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Sony Vaio PCG-C1VE Software Manual

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  • Page 1 About the Software on your Sony Notebook Computer PCG-C1VE...
  • 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 Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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.

  • Page 5: About The Software On Your Notebook Computer

    The Jog Dial Utility (VAIO Action Setup) 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 dialup connection, or read an e-mail , simply by turning and pressing the Jog Dial.
  • Page 6 The CyberCode Finder is a Sony interface that provides you with task-relevant information in a clear and attractive manner. The CyberCodes, 2D bar codes developed by Sony, act as indexes and allow you to bring up the corresponding information on your computer, start registered software and documents as well as print your own CyberCodes.
  • Page 7 About the Software on Your Notebook Computer Sony software Smart Capture Sony Electronics Your notebook computer features a built-in camera to shoot still images and video clips, which you can view, edit or send by e-mail. The Smart Capture Finder displays images from the camera and allows you to adjust the settings or create effects.
  • 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.

  • 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 Millennium Edition Microsoft Corporation ® ® Microsoft Windows Millennium 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 ® ® Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.1 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 fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms.
  • Page 11 About the Software on Your Notebook Computer Operating System and other pre-installed software VirusScan McAfee (Network Associates) VirusScan is McAfee's powerful and advanced anti-virus solution. If a virus is detected, VirusScan can attempt to remove it from the infected file, move the file to a quarantine location, or delete the infected file.

  • Page 12: Using Smart Utilities

    Using Smart Utilities Using Smart Capture Do not touch the camera lens. Do not point the camera towards the Sun. Doing so may cause damage to the camera. Using Smart Utilities Using Smart Capture Your computer includes a built-in "MOTION EYE" camera. You can use the camera software to shoot still images and record video clips.

  • Page 13: Using Smart Capture

    Using Smart Utilities 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 and 80 x 60 pixels.
  • Page 14 Using Smart Utilities Displaying the captured images in Still Viewer You can create a panorama picture by using PictureGear 2.5SE or higher. See the software online help for information on installation and use. You can capture still images and video clips from a digital video camera using Smart Capture.
  • Page 15 Using Smart Utilities To send a still image via e-mail 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.
  • Page 16 Using Smart Utilities Shooting a video clip Shooting a video clip You can use the MOTION EYE to shoot (capture) video clips, as well as play them or send them via e-mail (if you selected NET MOVIE Press the CAPTURE button. The Smart Capture window will appear.
  • Page 17 Using Smart Utilities Shooting a video clip Release the CAPTURE button when finished. The Movie Player window opens up and the captured video clip appears in the Movie Player window. Click B to playback the images. Click X to pause, x to stop playback. To end Smart Capture, click Captured video clip...

  • Page 18: Capture Modes

    Using Smart Utilities Capture modes You can adjust the refresh rate when you select Monitor as the display mode. Some displays do not support using both the computer’s LCD and an external display simultaneously. To use the Monitor and Monitor/LCD display modes, an external display must be connected to the VGA Out connector via a display adapter.
  • Page 19 Using Smart Utilities To playback captured video clips 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 20 Using Smart Utilities Using Smart Capture See the manual supplied with the e-mail software for more information on sending e-mails. Before shooting a video clip, you can access the Recording Options by clicking the Options button in the Smart Capture window.

  • Page 21: Customizing Your Notebook Computer

    The following sections briefly describe how to change the main settings of your notebook 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, and you will be introduced to the different display modes.
  • Page 22 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Setting up Jog Dial Setting up Jog Dial The VAIO Action Setup software enables you to start your favorite software with the Jog Dial. This section briefly describes how to use VAIO Action Setup. You can also refer to the VAIO Action Setup Help for more detailed information.
  • Page 23 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Setting up Jog Dial In the Advanced Setting 1 tab, set the Jog Dial's 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 control.

  • Page 24: Information On Using The Jog Dial

    Customizing Your Notebook Computer Setting up Jog Dial Information on Using the Jog Dial The following functions are preinstalled in the Jog Dial launcher. Name Description VAIO Web Press the Jog Dial to go to the VAIO home page VAIO-Link Press the Jog Dial to go to the VAIO-Link home page Club VAIO Press the Jog Dial to go to the Club VAIO home page...

