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Sony VAIO PCG-FX201 Software Manual

Sony VAIO PCG-FX201 Software Manual

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  • Page 1 About the software on your Sony notebook P C G - F X 2 0 1 / F X 2 0 2...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Notice This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product. Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions.

  • Page 3: End User Software License Agreement

    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 4 Read this first 4. Termination. This EULA is effective until terminated. You may terminate this EULA at any time by destroying the SONY SOFTWARE, related documentation, and all copies thereof. This EULA will terminate immediately without notice from Sony, if you fail to comply with any provision of this EULA.

  • Page 5: About The Software On Your Notebook

    About the software on your notebook Your Sony notebook 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 the software installed on your notebook.

  • Page 6: Openmg Jukebox

    OpenMG Jukebox Sony Electronics OpenMG is a copyright protection technology developed by Sony Corporation and designed to allow recording and playback of digital music data on a personal computer. Once the data is encrypted and recorded onto the hard disk, OpenMG technology allows it to be played back on the PC but prevents unauthorized distribution to the network.
  • Page 7 VAIO computer.. UI Design Selector Sony Electronics You can change the window design of the Sony software compatible with UI Design Selector. VAIO System Information Sony Electronics Thanks to VAIO System Information (Start - VAIO - Assistance - VAIO System Information), you can always check the product (model name, serial number, BIOS version, OS version and OS serial number) and the system information (CPU, clock frequency, system memory and cach memory) of your notebook.
  • Page 8 You can only use the Recovery CD-ROMs 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 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 networks and providing better system performance and easier system diagnostics and maintenance.

  • Page 10: Adobe Acrobat Reader

    About the software on your notebook ® Adobe Acrobat 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 RealPlayer 7.0 RealNetworks 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 web site at: http://www.real.com RealProducer 6.1 RealNetworks RealProducer is the streaming media authoring tool of RealNetworks: it lets you create audio and video for your web pages.

  • Page 12: Using Smart Capture

    Using Smart Capture 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: Launch Smart Capture from the Start menu, in Programs / Smart Capture / Smart Capture.

  • Page 13: Displaying Captured Images In Still Viewer

    Using Smart Capture Displaying 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 You can capture still images in the following sizes: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120, 80 x 60, and 40 x 30 pixels.

  • Page 14: Shooting Video Clips

    Using Smart Capture Shooting video clips You can use Smart Capture to capture video clips with a video camera connected to your computer, as well as play them or send them via e-mail. To capture video clips, proceed as follows: Launch Smart Capture.
  • Page 15 Using Smart Capture Sending video clips via e-mail If you shoot a video clip in a low resolution format, you can send it by e-mail. To send video clips via e-mail, proceed as follows: Click the Start button on the Windows Point to Programs and then Smart Capture.

  • Page 16: Customizing Your Notebook

    The following sections briefly describe how to change the main settings of your notebook. 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 17 The UI Design Selector window design changes, to give you a preview of the design you chose for the Sony software. To try another design, click on << or >>. Click OK once you are satisfied with your choice. UI Design Selector disappears and changes the window design of Sony software as you selected.

  • Page 18: Managing Power

    Customizing your notebook Managing power You can manage the power settings of your notebook via the power options properties in the Control Panel. To manage the power of the notebook, proceed as follows: Click Start. Select Settings. Click Control Panel. If you see a short list of icons, click the blue link View all Control Panel options in the left pane to display all the possible Control Panel icons.

  • Page 19: Selecting Display Modes

    Customizing your notebook Selecting display modes This notebook uses the ATI video controller. You can select which display is used when the computer is connected to an external display. To select a display, proceed as follows: Click the Start button, select Settings and then click Control Panel. The Control Panel appears.

  • Page 20: Using The Dual Display Function

    Customizing your notebook Using the Dual Display function The dual display function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays. For example, if you have an external monitor attached to the monitor connector, your LCD display and the monitor can function as a single desktop.
  • Page 21 Customizing your notebook Selecting the Dual Display mode To select the Dual Display mode, proceed as follows: Click the Start button on the Windows Point to Settings and click Control Panel. Dubble-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 22 Customizing your notebook Customizing the virtual desktop You can customize dual display mode by changing the position of the two monitors comprising the virtual desktop. To customize dual display mode, proceed as follows: Click the Start button on the Windows Point to Settings and click Control Panel.

  • Page 23: 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 notebook you purchased and not on any other Sony PC or other manufacturer's PC! The recovery process can last up to sixty minutes.
  • Page 24 Using the product recovery CD-ROMs Make sure that your computer is connected to AC (not the 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 25 Using the product recovery CD-ROMs Performing an advanced system recovery To perform an advanced system recovery, proceed as follows: Take the system recovery CD-ROM. Turn on your computer (using AC power only) and insert the system recovery CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 26 Using the product recovery CD-ROMs Recovering the system with modified partition sizes To recover the system with modified partition sizes, proceed as follows: Press P to modify partitions on your notebook. Select this option only if you need to change the sizes of your partitions. On the next screen, press Y to confirm the deletion of the current partitions.
  • Page 27 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 run correctly anymore. To perform an application recovery, proceed as follows: Take the last product recovery CD-ROM.

  • Page 28: Reinstalling A Device Driver

    Using the product recovery CD-ROMs Reinstalling a device driver Some applications or peripherals require specific drivers which you will not find in the Windows folder. To help you find or restore typical drivers needed by your pre-installed applications, you can use the last product recovery CD-ROM.

  • Page 29: Using Partitioned Drives

    Using partitioned drives Using partitioned drives In My Computer or Windows Explorer, 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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