Sony PCV-RS212, PCG-GRT716S, PCV-RZ301, PCG-GRT786M, PCV-RSM22 User Manual

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End user software licence agreement

This End User Software Licence Agreement (the EULA) is a legal agreement between you and Sony Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Sony), a corporation organised 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 Licence Agreement (the

including but not limited to Windows 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. Licence. 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 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.

operating system provided by Microsoft Corporation, shall be covered by the Third Party EULA.

Third Party EULA),

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As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. The

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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.

NERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use

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Trademarks

Sony, BlueSpace NE, DVgate, Giga Pocket, HotKey Utility, Memory Stick Formatter, PicoPlayer, PictureGear Studio, Network Smart Capture, SonicStage, Sony Notebook Setup, Sony Style Imaging, UI Design Selector, VAIO Action Setup, VAIO Edit Components, VAIO Media, VAIO System Information, VAIO Web Phone, 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 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 Reader, Adobe Premiere LE and Adobe Photoshop

QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under licence. QuickTime is registered in the U.S. and other countries.

RealOne Player is a trademark or registered trademark of RealNetworks, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

PowerPanel is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

Symantec Norton Antivirus is a trademark of Symantec Corporation.

EverQuest is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.

Click to DVD is a trademark of Sony Electronics.

Drag’n Drop CD+DVD is a registered trademark of Easy Systems Japan Ltd.

WinDVD for VAIO is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc.

RecordNow is a trademark or registered trademark of VERITAS.

PowerDVD for VAIO is a trademark or registered trademark of CyberLink Corporation.

All other names of systems, products and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or 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.

Elements are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

marks are not

Registering your VAIO

It only takes a few moments to register your Sony VAIO computer.

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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 Troubleshooting Guide for more information.

To register your Sony VAIO computer, proceed as follows:

1 Set up an Internet connection (see also Configuring your modem (page 127)). 2 Double-click the VAIO Online Registration icon on the desktop.

You can also find the link on the Start menu.

3 Change your language if necessary and click Next. 4 Click Register Now and then click Next.

This brings you to the website https://registration.sonystyle-europe.com/vaio/registration.asp

5 Fill in your first and last name.

The serial number of your computer is entered automatically.

6 Click Submit. 7 Enter 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.

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.

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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 / Using VAIO Recovery Documentation Disc for more information.

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 / Using the VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc booklet for installation details.

Your preinstalled software can mostly be found under Start/All Programs.

❑ Sony software (page 7) ❑ Operating system and other software (page 15)

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Sony software

BlueSpace NE

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Sony Electronics

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.

Click to DVD

Sony Electronics

With Click to DVD masterpiece. By simply connecting a Sony Digital Handycam you can turn your family memories into a DVD for all to share. Click to DVD simple 4-step procedure so you can create DVD menus packed with actively moving chapter icons. If applicable for your model: See Using Click to DVD (page 82).

you are only a single mouse click away from creating a Hollywood-style DVD

to this Sony computer via an i.LINK™ cable,

will even guide you through a

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DVgate

Sony Electronics

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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 professionallooking 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 or MPEG 1 & 2 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 or at least a DV Out for DV Gate Still), and saves them as graphic files on your hard drive. See Using DVgate (page 24).

EverQuest

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.

EverQuest is a popular software game that can be played simultaneously by multiple people on the Internet. The link placed on your Windows more.

http://everquest.station.sony.com

desktop brings you to the EverQuest website where you can find out

Giga Pocket

Sony Electronics

Giga Pocket* allows you to watch TV and record your favourite programs on your desktop. Launch the Giga Pocket Demo from the shortcut on your desktop to learn more. If applicable for your model: Please see the separate online Giga Pocket Guide for details on the software, and the Hardware Guide for details on using the supplied remote control.

* Only available on desktop models.

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HotKey Utility

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

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more information.

* This function is only available on notebook models.

ISP Selector

Sony Electronics

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 Electronics

Memory Stick Formatter* is a special 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.

* Only available on notebooks and desktops with a Memory Stick™ slot.

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Network Smart Capture

Sony Electronics

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Network Smart Capture is an application for capturing still and moving pictures using either a digital camera or a USB webcam connected to your computer, or the Motion Eye camera* built into 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! See Using Network Smart Capture (page 41).

* Depending on your model.

