Sony VAIO VAIO Slimtop Computer User manual

VAIO Slimtop™

Computer User Guide

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide

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

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide

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

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.

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide

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.

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide

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

DISC

Front Panel Overview

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

PC CARD

DISC

VAIO Slimtop Computer User Guide

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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