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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 license agreements enclosed with this product. Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily
be identical to current retail versions. Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge. Subscriptions to online
service providers may require a fee and credit card information. Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating
financial institutions.
© 2002 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.
End user software license agreement
This End User Software License Agreement (the EULA) is a legal agreement between you and Sony Corporation (hereinafter referred
to as Sony), a corporation 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 SOFTWARE is licensed; not sold.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, software distributed together with separate End User Software License Agreement (the Third Party
EULA), including but not limited to Windows®operating system provided by Microsoft Corporation, shall be covered by the Third Party
EULA.
If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, please return the SONY SOFTWARE together with the SONY HARDWARE to the place
where you obtained it.
1. License. This SONY SOFTWARE and the related documentation are licensed to you by Sony. This EULA allows you to use the SONY
SOFTWARE for your personal use for a single SONY HARDWARE outside a network and only to make one copy of the SONY SOFTWARE
in machine-readable form for back-up purposes only.

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2. Restrictions. The SONY SOFTWARE contains copyrighted material and other proprietary material. In order to protect them, and
except as permitted by applicable law, you may not decompile, reverse engineer or disassemble the SONY SOFTWARE in whole or in
part. 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.
3. Limited Warranty. Sony warrants the media on which the SONY SOFTWARE is recorded to be free from physical defects for a period
of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase as evidenced by a copy of the receipt. During the applicable warranty period, Sony will
replace free of charge such media proved to be defective, provided they are returned properly packaged to the place where you
obtained it, together with your name, address, and proof of date of purchase. Sony will have no responsibility 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 purpose. The
terms of this limited warranty do not affect or prejudice your statutory rights as an ultimate consumer, neither do they limit or exclude
any liability for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of Sony.
4. Termination. This EULA is effective until terminated. You may terminate this EULA at any time by destroying the SONY SOFTWARE,
related documentation, and all copies thereof. This EULA will terminate immediately without notice from Sony, if you fail to comply
with any provision of this EULA. Upon termination you must destroy the SONY SOFTWARE, related documentation, and all copies
thereof.
5. Governing Law. This EULA shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.
Should you have any questions concerning this EULA or this limited warranty, please refer to the Customer Service Guide on how to
contact VAIO-Link.

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ENERGY STAR®
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. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that
effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors 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, DigitalPrint, DVgate, i.LINK, ImageStation, Jog Dial, PictureGear, PictureToy, PowerPanel, MovieShaker, Smart Capture,
SonicStage, Sony Notebook Setup, UI Design Selector, VisualFlow, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, VAIO and the VAIO logo are
trademarks of Sony Corporation. The Windows and the Windows XP Professional logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Starting your VAIO for the first time
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.
 VAIO-Link –If you are experiencing any problems with your computer, you can check the VAIO-Link
website for a possible solution: http://www.vaio-link.com.
 Guarantee –Protect your investment. See the Guarantee sheet for the terms and conditions and refer
to your Customer Guide for more information.
To register your Sony VAIO computer, proceed as follows:
1Connect your phone line and set up a modem connection (see Configuring your modem (page 83)).
2Double-click the VAIO Online Registration icon on the desktop.
3Select your language and click Next.
4Select the Register Now option button and click Next.
You arrive on the website https://registration.sonystyle-europe.com/vaio/registration.asp.
5Fill in your first and last name, the serial number of your computer and the place where you live.
6Click Submit.
Your VAIO is registered.
 You can only register if you have administrator rights on your computer.

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Discovering VAIO Remote Control
VAIO Remote Control is your gateway to the VAIO world. VAIO Remote Control is easy to use and
incorporates everything you need to start using your VAIO computer. Launch software applications and go
to Sony websites from here in an instant.
 By default, you can find VAIO Remote Control in the Start menu, after which you can copy it to your desktop for easy access.
The functionalities of the VAIO Remote Control application can only be used if you have administrator rights on your computer. Other users will be
able to access the VAIO Remote Control screen, but cannot use it to launch other software applications.
Overview
Here are the features of the 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 to useful Sony websites.
6 Central Remote
Control buttons
Click an application area to reveal the software
items. You can access Utilities, Video, Audio and
Image software from here.
7 Steering wheel The spheres in this area represent the
applications and useful links.
8 Close Closes the Remote Control window.

