Sony PCV-L630 manual

i V AIO Slimtop ™ LCD Computer User Guide ® PCV -L630[...]

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iii Contents Features ................................................................................ 1 Unpacking Your Computer ............................................................ 3 Computer and Supplied Accessories .. .............. .............. .............. .... 3 Manuals ....................... .............. .............. .......[...]

iv Using the System Recovery CD(s) ............................................... 26 Using the Application Recovery CD(s) .......................................2 8 About the Software on Your Computer ...................................... 29 About Your Recovery CDs ............................................................ 33 For Answers to You[...]

1 Features ❑ i.LINK ® (IEEE-1394): T wo built-in i.LINK ports pr ovide you with front and r ear digital connection capability . The i.LINK name and logo identify a digital interface (IEEE -1394) for high speed communication. ❑ Exceptional performance: Y our computer includ es a fast Intel ® processor and a V .90-compatible data/fax modem. * ?[...]

V AIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 2 ❑ 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 mul[...]

Unpackin g Y our Comp uter 3 Unpacking Y our Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories Mouse Stand Spacers Phone cable Pow er c a b le K eyboard cabl e Ke y b o a r d System unit (for vertical insta llation; screw is included) LCD Ferrite core[...]

V AIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 4 Manuals ❑ Read Me First contains last-minute supplementary information and software support numbe rs. ❑ The V AIO 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 t[...]

Setting Up Y our VAIO Slimtop LC D Computer 5 Setting Up Y o ur V AIO Slimtop LCD Computer Locating Controls and Connectors Front Panel 1 P o wer switch an d indicator light T urns 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/[...]

V AIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 6 * See Using a Headphone or Microphone on page 10 for important information about connecting a microphone and headphone. 7 FD (Floppy disk drive) access indicator light Lights in green while reading/writing data fro m/to a floppy disk. 8 Disc (DVD-ROM drive) access indicator light Lights in amber whil[...]

Setting Up Y our VAIO Slimtop LC D Computer 7 Rear Panel 1 AC INPUT connector Connects the supplied power cor d. 2 LINE jack Connects a phone cable to the wall jack. 3 EMPTY PCI SLO T (FILLED WITH ETHERNET CARD ON CUST OM M ODELS) For a PCI Ad d-On Car d (not su pplied). 4 TELEPHONE jack Connects the phone to the computer . 5 PRINTER connector C[...]

V AIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 8 LCD 0 LINE OUT connector Connects an audio device or an active speaker . qa i.LINK (6-pin) Connects a digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam ® Camcorder . qs LCD MONIT OR connector Connects the LCD that comes with the V AIO Slimtop LCD computer . Note: Do not connect any display to this connector [...]

Setting Up Y our VAIO Slimtop LC D Computer 9 Using the Wheel Mouse For information about the Wheel Mouse that connects to either side of your keyboar d, see MouseW are Help. T o access MouseW are Help, fr om the Start menu, point to Programs, MouseW are, and then click MouseW are Help. T o set up the mouse for left-handed use: 1 Click the My Co[...]

V AIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 10 Using a Headphone or Microphone When you connect a micr ophone or headphone to your computer , attaching a ferrite core will reduce electrical interfer ence. Attach the (supplied) ferrite core at the end of the headphone or microphone cable closest to the computer . W rap the cable thr ough the center of [...]

Setting Up Y our VAIO Slimtop LC D Computer 11 T o adjust the height and viewing angle of the display Holding both sides of the display , push the display panel out and up, and then adjust the viewing an gle. Set the display height so that it does not touch the key board, and adjust the viewing angle appr oximately 27 degr ees from eye level to [...]

V AIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 12 Attaching the Stand to the System Unit The main system unit can be oriented horizontally or vertically . If you place the system in a vertical position, you must attach the supplied stand to ensure stabil ity . 1 Place the system unit on its right side, with the fr ont of the system facing forward. 2 Inse[...]

Registering Y our Computer 13 Registering Y o ur Computer T ake advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by r egistering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support —T alk to a Support Repr esentative to troubleshoot pr oblems you may be having with your computer . ❑ Limited warranty —Protect your i[...]

V AIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 14 V AIO Action Setup V AIO Action Setup manages the se ttings for your compu ter's Programmable Power Keys (PPK), Memory Stick ® media, i.LINK interface, and internal timer . An overview of each of these functions is provided below . For more information on changing the settings using V AIO Action Set[...]

