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- Page 1 Software Guide...
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Page 2: Read This First
Notice This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of licence agreements enclosed with this product. Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions. - Page 3 Sony, DVgate, DVgate Plus, Giga Pocket, HotKey Utility, Memory Stick Formatter, PictureGear Studio, SonicStage, SonicStage Mastering Studio, Sony Notebook Setup, Sony Style Imaging, UI Design Selector, VAIO Action Setup, VAIO Edit Components, VAIO Media, VAIO System Information, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
- Page 4 Registering your VAIO Registering your VAIO It only takes a few moments to register your Sony VAIO computer. By registering your computer, you can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits: ❑ Club VAIO – Online support, tutorials, tips and tricks, news, news forums, competitions, free downloads and software updates.
- Page 5 VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc* or the Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO system* booklet for installation details. * Depending on your model. Your preinstalled software can mostly be found under Start/All Programs. ❑ Sony software ❑ Operating system and other software (page 5) (page 13)
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Page 6: Sony Software
Sony Electronics With Click to DVD masterpiece. By simply connecting a Sony Digital Handycam you can turn your family memories into a DVD for all to share. Click to DVD simple 4-step procedure so you can create DVD menus packed with actively moving chapter icons. -
Page 7: Dvgate Plus
Output Mode to perform simple editing operations and output video data. * Applicable for all notebooks. EverQuest Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. EverQuest is a popular software game that can be played simultaneously by multiple people on the Internet. ®... -
Page 8: Giga Pocket
About the software delivered with your computer Giga Pocket Sony Electronics Giga Pocket* allows you to watch TV and record your favourite programs on your computer. Launch the Giga Pocket Demo from the shortcut on your desktop to learn more. -
Page 9: Memory Stick Formatter
About the software delivered with your computer Memory Stick Formatter Sony Electronics Memory Stick Formatter* is a special application for formatting Memory Sticks™. Use this software whenever you reformat Memory Sticks™. Moreover, you may be able to reformat Memory Sticks™ that can not be identified by Windows ✍... -
Page 10: Sonicstage Mastering Studio
SonicStage is a software application that uses OpenMG technology, 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 unauthorised distribution. -
Page 11: Vaio Action Setup
Sony Electronics Sony Style Imaging is an easy way to share your digital pictures and videos with family and friends. Use Sony Style Imaging with Network Smart Capture to make the most of your images and movies. When you sign up as a Sony Style Imaging member, you can store your pictures and even order prints. -
Page 12: Vaio Edit Components
About the software delivered with your computer VAIO Edit Components 2.1 Sony Electronics Inc. ® ® Designed as a plug-in for Adobe Premiere , VAIO Edit Components includes special features to support your i.LINK™-DV devices, so you can produce superior quality home movies even after editing. Now you can control the DV device from your computer, import and edit the movie, and then export it back to the DV device. - Page 13 Documentation Disc please read the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Using the VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc. You can only use the VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc on the Sony computer you purchased, and not on any other Sony PC or other manufacturer's PC.
- Page 14 About the software delivered with your computer Operating system and other software ® Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 Microsoft Corporation Built on the proven Windows 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.
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Page 15: Internet Explorer
About the software delivered with your computer Internet Explorer 6.0 Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer is the Microsoft Internet browser allowing you to surf the World Wide Web. The Setup Wizard configures your computer to connect automatically to your service provider. A full e-mail package enables you to send and receive mail - including attached files - across the Internet. -
Page 16: Adobe Reader
About the software delivered with your computer ® Adobe Reader 6.0 Adobe Systems Incorporated ® ® Adobe Reader 6.0 is free software that lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files on a variety of hardware and operating system platforms. This new version of the familiar Adobe ®... -
Page 17: Drag'n Drop Cd+Dvd
The operation is simple: select the files that you want to write, and drag and drop them into an appropriate box that corresponds to the CD or DVD format. After dropping them, simply click the arrow and the CD/DVD is created. For questions and technical assistance, go online to: http://www.ddcd.jp/dd3e/sony/cd/ * Only available on some notebook and desktop models. -
Page 18: Microsoft ® Works
About the software delivered with your computer ® Microsoft Works Microsoft Corporation ® Microsoft Works gives you the basic tools you need for working on your PC. Use the various components for your everyday emailing, accounting, organising and much more. The software includes an online Getting Started guide. - Page 19 About the software delivered with your computer PowerDVD for VAIO CyberLink Corporation Create, define and save DVD video profiles of your own with this CyberLink software designed for the VAIO. Based on PowerDVD XP Standard, PowerDVD XP for VAIO* helps you customise how your DVDs are played. Enjoy a range of interactive navigation and toolbar settings as well as video/audio controls that can deliver the highest quality viewing and listening experience.
