Sony VAIO PCG-FR315B Kurzanleitung

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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 licence 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.

You find the End user software licence agreement on the VAIO Info Centre.

ENERGY STAR®

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 unifor m

among participating nations.

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

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Trademarks

Sony, DVgate, DVgate Plus, Giga Pocket, HotKey Utility, Memory Stick Formatter, PictureGear Studio, SonicStage, SonicStage Mastering

Studio, Sony Notebook Setup, Sony Style Imaging, UI Design Selector, VAIO Action Setup, VAIO Edit Components, VAIO Media, VAIO

System Information, 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,

Microsoft Works 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 Reader, Adobe Premiere LE and Adobe Photoshop Elements are trademarks of Adobe Systems

Incorporated.

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.

MoodLogic is a trademark of MoodLogic, Inc.

PowerPanel is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

Norton Internet Security 2003 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.

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 ®marks are not

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.

Software Guide

Registering your VAIO

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

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 Guide to Troubleshooting and Using the VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc*or

your Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO system* for more information.

To register your Sony VAIO computer, proceed as follows:

1Set up an Internet connection (see also Configuring your modem (page 31)).

2Double-click the VAIO Online Registration icon on the desktop.

You can also find the link on the Start menu.

3Change your language if necessary and click Next.

4Click Register Now and then click Next.

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

5Fill in your first and last name.

The serial number of your computer is entered automatically.

6Click Submit.

7Enter 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.

* Depending on your model

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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.

The software package includes preinstalled software as well as applications which you can install from the

supplied VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc* or from the hard disk drive*.

!If you have a 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 and Using the VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc for more information.

* Depending on your model.

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

❑Sony software (page 5)

❑Operating system and other software (page 13)

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 and Using the

VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc* or the Guide to

Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO system* booklet for

installation details.

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About the software delivered with your computer

Sony software

If you want to know how an application actually works, please refer to the online help files delivered with

the application. Often you can press the <F1> key when you launched an application to make the help file

appear.

Click to DVD®

Sony Electronics

With Click to DVD®* you are only a single mouse click away from creating a Hollywood-style DVD

masterpiece. By simply connecting a Sony Digital Handycam®to this Sony computer via an i.LINK™ cable,

you can turn your family memories into a DVD for all to share. Click to DVD®will even guide you through a

simple 4-step procedure so you can create DVD menus packed with actively moving chapter icons.

With Click to DVD®you can capture video from analogue video devices if your computer is equipped with

Giga Pocket version 5.5**. For more details, see the online help file of Click to DVD®.

* Applicable for computers with a DVD-RW drive or DVD-/+RW drive.

** Giga Pocket TV Setup must be executed before capturing from an analogue video device with Click to DVD®. Read the separate

Giga Pocket manual and the Giga Pocket online help files for details on how to use the TV Setup feature.

DVgate

Sony Electronics

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 professional-

looking 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

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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.

DVgate Plus

Sony Electronics

DVgate Plus* is a multi-purpose application for importing and outputting video and digital movies on your

VAIO computer. Use it to capture video from external devices, perform simple editing operations, and

output video data that you can then record to videotape or save on your computer.

DVgate Plus is provided with two modes: Capture Mode and Output Mode. Select the Capture Mode to

capture video; and select the Output Mode to perform simple editing operations and output video data.

* Applicable for all notebooks.

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

more.

http://everquest.station.sony.com

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Giga Pocket

Sony Electronics

Giga Pocket* allows you to watch TV and record your favourite programs on your computer. 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,

hardware and for details on using the supplied remote control.

* Only available on some desktop models.

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

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.

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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.

Do not format Memory Sticks™ with the Windows Format command.

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

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.

PowerPanel

Phoenix Technologies

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.

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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.

SonicStage Mastering Studio

Sony Electronics

SonicStage Mastering Studio is an application that lets you record songs from analog records or cassette

tapes into your computer, and output them to CD-R or CD-RW discs or audio files.

Sony Notebook Setup

Sony Electronics

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.

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