Sony VAIO PCV-L630 User manual

VAIO Slimtop™LCD

Computer User Guide

PCV-L630

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Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Slimtop,

Ergo-Angle, AutoAlert, VAIO Smart,

Handycam, VAIO Digital Studio, Memory

Stick, i.LINK, Media Bar, Mavica, and

PictureGear are trademarks of Sony.

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Corporation. K56flex is a trademark of

Lucent Technologies Inc. and Rockwell

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trademarks of their respective owners.

For questions regarding your product

or for the Sony Service Center nearest

you, call 1-888-476-6972.

The number below is for FCC related

matters only.

Regulatory Information

Owners Record

The model number and serial

number are located on the back of

your Sony computer. Record the

model and serial numbers in the

space provided here. Refer to

these numbers when you call your

Sony Service Center.

Model Number:_____________

Serial Number:______________

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: PCV-L630

Responsible Party:

Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

1 Sony Drive

Park Ridge, NJ 07656

Telephone No: 201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the two following

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

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Contents

Features ................................................................................1

Unpacking Your Computer............................................................3

Computer and Supplied Accessories................................................3

Manuals.................................................................................................4

Recovery CDs .......................................................................................4

Other......................................................................................................4

Software CDs........................................................................................4

Setting Up Your VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer.....................5

Locating Controls and Connectors....................................................5

Using the Wheel Mouse......................................................................9

Using a Headphone or Microphone................................................10

Attaching the Stand to the System Unit .....................................12

Registering Your Computer.........................................................13

VAIO Action Setup........................................................................14

Programmable Power Keys..............................................................14

Memory Stick.....................................................................................14

Internal Timer.....................................................................................15

AutoAlert E-mail Notification System............................................15

AutoAlert E-mail Notification System Software Restrictions.....15

Changing the Window Design of Sony Software .....................17

Using the Memory Stick®Media.................................................18

Using PC Cards..............................................................................21

Using the Standby Function.........................................................23

Standby Mode Indicators..................................................................24

Shutting Down Your Computer..................................................24

About the Power Switch...................................................................25

Using the System Recovery CD(s)...............................................26

Using the Application Recovery CD(s).......................................28

About the Software on Your Computer......................................29

About Your Recovery CDs............................................................33

For Answers to Your Software Questions ..................................34

Troubleshooting .............................................................................36

To Reach Sony ....................................................................................39

Specifications...................................................................................40

Index................................................................................... 43

Features

❑i.LINK®(IEEE-1394): Two built-in i.LINK ports provide you with

front and rear digital connection capability. The i.LINK name and

logo identify a digital interface (IEEE-1394) for high speed

communication.

❑Exceptional performance: Your computer includes a fast Intel®

processor and a V.90-compatible data/fax modem.*

❑Ergo-AngleMultimedia LCD display: With its exclusive dual-

hinge pedestal, this 15" XGA TFT display provides twice the

flexibility of other LCDs. Select the perfect viewing angle and enjoy

the built-in Harman/Kardon®stereo speakers.

❑AutoAlertE-mail Notification System: Custom software

automatically downloads e-mail on a pre-set schedule via Microsoft®

Outlook®Express. A light on the LCD display instantly lets you

know when new mail is received.

❑VAIO Smart convertible keyboard: The innovative palm rest

converts to a keyboard cover for a sleek look when not in use. Six

Programmable Power Keys let you launch any application with the

push of a button; dual-sided mouse connections for left- or right-

hand use.

❑Sony Memory Stick®media slot: The next generation of digital

media, smaller than a stick of gum. Easily delivers information from

one Memory Stick-equipped electronic device to another, so you can

transfer images, sounds, data and text between cameras, computers,

and more.

✍For a complete description of the specifications of your Sony computer, see Specifications

on page 40.

* Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and government

regulations.

Sony VAIO User’s Guide

VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide

❑Compact components: Enjoy the small footprint and versatile setup

options available by positioning the components in an arrangement

of your choice.

❑Sony audio and video quality: High-fidelity 3D audio system and

high-powered 3D graphics (AGP) enable you to take advantage of

today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and

entertainment software.

❑Preinstalled software titles: All the software on your computer is

preinstalled, configured, and ready for you to use right out of the box.

❑Microsoft®Windows®98 Second Edition operating system: Your

system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft.

❑Communications: Access popular online services, browse the

Internet, send faxes, and more.

Unpacking Your Computer 3

Unpacking Your Computer

Computer and Supplied Accessories

Mouse

Stand Spacers

Phone cable

Power cable

Keyboard cable

Keyboard

System unit

(for vertical installation;

screw is included)

LCD

Ferrite core

VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide

Manuals

❑Read Me First contains last-minute supplementary information and

software support numbers.

❑The VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide (this manual) contains

features and specifications of your computer. It also includes

information on the applications included with your system and how

to contact software vendors, get started with your computer, and

solve common problems.

❑The VA I O ®Consumer Information Guide contains safety and regulatory

information, ergonomic considerations, information on help

resources, and your computer’s limited warranty statement.

❑The Microsoft®Windows®98 Second Edition Getting Started manual

explains how to use the basic features of the Windows®operating

system.

Recovery CDs

❑System Recovery CD(s) – Enables you to reinstall software that

shipped with your computer if it is corrupted or accidentally erased.

For more information, see “Using the System Recovery CD(s)” on

page 26.

❑Application Recovery CD(s) – Allows you to reinstall individual

applications or device drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally

erased. For more information, see “Using the Application Recovery

CD(s)” on page 28.

Other

❑Setting up your VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer (poster)

❑Packet containing special product offers

Software CDs

❑Microsoft®Word 2000

Setting Up Your VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer 5

Setting Up Your VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer

Locating Controls and Connectors

Front Panel

1Power switch and indicator light

Turns on/off the computer and the display.

The indicator light is green while the power is on and amber when

the computer is in standby mode.

2 Floppy disk drive

Reads/writes data from/to a 3.5-inch floppy disk.

3Floppy disk eject button

Ejects the floppy disk.

4DVD-ROM drive

Reads data from a DVD-ROM/CD-ROM.

5DVD-ROM/CD-ROM eject button

Ejects a DVD-ROM/CD-ROM.

6Manual eject hole

If the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM does not come out when you press the

DVD-ROM/CD-ROM eject button, insert a thin, pointed object into

this hole to eject the disc manually.

FD DISC HD

VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide

* See Using a Headphone or Microphone on page 10 for important information about connecting a

microphone and headphone.

7FD (Floppy disk drive) access indicator light

Lights in green while reading/writing data from/to a floppy disk.

8Disc (DVD-ROM drive) access indicator light

Lights in amber while reading data from a DVD-ROM/CD-ROM.

9HD (drive) access indicator light

Lights in green while reading/writing data from/to the hard disk.

0MIC (Microphone) connector*

Connects a microphone (not supplied).

qa PHONES (Headphones) connector*

Connects headphones (not supplied).

qs VOLUME control

Adjusts the volume of the headphones connected to the PHONES

connector. Users should note that this does not control the volume of the

integrated LCD speakers.

qd 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.

qf MEMORY STICK media slot

Insert a Sony Memory Stick®card into this slot. See page 18 for details

on using Memory Stick media.

qg i.LINK (4-pin)

Connects a digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam®Camcorder.

qh USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector

Connects a USB device.

FD DISC HD

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