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Sony, DVgate, i.LINKTM, PictureGear, PowerPanel, MovieShaker, Smart Capture, Smart Connect, Smart Connect Monitor, Sony Notebook
Setup, UI Design Selector, VAIO Action Setup, VisualFlow, OpenMG Jukebox, Memory Stick™, Memory Stick Formatter and the Memory
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About the software on your notebook
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.
Sony software
DVgate
Sony Electronics
DVgate is a kit of 3 complementary applications: DVgate Motion, DVgate Still, and DVgate Assemble. This
collection makes it easy to select and edit digital video clips, then bring them together into a professional-
looking home video. Use i.LINKTM to connect your digital video camera, and the computer operates as an
editing desk that can preview, cut and assemble your selection and save the sequences in AVI format.
DVgate Still displays digital video images sent from a digital video cassette recorder or a digital video camera
recorder, and saves them as graphic files on your hard drive.
Memory Stick Formatter
Sony Electronics
Memory Stick Formatter is a special software for formatting Memory Sticks™. Use this software whenever
you reformat Memory Sticks™. Moreover, you may be able to (re)format Memory Sticks™that can not be
identified on Windows®by using this software. Memory Stick Formatter supports Memory Sticks™with the
following capacities: 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB. When you format Memory Sticks™with this software,
all data on the Memory Stick™will be lost. If necessary, perform a backup of your data before formatting.

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MovieShaker
Sony Electronics
MovieShaker®creates personal movies - complete with transitions, special effects, background music, and
text. All you do 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 clips order, 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.
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. The purpose of OpenMG technology is to create an environment
in which larger quantities of high-quality music can be distributed without subsequent unauthorized
distribution of the music files. Open MG Jukebox is the software element within the OpenMG system that
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 Internet.
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.

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PowerPanel
Sony Electronics
The PowerPanel utility controls the power management of your notebook and provides key information
about system 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 the settings
or create effects. Smart Capture enables you to capture images via i.LINK™compatible devices or create a
panorama picture using the panorama assist function.
Smart Connect and Smart Connect Monitor
Sony Electronics
With Smart Connect* and Smart Connect Monitor** you can copy, edit or delete files on another VAIO
computer (equipped with Smart Connect) connected to your computer with an i.LINK™cable. You can also
print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer.
* On all models
** Not on PCG-FX203
Sony Notebook Setup
Sony Electronics
Use Sony Notebook Setup to confirm system information, specify preferences for system behavior, and
change hardware settings for your Sony notebook.

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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.
For instance, this software enables you to start your favorite software with the PPK buttons (programmable
power keys).
VisualFlow
Sony Electronics
VisualFlow allows you to browse interactively through the contents of your Memory Sticks (optional).
VisualFlow can display Memory Stick files in a variety of ways, and allows you to play / display still images,
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, and you may not need to recover
the entire system.
!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.

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Operating system and other pre-installed software
Windows®2000 SP1
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft®Windows®2000 SP1* (Service Pack 1) makes your computer work better by integrating tightly
with the Internet and networks and providing better system performance and easier system diagnostics and
maintenance.
With Windows®2000 SP1, your system plays better as well with support for the latest graphics, sound, and
multimedia technologies, easy addition and removal of peripheral devices, and the convergence of the TV
and PC in your home.
This exciting new operating system builds on the groundbreaking features introduced with Windows®NT.
At the same time, Windows®2000 SP1 maintains the best support for older Windows-based applications and
technologies. For questions and technical assistance, go online to:
http://support.microsoft.com/directory
* PCG-FX203K and PCG-FX205K have Microsoft®Windows®2000 SP1.
Windows®Millennium Edition
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft®Windows®Millennium Edition* makes your computer work better by integrating tightly with
the Internet and networks and providing better system performance and easier system diagnostics and
maintenance.
With Windows®Millennium Edition, your system plays better as well with support for the latest graphics,
sound, and multimedia technologies, easy addition and removal of peripheral devices, and the convergence
of the TV and PC in your home.

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This exciting new operating system builds on the groundbreaking features introduced with Windows®98.
At the same time, Windows®Millennium Edition maintains the best support for older Windows-based
applications and technologies. For questions and technical assistance, go online to:
http://support.microsoft.com/directory
* PCG-FX203 has Microsoft®Windows®Millennium Edition.
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. NetMeeting, Outlook Express and Microsoft Chat
are just some of the components bundled with Internet Explorer 5.5. Internet Explorer 5.5 also includes 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
Adobe®Acrobat®Reader 4.1
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Acrobat®Reader software allows you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable
Document Format (PDF), an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created
on all major computer platforms. Once Acrobat®Reader is installed, you can open and view PDF files 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

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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
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.
For further information, see the website at:
http://www.real.com
RealNetworks - RealJukebox
RealJukebox is your personal music management system. RealJukebox lets you build, manage, and play your
digital music library on your personal computer.
For further information, see the website at:
http://www.real.com

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Symantec AntiVirus
Symantec
Symantec offers a complete range of anti-virus products that protect all tiers of your computing
environment, including client, file servers, groupware servers, and gateways allowing you to choose the
products needed to protect your organization's systems and data from virus threats.
For more information, see the online helpfiles and the website at:
http://www.symantec.com/techsupp
WinDVD
InterVideo, Inc.
InterVideo Inc.'s WinDVD is a simple-to-use DVD player. WinDVD combines all the features you would expect
to find on a standard consumer DVD player, in addition to some very advanced functionalities, such as full
VCD 2.0 support, full precision video decode, a choice of user interfaces, and video display options. You can
play DVD movies, interactive DVD titles, MPEG video content, Video CDs and audio CDs. WinDVD
automatically determines the type of disk in the DVD drive and uses the correct playback method.
For questions and technical assistance, go online to:
http://www.intervideo.com

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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:
1Launch Smart Capture from the Start menu, in Programs / Smart Capture / Smart Capture.
The Finder window appears, displaying the image of the subject.
2Adjust the focus on the subject you want to shoot.
3Click the Capture button in the Smart Capture window.
The Still Viewer window appears with the image you shot in the Still Image Display area.
4To end Smart Capture click the button in the top right corner of the window.

