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- Page 1 About the Software on your Sony Notebook P C G - G R S e r i e s...
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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.
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Page 4: Energy Star
Read this first Energy Star 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. -
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 what you can do with the software installed on your notebook. -
Page 6: Memory Stick Formatter
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. -
Page 7: Power Panel
EMD services or adopted (or created) from your own CD or the Internet. PictureGear Sony Electronics Create your own environment with the Digital Image Library (photos, backgrounds, wallpapers, slide shows, etc). PictureGear is your assistant for creating and implementing personal screen savers, panoramas (combined images)... -
Page 8: Sony Notebook Setup
Sony notebook. 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 9 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.
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Page 10: 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 2000 SP1 (Service Pack 1) 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 11: Adobe Acrobat Reader
About the software on your notebook For questions and technical assistance, go online to: http://support.microsoft.com/directory ® 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 conformity of documents created on all major computer platforms. -
Page 12: Drag'n Drop Cd
CD format. After dropping them, simply press the CD Create button. For further information, see the website at: http://www.easy.co.jp/dde/sony 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. - Page 13 About the software on your notebook RealNetworks - RealJukebox RealJukebox is your personal music management system. RealJukebox lets you build, manage, and play your digital music library on your personal computer. For further information, see the website at: http://www.real.com...
- Page 14 About the software on your notebook Symantec Norton AntiVirus Symantec With Norton AntiVirus, you can scan files, folders, or entire drives for viruses, and quarantine infected files for submission to the Symantec AntiVirus Research Center (SARC). Files submitted to SARC are analyzed and the results are reported automatically within seven days.
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Page 15: 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 16: 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 and 80 x 60 pixels. -
Page 17: Shooting Video Clips
Using Smart Capture 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 18 Using Smart Capture Sending video clips via e-mail If you shoot a video clip in a low resolution format, its size will be reasonable and can therefore be sent 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 19: 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 20 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. The UI Design Selector dialog box disappears and changes the window design of Sony software as you selected.
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Page 21: Setting Up Your Notebook
Customizing your notebook Setting up your notebook The Sony Notebook Setup utility allows you to consult system information, specify preferences for system behavior, and change hardware settings for your VAIO notebook. To use Sony Notebook Setup, proceed as follows: Click the Start button on the Windows In Programs, select Sony Notebook Setup. - Page 22 Customizing your notebook 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. Description Sets the password to secure your computer. If you use this option, remember the password at all times.
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Page 23: Managing Power
Customizing your notebook Managing power The PowerPanel utility controls the power management of your notebook and provides key information about system activity and battery life. The automatic power management selects the most advantageous profiles, or lets you customize the profiles you choose, according to your own needs, with the goal of extended battery life. - Page 24 Customizing your notebook Click the button corresponding to the profile. The appropriate power management setting will be 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 25 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.
- Page 26 Customizing your notebook 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. You might use these commands when you want to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action. Icon Description Standby –...
- Page 27 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 28: Displaying Detailed Battery Information
Customizing your notebook Displaying detailed battery information You can display detailed information of your computer's battery. 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 system tray. The Battery Information dialog box appears. -
Page 29: Selecting Display Modes
Customizing your notebook Displaying CPU information You can also view the performance level of your notebook. To do so, you just have to move your cursor over the CPU icon in your system tray. One of the two following icons will be displayed: Maximum Performance: this icon appears when you use your notebook with the AC adapter, then the CPU operates at high speed. - Page 30 Customizing your notebook Click the Advanced button. The (Multiple Monitors) and Mobility Radeon Properties dialog box appears. Click the Displays tab to set the display settings. If you cannot see the movie on the external display, set the external display to Primary. Select the Displays tab and deselect the Monitor or TV bottom left button to change it from Secondary to Primary.
- Page 31 Creating an Emergency Repair Disk (ERD) Creating an Emergency Repair Disk (ERD) 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 32: 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! To perform a system recovery, your port replicator should be disconnected. - Page 33 Using the product recovery CD-ROMs Please note that only the Advanced Recovery allows you to select the size of the C: partition when starting a recovery. When recovering your system, you also need to choose between FAT32 and NTFS for the file management system you want to use. The default option is FAT32. The Standard Recovery always chooses FAT32.
- Page 34 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 DVD-ROM drive.
- Page 35 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. 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 36: 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 37 Using the product recovery CD-ROMs Check all underlying sub-directories for the appropriate driver. Next, launch the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard (click Start, point to Settings/Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Hardware to install the appropriate device).
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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.