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Sony VAIO PCG-SR31K Software Manual

Sony VAIO PCG-SR31K Software Manual

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  • Page 1 About the software on your Sony notebook P C G - S R 3 1 K / P C G - S R 3 1 L 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

    About the software on your notebook About the software on your notebook Sony software Bluespace* * Only available on PCG-SR31K SONY Electronics Bluespace allows you to connect to another Bluetooth™* device. First activate Bluetooth™ services to find remote Bluetooth™ devices (Device Discovery). Click the device to which you want to connect from the devices found, and then search for the services provided by that device (Service Discovery).

  • Page 6: Memory Stick Formatter

    The Jog Dial 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 7: Openmg Jukebox

    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 to the network.
  • Page 8 Use Sony Notebook Setup to confirm system information, specify preferences for system behavior, 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.

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

    Operating system and other pre-installed software 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 the activities you can perform with the software installed on your notebook.

  • Page 11: Adobe Acrobat Reader

    About the software on your notebook 128-bit encryption, the highest level of protection possible for all your Internet communications, including credit card use and financial transactions. A complete online tutorial helps new users become comfortable using the Internet. For questions and technical assistance, go online to: http://support.microsoft.com/directory ®...
  • 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: 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 14: 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, 80 x 60, and 40 x 30 pixels.

  • 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: Communicating With Another Bluetooth™ Device

    Using Bluespace* Using Bluespace* * Only available on PCG-SR31K Your notebook is equipped with the Bluetooth™ wireless technology*. This new technology allows wireless communication over short distances and completely eliminates the need of using cables. All Bluetooth™ communications are made in conjunction with the BlueSpace software. * The Bluetooth™...

  • Page 18: Stopping The Bluetooth™ Connection

    Using Bluespace* Click the selected Remote Bluetooth Device Panel. A Service Discovery is started for the remote device that you selected. When the Service Discovery is complete, the left and right sides of the available service buttons (the service buttons provided by both the local and remote devices) turn on.
  • Page 19 Using Bluespace* Important notice concerning Bluetooth™/BlueSpace When activating Bluetooth™ for the first time, it will initialize itself. During this initialization, it is possible that you get a Found New Hardware Wizard. Steps to follow when the Found New Hardware Wizard for Bluetooth™ appears The Bluetooth™...
  • Page 20 Using VisualShare* Using VisualShare* * Only available on PCG-SR31K Using a local area network (LAN) or Bluetooth™*, you can create a network and use VisualShare to swap files, exchange ideas and so forth. * The Bluetooth™ (and hence the VisualShare) availability depends on the model and your country of residence. Exchanging data with Bluetooth™...

  • 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. 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 behaviour, and change hardware settings for your VAIO notebook.
  • Page 23 For more information about each option, click Help on the Notebook Setup screen to display the help file. You have to be logged on as Administrator to be able to use Sony Notebook Setup. * If you use this option, remember the password at all times. If you forget the password, you cannot change this setting anymore.

  • 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 To use the Power Management Toolbar, proceed as follows: Right-click the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. Select Toolbars from the shortcut menu, then click Power Management. Power Management appears on the taskbar ( you can change it into a floating window by dragging and dropping it on your desktop).
  • Page 26 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 27 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.
  • Page 28 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 System Idle - This mode is convenient if you do not...

  • Page 29: 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 30 Customizing your notebook Explaining Battery icons Battery icon Battery status discharging fully charged charging no battery 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 31: Selecting Display Modes

    Customizing your notebook Selecting display modes This notebook uses the S3 Savage is connected to an external display. To select a display, proceed as follows: Click the Start button, select Settings and then click Control Panel. The Control Panel appears. Double-click Display.
  • Page 32 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 33: 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! The recovery process can last up to sixty minutes.
  • Page 34 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 35 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 CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 36 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 37: Reinstalling A Device Driver

    Using the product recovery CD-ROMs To perform an application recovery, proceed as follows: Take the last product recovery CD-ROM. Turn on your computer (using AC power only) and wait until Windows has booted up. Insert the product recovery CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Open the CD-ROM drive through Windows Explorer and click on the Apps directory.

  • 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.

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