PicoPlayer

Sony Electronics

PicoPlayer* allows you to use Giga Pocket functions such as TV viewing, Video Capsule playback, and record programming when you connect to the Giga Pocket Server of your computer. Using PicoPlayer, you can watch TV even if your computer is not equipped with a TV reception function. To use these functions, you will need to connect to Giga Pocket Server through a network, but PicoPlayer also comes with functions that do not require a network connection. If applicable for your model: Please see the separate online Giga Pocket Guide for details.

* Only available on desktop models.

PictureGear Studio

Sony Electronics

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. See Using PictureGear Studio (page 66).

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PowerPanel

Phoenix Technologies

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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.

* Only available on some notebook models.

SonicStage

Sony Electronics

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. See Managing audio files with SonicStage (page 56).

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Sony Notebook Setup

Sony Electronics

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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.

* Only available on some notebook models.

Sony Style Imaging (shortcut on the desktop)

Sony Electronics

Sony Style Imaging is an easy way to share your digital pictures and videos with family and friends. Use Sony Style Imaging with Network Smart Capture to make the most of your images and movies. When you sign up as a Sony Style Imaging member, you can store your pictures and even order prints. Go to the following website to join for FREE:

http://www.sonystyle-imaging.com

UI Design Selector

Sony Electronics

You can change the window design of the Sony software compatible with UI Design Selector. See Changing your windows design with the UI Design Selector program (page 130).

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VAIO Action Setup

Sony Electronics

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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.

* Only available on some desktop models.

VAIO Edit Components

Sony Electronics Inc.

Designed as a plug-in for Adobe your i.LINK™-DV devices, so you can produce superior quality home movies even after editing. Now you can control the DV device from your computer, import and edit the movie, and then export it back to the DV device.

VAIO Media

Sony Electronics Inc.

VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network, enabling you to share music, video, and still image files between your VAIO computers. You can set up one or more computers as "media servers," which store your multimedia files and make them available to the other VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network. VAIO Media consists of: VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Platform and VAIO Media Redistribution. See Using VAIO Media (page 103).

Premiere®, VAIO Edit Components includes special features to support

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VAIO System Information

Sony Electronics

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Thanks to VAIO System Information*, you can check the product information (model name, serial number, BIOS version, OS version and OS serial number) and the system information (CPU, clock frequency, system memory and cache memory) of your computer at all times.

* Not available on all models.

VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc

Sony Corporation

The VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc allows you to reinstall the system and the software shipped with your computer. When the bundled device drivers are corrupted or accidentally erased, you can find them on your hard disk drive (C:\Drivers). Reinstalling an individual device driver may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer, without you having to recover the entire system. Moreover, on this disc you find all the manuals you need. For more information on how to use the VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc please read the printed Guide to Troubleshooting / Using the VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc.

You can only use the VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc 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 software

Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack 1

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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 computing experience easier than it has ever been. With support for the latest security standards and enhanced Firewall protection, Windows privacy. If applicable for your model: For questions and technical assistance, go online to:

http://support.microsoft.com/directory

Windows® XP Home Edition with Service Pack 1

Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft computer stay up and running. If anything does go wrong, you can quickly roll back to the state your system was in when all was well. The new, simpler visual design lets you use your computer the way you want. If you share a computer with other users, you can each enjoy your own personal preferences because this Windows Windows the Internet. If applicable for your model: For questions and technical assistance, go online to:

http://support.microsoft.com/directory

Windows®XP Home Edition allows you to enjoy a new level of reliability that helps your

operating system enables your computer to handle multiple activities at the same time.

XP Home Edition automatically shields your computer from unauthorised access when you are on

XP Professional will make your

XP Professional also keeps your data secure and maintains your

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Internet Explorer 6.0

Microsoft Corporation

Internet Explorer is the Microsoft Internet browser allowing you to surf the World Wide Web. The Setup

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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

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 5.1

Adobe Systems Incorporated

Acrobat Document Format (PDF), an open file format that is intended to preserve the conformity of documents created on all major computer platforms. With Acrobat 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

Reader software allows you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable

Reader, you can open and view PDF files from

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Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 2.0

Adobe Systems Incorporated

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that offer something for every user. Delivering the broadest and most productive toolset available, Photoshop

Adobe

Photoshop® Elements introduces the next generation of image editing with powerful new features