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Page 20: Realone Player
About the software delivered with your computer RealOne Player RealNetworks RealOne Player is the RealNetworks video and audio player which lets you manage all major types of media in one. Its many features allow you to access over 3000 radio stations with music, news and sports; play and save audio files and create your own audio CDs;... -
Page 21: Windows Media Player
About the software delivered with your computer Windows Media Player 9 Microsoft Corporation ® Windows Media Player 9 dramatically improves the playback experience, delivering instant-on / always-on streaming, automatically optimised for your needs. It provides a wealth of features and is faster and easier to use than ever before, putting you in control of your media. - Page 22 About the software delivered with your computer play DVD movies, interactive DVD titles, MPEG video content, video and audio CDs. WinDVD for VAIO automatically determines the type of disc in the DVD drive and uses the correct playback method. For questions and technical assistance, go online to: http://www.intervideo.com * Only available on notebook models.
- Page 23 Using VAIO Media 2.5 Using VAIO Media 2.5 What is VAIO Media? VAIO Media is a gateway, which allows you to enjoy music, video, and photos through a home networking environment. You can access entertainment data from your VAIO computer to contents such as TV programmes, music files, or photo images, all of which are stored on any VAIO computer you designate as the server, either by cable or wireless LAN connection.
- Page 24 - Wireless LAN interfaces (IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g) that are built into VAIO computers, - Sony Wireless LAN interface card (IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g) built into the VAIO computer. Please read the Troubleshooting section in the online help file for more information on how to resolve possible problems.
- Page 25 Using VAIO Media 2.5 If you want to register a client on the server, please refer to the section Preparing your Network for use with VAIO Media in the online help file. It shows you step by step how to register a client. ✍...
- Page 26 Using VAIO Media 2.5 VAIO Media Redistribution 2.5 You can watch the photos and video or listen to the music stored on the server computer. To be able to do this, you need to install the VAIO Media Installer on the client computer. This is only necessary when you have a VAIO computer without VAIO Media 2.5 pre-installed.
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Page 27: Vaio Media
Using VAIO Media 2.5 VAIO Media 2.5 VAIO Media - Music 2.5 Enjoy music, anywhere in your home! You can enjoy listening to music files managed by SonicStage* that are stored on any VAIO computer you designate as the server. Use your client VAIO computer such as a notebook and play your favourite songs! You can also skip, rewind, fast-forward, repeat play, and shuffle play your music, just like you would with a standard audio system. - Page 28 Using VAIO Media 2.5 ✍ If you want more information on viewing photos with VAIO Media please refer to the online help files. You can use the PictureGear Studio Photo Server Contents Manager to view photos (image files) stored on the Photo server with VAIO Media. You can even view photos that are stored on another computer via a network.
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Page 29: Customising Your Computer
The following sections briefly describe how to change the main settings of your computer. Among other things, you will learn how to prepare your modem for use, how to use and customise the look of your Sony software and utilities, etc. - Page 30 Customising your computer Setting up your language with Windows ® Windows XP Professional computers are equipped with the Multilingual User Interface (MUI) feature. It allows you to change the English operating system, some software applications and the keyboard layout into the language of your choice: français, Deutsch, Japanese, Nederlands, italiano, español, čeština, suomi, ελληνικά, portugués and svenska.
- Page 31 Customising your computer To change the language of the menus and dialog boxes, select the Languages tab of the Regional and Language Options window. Select your language from the drop-down list. Click Apply to apply the changes. You are prompted to log off and log on again. Only then, the changes to the new language will take effect.