  • Page 25: Sony Notebook Setup

    To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen: Click the Start button on the Windows In Programs, select Sony Notebook Setup. The Basic window appears; you can then enhance the features by clicking the Basic / Advanced tab. Select the tab for the item you want to change.

  • Page 26: Notebook Setup Tabs

    Customizing Your Notebook Computer Sony Notebook Setup For more information about each option, click Help on the Notebook Setup screen to display the help file. Notebook Setup Tabs Description Display system information, including memory capacity, About This Computer serial number, and BIOS version.

  • Page 27: Power Panel

    Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel 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 be automatically selected the next time you use the battery pack to power your computer.
  • Page 28 Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel Depending on your choice, the Power Management or the Battery Information appears on the task bar ( you can change it into a floating window by dragging and dropping it on your desktop). Click the button you want to set or view the Battery Information displayed on the task bar.
  • Page 29 Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel Battery Icon Description Battery icon Battery status Discharging Fully charged Charging No battery...
  • Page 30 Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel CPU Information The PowerPanel utility allows you to monitor the performance of the CPU used in your computer. Here is a brief description on how to display your computer’s CPU information. To activate the CPU performance monitoring tools Select the PowerPanel menu by right-clicking the PowerPanel icon in the task tray.

  • Page 31: Power Management Profiles

    Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel Power Management Profiles PowerPanel provides several predefined power management profiles. Each profile consists of a group of specific power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging from maximum power management to no power management.
  • Page 32 Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel Other preset profiles Icon Description Automatic Profile Selection – Analyses the performance of each application you choose and matches the profiles to its needs. Word Processing – Optimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen.

  • Page 33: Power Management Commands

    Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel Power Management Commands PowerPanel provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power management functions and to control power for a specific device. You might use these commands when you want to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action, such as putting the system into Video Standby mode before the Video Standby timer expires.
  • Page 34 Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel Automatic Profiles Selection (APS) 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. The Power Management lets your system enter energy saving modes by levelling some energy consuming parameters, such as LCD brightness, or hard disk activity.
  • Page 35 Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel Customizing PowerPanel You can customize the PowerPanel toolbar to suit your portable computing needs. You can edit the pre-defined Power Management settings, create new profiles and modify the alarm settings. Please refer to PowerPanel Help for more information.

  • Page 36: Selecting The Display Mode

    Customizing Your Notebook Computer Selecting the Display mode If you cannot see the movie or DVD on the external display, set the external display to Primary by proceeding as follows: Select the Displays tab and uncheck the Monitor or TV bottom left button to change it from Secondary to Primary.

  • Page 37: Using The Dual Display Function

    Customizing Your Notebook Computer Using the Dual Display Function Certain software may not be compatible with Dual Display settings. Make sure that your computer does not enter System Suspend mode or System Hibernation mode while you are using Dual Display mode, otherwise your computer may not return to Normal mode.
  • Page 38 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Using the Dual Display Function Selecting dual display mode Click the Start button on the Windows Point to Settings and click Control Panel. Click the Display icon. Click the Settings tab. Click the display marked ‘2’ and click Yes. Setting the colors and resolution for each display You can set the display colors and resolution for each display that is part of a virtual desktop.

  • Page 39: Using The Product Recovery Cd-Roms

    CD). 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! Your need to connect an optional CD-ROM drive (for more details, refer to the Compatibility Table in your User Guide).

  • Page 40: 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 41 Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs Procedure for starting a Standard 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 42 Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs Recovering the system without changing partitions Press C to keep your current partitions. This is the recommended option if you do not need to modify the partition sizes and if you want to restore your C: drive while keeping the data on your D: drive untouched.
  • Page 43 Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs Aborting the recovery process The recovery process always warns you when the decision you are asked to take cannot be undone. Whenever possible, the recovery screens allow you either to go back to the previous screen, or to abort the recovery process. If your computer does not start the system recovery utility.
  • Page 44 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.

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47: How To Use Your Partitioned Drives

    About the Partitions of your Hard Disk Drive How to use your partitioned drives How to use your partitioned drives In order to avoid mishandling or malfunction of your software and files, please take the following precautions: To optimize data storage, use the C: drive to install new applications, and save all your documents to the D: drive.

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