Elements 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® 6.0 LE

Adobe Systems Incorporated

Complementary with DVgate Motion, Adobe 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. Different tools, including various effects and transitions, help you to prepare your images for editing on tape or CD-ROM. Adobe that is easy to use and versatile. For questions and technical assistance, go online to:

http://www.adobe.com

Premiere® combines professional video editing capabilities and high quality output in a product

Premiere® lets you capture, record, create and edit movies

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Drag'n Drop CD+DVD

DigiOn / Easy Systems Japan

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD* is designed to be the most simple software to make your own DVDs or CDs. Users can

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create their own audio CDs or DVDs that can be read in most PCs. You can also burn your own CDs with it. The operation is simple: select the files that you want to write, and drag and drop them into an appropriate box that corresponds to the CD or DVD format. After dropping them, simply press the DVD Create button. For questions and technical assistance, go online to:

http://www.ddcd.jp/dd3e/sony/cd/

* Only available on some notebook models.

PowerDVD for VAIO

CyberLink Corporation

Create, define and save DVD video profiles of your own with this CyberLink software designed for the VAIO. Based on PowerDVD XP Standard, PowerDVD XP for VAIO* helps you customise how your DVDs are played. Enjoy a range of interactive navigation and toolbar settings as well as video/audio controls that can deliver the highest quality viewing and listening experience. For more information and support, go to the website:

http://www.gocyberlink.com

* Only available on desktop models.

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QuickTime 5.0

Apple

QuickTime is the Apple technology that makes video, sound, music, 3D and virtual reality come alive for your

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Internet browser and Windows. For further information, see the website at:

http://www.apple.com/quicktime

RealOne Player

RealNetworks

RealOne Player is the RealNetworks video and audio player which lets you manage all major types of media in one. Its many features allow you to access over 3000 radio stations with music, news and sports; play and save audio files and create your own audio CDs; and organise your audio and video clips locally before transferring them to portable storage devices. For further information, see the website at:

http://www.real.com

RecordNow

VERITAS

RecordNow* provides high performance CD or DVD recording for enthusiasts and professionals wanting control in their CD or DVD writing experience. Whether you're a first time user or an expert on recording, RecordNow gives you the audio, CD, DVD, video, and MP3 recording tools you need. RecordNow* provides predictable results creating reliable music and data CD or DVD. For further information, see the website at:

http://support.veritas.com

* Only available on some desktop models.

✍ It is only possible to copy DVD media from DVD-R to DVD-R, DVD+R to DVD+R, DVD-RW to DVD-RW, DVD+RW to DVD+RW.

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Symantec Norton AntiVirus (as setup on the hard drive)

Symantec

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This software package includes a 90-day free subscription to virus definition updates.

With Norton AntiVirus, you can scan files, folders, or entire drives for viruses, and quarantine infected files for submission to the Symantec AntiVirus Research Centre (SARC). Files submitted to SARC are analysed 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 will 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

VAIO Web Phone

CallServe Communications Ltd.

Once you have purchased the USB telephone, this Internet Telephone enables you to make telephone calls from your PC via the Internet to any other phone. You can make international calls at significantly lower prices and make phone calls and surf the web at the same time - on just one phone line. For more information, see the online help files and the website at:

http://www.callserve.com/EN/help/index.asp

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Windows Media Player 9

Microsoft Corporation

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streaming, automatically optimised for your needs. It provides a wealth of features and is faster and easier

Windows

Media Player 9 dramatically improves the playback experience, delivering instant-on / always-on

to use than ever before, putting you in control of your media. For more information, see the website at:

http://support.microsoft.com/directory

Windows Movie Maker 2

Microsoft Corporation

Windows and share your home movies right on your computer. Build your movie with a few simple drag-and-drops. Delete bad shots and include only the best scenes. Then share your movie via the Web, e-mail, or CD. Using Drag’n Drop CD+DVD / WinDVD for VAIO* software you can even take movies you've made and turn them into DVDs. You can also save your movie back to the video tape in your camera to play back on a TV or on the camera itself. For further information, see the website at:

http://support.microsoft.com/directory

* Depending on your model.

Movie Maker 2 makes home movies amazingly fun. With Movie Maker 2, you can create, edit,

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WinDVD for VAIO

InterVideo, Inc.

