Sony PCV-L400 - Vaio Slimtop Computer Manuale utente

VAIO Slimtop Computer/

VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer

User Guide

™

PCV-L400/PCV-L600/PCV-L600S

in whole or in part without written

permission is prohibited. All rights

reserved. This manual and the software

described herein, in whole or in part, may

not be reproduced, translated, or reduced

to any machine-readable form without

prior written approval.

Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Slimtop,

Ergo-Angle, AutoAlert, VAIO Smart,

Memory Stick, Digital Media Park, Mavica,

and PictureGear are trademarks of Sony.

Windows and the Windows logo are

registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation. K56flex is a trademark of

Lucent Technologies Inc. and Rockwell

International. All other trademarks are

trademarks of their respective owners. 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 the

model and serial number when

you call your Sony Service Center.

Model Number:_____________

Serial Number:______________

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: PCV-L400/PCV-L600/PCV-L600S

Responsible Party:

Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 1 Sony Drive

Park Ridge, NJ 07656

Telephone No: 201-930-6970

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

interferencereceived, including interferencethat

may cause undesired operation.

Contents

Features .............................................................................................4

Unpacking Your Computer............................................................ 6

Locating Controls and Connectors................................................8

Attaching the Stand to the System Unit .....................................14

Registering Windows® 98............................................................ 15

Registering Your Computer......................................................... 16

Using the Programmable Power Keys (PPK) ............................17

Using Memory Stick Media..........................................................23

Using PC Cards..............................................................................25

Using the Standby Function.........................................................27

Shutting Down Your Computer .................................................. 28

Using the System Recovery CD(s)............................................... 30

Using the Application Recovery CD(s) ......................................32

About the Software on Your Computer .....................................33

For Answers to Your Software Questions.................................. 37

Troubleshooting............................................................................. 39

Specifications..................................................................................43

Index................................................................................................ 46

Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide4

Features

❑Exceptional performance: Your computer includes a fast Intel®

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

❑Ergo-Angle™Multimedia LCD display†: The exclusive dual-hinge

pedestal provides twice the flexibility of other LCD displays. Select

the perfect viewing angle and enjoy the built-in stereo speakers.

❑AutoAlert™E-mail Notification System†: Custom software

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

Outlook®. 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 deliver information from

one electronic device to another, so you can transfer images, sounds,

data and text between cameras, computers, and more.

❑Compact components: Enjoy the small footprint and versatile set up

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.

✍Fora complete description of the specifications of your Sony computer, see “Specifications”

on page 43.

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

regulations.

† Available only with the VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer.

Sony VAIO User’s Guide

Features 5

❑100 free hours of Internet access: Use the Internet for up to 100 free

hours when you sign up with GTE (no credit card required). Free

access expires 100 hours or 60 days after signing up—whichever

occurs first.

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

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

❑Windows®98: Your system includes the latest operating system from

Microsoft.

❑Communications: Access popular online services, browse the

Internet, send faxes, and more.

Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide6

Unpacking Your Computer

Computer and Supplied Accessories

Mouse

Stand Spacers

Phone cable

Power cable

Keyboard cable

Keyboard

System unit

(for vertical installation;

Ferrite core

screw is attached)

LCD

(VAIO Slimtop LCD models only)

Unpacking Your Computer 7

Manuals

❑Read Me First contains last-minute supplementary information and

software support numbers.

❑The VAIO Slimtop Computer/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 VAIO 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 Getting Started manual explains how to

use the basic features of the Windows operating system.

Recovery CDs

❑System Recovery CD(s)

❑Application Recovery CD(s)

Other

❑Setting up your VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer (poster) or Setting up

your VAIO Slimtop Computer (poster)

❑Packet containing special product offers

Software CDs

❑Microsoft®Encarta®99 Encyclopedia

❑Microsoft®Money/Microsoft®Works

Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide8

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.

2 Floppy disk drive

Reads/writes data from/to the 3.5 inch floppy disk.

3Floppy disk eject button

Ejects the floppy disk.

4CD-ROM drive

Reads data from the CD-ROM.

5CD-ROM eject button

Ejects the CD-ROM.

6Manual eject hole

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

button, insert a thin, pointed object into this hole to eject the CD-ROM

manually.

FD CD HD

Locating Controls and Connectors 9

* See “Using a Headphone or Microphone” on page 11 for importantinformation about connecting a

microphone and headphone.

7FD (Floppy disk drive) access indicator light

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

8CD (CD-ROM drive) access indicator light

Lights in amber while reading data from the CD-ROM.

9HD (Hard disk 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. VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer users should note that this

does not control the volume of the integrated LCD speakers.

qd PC CARD slot (with Zoomed Video support)

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 “Using Memory

Stick Media” on page 23 for details on using Memory Stick media.

qg USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector

Connects a USB device.

FD CD HD

Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide10

Rear Panel

1 AC INPUT connector

Connects the supplied power cord.

2 LINE jack

Connects a phone cable to the wall jack.

3TELEPHONE jack

Connects the phone to the computer.

4 PRINTER connector

Connects a parallel device such as a printer or scanner.

5SERIAL connector

Connects a serial device such as a digital still camera.

6 MONITOR connector

Connects a standard CRT display.

7USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector

Connects a USB device.

8LINE IN connector

Connects an audio device.

9 LINE OUT connector

Connects an audio device or an active speaker.

PRINTER SERIAL MONITOR USB LINE LCD KEYBOARD

OUTIN

LINE PHONE

PRINTER SERIAL MONITOR USB LINE LCD KEYBOARD

OUTIN

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