Sony PCV-L640 manual Owner’s Record, Vaio Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide

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VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide

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Owner’s Record

The model number and serial number are located on the back of your Sony VAIO computer. Record the serial number in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center.

Model Number: PCV-L640

Serial Number:______________________

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Contents Vaio Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide Owner’s Record Vaio Slimtop LCD Computer User GuideSafety Information and Caution Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique Regulatory Information Declaration of ConformityTelephone Consumer Protection Act United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaDisposal of Lithium ION Battery Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada Contents System and Application Recovery CDs Index Welcome Choosing an Ergonomic LocationChoosing an Ergonomic Location Locating Controls and Connectors Front Panel OverviewHD drive access indicator light FD Floppy disk drive access indicator lightDisc CD-RW drive access indicator light Volume controlBack Panel Overview USB Universal Serial Bus connectorAC Input connector Serial connector Ethernet connectorPrinter connector Monitor connectorInformation LED Power indicator lightLCD Overview Brightness controlTo adjust the height and viewing angle of the display Using a Headphone or Microphone Pre-setting i.LINK devices To pre-set your i.LINK device to launch a desired functionTo change the window design of Sony software Programmable Power KeysChanging the Window Design of Sony Software Key Function Internal TimerAutoAlert E-mail Notification System Using the Wheel Mouse AutoAlert E-mail Notification System Software RestrictionsUsing the Memory Stick Media and VisualFlow To set up the mouse for left-handed useLock VisualFlow To use VisualFlowUsing PC Cards To insert a PC cardUsing PC Cards To eject a PC cardSony Digital Media Park Applications Importing Images and Sound Clips Create a Movie using ShakerMovie Shaker Editing Clips and Scenes Saving a Movie Using DVgate Using Digital VideoConnecting a Digital Video Recorder When capturing clipsWhen recording AVI files to tape Hard Drive PartitionTo defragment your hard disk drive Defragmenting your Hard Disk DriveLink IEEE1394 Compatibility To connect an i.LINK IEEE1394 device To enable Smart Connect Enabling Smart ConnectTo enable the Ethernet connection Enabling EthernetSystem and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsTo use the System Recovery CDs Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-RW driveUsing the Application Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDsTopic My computer does not start Topic My computer or software program locks upPage Page Topic Why doesnt my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed? Topic How do I change the video resolution of my display?Topic Why is there no sound in any application? Topic My modem connection is slowPage Topic My microphone does not work Topic My microphone is too sensitive to background noiseTopic My keyboard does not work Topic My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand useTopic My mouse does not work Topic I cannot find the Windows taskbarTopic My i.LINK peripheral does not appear on the desktop Topic Why is my system running slowly?Topic How do I enable my Ethernet interface? Topic How do I install a printer? Drivers for WindowsOn the Power Source To Reach SonyCurrents at the time of connection On Handling On Disposal of the Lithium BatteryOn Installation On Moisture Condensation On Upgrading the SystemHandling an LCD Display On Handling a CRT Display On Using the Hard Disk DriveOn Cleaning CD Media On Handling DiskettesResources Quick StartSony Service Center For Answers to Your Software QuestionsDirectCD, Easy CD Creator Adaptec, Inc Sound Forge Sonic Foundry Specifications Keyboard Supplied AccessoriesModel PCV-L640 Connection Capabilities Power Requirements Model PCV-L640 ServiceLimited Warranty DimensionsIndex Page Vaio Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide