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Sony VAIO PCG-SRX41P Software Manual

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  • Page 1 About the software on your Sony notebook P C G - S R X 4 1 P...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Please read this EULA carefully before installing or using the software distributed together with this 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.
  • Page 3 Except for the transfer of the SONY SOFTWARE together with the 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.

  • Page 4: Energy Star

    Trademarks Sony, BlueSpace, DVgate, i.LINK™, Jog Dial™, PictureGear, PictureToy, PowerPanel, MovieShaker, Smart Capture, Sony Notebook Setup, UI Design Selector, VisualFlow, VisualShare, Memory Stick™, the Memory Stick logo, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony ® Corporation. The Windows and Windows XP Professional logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 5 Starting your VAIO for the first time Registering your VAIO It only takes a few moments to register your Sony VAIO computer. By registering your computer, you can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits: ❑...
  • Page 6 VAIO Remote Control is your gateway to the VAIO world. VAIO Remote Control is easy to use and incorporates everything you need to start using your VAIO computer. Launch software applications and go to Sony websites from here in an instant. ✍...
  • Page 7 Click the sphere to start the launch sequence. The sphere moves closer to the info box and the word GO appears. Click GO to launch. For software applications, the program is launched in full-screen. For links, Internet Explorer is opened and the Sony website is launched.

  • Page 8: About The Software On Your Computer

    About the software on your computer Your Sony 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 what you can do with the software installed on your computer.
  • Page 9 The Jog Dial™ utility allows you to configure the Jog Dial™ on your computer. In this application, you can select the Sony applications, or others, that you want the Jog Dial™ to pilot; you can also configure the Jog Dial™ to start any application, establish a dial-up connection, or read an e-mail, simply by turning and pressing the Jog Dial™.

  • Page 10: Power Panel

    Sony Electronics PictureToy is Sony’s drawing application, using a highly accurate pen tool. As well as drawing from scratch, you can edit images using over 70 images. Adding spectacles and flowers to pictures is just as much fun as it...

  • Page 11: Smart Capture

    EMD services or adopted (or created) from your own CD or the Internet. Sony Notebook Setup Sony Electronics Use Sony Notebook Setup to consult system information, specify preferences for system behavior, and set up a power-on password for your Sony computer.
  • Page 12 About the software on your computer UI Design Selector Sony Electronics You can change the window design of the Sony software compatible with UI Design Selector. VisualFlow Sony Electronics VisualFlow allows you to browse interactively through the contents of your Memory Sticks™ (optional), your hard drive, or any other drive on your computer.
  • Page 13 You can only use the Recovery CD-ROMs on the Sony computer you purchased, and not on any other Sony PC or other manufacturer's PC.

  • Page 14: Operating System And Other Pre-Installed Software

    About the software on your computer Operating system and other pre-installed software ® Windows XP Professional Microsoft Corporation ® ® Built on the proven Windows 2000 operating system, Windows XP Professional delivers a reliable foundation you can count on to keep your computer up and running when you need it most. Not only is the operating system more reliable, it also offers features that make it much faster and easier to recover from system problems.

  • Page 15: Adobe Acrobat Reader

    About the software on your computer ® ® Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 Adobe Systems Incorporated ® Acrobat Reader software allows you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), an open file format that is intended to preserve the conformity of documents ®...
  • Page 16 About the software on your computer Real Entertainment Center Real Entertainment Center contains two software programs: RealPlayer and RealJukebox. RealNetworks - RealPlayer RealPlayer is the RealNetworks video and audio player, which lets you access 2,500 radio stations featuring music, news and sports. For further information, see the website at: http://www.real.com RealNetworks - RealJukebox...
  • Page 17 About the software on your computer WinDVD InterVideo, Inc. InterVideo Inc.'s WinDVD is a simple-to-use DVD player. WinDVD combines all the features you would expect to find on a standard consumer DVD player, in addition to some very advanced functionalities, full precision video decoding, a choice of user interfaces, and video display options.

  • Page 18: Using Dvgate

    Using Video software Using Video software The following video software application(s) is/are installed on your VAIO: ❑ Using DVgate ❑ Using MovieShaker ❑ Using Smart Capture Using DVgate DVgate is a software application that enables you to capture and then edit images taken with digital video devices (DV devices), such as digital video camera recorders, on your personal computer.

