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- Page 1 About the Software on your Sony Notebook Computer PCG-F801...
- Page 2 EULA (the "SONY SOFTWARE"). By installing or using the SONY SOFTWARE, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. You may use the SONY SOFTWARE only in connection with the use of the SONY HARDWARE. SONY SOFTWARE is licensed not sold.
- Page 3 SONY HARDWARE and prior agreement of the recipient to be bound by the terms and conditions of this EULA, you may not sell or rent the SONY SOFTWARE and its copy to any third party. 3. Limited Warranty. SONY warrants the media on which the SONY SOFTWARE is recorded to be free from physical defects for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase as evidenced by a copy of the receipt.
- Page 4 As an E Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the E guidelines for NERGY NERGY energy efficiency. The International E Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes NERGY energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption.
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Page 5: About The Software On Your Notebook Computer
About the Software on Your Notebook Computer Your Sony notebook 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 activities you can perform with your software titles. - Page 6 If you connect a Sony CD Player that includes a CONTROL A1 or Control A1 II jack to the MD deck, you can also operate the CD player (playback) from the computer and carry out drag-and-drop recording...
- Page 7 / display still images, movies or sound files within VisualFlow or with other software. For details, please read the VisualFlow Help file. UI Design Selector Sony Electronics You can change the window design of the Sony Software compatible with UI Design selector.
- Page 8 You can only use this Recovery CD-ROM on the Sony notebook you purchased and not on any other Sony PC or other manufacturer's PC.
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Page 9: Operating System And Other Pre-Installed Software
About the Software on Your Notebook Computer Operating System and other pre-installed software Operating System and other pre-installed software ® Windows 98 Second Edition Microsoft Corporation ® ® Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition makes your computer work better by integrating tightly with the Internet and providing better system performance and easier system diagnostics ®... - Page 10 About the Software on Your Notebook Computer Operating System and other pre-installed software open and view PDF files from within your Web browser by clicking on a PDF file embedded in an HTML file. You quickly see the first page while the rest of the document is being downloaded. For questions and technical assistance, go online at http://www.adobe.com QuickTime 4.1...
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Page 11: Using Smart Capture
Using Smart Capture You can capture still images from i.LINK™ compatible devices. For connecting the device, refer to Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder in your Notebook Computer user guide. Also consult the Smart Capture online help for information on installation and use. - Page 12 Using Smart Capture Displaying the captured images in Still Viewer From the Start menu, select Programs - Smart Capture and click Still Viewer. You can display, save or delete your images or send them by e-mail. To end Still Viewer click the button.
- Page 13 Using Smart Capture See the Smart Capture software online help for more information on installation and use. You can capture the following still images sizes : 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120, 80 x 60, and 40 x 30 pixels. When capturing a small resolution image (i.e.
- Page 14 Using Smart Capture You need to set up MAPI when using the e-mail software. See the manual supplied with the e-mail software for more information on sending e-mails. To send a still image via e-mail Click the Start button on the Windows Point to Programs and click Smart Capture.
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Page 15: Shooting A Video Clip
Using Smart Capture Shooting a video clip You can use Smart Capture to shoot (capture) video clips with a Video Camera connected to your computer, as well as play them or send them via e-mail. Launch Smart Capture. Select Movie using the Switch Capture Mode button. The image will appear in the finder. - Page 16 Using Smart Capture You can shoot video clips in the following formats : Non-compressed : Video 160 x 120, 24 bits, max. 10 frames/sec. Audio PCM, 11.025 kHz, 16 bits, monophonic Compressed : Video MPEG1 160 x 112, maximum of 30 frames/sec (effective maximum equivalent to 10 frames/ sec).
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Page 17: To Playback Captured Video Clips
Using Smart Capture See the manual supplied with the e-mail software for more information on sending e-mails. To playback captured video clips Start the Movie Player software. Click B to playback the images. Click X to pause, x to stop playback. To end Movie Player click... - Page 18 Using Smart Capture To send a video clip via e-mail If you shoot a video clip in a low resolution format, you can send it by e-mail. Click the Start button on the Windows Point to Program and then Smart Capture. Click Movie Player.
- Page 19 Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs You can only use these Recovery CD-ROMs on the Sony notebook you purchased and not on any other Sony PC or other manufacturer's PC! To perform a system recovery, the notebook should not be docked (port replicator).
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Page 20: Performing A System Recovery
Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs Performing a system recovery Use this option only when your system is seriously damaged, e.g. if Windows not work any more, or your PC behaves abnormally, etc. The system recovery will completely reinstall the originally configured system on your C: drive. Your D: drive data will not be deleted if you choose to keep the same partition settings. - Page 21 Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs Procedure for starting a system recovery Take the System Recovery CD-ROM (vol. 1 of 2). Turn on your computer (using AC power only) and insert the System Recovery CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Shut down your computer (Start/Shut Down/Shut Down). Wait ten seconds and turn your computer back on.
- Page 22 Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs Recovering the system with modified partition sizes Press P to modify partitions on your notebook computer. Select this option only if you need change the sizes of your partitions. Please note that this option will delete all existing data both on the C: and D: drives before starting the recovery.
- Page 23 Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs Performing an Application Recovery Performing an Application Recovery The application recovery utility allows you to reinstall individual applications. Reinstalling a program can fix the problems encountered if it does not run correctly anymore. Procedure for an application recovery Take the Application Recovery CD-ROM (vol.
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Page 24: Reinstalling A Device Driver
Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs Reinstalling a device driver Reinstalling a device driver Some applications or peripherals require specific drivers which you won’t find in the ® Windows drivers folder. To help you find or restore typical drivers needed by your pre-installed applications, you can use the Application Recovery CD-ROM. -
Page 25: About The Partitions Of Your Hard Disk Drive
About the Partitions of your Hard Disk Drive Default disk space allocation About the Partitions of your Hard Disk Drive In My Computer or Windows Explorer, you may have noticed the My Computer availability of two drives (C: and D:): your hard disk drive comes from the factory with 2 logical partitions: this does not mean that your computer contains two physical hard disks. - Page 26 About the Partitions of your Hard Disk Drive How to use your partitioned drives While you can perform a system recovery and change the partition settings in order to have one C: drive only, this option is not recommended for using video editing applications like DVgate.