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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
® 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 ImageStation with the PictureGear, SmartCapture and MovieShaker software to make the most of your images and movies. When you sign up as a Sony ImageStation member, you can store your pictures and even order prints. Go to the following website to join for FREE: http://www.imagestation-europe.com...
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Page 7: Power Panel
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: Sony Notebook Setup
Use Sony Notebook Setup to consult system information, specify preferences for system behaviour, and change hardware settings for your Sony notebook. UI Design Selector Sony Electronics You can change the window design of the Sony software compatible with UI Design Selector. - 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 XP Professional Microsoft Corporation ® ® Built on the proven Windows 2000 operating system, Windows XP Professional delivers a reliable foundation you can count on to keep your computer up and running when you need it most. Not only is the operating system more reliable, it also offers features that make it much faster and easier to recover from system problems. -
Page 11: Adobe Acrobat Reader
About the software on your notebook exactly the way that you want. Internet Explorer 6.0 also includes 128-bit encryption, the highest possible level of protection for all your Internet communications, including credit card use and financial transactions. A complete online tutorial helps new users become comfortable using the Internet. http://support.microsoft.com/directory ®... - Page 12 About the software on your notebook ArcSoft Panorama Maker™ 2000 ArcSoft 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 QuickTime 5.0...
- Page 13 About the software on your notebook For further information, see the website at: http://www.real.com 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 Symantec Norton AntiVirus Symantec...
- Page 14 About the software on your notebook WinDVD InterVideo, Inc. InterVideo Inc.'s WinDVD is a simple-to-use DVD player. WinDVD combines all the features you would expect to find on a standard consumer DVD player, in addition to some very advanced functionalities, full precision video decoding, a choice of user interfaces, and video display options.
- Page 15 VAIO computer. Launch software applications and go to Sony websites from here in an instant. By default, you can find VAIO Remote Control in the Start menu, after which you can copy it to your desktop for easy access.
- Page 16 Click the sphere to start the launch sequence. The sphere moves closer to the info box and the word GO appears. 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.
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Page 17: Using Smart Capture
Using Smart Capture Using Smart Capture Capturing still images You can capture still images from i.LINK™ compatible devices. To capture still images, proceed as follows: Connect an i.LINK™ compatible device to your notebook. Launch Smart Capture from the Start menu, in All Programs / Smart Capture / Smart Capture. The Finder window appears, displaying the image of the subject. -
Page 18: Displaying Captured Images In Still Viewer
Using Smart Capture 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 19: 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 20 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 All Programs and then Smart Capture.
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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: 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 consult system information, specify preferences for system behaviour, and change hardware settings for your VAIO notebook. - Page 23 Customizing your notebook Select the tab for the item you want to change. Once finished, click OK. This dialog box contains the following tabs: About This Computer Printer Initial Setting 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. Description Displays system information, including memory capacity, serial number, and BIOS version.
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Page 24: 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 25 Customizing your notebook 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 26 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.
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Page 27: Displaying Detailed Battery Information
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. - Page 28 Customizing your notebook Battery icon 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 PowerPanel icon in the system tray. The CPU state and the selected power profile are displayed.
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Page 29: 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 notebook is connected to an external display. When you connect an external display, you can switch the display between your notebook's LCD and the external monitor. - Page 30 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 31: 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 32 Using the product recovery CD-ROMs Performing a standard system recovery To perform a standard 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 disc drive. Shut down your computer (Start/Turn Off Computer/Turn Off).
- Page 33 Using the product recovery CD-ROMs Recovering the system without changing partitions. Recovering the system with modified partition sizes. Aborting the recovery process. 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 34 Using the product recovery CD-ROMs Follow the instructions on the screen. 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. 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 35: 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 Driver Cache folder. To help you find or restore typical drivers needed by your pre-installed applications, you can use the final product recovery CD-ROM. -
Page 36: 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.