  • Page 19: Capturing Video

    Using Video software Using DVgate Motion With DVgate Motion you can capture video and record edited videos on a DV device. ❑ Capturing video: You can automatically or manually capture any scene or portion of the images recorded on a DV device, such as a digital video camera recorder.
  • Page 20 Using Video software Press Play to start the video. The video begins to play in the Monitor window. Click Mark to mark the beginning of the first segment. The first frame of the segment to be captured, is displayed in the In/Out list window. Click Mark again to mark the end of the segment to capture.
  • Page 21 Using Video software Click Capture to import the selected video segment or click Capture All to import them all at once. The Save as a file window appears. Select the location to save the file. Click the Save button. DVgate captures the segments. The Capturing complete message appears.
  • Page 22 Using Video software Adjusting the recording correction values To ensure accuracy in the recording, you can specify recording correction values. Adjustment of the recording correction values is especially important when performing splice recording. You can choose to specify the values yourself or to have them automatically adjusted by using the automatic calibration feature.
  • Page 23 Using Video software ✍ All newly added files are appended to the end of the list. You can drag multiple files at one time; however, the order in which they are added is unpredictable. You can record AVI files with different sound modes on a DV device, but about one second of no sound (depending on the DV device) may occur at the point where the sound modes change.
  • Page 24 Using Video software Click Preview. The Monitor window and the Preview window appear. The Monitor window shows the first frame of the file. Click on the Previous File button or on the Next File button to select the file you want to preview. Click Preview All to preview all the files shown in the list.
  • Page 25 Using Video software ❑ You can specify the length of a blank image by entering the number of frames in the Length box in the Output dialog box. Click OK. The Output dialog box closes and recording starts. Video sequences are recorded on the DV device in the order in which they are arranged in the Record List.

  • Page 26: Capturing Pictures

    Using Video software ❑ Capture only one frame of a still picture. ❑ Save a captured still picture in BMP, JPEG, GIF or DVF format. ❑ Save a captured still picture in the PictureGear* folder or copy it to another application via the clipboard.
  • Page 27 Using Video software Select the Capture frames continuously option button to capture in Continuous Capture mode. Clear the Capture frames continuously option button to capture in Single Frame Capture mode. To capture pictures, proceed as follows: Connect the DV device to your computer. Launch DVgate Still (Start/All Programs/DVgate/DVgate Still).
  • Page 28 Using Video software If you exit DVgate Still without saving the captured still picture, it is cleared. Even if you attempt to capture continuous pictures, you may not be able to capture some frames. In this case, exit all applications other than DVgate Still and then retry to capture them.
  • Page 29 Using Video software Click the Save button. The Save As dialog box appears. Use the Location to Save drop-down list to select a folder. Select a file format from the File Format drop-down list. Click Save. The captured picture is saved. Using DVgate Assemble DVgate Assemble enables you to edit video files and still image files captured with DVgate Motion and DVgate Still.
  • Page 30 Using Video software Click the Add button. The Add dialog box appears. Choose AVI file in the Files of type drop-down box. If you select Add all divided files saved with the same name, DVgate Assemble will add all serial numbered files with the same name to the list.
  • Page 31 Using Video software Editing AVI files You can edit the AVI files in the Assemble List for the exact scenes you want to use. For example, there is no need to recapture files even if you only want to use one particular scene from a longer video sequence originally captured with DVgate Motion.
  • Page 32 Using Video software Select the still image you want to insert from the Assemble List. Choose Edit a clip... from the Edit menu in the main window. The DVgate Assemble - Clip dialog box appears. Enter the insertion time in seconds or frames. Turn the Wide TV mode on or off.
  • Page 33 Using Video software The DVassemble window appears and displays the Exporting/Save to an AVI file complete message. The set time and the size that the file is split into are displayed when outputting an AVI file. Click OK. The edited video is saved. ✍...

  • Page 34: Using Movieshaker

    Using Video software Using MovieShaker MovieShaker can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a few steps, motion pictures can be combined with special effects, still images (pictures), and music files and then saved in a format most computers can play.
  • Page 35 Using Video software Menu bar Monitor panel Tool panel Clip tray Product tray Shows MovieShaker menus. Contains the Shake, Capture, and Edit tray. Select a tray by clicking the Shake, Capture, or Edit tab. The Shake tray is for creating a scene of approximately 30 seconds long including background music, using clips on the Clip tray at random.

