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About the Software on
your Sony Notebook

P C G - G R s e r i e s

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Summary of Contents for PCG-GR214CP

Page 1: ...N About the Software on your Sony Notebook P C G G R s e r i e s ...

Page 2: ...tion organized under Japanese Law the manufacturer of your Sony computer system the SONY HARDWARE 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 SONY...

Page 3: ...y to replace media damaged by accident abuse or misapplication The above limited warranty replaces all other representations conditions and warranties whether express or implied by statute or otherwise and Sony expressly disclaims all other warranties and all conditions including but not limited to the implied warranties and or conditions of satisfactory quality and fitness for a particular purpos...

Page 4: ...roprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations Energy Star is a U S registered mark Trademarks Sony DVgate i LINK Jog Dial ImageStation PictureGear Picture Toy PowerPanel MovieShaker Smart Capture Sony Notebook Setup UI Design Selector Soni...

Page 5: ...al utility allows you to configure your i LINK connections and to set a timer that can launch any application at a specific time The back button on the right of the Jog Dial allows you to go back to the previously defined Jog Dial configuration DVgate Sony Electronics DVgate is a kit of 3 complementary applications DVgate Motion DVgate Still and DVgate Assemble This collection makes it easy to sel...

Page 6: ...o is import your clips pick the tune you want and MovieShaker does the rest You can also choose to take control and produce your very own movie You choose the exact clip sequence special effects and transitions You can also import your own music and MovieShaker will automatically match the length of the song to the length of your movie PictureGear Sony Electronics Create your own environment with ...

Page 7: ...tem activity and battery life Automatic power management selects the most appropriate profile depending on the application you are working with and the conditions of use 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 ...

Page 8: ...h larger quantities of high quality music can be distributed without subsequent unauthorized distribution of the music files SonicStage is delivered with a CD R module allowing you to easily create music CDs from your files The SonicStage software encrypts and manages music files either downloaded to a personal computer by using the EMD services or adopted or created from your own CD or the Intern...

Page 9: ...es movies or sound files within VisualFlow or with other software Product Recovery CD ROMs Sony Corporation The Product Recovery CD ROMs allow you to reinstall the system the software shipped with your computer and the bundled device drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual device driver may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer without yo...

Page 10: ...st security standards and enhanced Firewall protection Windows XP Professional also keeps your data secure and maintains your privacy For questions and technical assistance go online to http support microsoft com directory 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...

Page 11: ...from within your Web browser by clicking a PDF file embedded in an HTML file You quickly see the first page while the rest of the document is being downloaded For questions and technical assistance go online to http www adobe com Adobe Premiere LE 6 0 Adobe Systems Incorporated Complementary with DVgate Motion Microsoft video and QuickTime software Adobe Premiere LE PCG GR215SP model only lets you...

Page 12: ...s For questions and technical assistance go online to http www arcsoft com products software en panoramamaker2000 html QuickTime 5 0 Apple Computer Inc 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 website at http www apple com quicktime Real Entertainment Center Real Entertainm...

Page 13: ...es for submission to the Symantec AntiVirus Research Center SARC Files submitted to SARC are analyzed and the results are reported automatically within seven days When you configure Norton AntiVirus adequately your computer is safe Norton AntiVirus can automatically check boot records for viruses at system startup check programs for viruses at the time you use them scan all local hard drives for v...

Page 14: ...tandard consumer DVD player in addition to some very advanced functionalities full precision video decoding a choice of user interfaces and video display options You can play DVD movies interactive DVD titles MPEG video content video and audio CDs WinDVD automatically determines the type of disc in the DVD drive and uses the correct playback method For questions and technical assistance go online ...

Page 15: ... VAIO Remote Control You will need to configure your Internet connection to access the websites 1 Info Box Contains a brief description of an item when you move the cursor over it 2 Language options Click to select your preferred language 3 Language display Click to display hide the language list 4 License Click here to view the End User License Agreement in 13 languages 5 Links Reveals the links ...

Page 16: ...e the cursor over the application you want to use or the link you want to see The info box displays a description of the item 2 Click the sphere to start the launch sequence The sphere moves closer to the info box and the word GO appears 3 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 ...

Page 17: ...ompatible device to your notebook 2 Launch Smart Capture from the Start menu in All Programs Smart Capture Smart Capture The Finder window appears displaying the image of the subject 3 Adjust the focus on the subject 4 Click the Capture button in the Smart Capture window The Still Viewer window appears with the image you shot in the Still Image Display area 5 To end Smart Capture click the button ...

Page 18: ...You can create a panorama picture by using PictureGear 2 5SE or higher You can capture still images and video clips from a digital video camera using Smart Capture Sending still images via e mail To send still images via e mail proceed as follows 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Point to All Programs and click Smart Capture 3 Click Still Viewer 4 Select the still image you want to...

