Sony VAIO PCG-X18 Instructions de montage

About the Software on

your Sony Notebook

Computer

PCG-X18

About the Software on your Notebook Computer

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.

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.

The above limited warranty replaces all other representations, conditions and

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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 and the

Windows 98 logo 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.

About the Software on your Notebook Computer

Contents

About the Software on Your Notebook Computer

Sony software.......................................................................................... 7

Operating System and other pre-installed software ...................... 12

Customizing Your Notebook Computer

Changing the window design with UI Design Selector ................. 14

Sony Notebook Setup .......................................................................... 15

PowerPanel ........................................................................................... 17

Saving Battery Power........................................................................... 23

Displaying Battery Information ........................................................ 25

Setting up the Jog Dial ........................................................................ 29

Selecting the Display mode ................................................................ 35

Using the Dual Display Function ...................................................... 42

Using Smart Capture .........................................................45

About the Partitions of your Hard Disk Drive .................52

About the Software on Your Notebook Computer

Sony software

About the Software on your Notebook Computer

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... You can even animate your preferred gifs with Gif Animation Tools or

create labels for all your medias with PictureGear Label Maker.

For details, please read the PictureGear Help file.

Jog Dial Setup

Sony Electronics

Jog Dial Setup sets the allocations of the Sony software or others to the Jog Dial. The settings

enable you to start any application you want, to establish a dialup connection or read an e-mail

by simply turning and pressing the Jog Dial. See “Setting up the Jog Dial” on page 29 and the

Jog Dial Setup Help file for details.

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About the Software on your Notebook Computer

DVgate Still

Sony Electronics

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 Still Help file.

DVgate Motion

Sony Electronics

DVgate Motion is a kit of 4 complementary applications: DVgate Motion, DVgate Assemble,

DVgate Scan and DVgate Clip.

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. For details, please refer to the Help file of

DVgate Motion.

Media Bar (DVD Player / MD Player)

Sony Electronics

The Media Bar allows you to play audio and video CDs and DVD videos in the DVD-ROM

drive or play audio or 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).

When you connect a Sony MD deck that includes a CONTROL A1 or Control A1 II jack to your

computer, you can use MD Player to operate the MD deck from the computer.

In addition to the normal MD playback operations, you can edit MiniDiscs® while viewing the

computer's display and input disc names and track names using the computer's keyboard.

If you connect a Sony CD Player that includes a CONTROL A1 or Control A1 II jack to the MD

deck, you can also operate the CD player (playback) from the computer, via the mini-docking

station, and carry out drag-and-drop recording from a CD to an MD.

For details, please read the Media Bar Help file.

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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 “Using Smart Capture” on page 45 for more details or refer to the on-line help files.

Smart Connect

Sony Electronics

With Smart Connect 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

Record images and sounds with Smart Label and place them on your desktop, to use them as

memo notes.

Use the Time Shift mode to view old labels you deleted or create a label you will use later.

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.

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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.

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. For details, please read the chapter “Displaying Battery

Information” on page 25 or the BatteryScope Help file.

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” on page 17 for more information. PowerPanel Help also

provides further 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, refer to the chapter “Sony Notebook Setup” on page 15 or click Help

on the Notebook Setup screen to display the help file.

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