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- Page 1 About the software on your Sony notebook P C G - F X S e r i e s...
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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.
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Page 5: Energy Star
Sony, DVgate, i.LINK , PictureGear, MovieShaker, Smart Capture, UI Design Selector, VisualFlow, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. All Windows logos are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. -
Page 6: 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 what you can do with the software installed on your notebook. -
Page 7: Smart Capture
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 8 Application Recovery CD-ROM supplied with your notebook. 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 Configuration), you can 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 cache memory) of your notebook at all times.
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Page 9: Operating System And Other Pre-Installed Software
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. Operating system and other pre-installed software ®... -
Page 10: Internet Explorer
About the software on your notebook each other’s applications running even as they switch in and out of their accounts and a Simplified Visual Design which puts the features you use most often up front and center to access them more quickly. For questions and technical assistance, go online to: http://support.microsoft.com/directory Internet Explorer 6.0... - Page 11 About the software on your notebook Panorama Maker ArcSoft Panorama Maker™ 2000 is an easy-to-use image entertainment program that seamlessly stitches multiple photos into a single panoramic picture. It enables you to create eye-catching, large-format panoramas with point-and-click simplicity. You can also view your panoramas from different perspectives. For questions and technical assistance, go online to http://www.arcsoft.com/products/software/en/panoramamaker2000.html Symantec Norton AntiVirus...
- Page 12 About the software on your notebook 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. RealNetworks - RealJukebox RealJukebox is your personal music management system.
- Page 13 About the software on your notebook can play DVD movies, interactive DVD titles, MPEG video content, Video CDs and audio CDs. WinDVD automatically determines the type of disk in the DVD drive and uses the correct playback method. For questions and technical assistance, go online to: http://www.intervideo.com...
- Page 14 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 15 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. Reveals the links to useful Sony websites. Click an application area to reveal the software items. You can access Utilities, Video, Audio and Image software from here.
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Page 16: 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: Connect an i.LINK™... -
Page 17: Displaying Captured Images In Still Viewer
Using Smart Capture To end Smart Capture click the Displaying captured images in Still Viewer 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 You can capture still images in the following sizes: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 and 80 x 60 pixels. -
Page 18: Sending Still Images Via E-Mail
Using Smart Capture Sending still images via e-mail To send still images via e-mail, proceed as follows: Click the Start button on the Windows Point to All Programs and click Smart Capture. Click Still Viewer. Select the still image you want to send via e-mail, using Click Mail. - Page 19 Using Smart Capture Click the Capture button when finished. The Movie Player window opens and the captured video clip appears. Click to playback the images. Click To end Smart Capture, click ✍ You can shoot video clips in the following formats: Non-compressed: - Video 160 x 120, 24 bits, max.
- Page 20 Using Smart Capture Click Start Compression. When compression is completed, a window message asks you if you want to attach the file to your e-mail. Accept and send the e-mail.
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Page 21: 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 22: Managing Power
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. Managing power You can manage the power settings of your notebook via the power options properties in the Control Panel. -
Page 23: Selecting Display Modes
Customizing your notebook Alarms: you can set an alarm to warn you when you reach a certain power level. Power Meter: this window lets you see what the remaining battery power is. Advanced: here you can set some behaviors. E.g., you can decide what happens when you close the lid of the portable computer: - nothing, - the computer enters Standby mode,... -
Page 24: Using The Dual Display Function
Customizing your notebook Click the Displays tab to set the display settings. If you are experiencing trouble displaying a movie or a picture, set the external display (Monitor or TV) to Primary. To do so, simply deselect the Monitor or TV bottom left button to change it from Secondary to Primary. - Page 25 Customizing your notebook ✍ Your monitor or TV hardware may not support the dual display function. Certain software may not be compatible with Dual Display settings. Make sure that your computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using Dual Display mode, otherwise your computer may not return to Normal mode.
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Page 26: Setting The Colors And Resolution For Each Display
Customizing your notebook 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. To set the display colors and resolution for each display, proceed as follows: Click the Start button on the Windows Click Control Panel. - Page 27 Customizing your notebook Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. The two monitors icons must be connected to create a virtual desktop. Click Apply and then OK. Deactivating the Dual display function To deactivate the Dual Display function, proceed as follows: Click the Start button on the Windows Click Control Panel.
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Page 28: 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 before you started using your notebook. - Page 29 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 30 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 in the optical drive.
- Page 31 Using the product recovery CD-ROMs When the recovery process is finished, remove the system recovery CD-ROM from the drive. Press any key to restart your notebook. 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.
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Page 32: Reinstalling A Device Driver
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 last product recovery CD-ROM. - Page 33 Using the product recovery CD-ROMs Check all underlying sub-directories for the appropriate driver. Next, launch the Add Hardware Wizard (click Start, Control Panel, and then double-click Add Hardware to install the appropriate device). ✍ If you do not immediately see the Add Hardware icon, click Switch to Classic View on the left side. If a more recent driver is already installed, a warning message appears which you can ignore.
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Page 34: 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.