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

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4 Ethernet port
10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface.
(The port marked with (Network) is for LAN (Local Area Network) connections
only.)
5 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).
6 Headphones jack
Connection for optional headphones or computer speakers.
7 Line In jack
Connection for an optional audio device.
8 Microphone jack
Connection for an optional microphone.
9 i.LINK®6-pin port (IEEE1394)
Connection for a compatible digital device.
10 LCD display (monitor) port
Connection for an LCD display or Sony Pen Tablet.
Note: Do not connect any other display to this port.
11 Modem line jack
Connection for the supplied modem cable to the wall jack.
12 Telephone jack
Connection for the phone cable (optional) to the computer.
13 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.

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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)
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 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 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 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port
Connection for a USB device.
7 PS/2®keyboard port
Connection for the supplied VAIO®Convertible Keyboard.
USB MOUSE

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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.
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 Stick 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.
Inserting the Memory Stick Media
✍Memory Stick media does not support AVI file playback. To play an AVI file stored on a
Memory Stick media, copy the file to your hard disk drive.
Locking the Memory Stick Media
Insert Memory Stick media facing this direction
LOCK
LOCK LOCK
To un l oc k To lo c k

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Using PC Cards
Your computer has a card bus PC card slot that supports Type I or Type II PC
(PCMCIA) cards. You do not need to shut down your computer when inserting a
PC card.
To insert a PC card
1Slide front panel cover in the direction of arrow as shown, to open the front
panel.
2Insert the PC card into the PC card slot until it clicks into position.
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.
Opening the front panel
Inserting a PC card
Insert with card facing this direction

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Ejecting a PC card
1Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows®task tray.
2Click the name of the card that you want to eject, then click Stop. The Stop a
Hardware device window appears.
3Click OK.
4When the 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.
5When the PC card ejects from the PC card slot, remove it by holding the
edges and pulling it out carefully.
✍If you eject the PC card incorrectly, the system may not work correctly.
Ejecting a PC card

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To Use the Sony Pen Tablet and Accessories
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To Use the Sony Pen
Tablet and Accessories
Your VAIO Slimtop™Computer is supplied with a Sony Pen Tablet display, a
VA I O ®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.
✍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
VAIO Pen
Pen tip replacements (5)
Pen tip removing tool

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To Adjust the Sony Pen Tablet Display
Adjust your Pen Tablet display by holding both sides of the display, and then
pushing the display panel out and up.
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 the viewing angle
Adjusting viewing angle for working with the VAIO pen
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.

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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
1 Eraser
Delete unwanted portions of your work, depending on the application in use.
2 Upper switch position
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.
Rocker Switch

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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.
❑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.
❑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 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:
1Clasp the worn pen tip with the pen tip removing tool and pull it straight out
of the VAIO Pen barrel.
2Slide 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