precautions 100telephone jack 11USB port 9cursor movement 88Ddefragmentinghard disk drive 77DigitalPrint software 3

Index109JJog Dial 74Kkeyboard 95port 12LLCD display 101lithium battery, disposal 99losing power 98lower switch position 19MMemory Stick 74Memory Stick

Back Panel Overview114 Ethernet port10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface.(The port marked with (Network) is for LAN (Local Area Network) conn

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide110PictureGear software 55creating a photo album 56managing pictures 55Pop-up Menu 26power cord 98disconnecting 98fluc

Index111microphone 94modem 93modem speed 92mouse 95operating system lockscomputeroptical drive tray eject 89Pen Tabletdrawing and erasing 88VAIO Pen 8

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VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide12Sony Pen Tablet DisplayYour VAIO Slimtop™ Computer is supplied with a Pen Tablet display. This section describes the

13Additional System CapabilitiesTo use the Memory Stick Media slotYour VAIO Slimtop™ computer is designed to support the Sony Memory Stick® media. A M

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide14Using PC CardsYour computer has a card bus PC card slot that supports Type I or Type II PC (PCMCIA) cards. You do no

Using PC Cards15Ejecting a PC card1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows® task tray.2 Click the name of the card that you want

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To Use the Sony Pen Tablet and Accessories17To Use the Sony Pen Tablet and AccessoriesYour VAIO Slimtop™ Computer is supplied with a Sony Pen Tablet d

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide18To Adjust the Sony Pen Tablet DisplayAdjust your Pen Tablet display by holding both sides of the display, and then p

Using the VAIO Pen19Using the VAIO PenThe VAIO® Pen controls the cursor movements on the Sony Pen Tablet screen. Hold the pen in the same manner as a

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VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide20To change the settings of your VAIO PenYour VAIO® Pen tip, eraser, and the upper/lower switch positions are programm

Configuring the VAIO Pen Functions21Configuring the VAIO Pen FunctionsThe eraser, upper and lower switch positions can be programmed to perform differ

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide22To calibrate your pen to the tablet screen1 From the Sony Tablet Properties screen, click the Calibration tab.2 Clic

Configuring the VAIO Pen Functions233 Click Apply. The on-screen cursor location is adjusted to correspond to the pen tip.To adjust the pen tip pressu

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide246 Click Apply. The new tip pressure feel settings are applied to the pen.To adjust the pen’s double-click speed and

Configuring the VAIO Pen Functions255 You may test your double-click speed and distance settings by tapping twice on in the Test area. If your tappi

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide265 Click More Options if you wish to make a more in-depth adjustment to the eraser pressure feel. 6 Click Apply. The

Configuring the VAIO Pen Functions27Customizing the pen settings for specific software applicationsYou can customize your pen settings for a specific

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29VAIO Action SetupVAIO® Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Programmable Power Keys (PPKs) and internal timer. For more inform

3ContentsWelcome...5Locating Controls and Connectors ...7Front Panel O

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide30Using the Programmable Power KeysYour VAIO® computer is equipped with technology that enables you to access your fav

Setting the Internal Timer31Setting the Internal TimerThe VAIO Action Setup software enables you to set your computer’s internal timer to launch certa

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide32Changing the Sony Software Window DesignYou can select from different window designs for your Sony software and crea

Using the AutoAlert E-mail Notification System33Using the AutoAlert E-mail Notification SystemThe VAIO® Action Setup utility enables you to program yo

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide34If you are using the timer to download e-mail automaticallyIf you set up the timer to retrieve your email, your sett

35VAIO AV ApplicationsYour VAIO® computer is preconfigured with a collection of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use advanced mu

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide36MovieShaker™Sony Electronics Inc.Sony’s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions,

DigitalPrint Software37DigitalPrint SoftwareDigitalPrint is designed to creatively manage your digital pictures. With its easy-to-use features, you ca

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide382 Click the camera icon to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box. You can enter a name for a new folder or cli

DigitalPrint Software393 Click the Capture button to capture still images. You can preview a thumbnail version of your pictures in the selection view

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide4Configuring Your VAIO Computer ... 77Hard Disk Drive Partition...

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide40Using PhotoCollectionYou can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using your computer and home printer.1

DigitalPrint Software416 Click Print All to begin printing all pages, or click “Print the selected page only” to print a specific page of photos.Using

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide422 Select the desired folder. From the thumbnail view, click to select the pictures you want to decorate. The PhotoDe

DigitalPrint Software432 Click Create New Album. The Select Photo window appears.3 Select the photos you want to include in your album from the availa

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide442 Click to select a media type. The Select Paper window appears.3 Select the media’s paper layout. The Select Design

DVgate Software45DVgate SoftwareConnecting a digital video camcorderTurn off the power to your digital video camcorder before connecting it to your co

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide46To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape❑ Do not use DVgate™ software when the connected digital video dev

DVgate Software474 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. C

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide48MovieShaker SoftwareMovieShaker™ software can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any previous knowl

MovieShaker Software49To import images and sound clips1 Click . The Import file browser window appears.2 Find the clip(s) you want to add.3 Click to

5WelcomeThank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO Slimtop™ computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionalit

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide504 Add text to your new movie by clicking on the Input button.5 To preview, rewind, or fast forward your movie, use t

MovieShaker Software51To add text effects to a scene or clip1 Double-click or drag the clip or scene to move it to the Story Board tray.2 Click the Te

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide52To save a movie1 Verify that the movie or clips you want to save are located on the Story Board tray. 2 Click the Ex

MovieShaker Software53Using ImageStation online service with MovieShaker softwareImageStationSM is an online service that allows you to store your pic

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide546 When the ImageStation application on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded to t

PictureGear Software55PictureGear SoftwarePictureGear™ software is a digital image management application that allows you to view all the images store

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide56Creating a photo album1 Click the Folder tab in the main window and browse to locate your pictures.2 Select the pict

PictureGear Software576 Click the “Customize the design” button to add pictures, frames, text, and effects.7 Click Save to designate the location wher

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide58Smart Capture SoftwareSmart Capture is a Sony application that manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer

Smart Capture Software59The Smart Capture main window opens with a blue screen image, indicating that there is no data input from a digital camera or

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VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide605 Click the Options button to view the available options for your still image capture. The Still Image Options windo

Smart Capture Software61To capture a picture in Still mode1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to capture. When you see

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide62Using Net Movie Mode1 From the Start button in the Windows taskbar, select All Programs, select Smart Capture, and t

Smart Capture Software63❑ Destination — Select a file destination for your movies when recording video clips.❑ Capture Button — Set the characteristic

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide643 You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using the play, pause, and stop buttons. Click the arrow

Smart Capture Software65To upload with Movie Player1 Click the Upload Button in Movie Player to begin transfer of your movie to the ImageStation Web s

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide663 From the Still Viewer window, click the Upload button to transfer your pictures or movies to the ImageStation Web

SonicStage Software67SonicStage SoftwareSonicStage™ is a software application that utilizes copyright protection technology from Sony Corporation. Son

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide68Starting SonicStage1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click All Programs.2 Select SonicStage and then cli

SonicStage Software69SonicStage main window1 Feature tabsChanges the screen view according to the selected feature.5 TutorialClick to open or close th

7Locating Controls and ConnectorsFront Panel OverviewThe front panel of your VAIO Slimtop™ Computer enables access to the CD-RW/DVD combo drive, and t

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide70Recording from a CDYou can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists in SonicStage.1 Insert an audio

SonicStage Software715 Click (Rec to Jukebox) to begin recording. When the recording is finished, the new playlist appears in the File tree view of

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide725 Click (Out), or drag the song to the desired position in the song list of the external device or media. Check Ou

SonicStage Software73Additional features❑ SonicStage Tutorial — SonicStage features are described in the Tutorial. The user-friendly interface instruc

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide74VisualFlow SoftwareVisualFlow™ software is a Sony state-of-the-art multimedia browser designed specifically for Memo

VisualFlow Software753 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 mai

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77Configuring Your VAIO ComputerThis section provides information about maintaining your computer’s hard disk drive performance, connecting a compatib

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide78i.LINK (IEEE1394) CompatibilityYour VAIO computer may include either 4-pin or 6-pin, or both types, of i.LINK ports.

To Enable Ethernet Connectivity79To Enable Ethernet ConnectivityYour computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet port. To enable faster start-up time,

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide8Front Panel1 Optical drive eject buttonEjects a disc from the optical drive.2 Optical driveSee Specifications sheet f

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81System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)System Recovery CD(s)Sony Electronics Inc.The System Recovery CD utility enables you to restore the ope

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide82Full restore with formatThe System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and then restores all the original

To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)83To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual so

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide84To Use the Driver Recovery CDThe Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair s

85TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions,

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide86Topic: My computer or software application stopped responding.You can try to locate and close the software applicati

Topics873 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Follow the onscreen instructions according to your specific situation.Topic: Why does my compute

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide88Topic: The cursor on my Sony Pen Tablet display does not move or moves in an unpredictable manner when I use the VAI

Topics89Topic: My optical drive tray does not open.Use the Eject button1 Make sure the computer is turned on.2 Press the Eject button on the drive.Use

Front Panel Overview9Front Panel (cont.)8 PC Card slotA PC card (also called a PCMCIA card) can be installed in this slot. PC cards enable you to add

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide90Topic: I cannot play a DVD.If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player application, it may be

Topics91Topic: When I click an application icon, a message such as “You must insert the application CD into your drive” appears and the software does

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide92Topic: Why is there no sound in any application?❑ Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack.❑ If

Topics93❑ 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 mod

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide94Topic: How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing?1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Co

Topics95Topic: My mouse does not work.❑ Check that the mouse is plugged securely into the Mouse port.❑ Save and close all open applications. Turn off

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide96Topic: I cannot find the Windows® taskbar.The Windows taskbar may be hidden or minimized. ❑ Use the mouse to locate

Topics974 Select Local Printer, then click Next.5 Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next.6 Select the appropriate printer manu

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide98Notes on UseThe information in this section provides basic procedures to follow when handling your computer, compone

Notes on Use99Disposal of the lithium batteryDispose of the lithium battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in household or