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Sony VAIO PCG-SR21K Software Manual

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  • Page 1 About the software on your Sony Notebook P C G - S R 2 1 K...

  • 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.

  • Page 5: About The Software On Your Notebook

    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 dial-up connection, or read an e-mail , simply by turning and pressing the Jog Dial.

  • Page 6: Media Bar

    If you connect a Sony CD Player that includes a CONTROL A1 or CONTROL A1 II jack to the MD deck, you can also operate the CD player (playback) from the computer and carry out drag-and-drop recording from a CD to an MD.

  • Page 7: Power Panel

    About the software on your notebook 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)... You can even animate your preferred gif files with Gif Animation Tools, create labels for all your medias with PictureGear Label Maker, or play back movies in a variety of formats.

  • 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. VAIO Action Setup SONY Electronics VAIO Action Setup helps you manage application settings that control hardware events on your computer.

  • 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 Internet Explorer 5.5 Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer is the Internet browser of Microsoft. The Setup Wizard configures your computer to connect automatically to the service provider of your choice. A full e-mail package enables you to send and receive mail - including attached files - across the Internet.
  • 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...

  • Page 12: 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 13: 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 Tip: 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 14: 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 Programs and click Smart Capture. Click Still Viewer. Select the still image you want to send via e-mail, using Click Mail.

  • 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.

  • 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: Setting Up Your Notebook

    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. 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 19: Managing Power

    Customizing your notebook About This Computer Initial Setting Touchpad Bass Boost Power On Password Basic/Advanced For more information about each option, click Help on the Notebook Setup screen to display the help file. Managing power The PowerPanel utility controls the power management of your notebook and provides key information about system activity and battery life.
  • Page 20 Customizing your notebook Activating PowerPanel When starting the computer, the PowerPanel battery status and the CPU icons appear in the system tray by default. When pointing on the PowerPanel battery status icon, you will see a tooltip with the active power management profile.
  • Page 21 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 22 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 System Suspend to optimize power management for your system. Spreadsheet –...
  • Page 23 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 Selecting automatic profiles A Power Profile is a set of timer values for a variety of system devices.

  • Page 24: Displaying Detailed Battery Information

    Customizing your notebook Displaying detailed battery information To display detailed battery information, proceed as follows: Double-click the battery icon on the system tray to display detailed battery information. A screen appears, displaying the Battery tab, which contains information such as the estimated time-to- empty and the charging time.
  • Page 25 Customizing your notebook Displaying CPU information You can also view the level of performance of your notebook*. To do so, you just have to hoover your cursor over the CPU icon in your taksbar. There are two icons: Maximum Performance: this icon appears when you use your notebook with the AC adapter, then the CPU operates at high speed.
  • Page 26 Customizing your notebook Starting your favorite software 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 Defining Jog Dial settings You can select the rotation direction, allocate functions to software that does not support the Jog Dial, or select the sound effects while using the Jog Dial, etc. Click Setup in the Jog Dial window to display the VAIO Action Setup window. The Jog Dial panel is opened by default.

  • Page 28: Selecting Display Modes

    Customizing your notebook Using the internal timer Click on Timer at the left of the dialog box, and then select the application you want to link to the Timer. You can use the internal timer to start software at a specific time. It can start applications even when the computer is in System Suspend or System Hibernation mode.
  • Page 29 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.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Performing A System Recovery

    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! The recovery process can last up to sixty minutes.
  • 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 in the CD-ROM/ DVD-ROM drive.
  • Page 33 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 CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 34 Using the product recovery CD-ROMs 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. Select this option only if you need to change the sizes of your partitions. On the next screen, press Y to confirm the deletion of the current partitions.
  • Page 35 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 run correctly anymore. To perform an application recovery, proceed as follows: Take the last product recovery CD-ROM.

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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.

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