  • Page 36: Importing Images And Sound Clips

    Using Video software Importing images and sound clips Before you can create a movie, you need to import the images and sound clips you want to use in your movie. To import images and sound clips, proceed as follows: Click the File import button The Import dialog box appears.
  • Page 37 Using Video software ✍ Scenes created with Shaker begin with a black frame. After processing, they are placed in the first available slot on the Product tray. Limit the number of scenes in the Product tray to 5 or less. MovieShaker may stop responding if there are too many scenes in the Product tray.

  • Page 38: Editing Clips And Scenes

    Using Video software Editing clips and scenes You can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length of the clip. Shake tab Capture tab Edit tab Speed control slider Volume control slider Effect palette Fade-in, fade-out Trash...

  • Page 39: Saving A Movie

    Using Video software To edit clips and scenes, proceed as follows: Double-click the clip in the Clip tray to move it to the Monitor Panel. Select the Effect tab from the Tool Panel. Drag and drop the effect you want to add from the Effect tray to the Edit tray monitor. ✍...

  • Page 40: Using Smart Capture

    Using Video software Using Smart Capture You can use Smart Capture to shoot still images and record video clips from a digital camera connected to your computer. Capturing still images You can capture still images from i.LINK™ compatible devices. To capture still images, proceed as follows: Connect an i.LINK™...

  • Page 41: Displaying Captured Images In Still Viewer

    Using Video software Displaying captured images in Still Viewer To display captured images in Still Viewer, proceed as follows: From the Start menu, select All 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 ✍...

  • Page 42: Shooting Video Clips

    Using Video software Shooting video clips With a video camera connected to your computer you can use Smart Capture to capture video clips, as well as play them or send them via e-mail. To capture video clips, proceed as follows: Launch Smart Capture.
  • Page 43 Using Video software Sending video clips via e-mail If you shoot a video clip in a low resolution format, its size will be small allowing you to send the video clip by e-mail. To send video clips via e-mail, proceed as follows: Launch Smart Capture.
  • Page 44 Managing audio files with SonicStage Managing audio files with SonicStage SonicStage lets you play and record audio CDs and import digital audio files while maintaining the copyright information of the contents. When you record an audio CD with SonicStage, it is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto you computer’s hard drive.
  • Page 45 Managing audio files with SonicStage Feature tabs Player control buttons Playlist drop-down list File tree view Internet address drop- down list File list view Tutorial tab Changes the screen view according to the selected feature. Controls playback functions, such as play, pause, stop, fast- forward and reverse.
  • Page 46 For more information regarding CDDB registration, click the Help button. Sony recommends the use of SonicStage version 1.0 when backing up or creating music CDs. Sony offers no guarantee for creating CDs, an option provided by RealJukebox2 Basic for Sony.

  • Page 47: Recording A Cd

    Managing audio files with SonicStage Recording a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists in SonicStage. To record a CD, proceed as follows: Insert an audio CD into your system’s optical disc drive. Click the CD tab. Use the drop-down lists to select the file format.
  • Page 48 Managing audio files with SonicStage Checking out songs Checking out songs means transferring audio files from a computer to an external device (for example, a portable player). To check out songs, proceed as follows: Connect the external device or insert the media (for example, a MagicGate Memory Stick™) into your computer.
  • Page 49 Managing audio files with SonicStage To check in songs, proceed as follows: Connect the external device or insert the MagicGate Memory Stick™ into your computer. Click the Transfer tab to display the Transfer window. Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Transfer window.

  • Page 50: Additional Features

    Managing audio files with SonicStage Additional features ❑ SonicStage Tutorial – The features of SonicStage are described in the Tutorial. The user-friendly interface guides you directly through the SonicStage features. ❑ SonicStage Backup Tool – You can back up and restore all the music, graphics and information data managed by SonicStage.

  • Page 51: Using Imaging Software

    Using Imaging software Using Imaging software The following Sony imaging software is installed on your computer: ❑ Using PictureGear ❑ Using PictureToy ❑ Using VisualFlow Using PictureGear PictureGear is your assistant for creating and editing photos, backgrounds, wallpapers, slide shows, personal screen savers, etc.
  • Page 52 Using Imaging software ✍ When you start PictureGear for the first time, the Let's try PictureGear window appears. It gives you a quick overview on how to view and edit still images, print various images, make a home page, and make stitches from a movie. When you start PictureGear for the first time, the sample slides provided with PictureGear are displayed automatically.

