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About the Software on
your Sony Notebook
Computer
PCG-Z600NE
© 2000 by Sony Corporation.

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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
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Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.
Macrovision
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise autorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly 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.

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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.
IfyoudonotagreetothetermsofthisEULA,pleasereturntheSONYSOFTWARE
together with the SONY HARDWARE to the place where you obtained it.
1License. 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.
2Restrictions. 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.
3Limited 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 that 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.

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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.
4Termination. 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.
5Governing 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.
Sony, DVgate, i.LINKTM, Mavica, PictureGear, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo, VAIO and the
VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Windows, the Windows 98 and the Windows 2000 logos are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Intel, MMX, Celeron and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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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 an U.S. registered mark.

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Sony software
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About the Software on Your
Notebook Computer
Your Sony notebook 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 the
activities you can perform with your software titles.
For general information and technical assistance, please refer to your Customer Service
Guide.
Sony software
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
gifs with Gif Animation Tools, create labels for all your medias with PictureGear Label Maker,
or play back movies in a variety of formats.
For details, please read the PictureGear Help file.

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Sony software
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DVgate
Sony Electronics
DVgate is a kit of 3 complementary applications: DVgate Motion, DVgate Still, and DVgate
Assemble.
Edit the rushes you have shot with your digital video camera recorder using this video-capture
application, specially tuned for high-quality numeric movies. When connected to your camera
via i.LINKTM, your computer operates as an editing desk that can preview, cut and assemble
your selection and save the sequences in AVI format.
Attaching a DV device to the i.LINKTM connector enables you to transfer the images you have
captured to your hard drive. DVgate Still displays digital video images sent from a digital video
cassette recorder or a digital video camera recorder, and captures them as still pictures on your
notebook computer.
For details, please read the DVgate Help file.
Media Bar
Sony Electronics
The Media Bar allows you to play audio and video files in various formats on your hard
drive.Video images are displayed in a separate Movie window, which you can move and resize
(to full screen). For details, please read the Media Bar Help file.
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.
See the chapter "Using Smart Capture" or the Smart Capture Help file for more details.

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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.
Smart Label
Sony Electronics
You can record a voice memo and shoot an image, then post the memo and the image on the
desktop. The recorded file will be easily recognized thanks to the label that appears on your
desktop.
For details, please refer to the Smart Label on-line help file.
Smart Publisher
Sony Electronics
With Smart Publisher, you can send memos to the Internet by e-mail and upload files to your
Web pages.
For details, please read the Smart Publisher Help file.
Smart Write
Sony Electronics
As easy to use as a standard word processor, Smart Write accepts hand-written information (use
your Pointing device as a pen).
When sending memos, insert an image created using Smart Capture, or record a voice memo,
and sign it using Smart Write.
For details, please read the Smart Write Help file.

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Jog Dial Utility
Sony Electronics
The Jog Dial Utility (VAIO Action Setup) 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 dialup 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 the time you select. See "Setting up the Jog Dial" and the Jog Dial Setup Help file
for details.
VisualFlow
Sony Electronics
VisualFlow allows you to browse interactively through the contents of your Memory Sticks.
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.
For details, please read the VisualFlow Help file.
BatteryScope
Sony Electronics
BatteryScope is a flexible battery management system that gathers critical information from the
battery in your notebook computer, processes it, and displays the information on the screen in a
way that is easy to understand. See the chapter "Displaying Battery information" or the
BatteryScope Help file for details.

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PowerPanel
Sony Electronics
The PowerPanel utility controls the power management of your notebook computer and
provides key information about system activity and battery life. Automatic power management
selects the most appropriate profile, depending on the application you’re working with and the
conditions of use.
See the chapter "PowerPanel" or the PowerPanel Help file for details.
Sony Notebook Setup
Sony Electronics
Use the Sony Notebook Setup to confirm system information, specify preferences for system
behavior, and change hardware settings for your Sony Notebook computer.
For more information, read the help file of Sony Notebook Setup.
UI Design Selector
Sony Electronics
You can change the window design of the Sony Software compatible with UI Design selector.
Product Recovery CD-ROM
Sony ITE
The Product Recovery CD-ROM allows you to reinstall individual applications and device
drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally erased. It also allows you to restore the software
titles that were shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased accidentally.
Reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct a problem you are
experiencing with your computer, and you may not need to recover the entire contents of your
hard drive.
!You can only use this Recovery CD-ROM 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
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Operating System and other pre-installed software
Windows®98 Second Edition
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft®Windows®98 Second Edition makes your computer work better by integrating
tightly with the Internet and providing better system performance and easier system diagnostics
and maintenance. With Windows®98 Second 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. This exciting new
operating system builds on the groundbreaking features introduced with Windows®98. At the
same time, Windows®98 Second Edition maintains the best support for older Windows-based
applications and technologies. For questions and technical assistance, go online to:
http://www.microsoft.com/support/
Internet Explorer 5.0
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 5.0. A complete online tutorial helps new users become comfortable using the
Internet. For questions and technical assistance, go online to:
http://www.microsoft.com/support/