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Launching software applications and websites
Follow this simple sequence to launch an application or a website:
1Move 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.
2Click the sphere to start the launch sequence.
The sphere moves closer to the info box and the word GO appears.
3Click 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.

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About the software on your computer
Your Sony computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This
section gives you an overview of what you can do with the software installed on your computer.
Sony software
DigitalPrint
Sony Electronics
DigitalPrint is easy-to-use software designed to help you get the most enjoyment out of your photographs
taken with a digital camera or taken from a CD, floppy disk or Memory Stick™. With DigitalPrint, you can
easily load photos into your computer, create photo albums, labels and make prints.
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.LINK™to connect your digital video camera, and the computer operates as an
editing desk that can capture, preview, cut and assemble your selection and save the sequences in AVI and
MPEG1 formats. DVgate Still displays digital video images sent from a digital videocassette recorder or a
digital video camera recorder (only possible if you have DV In/Out on your camera), and saves them as
graphic files on your hard drive.

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Jog Dial™Utility
Sony Electronics
The Jog Dial™utility 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™. Finally, the Jog Dial™utility allows you to configure your i.LINK™connections, and
to set a timer that can launch any application at a specific time.
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.
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... You can even
animate your preferred gif files with Gif Animation Tools, or play back movies in a variety of formats. You
can also create albums from your favourite images and upload them to a Web page.

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PictureToy
Sony Electronics
PictureToy is Sony’s drawing application, using a highly accurate pen tool. As well as drawing from scratch,
you can edit images using over 70 images. Adding spectacles and flowers to pictures is just as much fun as it
sounds!
PowerPanel
Sony Electronics
The PowerPanel utility controls the power management of your computer 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. The final panorama will be created in ArcSoft
PanoramaMaker, using the individual snapshots made in Smart Capture.

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SonicStage
Sony Electronics
SonicStage is software using the 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, SonicStage technology allows it to be played
back on the PC but prevents unauthorized distribution. The purpose of SonicStage 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.
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 Internet.
Sony Notebook Setup
Sony Electronics
Use Sony Notebook Setup to consult system information, specify preferences for system behavior, and set up
a power-on password for your Sony computer.
UI Design Selector
Sony Electronics
You can change the window design of the Sony software compatible with UI Design Selector.

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VisualFlow
Sony Electronics
VisualFlow allows you to browse interactively through the contents of your Memory Sticks™(optional), your
hard drive, or any other drive on your computer. VisualFlow can display all movie, sound and image 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, without you having to recover the
entire system.
!You can only use the Recovery CD-ROMs on the Sony computer 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®XP Professional
Microsoft Corporation
Built on the proven Windows®2000 operating system, Windows®XP Professional delivers a reliable
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. From its fresh, new look to its more intuitive, task-based design, Windows®XP Professional
will make your computing experience easier than it’s ever been. With support for the latest 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 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. NetMeeting, Outlook
Express and Microsoft Chat are just some of the components bundled with Internet Explorer 6.0. Internet
Explorer 6.0 also includes 128-bit encryption, the highest possible level of protection 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

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Adobe®Acrobat®Reader 5.0
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 conformity 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
Adobe®Photoshop®Elements
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe®Photoshop®Elements software introduces the next generation of image editing with powerful new
features that offer something for every user. Delivering the broadest and most productive toolset available,
Photoshop®helps you explore your creativity, work at peak efficiency, and achieve the highest quality
results across all image media.
For questions and technical assistance, go online to:
http://www.adobe.com
Adobe®Premiere®6.1 LE
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Complementary with DVgate Motion, Adobe®Premiere®lets you capture, record, create and edit movies
with video, sound, animations, photographs, drawings, text and other material.
This stunningly simple and powerful professional video-editing tool comfortably closes the DV to Web gap.
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or CD-ROM.
Adobe®Premiere®combines professional video editing capabilities and high quality output in a product
that's easy to use and versatile.
For questions and technical and technical assistance, go online to:
http://www.adobe.com
Panorama Maker™2000
ArcSoft
ArcSoft Panorama Maker™2000 is an easy-to-use image entertainment program that seamlessly stitches
multiple photos into a single panoramic picture. It enables you to create eye-catching, large-format
panoramas with point-and-click simplicity. You can also view your panoramas from different perspectives.
For questions and technical assistance, go online to:
http://www.arcsoft.com/products/software/en/panoramamaker2000.html
QuickTime 5.0
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 website at:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime

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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
 Important notice about RealJukebox and OpenMG Jukebox:
- Please do not use OpenMG Jukebox and RealJukebox at the same time. Music files saved on the hard disk, on external devices linked to your VAIO,
or on a MagicGate Memory Stick™ may become damaged and unable to playback.
- Please read the End User Licensing Agreement before using RealJukebox. To view the End User Licensing Agreement, go to Start > All
Programs > Real > RealJukebox > RealJukebox License Agreement.
RealJukebox does not support the Digital Rights Management (DRM) compliant online music distribution services that are supported by OpenMG.
- DRM compliant music files downloaded from online music distribution services, cannot be checked-out to MagicGate Memory Stick™ or Sony
portable devices using RealJukebox.
- If you want to take advantage of these DRM secure music services, please use OpenMG Jukebox.
For details concerning the music distribution services supported by OpenMG, please visit the following site: http://www.openmg.com

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Symantec Norton AntiVirus (as setup on the hard drive)
Symantec
With Norton AntiVirus, you can scan files, folders, or entire drives for viruses, and quarantine infected files
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 viruses once per week, and
monitor your computer for any activity that might indicate the work of a virus in action. It can also scan files
you download from the Internet and check floppy disks for boot viruses when you use them.
You must launch the Norton AntiVirus installation, and you will then be prompted to update the virus
definitions. This is normal as new viruses have come out since your VAIO left the factory.
For more information, see the online help files 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, 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 to:
http://www.intervideo.com

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Using Video software
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Using Video software
The following video software applications are installed on your VAIO:
 Using DVgate (page 18)
 Using MovieShaker (page 33)
 Using Smart Capture (page 39)

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Using DVgate
DVgate is a software application that enables you to capture and then edit images taken with digital video
devices (DV devices), such as digital video camera recorders, on your personal computer. It also gives you the
ability to output the edited material for recording on a DV device.
With DVgate, you can easily perform image editing with your computer and a DV device.
DVgate consists of 3 applications:
 DVgate Motion;
 DVgate Still;
 DVgate Assemble.
 Depending on the computer settings, frames may be lost during video capture and frame duplication when recording edited video. Please make sure
you configure your computer according to the recommended settings to prevent this from happening. To configure your computer to use DVgate, refer
to the Online help of DVgate.

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Using DVgate Motion
With DVgate Motion you can capture video and record edited videos on a DV device.
 Capturing video:
Yo u ca n automatically or manually capture any scene or portion of the images recorded on a DV
device, such as a digital video camera recorder. What is more, you can specify the exact scenes that you
want to capture while watching the tape playback on the monitor. You can then choose to save the
selected scenes as separate files or as one file.
 Recording edited video on a DV device
You can record the edited video on tape using a DV device, such as a digital video camera recorder*,
connected to the computer. With DVgate, you are not limited to recording single clips, but you can
record a series of clips on the DV device at one time.
To launch DVgate Motion, proceed as follows:
1Connect the camera to the computer with the i.LINK™cable and turn on the camera.
2Click Start, All Programs, DVgate, DVgate Motion.
DVgate Motion and the Monitor windows appear.
* The digital video camera recorder must have a DV-IN connector.
Capturing video
You can automatically or manually import videos onto your computer.
To automatically import videos onto your computer, proceed as follows:
1Launch DVgate Motion.
2Click the down arrow and select Import-Auto from the Mode drop-down list.
Use the DVgate camera controls buttons to play, rewind or fast forward the tape to the selected time
code to begin capturing.