  • Page 53: Creating A Collection

    Using Imaging software Creating a Collection All the images and movies you use to create a slide show, a screen saver or a photo album, is a collection. To create a collection, proceed as follows: Launch PictureGear. The PictureGear main window appears. In the Folder box, select the location of your pictures.
  • Page 54 Using Imaging software Select Slide Show View… from the View menu. The slide show is displayed. If you press the <Esc> key, the screen returns to the Preview area. To change the slide show settings while viewing a slide show, proceed as follows: Click the Slideshow settings button The Slideshow effect dialog box appears.
  • Page 55 Using Imaging software Select Screen Saver from the Utilities menu. The Screen Saver Settings dialog box appears. ❑ You can arrange the images in the order you want them displayed. To do this, click an image from the Slide list and click the Up and Down buttons. ❑...

  • Page 56: Using Picturetoy

    It also allows you to easily place arrows on specific areas of a computer map, or to overlay photographs taken with a digital camera with illustrations. You can select the underlay image either at the start up of PictureToy from other Sony made software, or directly from PictureToy.

  • Page 57: Starting And Quitting

    To quit PictureToy, proceed as follows: Click the Quit button. You can also click the Menu button and then click the Exit button. Starting from Sony applications It is possible to start PictureToy from PictureGear and VisualFlow. To start PictureToy from PictureGear, proceed as follows: Launch PictureGear.
  • Page 58 Using Imaging software To start PictureToy from VisualFlow, proceed as follows: Launch VisualFlow. Enlarge the image, which you want to use as an underlay, using VisualFlow. Click the Application icon in VisualFlow. A list of applications appears. Click the PictureToy icon. When PictureToy is running, the image is displayed and you can draw on it.

  • Page 59: Writing Text

    Using Imaging software To select the color of a line, set the color as needed and click the Color button to determine the color of the line. Drag the mouse pointer on the main window. A line with the value you set, is drawn. Attaching stamps and balloons In PictureToy, you can add stamps or balloons to your favorite pictures.

  • Page 60: Managing Pictures

    Using Imaging software To select a different font, click the More button. A dialog box is displayed which allows you to select fonts. Click the arrows to display the font you wish to use and select it. Click the Bold or Italic button to format your text. Click the Color button to select the text color.
  • Page 61 Using Imaging software ❑ JPEG Mask (Extension JPG). Mix combines the underlayed image with the picture that was drawn. Mask saves only the picture that was drawn. Type the name of the file in the File name text box. Click Save. The picture is saved and the dialog box closes.

  • Page 62: Using Visualflow

    Using Imaging software Using VisualFlow VisualFlow allows you to interactively browse through files stored on a Memory Stick™, your hard drive, a CD-ROM or a floppy disk that contains still images, movies or audio clips. It also allows you to select files for display or playback by other applications.
  • Page 63 Using Imaging software Path name of the displayed directory. Exit button: Press to exit VisualFlow. Click a slide to bring it to the front. Click again to open it. Use the right mouse button or click to move to the previous directory.
  • Page 64 Memory Stick™, the MEMSTICK.IND file should be located on the Memory Stick™ itself. If you have deleted the file or formatted the Memory Stick™ with Windows Formatter, VisualFlow will not be able to find the Memory Stick™ device. In that case, please copy the MEMSTICK.IND file from C:\Program Files\Sony\VisualFlow to the Memory Stick™. Using the sub-toolbar...
  • Page 65 Using Imaging software Changing the view and display order In the toolbar of VisualFlow, you can use the View and Sort options to choose a different slide layout. ❑ View buttons: Click these buttons to define a mode for displaying the slides. ❑...
  • Page 66 Using Imaging software Using PictureGear and PictureToy with VisualFlow You can use other Sony applications, i.e., PictureGear and PictureToy, to view or play your slide images. To use other software, proceed as follows: Launch VisualFlow. Select the slide you want and click to enlarge it.
  • Page 67 Communicating with other wireless devices Communicating with other wireless devices Using BlueSpace Your computer is equipped with the Bluetooth™ wireless technology. This new technology allows wireless communication over short distances and completely eliminates the need of using cables. All Bluetooth™ communications are made in conjunction with the BlueSpace software. Activating the Bluetooth™...
  • Page 68 Communicating with other wireless devices To communicate with another Bluetooth™ device, proceed as follows: Turn on the Wireless switch at the left of your computer. The Switch wireless devices dialog box appears. Select the Bluetooth™ option button. Click OK. Click Start on the Windows BlueSpace.

