Sony PCV-L640 manual Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive, Link IEEE1394 Compatibility

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VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide

Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive

If you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard disk drive, defragmentation may be necessary.

To defragment your hard disk drive:

1Deactivate your screen saver, if applicable.

2From the Start menu, select Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter.

3Run Disk Defragmenter.

It may take more than a couple of hours to complete defragmentation, depending on the data capacity and utilization of your computer’s hard disk drive(s).

i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility

Your VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK connector on the front of the system and a 6-pin i.LINK connector on the back of the system.

A 6-pin i.LINK connector can:

supply power from the computer to the connected device if the device is

equipped with a 6-pin connector, and supply 10V to 12V.

!The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK connector cannot exceed 6 watts.

A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to a connected device.

The following Sony i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for use with your computer: VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, VMC- IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can be purchased from your dealer or by contacting Sony at http:/ /www.sony.com/accessories.

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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 OverviewFD Floppy disk drive access indicator light Disc CD-RW drive access indicator lightHD drive access indicator light Volume controlUSB Universal Serial Bus connector AC Input connectorBack Panel Overview Ethernet connector Printer connectorSerial connector Monitor connectorPower indicator light LCD OverviewInformation LED 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 functionProgrammable Power Keys Changing the Window Design of Sony SoftwareTo change the window design of Sony software Internal Timer AutoAlert E-mail Notification SystemKey Function 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 Create a Movie using Shaker Movie ShakerImporting Images and Sound Clips Editing Clips and Scenes Saving a Movie Using Digital Video Connecting a Digital Video RecorderUsing DVgate When capturing clipsWhen recording AVI files to tape Hard Drive PartitionDefragmenting your Hard Disk Drive Link IEEE1394 CompatibilityTo defragment your hard disk drive 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 mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use Topic My mouse does not workTopic My keyboard does not work Topic I cannot find the Windows taskbarTopic Why is my system running slowly? Topic How do I enable my Ethernet interface?Topic My i.LINK peripheral does not appear on the desktop Topic How do I install a printer? Drivers for WindowsOn the Power Source To Reach SonyCurrents at the time of connection On Disposal of the Lithium Battery On InstallationOn Handling On Moisture Condensation On Upgrading the SystemHandling an LCD Display On Using the Hard Disk Drive On Cleaning CD MediaOn Handling a CRT Display On Handling DiskettesResources Quick StartSony Service Center For Answers to Your Software QuestionsDirectCD, Easy CD Creator Adaptec, Inc Sound Forge Sonic Foundry Specifications Supplied Accessories Model PCV-L640 Connection CapabilitiesKeyboard Model PCV-L640 Service Limited WarrantyPower Requirements DimensionsIndex Page Vaio Slimtop LCD Computer User Guide