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Sony VAIO PCG-SR1K Software Manual

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  • Page 1 About the Software on your Sony Notebook Computer PCG-SR1K...
  • Page 2 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 NOTICE License. This SONY SOFTWARE and the related documentation are licensed to you by SONY. This EULA allows you to use the SONY SOFTWARE for your personal use for a single SONY HARDWARE outside a network and only to make one copy of the SONY SOFTWARE in machine-readable form for back-up purposes only.
  • Page 4 Customer Service Guide on how to contact VAIO-Link. Sony, DVgate, i.LINK VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Windows, the Windows 98 and the Windows 2000 logos are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, MMX, Celeron and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.

  • Page 5: About The Software On Your Notebook Computer

    The Jog Dial Utility (VAIO Action Setup) allows you to configure the Jog Dial on your computer. In this application, you can select the Sony applications, or others, that you want the Jog Dial to pilot ; you can also configure the Jog Dial to start any application, establish a dialup connection,...
  • Page 6 About the Software on Your Notebook Computer Sony software allows you to configure your i.LINK connections, and to set a Timer that can launch any application at the time you select. See "Setting up the Jog Dial" and the Jog Dial Setup Help file for details.
  • Page 7 About the Software on Your Notebook Computer Sony software Smart Capture Sony Electronics Connect a digital camera to your computer to shoot still images and video clips, which you can view or send by e-mail. The Smart Capture Finder displays images from the camera and allows you to adjust the settings or create effects.
  • Page 8 See the chapter "PowerPanel" or the PowerPanel Help file for details. Sony Notebook Setup Sony Electronics Use the Sony Notebook Setup to confirm system information, specify preferences for system behavior, and change hardware settings for your Sony Notebook computer. For more information, read the help file of Sony Notebook Setup.
  • Page 9 Reinstalling an individual device driver may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer. You can only use this Recovery CD-ROM on the Sony notebook you purchased and not on any other Sony PC or other manufacturer's PC.

  • Page 10: Operating System And Other Pre-Installed Software

    About the Software on Your Notebook Computer Operating System and other pre-installed software Operating System and other pre-installed software ® Windows 2000 Microsoft Corporation ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 makes your computer work better by integrating tightly with the Internet and networks and providing better system performance and easier system diagnostics ®...
  • Page 11 About the Software on Your Notebook Computer Operating System and other pre-installed software open and view PDF files from within your Web browser by clicking on a PDF file embedded in a HTML file. You quickly see the first page while the rest of the document is being downloaded. For questions and technical assistance, go online at http://www.adobe.com QuickTime 4.1...

  • Page 12: Customizing Your Notebook Computer

    Between 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, and you will be introduced to the different display modes available through NeoMagic®.

  • Page 13: Changing The Window Design With Ui Design Selector

    Sony Software. To try another design, click on << or >>. Once you are satisfied with your choice, click OK. UI Design Selector closes and changes the window design of Sony software as you selected.

  • Page 14: Sony Notebook Setup

    To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen: Click the Start button on the Windows In Programs, select Sony Notebook Setup. The “Basic” window will appear; you can then enhance the features by clicking the “Basic / Advanced” tab. Select the tab for the item you want to change.

  • Page 15: Notebook Setup Tabs

    Customizing Your Notebook Computer Sony Notebook Setup ✍ For more information about each option, click Help on the Notebook Setup screen to display the help file. Notebook Setup Tabs Description About This Computer Display system information, including memory capacity, serial number, and BIOS version.

  • Page 16: Power Panel

    Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel PowerPanel Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility controls the power management of your notebook computer and provides key information about system activity and battery life. In combination with BatteryScope, 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 17 Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel Select Toolbars from the pop-up menu, then click PowerPanel. The PowerPanel will appear on the task bar ( you can change it into a floating window by dragging and dropping it on your desktop). Click the button you want to set. The appropriate Power Management command will be activated.

  • Page 18: Power Management Profiles

    Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel 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.
  • Page 19 Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel 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 System Suspend to optimize power management for your system.

  • Page 20: Power Management Commands

    Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel 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, such as putting the system into Video Standby mode before the Video Standby timer expires.
  • Page 21 Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel Automatic Profiles Selection (APS) 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’re using and changes profiles as you switch between applications. The Power Management lets your system enter energy saving modes by levelling some energy consuming parameters, such as LCD brightness, or hard disk activity.
  • Page 22 Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel Customizing PowerPanel You can customize the PowerPanel toolbar to suit your portable computing needs. You can edit the pre-defined Power Management settings or create new profiles. Please refer to PowerPanel Help for more information.

  • Page 23: Displaying Battery Information

    Customizing Your Notebook Computer Displaying Battery Information Displaying Battery Information You can display detailed information for the batteries used in your computer. The following sections briefly describe how to display your computer’s general battery information. You can also refer to the BatteryScope Help for more detailed information. Activating BatteryScope To activate BatteryScope When you start your computer, the BatteryScope...
  • Page 24 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Displaying Battery Information Battery Icon Descriptions Battery icon Battery status Discharging Fully charged Charging No battery...