  • Page 69: Stopping The Bluetooth™ Connection

    Communicating with other wireless devices Insert the Passkey on the local device. When the connection is established, a connection line appears between the information field of the local device and that of the remote device in the main window. ✍ If you select the IP connection service, the connection will take about two minutes to complete.
  • Page 70 Communicating with other wireless devices Using VisualShare Using a LAN or the Bluetooth™ feature, you can create a network and use VisualShare to swap files, exchange ideas and so forth. Exchanging data with Bluetooth™ To exchange data with Bluetooth™, proceed as follows: Turn on the Bluetooth™...

  • Page 71: Customizing Your Computer

    The following sections briefly describe how to change the main settings of your computer. Among other things, you will learn how to prepare your modem for use, how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities, etc.

  • Page 72: Configuring Your Modem

    Customizing your computer Configuring your modem Before you can start using your internal modem, or each time you use your modem while traveling, make sure that the country of the active location defined in the Phone and Modem Options dialog box matches the country you are dialing from.

  • Page 73: Setting Up Your Computer With Sony Notebook Setup

    To try another design, click << or >>. Click OK once you are satisfied with your choice. The UI Design Selector dialog box disappears and changes the window design of Sony software as you selected. Setting up your computer with Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup utility allows you to consult system information, specify preferences for system behavior, and set up password protection for your VAIO computer.
  • Page 74 Customizing your computer About This Computer Initial Setting Touchpad Power On Password Bass Boost Description Displays system information, including memory capacity, serial number, and BIOS version. Selects the drive and device order you wish to use for loading the operating system. You can specify the hard drive as well as other drives inserted into your computer.

  • Page 75: Managing Power With Powerpanel

    Customizing your computer Select the tab for the item you want to change. Once finished, click OK. The item has been changed. ✍ For more information about each option, click Help on the Notebook Setup screen to display the help file. Managing power with PowerPanel The PowerPanel utility controls the power management of your computer and provides key information about battery life.
  • Page 76 Customizing your computer To change profiles, proceed as follows: Right-click the PowerPanel icon in the taskbar and select Profiles. In the Profiles menu, select a profile. The appropriate power settings are activated. ✍ When you use the battery pack as power source, your system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default. If you select a different power management profile while using battery power, the same profile will automatically be selected the next time you use the battery pack to power your computer.
  • Page 77 Customizing your computer Activating power management profiles PowerPanel provides several predefined power management profiles. Each profile consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging from maximum power management to no power management. Main preset profiles Icon Description...
  • Page 78 Customizing your computer Other preset profiles Icon Description Word Processing – Optimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen. You can also establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby to optimize power management for your system. Spreadsheet –...

  • Page 79: Displaying Detailed Battery Information

    Customizing your computer Selecting automatic profiles A power profile is a set of timer values for a variety of system devices. PowerPanel automatically selects the profile associated with the application you are using and changes profiles as you switch between applications.
  • Page 80 Customizing your computer Displaying CPU information You can also view the level of performance of your computer with the CPU Controls. To do so, you just have to move your cursor over the CPU icon in your taskbar. Icon Performance: Battery Life: Editing a power profile To edit the power management settings of a power profile, proceed as follows:...

  • Page 81: Starting Your Favorite Software With Jog Dial

    Customizing your computer Creating a power profile To create a power profile, proceed as follows: Right-click the CPU icon in the taskbar and select Edit/Create Profiles from the menu. The Profile Editor window appears. Select New from the File menu. Double-click the power management setting you want to select to display the Power Management Setting menu on the right of the window.
  • Page 82 Customizing your computer In the Advanced Setting 1 tab, set the Jog Dial™ scroll direction and the turning direction of the Jog Dial™ window by selecting the Upward or Downward option buttons. In the Advanced Setting 2 tab, define whether the window should only be shown while using the Jog Dial™.

  • Page 83: Selecting Display Modes

    Customizing your computer In the Application List tab, allocate functions to software that does not support the Jog Dial™. Click the Create Folder button to define a new software folder. Click the Add, Replace, Delete buttons to add, replace or delete a function in one of the software folders. Modifying the Jog Dial™...

  • Page 84: Setting A Sony Wallpaper

    Turn on the computer after you turned off the peripheral devices. Setting a Sony wallpaper Your Sony VAIO computer offers you, among many other features, a choice of wallpapers. You can change the wallpaper, the background of your desktop, as many times as you like. There are several VAIO-specific wallpapers to choose from.
  • Page 85 Customizing your computer ✍ A higher screen resolution reduces the size of items on your screen and increases the relative space on your desktop. You may not be able to increase the screen resolution above a certain level. Your monitor and video adapters, for example, determine to which extend you can change the resolution.

