Sony X29 User Manual
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your Sony Notebook
Computer
PCG-X29
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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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Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is
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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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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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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.
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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.
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registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Sony software
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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
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Create your own environment with the Digital Image Library (photos, backgrounds,
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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
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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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* Depending on the model.
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Sony software
Smart Capture
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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
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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.
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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.
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
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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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Sony software
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Sony software
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
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
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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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Operating System and other pre-installed software
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
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/
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Customizing Your Notebook Computer
Changing the window design with UI Design Selector
Customizing Your Notebook
Computer
You can customize the settings of your notebook computer. The following sections
briefly describe how to change your computer’s settings. You can also refer to the Help
files of the software for more detailed information.
In addition, you can select the display modes via NeoMagic® and enjoy the benefits of
displaying your desktop on two screens.
Changing the window design with UI Design Selector
You can change the window design of Sony software compatible with UI Design
Selector.
1 Click Start, point Settings, then click Control Panel.
2 Open UI Design Selector.
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3 Click on << or >> and select the design you like.
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4 Click Apply.
5 The UI Design Selector window design changes, to give you a preview of the
design you chose for the Sony Software.
6 To try another design, click on << or >>.
7 Click OK.
UI Design Selector closes and changes thewindow design of Sony software as you
selected.
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Sony Notebook Setup
Sony Notebook Setup
To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen:
1 Click the Start button on the Windows
2 In Programs, select Sony Notebook Setup. The “Basic” window will appear; you
can then enhance the features by clicking the “Basic / Advanced” tab.
3 Select the tab for the item you want to change.
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4 After you finish, click OK.
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Sony Notebook Setup
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For more information about
each option, click Help on the
Notebook Setup screen to
display the help file.
Notebook Setup Tabs
Tab Desc ripti on
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Printer
Initial Setting
To uc h p ad
Power On Password
Enable Ports
Basic/Advanced
Display system information, including memory
capacity, serial number, and BIOS version.
Select printer port mode settings.
Select the drive and device order you wish to use for
loading the operating system. You can specify the hard
drive as well as other drives inserted into your
computer. You can change the volume of the sounds
while the operating system is loading.
You can disable your touchpad by connecting an
optional mouse to your computer’s mouse port
(PS/2 or USB). You can also customize the settings of
your mouse using the mouse utility.
Set the password to secure your computer.
Disabling ports releases resources to the system. To
change the serial settings, click Advanced on the
Basic/ Advanced tab.
Toggle between Advanced mode (additional screens
with advanced settings) and Basic mode of display.
Advanced mode includes Serial and View Resources
tabs.
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PowerPanel
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When you use the battery pack
as power source, your system
selects the Maximum Battery
Life power management
profile by default. If you select
a different power managem ent
profile while using battery
power, the same profile will be
automatically sel ected the next
time you use the battery pack
to power your computer.
PowerPanel
Controlling Power Management
The PowerPanel utility controls the power management of your notebook computer
and provides key information about system activity and battery life. In combination
with BatteryScope, the automatic power management selects the most advantageous
profiles, or lets you customize the profiles you choose, according to your own needs,
with the goal of extended battery life.
PowerPanel main features
Automatic Profile Selection (APS) based on the currently active application
Ability to select special Power Profiles manually from the menu
Ability to edit and create new profiles
A toolbar shared with BatteryScope
Works in harmony with Windows settings.
To activate PowerPanel
When you start the computer, the PowerPanel icon appears in the task tray by
default.
When pointing on the PowerPanel icon, you will see a tooltip with the active
Power Management profile.
You can select a power profile from the menu or a Power Management profile by
right-clicking this icon.
You c an us e th e Po we rP an el ’s toolbar as well:
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