Page 19: ...o clip you can shoot up to 60 seconds according to the settings you chose in the Recording options section 6 Click the Capture button when finished The Movie Player window appears it contains the captured video clip 7 Click to playback the images Click to pause to stop playback 8 To end Smart Capture click You can shoot video clips in the following formats Non compressed Video 160 x 120 24 bits ma...

Page 20: ...end video clips via e mail proceed as follows 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Point to All Programs and then Smart Capture 3 Click Movie Player 4 Click Mail The Compression Settings window appears 5 Choose the compression rate by moving the slider 6 Click Start Compression When compression is completed a window message asks you if you want to attach the file to your e mail 7 Acce...

Page 21: ...m Options dialog box matches the country you are dialing from To configure your modem proceed as follows 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Double click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box appears 3 Double click the currently selected location on the Dialing Rules tab If more than one location is available double click the location that is highlighted The...

Page 22: ...Selector window design changes to give you a preview of the design you chose for the Sony software 6 To try another design click on or 7 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 ...

Page 23: ...s inserted into your computer You can change the volume of the sounds while the operating system is loading Touchpad When you connect an optional mouse to your computer you can disable your touchpad You can also customize your mouse settings by means of the mouse utility in this tab Power On Password Sets the password to secure your computer If you use this option remember the password at all time...

Page 24: ...y to select specific power profiles manually from the menu Ability to edit and create new profiles Ability to display detailed battery information Activating PowerPanel When you start the computer the PowerPanel icon appears in the system tray by default If the computer is running on AC power you see PowerPanel s Performance icon If it is running on battery power you see PowerPanel s Battery Life ...

Page 25: ...p of 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 Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It reduces the brightness of the display and puts the system into Standby mode after a specified time peri...

Page 26: ...t conserves power This option is ideal for slideshow presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby to optimize power management for your system Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display time out You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby to optimize power management for your system Games...

Page 27: ...uch as LCD brightness or hard disk activity To select automatic profiles proceed as follows 1 Right click the PowerPanel icon or in the system tray 2 Select Profiles 3 Select Automatic Profile Selection Displaying detailed battery information You can display detailed information of your computer s battery To display battery information proceed as follows 1 Double click the PowerPanel icon or in th...

Page 28: ... icon appears when you use your notebook with the AC adapter when the CPU operates at high speed Battery Life This icon appears when you use your notebook with a battery when the CPU operates at low speed For more detailed information on what you can do with PowerPanel refer to the Help files of PowerPanel fully charged the icon is completely blue with an AC power plug charging the icon is blue wi...

Page 29: ...ears 5 Click the Displays tab to set the display settings If you cannot see the movie on the external display set the external display to Primary Select the Displays tab and deselect the Monitor or TV bottom left button to change it from Secondary to Primary 6 Click Apply and then OK You cannot have a display on TV and on another display at the same time You may not be able to display the notebook...

Page 30: ...From the Tools menu choose Create an Emergency Repair Disk 4 Follow the instructions that appear on your screen You will need a blank 1 44 MB floppy disk to create an Emergency Repair Disk It is recommended that you recreate an Emergency Repair Disk each time your computer undergoes major changes a new program installation for example The repair process relies on information that is saved in the s...

Page 31: ...nally configured system on your C drive Your D drive data will not be deleted if you choose to keep the same partition settings If you decide to modify the size of your partitions the existing data on both drives C and D will be deleted When performing a system recovery you can opt for a Standard Recovery or an Advanced Recovery When choosing a Standard Recovery you leave the current partition siz...

Page 32: ...system recovery CD screen appears asking you if you are sure you want to continue 7 Click Y Yes 8 You will be asked again whether you are sure you want to continue 9 Confirm Performing an advanced system recovery To perform an advanced system recovery proceed as follows 1 Take the system recovery CD ROM 2 Turn on your computer using AC power only and insert the system recovery CD ROM into the disc...

Page 33: ... is finished remove the product recovery CD ROM from the drive 5 Press any key to restart your notebook Recovering the system with modified partition sizes You are recommended to carefully read the section Using partitioned drives before choosing this option To recover the system with modified partition sizes proceed as follows 1 Press P to modify partitions on your notebook Select this option onl...

Page 34: ...ion recovery utility allows you to reinstall individual applications Reinstalling a program can fix the problems encountered if it does not correctly run anymore To perform an application recovery proceed as follows 1 Take the final product recovery CD ROM 2 Turn on your computer using AC power only and wait until Windows has booted up 3 Insert the product recovery CD ROM into the drive 4 Access t...

Page 35: ... reinstall a device driver proceed as follows 1 First check whether the driver you want to reinstall is on the final product recovery CD ROM Only device drivers that are not delivered with Windows can be found in the Drivers folder 2 Check all underlying sub directories for the appropriate driver 3 Next launch the Add Hardware Wizard click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Har...

Page 36: ...ing applications like DVgate To optimise data storage use the C drive to install new applications and save all your documents and files to the D drive Moreover doing so will prevent the loss of your data in the case you need to perform a system recovery Do not try to add delete or resize partitions unless you really need to Changing partition settings might delete all your files on the hard disk I...

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