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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 button.
 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.
When capturing a small resolution image (i.e. 80 x 60 or 40 x 30 pixels) , the displayed image on the Finder window may appear blurred.
A gap may appear when a rapid-moving object is displayed. However this is not a malfunction.
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:
1Click the Start button on the Windows®taskbar.
2Point to Programs and click Smart Capture.
3Click Still Viewer.
4Select the still image you want to send via e-mail, using or .
5Click Mail.
Your e-mail window appears with the selected file attached to your message.
6Send the e-mail.
 You need to set up MAPI (Messaging Application Program Interface) when using the e-mail software. MAPI is a Microsoft®Windows program
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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:
1Launch Smart Capture.
2Select Movie using the Switch Capture Mode button.
The image appears in the Finder.
3Turn the camera towards the subject.
4Adjust the image.
5Click the Capture button to shoot a video clip (you can shoot up to 60 seconds, according to the settings
you chose in the Recording options section).
6Click the Capture button when finished.
The Movie Player window opens and the captured video clip appears in the Movie Player window.
7Click to playback the images. Click to pause, to stop playback.
8To end Smart Capture, click .
 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.).
- Audio MPEG1, 44.1 kHz (effective maximum equivalent to 11.025 kHz), monophonic.
A gap may appear when a rapid-moving object is displayed. However this is not a malfunction.

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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:
1Click the Start button on the Windows®taskbar.
2Point to Programs and then Smart Capture.
3Click Movie Player.
4Click Mail.
The Compression Settings window opens.
5Choose the compression rate by moving the slider.
6Click Start Compression.
When compression is completed, a window message asks you if you want to attach the file to your
e-mail.
7Accept and send the e-mail.

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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.
Configuring your modem
Depending on the operating system on your machine (Windows®2000 Professional or Windows®
Millennium Edition), you need to configure your modem in a different way.
Procedure for Windows®2000 Professional
This is the procedure for Windows®2000 Professional*.
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 dialing from.
To configure your modem, proceed as follows:
1Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
2Double-click Phone and Modem Options.
The Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box appears.
3Double-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 Edit Location dialog box appears.
4Check the country/region settings, and make sure it matches the place you are dialing from.
5If you modified your location settings, click Apply on the Dialing Rules tab, and then click OK.
* On PCG-FX203K and PCG-FX205K.
 Before applying new country settings, please make sure your phone line is disconnected from your VAIO notebook.

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Procedure for Windows®Millennium Edition
This is the procedure for Windows®Millennium Edition*.
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 Modems dialog box matches the country you are
dialing from.
To configure your modem, proceed as follows:
1Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
2Double-click Modems.
The Modems Properties dialog box appears.
3In the General tab, click the Dialing Properties button.
The Dialing Properties dialog box appears.
4Check the country/region settings, and make sure it matches the place you are dialing from.
5If you modified your location settings, click Apply, and then click OK.
* On PCG-FX203.
 Before applying new country settings, please make sure your phone line is disconnected from your VAIO notebook.
Changing your window design
You can change the window design of Sony software compatible with UI Design Selector.
To change the window design using UI Design Selector, proceed as follows:
1Click Start, point Settings, then click Control Panel.
2Double-click UI Design Selector.
The UI Design Selector dialog box appears.
3Click on << or >> and select the design you like.

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4Click Apply.
The UI Design Selector window design changes, to give you a preview of the design you chose for the
Sony software.
5To try another design, click on << or >>.
6Click 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 confirm system information, specify preferences for system
behavior, and change hardware settings for your VAIO notebook.
To set up your notebook with Sony Notebook Setup, proceed as follows:
1Click the Start button on the Windows®taskbar.
2In Programs, select Sony Notebook Setup.
The Basic window appears; you can then enhance the features by clicking the Basic / Advanced tab.
3Select the tab for the item you want to change.
4Once finished, click OK.
This dialog box contains the following tabs:
Tab Description
About This Computer Displays system information, including memory capacity, serial number, and BIOS version.
Printer Selects printer port mode settings.
Initial Setting Selects the drive and device order you wish to use for loading the operating system. You can specify
the hard drive as well as other drives inserted into your computer. You can change the volume of
the sounds while the operating system is loading.

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 For more information about each option, click Help on the Notebook Setup screen to display the help file.
* If you use this option, remember the password at all times. If you forget the password, you cannot change this setting anymore.
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.
PowerPanel has the following features:
 Automatic Profile Selection (APS) based on the currently active application;
 Ability to select special Power Profiles manually from the menu;
 Ability to edit and create new profiles;
 Ability to display detailed battery information;
 It works in harmony with your Windows settings.
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.
Power On Password* Sets the password to secure your computer.
Enable Ports Disables port release resources to the system. To change the serial settings, click Advanced on the
Basic / Advanced tab.
Basic/Advanced Toggles between Advanced mode (additional screens with advanced settings) and Basic mode of
display. Advanced mode includes Serial and View Resources tabs.
Tab Description