  • Page 25: Displaying Detailed Battery Information

    Customizing Your Notebook Computer Displaying Battery Information Displaying Detailed Battery Information You can obtain detailed information about the battery. ❑ Double-click the battery icon on the task tray to display the BatteryScope window. The screen appears displaying the Battery Tab, which contains information such as the estimated time-to-empty and charging time.
  • Page 26 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Setting up Jog Dial Setting up Jog Dial The VAIO Action Setup software enables you to start your favorite software with the Jog Dial. This section briefly describes how to use VAIO Action Setup. You can also refer to the VAIO Action Setup Help for more detailed information.
  • Page 27 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Modifying the Jog Dial application list Click on Jog Dial at the left of the dialog, and then select element(folder or application) you want to modify in the Application list. For more information on how to add/ modify/ delete elements in the Jog Dial list, read the VAIO Action Setup Jog Dial online help Using the internal timer...

  • Page 28: Selecting The Display Mode

    Customizing Your Notebook Computer Selecting the Display Mode ✍ You can turn off the notebook’s LCD display checking the External Display box in CRT/Projector and removing the check from the LCD box in Internal Display. With this setting, you can adjust the vertical frequency of the display with the refresh rate slider, but the resolution slider will not work.
  • Page 29 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Selecting the Display Mode ✍ Depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using, you may not be able to display the computer's LCD and external display simultaneously. You cannot select Independent Display Timing when the display is set to True Color (24 bit).
  • Page 30 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Configuring the modem for use ✍ * Before applying new country settings, please make sure your phone line is disconnected from your VAIO notebook. Configuring the modem for use Before you can start using your internal modem*, or each time you use your modem while travelling, make sure that the country of the active location defined in Phone and Modem Options matches the country you are dialing from.
  • Page 31 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Configuring the modem for use The Edit Location dialog appears. Check the country/region setting, and make sure it matches the place you are dialing from. If you modified your location settings, click Apply on the Dialing Rules tab, and then click OK.

  • Page 32: Using Smart Capture

    Using Smart Capture ✍ You can capture still images from i.LINK™ compatible devices. For connecting the device, refer to "Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder" in your Notebook Computer user guide. Also consult the Smart Capture on- line help for information on installation and use.
  • Page 33 Using Smart Capture ✍ See the Smart Capture software on- line help for more information on installation and use. You can capture the following still images sizes : 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120, 80 x 60, and 40 x 30 pixels.
  • Page 34 Using Smart Capture ✍ You need to set up MAPI when using the e-mail software. See the manual supplied with the e-mail software for more information on sending e-mails. To send a still image via e-mail Click the Start button on the Windows Point to Programs and click Smart Capture.

  • Page 35: Shooting A Video Clip

    Using Smart Capture Shooting a video clip You can use Smart Capture to shoot (capture) video clips with a Video Camera connected to your computer, as well as play them or send them via e-mail. Launch Smart Capture. Select MOVIE using the Switch Capture Mode Button. The image will appear in the finder.
  • Page 36 Using Smart Capture ✍ You can shoot video clips in the following formats : Non-compressed : ❏ Video 160 x 120, 24 bits, max. 10 frames/sec. ❏ Audio PCM, 11.025 kHz, 16 bits, monophonic Compressed : ❏ Video MPEG1 160 x 112, maximum of 30 frames/sec (effective maximum equivalent to 10 frames/sec).

  • Page 37: To Playback Captured Video Clips

    Using Smart Capture ✍ See the manual supplied with the e- mail software for more information on sending e-mails. To playback captured video clips Start the Movie Player software. Click B to playback the images. Click X to pause, x to stop playback. To end Movie Player click...
  • Page 38 Using Smart Capture To send a video clip via e-mail If you shoot a video clip in a low resolution format, you can send it by e-mail. Click the Start button on the Windows Point to Program and then Smart Capture. Click Movie Player.

  • Page 39: Using The Product Recovery Cd-Roms

    Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs ✍ You can only use these 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, the notebook should not be docked (port replicator).
  • Page 40 Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs ✍ Please note that the Windows® 2000 system 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.
  • Page 41 Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs ✍ By default, your notebook computer’s file management system ® is FAT32. Windows 2000 systems allows you to 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 ®...

  • Page 42: Reinstalling A Device Driver

    Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs Reinstalling a device driver ✍ Please note that the Windows® 2000 system 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.

  • Page 43: About The Partitions Of Your Hard Disk Drive

    About the Partitions of your Hard Disk Drive Default disk space allocation ✍ While you can perform a system recovery and change the partition settings in order to have one C: drive only, this option is not recommended for using video editing applications like DVgate.

  • Page 44: How To Use Your Partitioned Drives

    About the Partitions of your Hard Disk Drive How to use your partitioned drives How to use your partitioned drives In order to avoid mishandling or malfunction of your software and files, please take the following precautions: ❑ To optimize data storage, use the C: drive to install new applications, and save all your documents to the D: drive.

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