Sony VAIO VAIO Slimtop Computer User manual

VAIO Slimtop™
Computer User Guide

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Contents
Welcome.................................................................5
Locating Controls and Connectors .....................7
Front Panel Overview..................................................................... 7
Back Panel Overview ................................................................... 10
Sony Pen Tablet Display.............................................................. 12
Additional System Capabilities .................................................... 13
To Use the Sony Pen Tablet
and Accessories ..................................................17
About the Pen Tablet Display and Accessories ............................ 17
Using the VAIO Pen ..................................................................... 19
Configuring the VAIO Pen Functions ........................................... 21
VAIO Action Setup...............................................29
Using the Programmable Power Keys ......................................... 30
Setting the Internal Timer............................................................. 31
Changing the Sony Software Window Design .............................. 32
Using the AutoAlert E-mail Notification System........................... 33
VAIO AV Applications .........................................35
Overview of Preinstalled Software ............................................... 35
DigitalPrint Software ................................................................... 37
DVgate Software.......................................................................... 45
MovieShaker Software................................................................. 48
PictureGear Software................................................................... 55
Smart Capture Software .............................................................. 58
SonicStage Software ................................................................... 67
VisualFlow Software .................................................................... 74

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Configuring Your VAIO Computer .................... 77
Hard Disk Drive Partition.............................................................. 77
i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility .................................................. 78
To 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 ................................................. 85
Topics ...........................................................................................85
Notes on Use ............................................................................... 98
For Answers to Your Software Questions .................................. 103
Resources.................................................................................. 106
Index .................................................................. 107

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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.

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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 i.LINK® ports to connect compatible
peripheral devices.
✍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.

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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.
7 Front panel cover
A sliding panel that covers the Memory Stick and PC card slots, and the USB and
i.LINK ports.
OPEN/CLOSE
MEMORY
STICK
HD
DISC

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Front Panel (cont.)
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
Insert a Sony Memory Stick media into this slot.
10 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port
Connection for a USB device.
11 i.LINK®4-pin port (IEEE1394)
Connection for a compatible i.LINK digital device.
✍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.
OPEN/CLOSE
MEMORY
STICK
MEMORY STICK
USB
i.LINK S400
HD
PC CARD
DISC

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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
✍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
A handle that is used to remove the unit’s cover.
3 Monitor port
Connection for a standard CRT display.
MONITOR
MIC
PHONES
NETWORK/USB
LINE IN
i.LINK S400
LCD
LINE PHONE
USB