Resources, Quick Start | Sony PCV-L640 guide

Resources

Resources

Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in the following sequence:

1	Quick Start	Contains information on how to set up your computer
		quickly and easily.

2	User Guide	Contains information on how to get the most from your
		computer, find help, and solve common problems. Also
		includes product specifications.

3Electronic Documentation

QuickStart and the User Guide are available electronically on your hard drive. Two additional documents, “Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO® Computer” and Troubleshooting Help are also available. To access these documents, click the Start button, point to Help Center, and then point to the desired document.

4Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software

Most manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files. You can access online help files from the Help menu in a specific application. A printed manual is available for some applications.

5Knowledge Database

Provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

6Sony Fax-on- Demand

This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics that you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax-on-demand service, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax software.)

7Software Updates You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on the Sony PC Support web page at http:// www.sony.com/pcsupport

8VAIO Computer Provides detailed technical information about your

Reference Manual computer's hardware. This document is available from Sony's website at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

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Contents

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