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InterVideo Inc.'s WinDVD for VAIO* is a simple-to-use DVD player. WinDVD for VAIO 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 for VAIO 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

* Only available on notebook models.

Using Video software

The following video software applications are delivered with your VAIO. Check the printed Specifications

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sheet to see whether they are preinstalled. Then read the printed Guide to Troubleshooting / Using the VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc for installation details, if applicable.

❑ Using DVgate (page 24) ❑ Using Network Smart Capture (page 41)

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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

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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 videos. 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.

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❑ Capturing videos:

You can 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:

1 Connect the camera to the computer with the i.LINK™ cable and turn on the camera. 2 Click Start, All Programs, DVgate, DVgate Motion.

DVgate Motion and the Monitor windows appear.

* The digital video camera recorder must have a DV-IN connector.

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Capturing videos

You can automatically or manually import videos onto your computer.

To automatically import videos onto your computer, proceed as follows:

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1 Make sure you have installed DVgate from the VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc, if applicable

(see the printed Specifications sheet and the Troubleshooting Guide / Using the VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc).

2 Launch DVgate Motion. 3 Click 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.

4 Press Play to start the video.

The video begins to play in the Monitor window.

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5 Click Mark to mark the beginning of the first segment.

The first frame of the segment to be captured is displayed in the In/Out list window. Click Mark again to mark the end of the segment to be captured. The last frame of the segment to be captured is displayed in the In/Out list window.

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Continue to mark as many segments as you want.

6 Click Capture to import the selected video segment or click Capture All to import them all at once.

The Save as a file window appears.

7 Select the location to save the file. 8 Click the Save button.

DVgate captures the segments. The Capturing complete message appears.

9 Click OK in the DVgate Motion window to finish.

Information about the capturing process is displayed in the Report window.

10 Click OK. 11 Exit DVgate Motion.

The Dvmotion2 window appears on the screen. You can then save the In/Out list, which allows you to capture the same video sequences later on, or change the In/Out settings.

✍ Make sure that the camera is in Video Tape Recorder mode (VTR) when capturing or playing back video from or to a tape.

If you want to manually import video onto your computer, refer to the DVgate online help file.

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Recording edited videos on a DV device

To record edited videos on a DV device, proceed as follows:

1 Adjust the recording correction values.

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2 Add files to the Record List. 3 Record remotely or manually the video on the DV device.

Adjusting the recording correction values

To ensure accuracy in the recording, you can specify recording correction values. Adjustment of the recording correction values is especially important when performing splice recording. You can choose to specify the values yourself or to have them automatically adjusted by using the automatic calibration feature. The values generated by the automatic calibration feature are usually correct.

To automatically adjust the recording correction values, proceed as follows:

1 Launch DVgate Motion. 2 Click the down arrow and select Export - Auto from the Mode drop-down list. 3 Select Adjust on Recording… from the Settings menu.

The Adjust on Recording dialog box appears.

4 Click the AutoAdjust button.

DVgate Motion activates the connected DV device and automatically finds the adjustment values.

5 Click OK.

✍ To manually adjust the recording correction values, refer to the DVgate online help file.

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Adding files to the Record List

To add files to the Record List, proceed as follows:

1 Launch DVgate Motion.

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2 Click Add in the DVgate Motion – AVI file list.

The Add dialog box appears.

3 Select a file and click Open.

The specified file is added and the serial number, first and last images, time code, file length and file name are displayed.

DVgate Motion adds all serial numbered files with the same name if you select Add all divided files saved with the same name. Serial numbered

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files are created when you specify to save files as multiple files in DVgate Motion and DVgate Assemble.

✍ All newly added files are appended to the end of the list.

You can drag multiple files at one time; however, the order in which they are added is unpredictable. You can record AVI files with different sound modes on a DV device, but about one second of no sound (depending on the DV device) may occur at

the point where the sound modes change. You can only add AVI files using DV Codec as video compression; MPEG files are not supported. When recording a video sequence, make sure that all images are saved in the same mode. Recording in different modes might cause sound or image

distortions during playback.

After adding the files to the Record List, you can still change the order of the files, add or delete files.

To change the order of the files in the Record List, proceed as follows:

1 Click the file you want to move while holding down the mouse button. 2 Drag the file to the appropriate position and then release the mouse button.

To remove a file from the Record List, proceed as follows:

1 Click the file you want to remove.

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