Sony VAIO PCG-K115B Quick start guide

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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 licence 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.
© 2003 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.
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.

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Trademarks
Sony, BlueSpace NE, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, Giga Pocket, HotKey Utility, Memory Stick Formatter, PictureGear Studio, SonicStage,
Sony Notebook Setup, UI Design Selector, VAIO Action Setup, VAIO Edit Components, VAIO Media, VAIO Power Management, VAIO
System Information, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Microsoft, Internet Explorer, Windows Movie Maker, Windows Media Player, Windows XP Professional, Windows Home Edition,
Microsoft Works and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other
countries.
i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
Adobe, Adobe Acrobat Elements, Adobe Photoshop Album, Adobe Reader, Adobe Premiere and Adobe Photoshop Elements are
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
MoodLogic is a trademark of MoodLogic, Inc.
PowerPanel is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Norton Internet Security 2004 and Norton Password Manager are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation.
Drag’n Drop CD+DVD is a registered trademark of Easy Systems Japan Ltd and DigiOn Inc.
WinDVD for VAIO is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc.
Sun Java VM is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
All other names of systems, products and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ®marks are not
specified.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Please see the printed Specifications sheet to see what software is available for your model.

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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 Guide to Troubleshooting and Using the VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc for
more information.
To register your Sony VAIO computer, proceed as follows:
1Set up an Internet connection (see also Configuring your modem (page 23)).
2Double-click the VAIO Online Registration icon on the desktop.
You can also find the link on the Start menu.
3Change your language if necessary and click Next.
4Click Register Now and then click Next.
This brings you to the website https://registration.sonystyle-europe.com/vaio/registration.asp.
5Fill in your first and last name.
The serial number of your computer is entered automatically.
6Click Submit.
7Enter your details as required and click Submit.
Your VAIO is registered and a thank you screen appears.
If you entered an email address, you will receive a confirmation email from Club VAIO.
✍Once you have registered, you can access VAIO Online Registration at any time to update your details without filling in the survey.

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About the software delivered with your computer
This section gives you an overview of what you can do with the software delivered with your computer.
The software package includes preinstalled software as well as applications which you can install from the
supplied VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc.
!If you recover your system, some of the applications will not be preinstalled anymore. Please read the Guide to Troubleshooting and Using the
VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc for more information.
Your preinstalled software can mostly be found under Start/All Programs.
❑Sony software (page 5)
❑Operating system and other software (page 12)
Not all the applications listed below are delivered with your model. Please
see the printed Specifications sheet to see what software is available for
your model, and then the Guide to Troubleshooting and Using the
VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc for installation details.

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Sony software
If you want to know how an application actually works, please refer to the online help files delivered with
the application. In many cases you can press the <F1> key when you launch an application to make the help
file appear.
BlueSpace NE
Sony Corporation
BlueSpace NE* is a software application that allows you to connect to other Bluetooth devices.
By using Device Discovery, your Bluetooth computer will identify all other remote devices equipped with
Bluetooth within the range offered by these devices (this range depends on the "class" of the device).
Service Discovery will then show the available services for the Bluetooth device you want to connect to.
Once an appropriate service is selected, the settings are completed and you are ready to communicate at
distance with the other Bluetooth device.
If applicable for your model: For more information on BlueSpace NE, refer to the Hardware Guide.
* Only available on notebooks with Bluetooth technology.
Click to DVD
Sony Corporation
With Click to DVD*you are only a single mouse click away from creating a Hollywood-style DVD masterpiece.
By simply connecting a Sony Digital Handycam to this Sony computer via an i.LINK cable, you can turn your
family memories into a DVD for all to share. Click to DVD will even guide you through a simple 4-step
procedure so you can create DVD menus packed with actively moving chapter icons.
With Click to DVD you can capture video from analogue video devices if your computer is equipped with
Giga Pocket version 5.5**. For more details, see the online help file of Click to DVD.
* Applicable for computers with a DVD-RW drive or DVD+/-RW drive.
** Giga Pocket TV Setup must be executed before capturing from an analogue video device with Click to DVD. Read the separate Giga
Pocket manual and the Giga Pocket online help files for details on how to use the TV Setup feature.

