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Sony PCG-F707, PCG-F701, PCG-F709-K User Manual

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About the Software on your Sony Notebook Computer
PCG-F701 / PCG-F707 / PCG-F709 (Windows® 98)
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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.
© 2000 Sony Corporation All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.
Macrovision
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protectedby methodclaims ofcertain 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 yourSONY 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 usingthe SONYSOFTWARE, you agreeto bebound bythe terms of thisEULA. 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 Win dows the Third Party EULA.
IfyoudonotagreetothetermsofthisEULA,pleasereturntheSONYSOFTWARE together with the SONY HARDWARE to the place where you obtained it.
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operating system provided by Microsoft Corporation, shall be covered by
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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.
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 ordisassemble theSONY 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 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.
4 Termination. This EULA is effective until terminated. You may terminate this
EULA at any time by destroying the SONY SOFTWARE, related documentation, and allcopies 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.
Sony, DVgate, i.LINKTM, Mavica, PictureGear, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo, VAIO and the VAIO logo aretrademarks 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 E 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 participatevoluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations.
NERGY STAR is an U.S. registered mark.
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NERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes
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About the Software on Your Notebook Computer

Sony software

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
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.LINK your selection and save the sequences in AVI format. Attaching a DV device to the i.LINK 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 (DVD Player* / MD Player)
Sony Electronics
The Media Bar is a command and control centerdesigned to assist youin organizing and playing your entire collection of audio and sound files. The Media Bar allows you to play audio CDs, video CDs, and DVDs * in the DVD-ROM / CD-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 and carry out drag-and­drop recording from a CD to an MD. For details, please read the Media Bar Help file.
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, your computer operates as an editing desk that can preview, cut and assemble
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connector enables you to transfer the images you have
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* Depending on the model.
About the Software on Your Notebook Computer
Sony software
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.
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.
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Smart Publisher
Sony Electronics
With Smart Publisher, you can send memos to the Internet by e-mail and upload files to your Web pa ge s. For details, please read the Smart Publisher Help file.
About the Software on Your Notebook Computer
Sony software
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.
VAIO Action Setup
Sony Electronics
VAIO Action Setup gives you control on the Programmable Power Keys. You can choose to start any application you want, to establish a dialup connection or read an e-mail by simply pressing a Programmable Power Key in combination with one or several control keys. See the chapter "Starting your favorite software with VAIO Action Setup" or the VAIO Action 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 varietyof 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.
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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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Sony software
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 areerased 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.
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! 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

Operating System and other pre-installed software
Windows® 98 Second Edition
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft®Win dow s®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 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 same time, Windows applications and technologies. For questions and technical assistance, go online to:
http://www.microsoft.com/support/
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98 Second Edition maintains the best support for older Windows-based
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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98 Second Edition, your system plays better as well with
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Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 4.0
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Acrobat Reader softwareallows 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
About the Software on Your Notebook Computer
Operating System and other pre-installed software
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
QuickTimeis the Appletechnology 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
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Using Smart Capture

Capturing a still image

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 on­line help for information on installation and use.
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Using Smart Capture
YoucanuseSmartCapturetoshootstillimagesandrecordvideoclipsfromadigital camera connected to your computer.
Capturing a still image
1 Launch Smart Capture from the Start menu, in "Programs / Smart Capture". 2 The finder window will appear, displaying the image of the subject. 3 Adjust the focus on the subject you want to shoot. 4 Click 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.
Captured still image
5 To end Smart Capture click the button in the top right corner of the window.
Using Smart Capture

Displaying the captured images in Still Viewer

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See the Smart Capture software on­line 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 rapid­moving 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.
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.
Using Smart Capture

To send a still image via e-mail

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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.
To send a still image via e-mail
1 Click the Start button on the Windows
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2 Point to Programs and click Smart Capture. 3 Click Still Viewer. 4 Select the still image you want to send via e-mail, using or . 5 Click MAIL. Your e-mail window will appear with the selected file attached to
your message.
Still image selected
6 Send the e-mail.
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.
1 Launch Smart Capture.
Select MOVIE using the Switch Capture Mode Button.
Click here
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2 Theimagewillappearinthefinder.Turnthecameratowardsthesubject. 3 Adjust the image. 4 Click 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).
5 Click the CAPTURE button when finished.
The Movie Player window will open and the captured video clip will appear in the Movie Player window.
Using Smart Capture
Shooting a 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 rapid­moving object is displayed.
However this is not a malfunction.
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Captured video clip
6 Click B to playback the images. Click X to pause, x to stop playback. 7 To end Smart Capture, click .
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Using Smart Capture

To playback captured video clips

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See the manual supplied with the e­mail software for more information on sending e-mails.
To playback captured video clips
1 Start the Movie Player software.
2 Click B to playback the images. Click X to pause, x to stop playback. 3 To 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.
1 Click the Start button on the Windows
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2 Point to Program and then Smart Capture. 3 Click Movie Player. 4 Click MAIL.
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