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Operating System and other pre-installed software
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Adobe®Acrobat®Reader 4.0
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 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 on a PDF file embedded in
a HTML file. You quickly see the first page while the rest of the document is being downloaded.
For questions and technical assistance, go online at
http://www.adobe.com
QuickTime 4.1
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/
VirusScan
McAfee (Network Associates)
VirusScan is McAfee's powerful and advanced anti-virus solution.
If a virus is detected, VirusScan can attempt to remove it from the infected file, move the file to
a quarantine location, or delete the infected file.
VirusScan is an important element of a comprehensive security program that includes a variety
of safety measures such as regular backups, meaningful password protection, training, and
awareness. For details, please refer to the on-line help files or for technical support, go to
http://www.mcafee.com

Using Smart Capture
Capturing a still image
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Using Smart Capture
YoucanuseSmartCapturetoshootstillimagesandrecordvideoclipsfromadigital
camera connected to your computer.
Capturing a still image
1Launch Smart Capture from the Start menu, in "Programs / Smart Capture".
2The finder window will appear, displaying the image of the subject.
3Adjust the focus on the subject you want to shoot.
4Click the CAPTURE button on the Smart Capture window. The Still Viewer
window will appear with the image you shot in the Still Image Display area.
5To end Smart Capture click the button in the top right corner of the window.
 You can capture still images
from i.LINK™ compatible
devices. For connecting the
device, refer to "Connecting a
Digital Video Camera
Recorder" in your Notebook
Computer user guide. Also
consult the Smart Capture on-
line help for information on
installation and use.
Captured still image

Using Smart Capture
Displaying the captured images in Still Viewer
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Displaying the 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.
 See the Smart Capture software on-
line help for more information on
installation and use.
You can capture the following still
images 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.
See the software on-line help for
information on installation and use.
You can capture still images and
video clips from a digital video
camera using Smart Capture.

Using Smart Capture
To send a still image via e-mail
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To send a still image via e-mail
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 will appear with the selected file attached to
your message.
6Send the e-mail.
 You need to set up MAPI when
using the e-mail software. See
the manual supplied with the e-
mail software for more
information on sending e-mails.
Still image selected

Using Smart Capture
Shooting a video clip
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Shooting a video clip
You can use Smart Capture to shoot (capture) video clips with a Video Camera
connected to your computer, as well as play them or send them via e-mail.
1Launch Smart Capture.
Select MOVIE using the Switch Capture Mode Button.
2Theimagewillappearinthefinder.Turnthecameratowardsthesubject.
3Adjust the image.
4Click 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).
5Click the CAPTURE button when finished.
The Movie Player window will open and the captured video clip will appear in the
Movie Player window.
Click here

Using Smart Capture
Shooting a video clip
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6Click Bto playback the images. Click Xto pause, xto stop playback.
7To end Smart Capture, click .
Captured video clip
 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
(effective maximum
equivalent to 10 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.

Using Smart Capture
To playback captured video clips
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To playback captured video clips
1Start the Movie Player software.
2Click Bto playback the images. Click Xto pause, xto stop playback.
3To end Movie Player click .
To send a video clip via e-mail
If you shoot a video clip in a low resolution format, you can send it by e-mail.
1Click the Start button on the Windows®taskbar.
2Point to Program and then Smart Capture.
3Click Movie Player.
4Click MAIL.
 See the manual supplied with
the e-mail software for more
information on sending e-mails.

Using Smart Capture
To send a video clip via e-mail
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5The Compression Settings window will open.
Choose the compression rate by moving the slider.
6Click Start Compression. When compression is completed, a window message will
ask you if you want to attach the file to your e-mail.
7Accept and send the e-mail.

Customizing Your Notebook Computer
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Customizing Your Notebook
Computer
The following sections briefly describe how to change the main settings of your
notebook computer. Between 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, and you
will be introduced to the different display modes available through NeoMagic®.
For more detailed information, you can also refer to the Help systems of the software.