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DVgate Plus
Sony Corporation
DVgate Plus is a multi-purpose application for importing and playing video and digital movies on your VAIO
computer. Use it to capture video from external devices, perform simple editing operations, and output
video data that you can then record to videotape or save on your computer.
DVgate Plus is provided with two modes: Capture Mode and Output Mode. Select the Capture Mode to
capture video; and select the Output Mode to perform simple editing operations and output video data.
✍If your notebook has a mobile CPU (see the printed Specifications sheet to see if this is the case for your notebook), you may have problems
exporting images taken and edited with DVgate Plus, from your hard disk drive to your DV device. To avoid problems, do not unplug the AC adapter
when transferring images and keep the default power schemes in PowerPanel.
Giga Pocket
Sony Corporation
Giga Pocket* allows you to watch TV and record your favourite programs on your computer.
If applicable for your model: Please see the separate online Giga Pocket Guide for details on the software,
hardware and for details on using the supplied remote control.
* Only available on some desktops.
HotKey Utility
Sony Corporation
HotKey Utility* gives you quick access to various functions using the Fn key, eg. increasing the volume.
Please refer to the Combinations and functions with the <Fn> key chapter in the Hardware Guide for
more information.
* This function is on all notebooks and some desktops.

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ISP Selector
Sony Corporation
With the ISP Selector* you can easily install the Internet Service Provider you want to use. Just choose your
country and your language in the drop-down lists and the available providers appear. Click the Install
button next to the ISP and the installation begins.
✍Once you have selected your country, you can only set up ISPs for that country.
* Depending on your model.
Memory Stick Formatter
Sony Corporation
Memory Stick Formatter is a specific 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 by using this software.
✍When you format Memory Sticks with this software, all data on the Memory Stick will be lost. If necessary, take a backup of your data before
formatting.
Do not format Memory Sticks with the Windows Format command.
Network Smart Capture
Sony Corporation
Network Smart Capture* is an application for capturing still and moving pictures using either a digital
camera or the Motion Eye camera built into some VAIO computers. This software allows you to view the
photos you capture and send them to various destinations. It includes a web camera feature which you can
set up to capture images at timed intervals, without you being in the room!
* Only available on notebooks with built-in camera.

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PictureGear Studio
Sony Corporation
PictureGear Studio is easy-to-use software that is designed to help you get the most enjoyment out of your
photographs taken with a digital camera. With the PictureGear Studio software, you can easily load photos
into your computer, create photo albums and make prints.
PowerPanel
Phoenix Technologies
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.
If applicable for your model: See Managing power with PowerPanel in the Hardware Guide.
* Available on some notebooks.
SonicStage
Sony Corporation
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. The purpose of OpenMG technology
is to create an environment in which larger quantities of high-quality music can be distributed without
subsequent unauthorised 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.

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Sony Notebook Setup
Sony Corporation
Use Sony Notebook Setup* to consult system information, specify preferences for system behaviour, and set
up a power-on password for your Sony computer.
If applicable for your model: See Setting up your notebook with Sony Notebook Setup in the
Hardware Guide.
* Available on all notebooks.
UI Design Selector
Sony Corporation
You can change the window design of Giga Pocket with UI Design Selector*.
See Changing your windows design with the UI Design Selector program (page 25).
* Only available on desktops with Giga Pocket.
VAIO Action Setup
Sony Corporation
VAIO Action Setup* helps you manage application settings that control hardware events on your computer.
For instance, this software enables you to start your favourite software with the shortcut keys (S Keys). It
manages the settings for the Shortcut keys and more.
For more information, refer to the Hardware Guide.
* Available on some desktops.