V AIO Action Setup 15 Internal T imer The V AIO Action Setup software allows you to set your computer ’s internal timer to launch certain applications automatically . The timer can start applications even when the power is of f. AutoAlert E-mail Notification System V AIO Action Setu p also ena bles you to set up your computer to notify you with a[...]

V AIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 16 If you are using the timer to download e-mail automatically It is advisable to set up your e-mail softwar e to redial automatically if it does not connect the first time. It is also advisable to set the e-mail software to disconnect the phone line automatically when all mail has been downloaded. If you ar[...]

Changing the Window Design of Sony Software 17 Changing the Window Design of Sony Software T o change the window design of Sony software 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Contr ol Panel. 2 Click UI Design Selector . 3 Click << or >> and select the desired design. 4 Click Apply . The “UI Design Selector” win[...]

V AIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 18 Using the Memory Stick ® Media Y our Sony computer is designed to support the new Memory Stick recor ding media. The Memory Stick media is a small, versatile device that allows you to share data between various types of Sony equipment. If the image files ar e cr eated by a Sony digital camera or camcor d[...]

Using the Memory Stick® Media 19 8 From the Pictur eGear File menu, point to File Pr ocess, and then select Still Format Conversion. 9 Select Memory Stick as the Output Format. 10 Use the Browse button to select the DCIM/100MSDCF folder on the Removable Disk (S:) drive. 11 Name the file. The file name must begin with DSC (DSC0xxxx). Th e full file[...]

V AIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 20 T o protect data on Memory Stick media from accidental ch anges Memory Stick media contains a write-pr otect tab. The write-protect tab prevents accidental changes to information recor ded on the Memory Stick media. When you slide the write-protect tab to the LOCK position, the Memory Stick is write-prote[...]

Using PC Cards 21 Using PC Cards This computer has a card bus PC card slot that supports a T ype I or II PC card. T o insert a PC ca rd 1 Open the front panel. 2 Insert the PC car d into the PC car d slot until it clic ks into position. ✍ Y ou do not need to shut down your comp uter when inserting a PC card. ✍ When the card is completely insert[...]

V AIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 22 T o eject a PC card 1 Click the Start button on the W indows ® taskbar , click Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click the PC Card icon. 3 Click the name of the car d that you want to eject, and then click Stop. 4 When the message “Y ou may safely remove this device” appe ars, click OK. 5 Pus[...]

Using the Standby Function 23 Using the Standby Function When you are finished using your computer , you can put it in standby mode rather than turn it of f completely . Putting the computer in standby mode allows you to r eturn quickly to normal computer use. T o put the computer in standby mode manually 1 Save your work and close any applications[...]

V AIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 24 Standby Mode Indicators Y ou can tell which mode the computer is in by the color of the power indicator light. Shutting Down Y our Computer When you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, use the following pr ocedure to shut down the computer . T o shut down your comp uter 1 C[...]

Shutting Down Y our Computer 25 About the Power Switch If your system “locks up” or “crashes,” pr ess and hold the po wer switch for four seconds to for ce your system to power off. Y ou may need to repeat this pr ocedure. See “Locating Contr ols and Connectors” on page 5 for the power switch’s location. ✍ Y ou can also shut down yo[...]

V AIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 26 Using the System Recovery CD(s) Y ou can reinstall softwar e titles that shipped with your computer if they are corr upted or accidentally erased. Y ou may not need to recover the entire contents of yo ur har d drive. If you experience a pr oblem with your computer , reinstalling an individual device driv[...]

Using the System Recovery CD(s) 27 T o use the System Recovery CD(s) 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive. 2 Shut down your computer as described in “Shutting Down Y our Computer” on page 24. 3 W ait 30 seconds and turn on your computer . 4 Click OK to signify you have r ead and accept the Micr osoft End-User License Agreem[...]

V AIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 28 Using the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD(s ) allow you to r einstall individual applications and device drivers if they ar e corrupted or accidentally erased. Reinstalling an individual device driver or softwar e title may correct a pr oblem you are experiencing with your computer [...]

About the Software on Y our Computer 29 About the Software on Y our Computer Y our V A IO Slimtop computer is ready to help you work, play , learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section gives you an overview of the activitie s you can perform with your softwar e titles. For support information, see “For Answers to Y our Software[...]

V AIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 30 CompuServe ® 2000 CompuServe Interactive Services The all new CompuServe 2000 delivers a powerful tool for Internet users who want serious and timely information, in-depth rese arch, and pr ofessional communities backed by state-of- the-art technologies, including high-speed access and powerful e-mail me[...]

About the Software on Y our Computer 31 Microsoft ® Outlook ® Express Microsoft Corporation Outlook Express, the messaging tool that takes your e-mail and newsgroup communications to new heights! Outlook Expr ess is easy to set up and use, and provides you with secur e, personalized, and complete features that make creating, sending, and reading [...]

V AIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 32 Smart Capture Sony Electronics Smart Captur e is a fun new way to se nd multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK connection betw een your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam ® Camcorder or other cameras that support the i.LINK interface. It allows you t o captur e and compr ess v[...]

About Y o ur Recovery CDs 33 About Y our Recovery CDs Application Recov ery CD(s) Sony Electronics The Application Recovery CD pr ogram allows you to reinst all individual applications and device drivers . Use it to restor e corrupted or accidentally erased files. System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics The System Recovery CD pr ogram allows you to [...]

V AIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 34 For Answers to Y our Software Questions Acrobat ® Reader , Adobe PhotoDeluxe ® Home Edition (Adobe Systems Incorporated) America Online ® (America Online) AT & T W o r l d N e t ® Service (A T&T) CompuServe ® 2000 (CompuServe Interactive Services ) EarthLink T otalAccess  (EarthLink Networ[...]

For Answers to Y our Software Questions 35 McAfee s VirusScan (Network Associates, Inc.) MindSpring Internet Desktop (MindSpring Enterprises, Inc.) Quicken ® Basic (Intuit Inc.) Sound Forge ® (Sonic Foundry) Windows ® 98 Second Edition Operating System, Word ® 2000, Internet Explorer 5, Outlook ® Express (Microsoft Corporation) WinFax ® Ba[...]

V AIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 36 T roubleshooting This section describes how to solve common pr oblems you may encounter when using your computer . Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions befor e you call Sony Customer Support. My computer does not start ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and[...]

T roubleshooting 37 My DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive tray does not open ❑ Make sure the compute r is turned on. ❑ If the Eject button does not work, you can open the tray by inse rting a straightened heavyweight paper clip into the emergency eject hole. When I click an application icon, a message such as Y ou must insert the application CD into your [...]

V AIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 38 My modem does not work ❑ Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack. ❑ Check that the phone line is working. Y ou can check the line by plugging in an or dinary phone and listening for a dial tone. ❑ Check that the phone number the pr ogram is dialing is correct. ❑ V erify that the so[...]

T roubleshooting 39 My mouse does not work ❑ Check that the mouse is plugged into one of the PS/2 ® connectors on the keyboard. The other connector connects the keyboard to the computer . ❑ There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism. T o clean the mouse, follow these steps: ❑ T urn off your computer . See “Shutting Down Y our Com[...]

V AIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 40 Specifications Model PCV-L630 Processor 600E MHz * Penti um ® III Hard Disk Drive 17 GB † Ultra DMA Standard SDRAM 128 MB PC-100 SDRAM, expand ab le to 256 MB Vide o R AM 8 MB SDRAM Graphics 2X AGP 3D graphics har dwar e acceleration (A T i Rage™ 128 Pro 4XL ) Sound Capabilities High fidelity 3D PC I[...]

Specifications 41 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Service 90-day limited express service *** Extendible to one year from original date of pur chase upon regist ration Limited Warranty 90-day parts/ l ab o r st an da rd †† Extendible to one year from original date of pur chase upon regist ration Power Requirements 130 watts [...]

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43 Index A AC input connector 7 Application Recovery CD 28 B brightness control, on LCD 8 C CD-ROM drive 5 CD-ROM, troubleshooting 37 cleaning, mouse 39 computer, troubleshooting 36 E eject button, for floppy disk 5 eject hole, for CD-ROM 5 F ferrite core (pictured) 3 ferrite core, connecting 10 floppy disk drive 5 H headphones connector 6 using 10[...]

V AIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide 44 R registering your computer 13 S serial connector 7 software, bundled 29 software, support contact numbers 34 spacers (pictured) 3 stand (pictured) 3 attaching 12 standby mode 23 System Recovery CD 26 system unit (pictured) 3 T telephone jack 7 troubleshooting 36 turning on and off the computer 5 , 24 , 3[...]