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Page 32: Configuring Your Modem
Customising your computer Configuring your modem 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 the Phone and Modem Options dialog box matches the country you are dialling from. -
Page 33: Updating The Modem Driver
Customising your computer Updating the modem driver If you need to update the modem driver for any reason, proceed as follows: Click the Start button and open Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon. The Printers and Other Hardware window appears. -
Page 34: Changing Your Windows Design With The Ui Design Selector Program
Click Apply. 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 << or >>. Click OK once you are satisfied with your choice. -
Page 35: Setting A Sony Wallpaper
Customising your computer Setting a Sony wallpaper Your Sony VAIO computer offers you, among many other features, a choice of wallpapers. You can change the wallpaper, the background of your desktop, as many times as you like. There are several VAIO-specific wallpapers to choose from. -
Page 36: Installing And Updating Applications
Installing and updating applications Installing and updating applications This section explains how to install, run or uninstall a software. Furthermore, you will learn how to download the latest updates from our website. ❑ Installing software ❑ Changing or removing software ❑... -
Page 37: Installing Software
Installing and updating applications Installing software To install bundled software from the supplied VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc, please read the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Using the VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc* for details. If you do not have a VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc, please read the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO system* for details. - Page 38 Installing and updating applications Read the agreement and click Yes to accept. You are asked to define the location where you want to install the software. Click Browse to select the folder and click Next. If necessary, select the type of installation you wish and click Next. The software installation begins.
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Page 39: Changing Or Removing Software
Installing and updating applications Changing or removing software You can remove or change a software application any time you like. Before proceeding, close the application you want to change/remove. To change or remove software, proceed as follows: From the Start menu, click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. - Page 40 Installing and updating applications Caution ® Windows File protection Installing a program might overwrite shared system files such as dynamic-link libraries (DLL files)* and executable files (EXE files). When system files are overwritten, system performance becomes unpredictable, programs behave erratically, and the operating system can fail. Never delete files with the following extensions: SYS, DLL, OCX, TTF, or FON.
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Page 41: Downloading Software
Installing and updating applications Downloading software Please note it is possible to download the latest upgrades of software for your computer from our website. Just click the following link to access it: To download the latest upgrades, proceed as follows: Go to www.vaio-link.com Click the VAIO User button. -
Page 42: Managing Drivers
Managing drivers Managing drivers A driver is a software enabling you to use hardware devices. For example, in order for you to be able to use a printer, you must first install its driver. Many drivers, such as the mouse driver, come with the operating system. -
Page 43: Installing A Driver
Managing drivers Installing a driver To (re)install a Sony driver, see the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Using the VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc* or the Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO system* for details. If the driver does not come with a specific installation procedure, please proceed as follows to install it: Insert the installation CD-ROM or disk accompanying the device into the disc drive. -
Page 44: Checking The Driver's Installation
Managing drivers Checking the driver's installation When the computer restarts, check that the device is working properly. To check the driver’s installation, proceed as follows: From the Start menu, click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. Double-click the System icon. The System dialog box appears. - Page 45 Managing drivers ❑ Right-click Uninstall. ❑ When the Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears, click OK. ❑ Click Yes and restart the computer. ❑ When the computer restarts, repeat from step 2 in Installing a driver ❑ If your device is not displayed in the Properties dialog box, the device is not working properly. Repeat steps 1 through 4 in the previous sections to check the driver’s installation.
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Page 46: Updating A Driver
Managing drivers Updating a driver To update the driver, proceed as follows: Click Start on the taskbar. Click Control Panel. Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon. And then click the device you want to revert. On the Hardware tab, click Properties. On the Driver tab, click Update driver. -
Page 47: Uninstalling A Driver
Managing drivers Uninstalling a driver Leave the device connected to your computer while uninstalling the driver. To uninstall the driver, proceed as follows: Click Start on the taskbar. Click Control Panel. Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon. And then click the device you want to revert. On the Hardware tab, click Properties. -
Page 48: Restoring A Driver
Managing drivers Restoring a driver System Restore is a feature of Microsoft problem occurs, without losing your personal data files. System Restore monitors changes to the system, and it automatically creates easily identified restore points. These restore points allow you to revert the system to a previous time. They are created daily and at the time of significant system events (such as when an application or driver is installed). - Page 49 Managing drivers Click the Driver tab. On the Driver tab, click Roll Back Driver. You have your previous driver back. ✍ You must be logged on to your computer with administrator rights in order to complete this procedure. Restoring your computer does not affect or change your personal data files. For more information about System Restore, see the Windows ®...
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Page 50: Downloading Drivers
Managing drivers Downloading drivers Please note it is possible to download the latest versions of drivers for your computer on our website. Just click the following link to access it: To download the latest drivers, proceed as follows: Go to www.vaio-link.com Click the VAIO User button.