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Summary of Contents for Sony VAIO PCG-FX203K
- Page 1 About the software on your Sony notebook P C G - F X 2 0 3 / P C G - F X 2 0 3 K / P C G - F X 2 0 5 K...
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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 Read this first As an Energy Star Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. The International Energy Star Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment.
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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. * On all models ** Not on PCG-FX203 Sony Notebook Setup Sony Electronics Use Sony Notebook Setup to confirm system information, specify preferences for system behavior, and change hardware settings for your Sony notebook.
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Page 8: Vaio Action Setup
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 2000 SP1 Microsoft Corporation ® Microsoft Windows with the Internet and networks and providing better system performance and easier system diagnostics and maintenance. ® With Windows 2000 SP1, your system plays better as well with support for the latest graphics, sound, and multimedia technologies, easy addition and removal of peripheral devices, and the convergence of the TV and PC in your home. -
Page 10: Internet Explorer
About the software on your notebook This exciting new operating system builds on the groundbreaking features introduced with Windows At the same time, Windows applications and technologies. For questions and technical assistance, go online to: http://support.microsoft.com/directory * PCG-FX203 has Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer is the Internet browser of Microsoft. - Page 11 About the software on your notebook QuickTime 4.1.2 Apple QuickTime is the Apple technology that makes video, sound, music, 3D and virtual reality come alive for your Internet browser and Windows. For further information, see the web site at: http://www.apple.com/quicktime Real Entertainment Center Real Entertainment Center contains two software programs: RealPlayer and RealJukebox.
- Page 12 About the software on your notebook Symantec AntiVirus Symantec Symantec offers a complete range of anti-virus products that protect all tiers of your computing environment, including client, file servers, groupware servers, and gateways allowing you to choose the products needed to protect your organization's systems and data from virus threats. For more information, see the online helpfiles and the website at: http://www.symantec.com/techsupp WinDVD...
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Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16 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.
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Page 17: 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 18 Before applying new country settings, please make sure your phone line is disconnected from your VAIO notebook. Changing your window design You can change the window design of Sony software compatible with UI Design Selector. To change the window design using UI Design Selector, proceed as follows: Click Start, point Settings, then click Control Panel.
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Page 19: Setting Up Your Notebook
To try another design, click on << 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 notebook The Sony Notebook Setup utility allows you to confirm system information, specify preferences for system behavior, and change hardware settings for your VAIO notebook. -
Page 20: Managing Power
Customizing your notebook Touchpad Power On Password* Enable Ports Basic/Advanced For more information about each option, click Help on the Notebook Setup screen to display the help file. * If you use this option, remember the password at all times. If you forget the password, you cannot change this setting anymore. Managing power The PowerPanel utility controls the power management of your notebook and provides key information about system activity and battery life. - Page 21 Customizing your notebook Activating PowerPanel When starting the computer, the PowerPanel When pointing on the PowerPanel icon, you will see a tooltip with the active power management profile. You can select a power profile from the menu or a power management profile by right-clicking this icon. You can use the PowerPanel toolbar as well: To use the PowerPanel toolbar, proceed as follows: Right-click the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
- Page 22 Customizing your notebook Activating 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. Main preset profiles Icon Description...
- Page 23 Customizing your notebook 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 24 Customizing your notebook Icon Description Automatic Profile Selection - Analyses the performance of each application you choose and matches the profiles to its needs. Activating 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.
- Page 25 Customizing your notebook 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.
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Page 26: Displaying Detailed Battery Information
Customizing your notebook Displaying detailed battery information You can display detailed information for the battery used in your computer. The following section briefly describes how to display your computer's general battery information. To display battery information, proceed as follows: Double-click the PowerPanel icon in the taskbar. The Battery Information dialog box appears. - Page 27 Customizing your notebook Displaying CPU information You can also view the level of performance of your notebook. To do so, you just have to hover your cursor over the CPU icon in your taksbar. You have two icons: Maximum Performance: this icon appears when you use your notebook with the AC adapter, then the CPU operates at high speed.
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Page 28: Selecting Display Modes
Customizing your notebook Confirm the name and path of the selected application. Click Next. Select the configuration name for the selected application, and enter a description if needed. Click Finish. You can use the internal timer to start software at a specific time. The timer can start applications even when the computer is in Hibernate mode. Selecting display modes This notebook uses the Intel connected to an external display. - Page 29 Customizing your notebook Select the Devices tab. Select the type of display you want. Click Apply. * If you only connect to a TV, go immediately to step 10. You cannot display on TV and on another display at the same time. You may not be able to display the notebook LCD screen and an external display or a projector at the same time, depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using.
- Page 30 Creating an Emergency Repair Disk (ERD) Creating an Emergency Repair Disk (ERD) You can only create an Emergency Repair Disk (ERD) when you have Windows your notebook. The backup utility helps you create a copy of the data on your hard disk. In the event that the original data on your hard disk is accidentally erased or overwritten, or becomes inaccessible because of a hard disk malfunction, you can use the copy to restore your lost or damaged data.
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Page 31: Creating A Startup Disk
Creating a Startup Disk Creating a Startup Disk You can create a Startup Disk when you have Windows If you have problems starting Windows, you can use a startup disk to start your computer, run diagnostic programs and fix many problems. To create a Startup Disk, proceed as follows: Click Start. -
Page 32: Using The Product Recovery Cd-Roms
Using the product recovery CD-ROMs Using the product recovery CD-ROMs The set of Product Recovery CD-ROMs supplied with your computer allow you to perform a full system recovery, help you to reinstall individual applications or the device drivers manually. The system recovery process allows you to reinstall an image of the hard disk as it was when you started using your notebook. - Page 33 Using the product recovery CD-ROMs 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! To perform a system recovery, your port replicator should be disconnected.
- Page 34 Using the product recovery CD-ROMs ® Only for Windows format your files using either FAT32 or NTFS. You can change your FAT32 file system to NTFS at any time. However, make sure you fully understand the concept of file management system under Windows information, carefully read the Windows ®...
- Page 35 Using the product recovery CD-ROMs Recovering the system without changing partitions To recover the system without changing partitions, proceed as follows: 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 36 Using the product recovery CD-ROMs When the recovery process is finished, remove the product recovery CD-ROM from the drive. Press any key to restart your notebook. Please note that this option will delete all existing data both on the C: and D: drives before starting the recovery. * Only supported by Windows Aborting the recovery process The recovery process always warns you when the decision you are asked to take, cannot be undone.
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Page 37: 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 38: 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.