  • Page 86: Installing And Updating Applications

    Installing and updating applications Installing and updating applications This section explains how to install, run or uninstall a software. Furthermore, you will learn how to download the latest updates from our website. Installing software Before installing the applications: ❑ Install and connect a hardware device, if necessary (see the Managing drivers ❑...

  • Page 87: Uninstalling Software

    Installing and updating applications Click Browse to select the folder and click Next. If necessary, select the type of installation you wish and click Next. The software installation begins. Make sure to select Yes, I want to restart my computer now if you are asked to. Click Finish.
  • Page 88 Installing and updating applications To uninstall software, proceed as follows: From the Start menu, click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. The Add/Remove Programs dialog box appears. Select the software you wish to uninstall from the list of currently installed programs, then click Change/ Remove.

  • Page 89: Downloading Software

    Fill in the two codes and click GO. Select Downloads and follow the procedure. A list of Sony applications is displayed. Choose the appropriate upgrade and follow the online instructions to download it. ✍ To install your application, see the Installing software ®...

  • Page 90: Managing Drivers

    Managing drivers Managing drivers A driver is a software enabling you to use hardware devices. For example, in order for you to be able to use a printer, you must first install its driver. Many drivers, such as the mouse driver, come with the operating system.

  • Page 91: Checking The Driver's Installation

    Managing drivers Click Finish. You may be asked to restart your machine. Click Yes. The driver is installed. ✍ To install your device driver, you must be logged on to your computer with an administrator account. Checking the driver's installation When the computer restarts, verify that the device is working properly.
  • Page 92 Managing drivers ❑ Double-clicking the category of your device in the device manager list does not display your device. You have to remove your device. Please refer to Uninstalling a driver repeat from step 2 in Installing a driver ❑ Double-clicking Other devices displays your device.

  • Page 93: Updating A Driver

    Managing drivers Updating a driver To update the driver, proceed as follows: Click Start on the taskbar. Click Control Panel. Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon. And then click the device you want to revert. On the Hardware tab, click Properties. On the Driver tab, click Update driver.

  • Page 94: Uninstalling A Driver

    Managing drivers Uninstalling a driver Leave the device connected to your computer while uninstalling the driver. To uninstall the driver, proceed as follows: Click Start on the taskbar. Click Control Panel. Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon. And then click the device you want to revert. On the Hardware tab, click Properties.

  • Page 95: Restoring Your System

    Managing drivers Restoring your system System Restore is a feature of Microsoft problem occurs, without losing your personal data files. System Restore monitors changes to the system, and it automatically creates easily identified restore points. These restore points allow you to revert the system to a previous time. They are created daily and at the time of significant system events (such as when an application or driver is installed).

  • Page 96: Downloading Drivers

    Managing drivers Click the Driver tab. On the Driver tab, click Roll Back Driver. You have your previous driver back. ✍ You must be logged on to your computer with an owner account in order to complete this procedure. Restoring your computer does not affect or change your personal data files. For more information about System Restore, see Windows Downloading drivers Please note it is possible to download the latest versions of drivers for your computer on our website.

  • Page 97: Using The Product Recovery Cd-Roms

    Advanced Recovery, you can adapt the partition sizes. ✍ You can only use these product recovery CD-ROMs on the Sony computer you purchased and not on any other Sony PC or other manufacturer's PC! The recovery process can last up to sixty minutes.
  • Page 98 Using the product recovery CD-ROMs Make sure that your computer is connected to AC (not to batteries) before you attempt a system recovery. When the recovery is performed, you must remove the recovery CD-ROM from the drive before restarting the computer. If the CD-ROM is still in the drive, you will restart a recovery process.
  • Page 99 Using the product recovery CD-ROMs Wait ten seconds. Turn your computer back on. On the first screen that appears, press A (Advanced). The system recovery CD screen appears, asking if you wish any changes made to the partitions on your hard disk.
  • Page 100 Using the product recovery CD-ROMs On the next screen, press Y to confirm the deletion of the current partitions. The next screen displays a selection of sizes for your new C: drive. According to the option you select, the recovery process will create 1 or 2 partitions on the hard disk. Confirm your selection on the next screen.
  • Page 101 Using the product recovery CD-ROMs 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 correctly run anymore. To perform an application recovery, proceed as follows: Take the final product recovery CD-ROM.

  • Page 102: Using Partitioned Drives

    Using partitioned drives Using partitioned drives In My Computer you may have noticed the 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.

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