User manual TAKAHASHI MEWLON

[. . . ] If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support. To use the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 2 3 Turn on your computer. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive (optional). When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs. [. . . ] Click the subject for which you want information, and then answer the questions that are appropriate for your problem. If you are using an external display, check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on. Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn on the computer. u u u u u u 6 Read Me First When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may not be able to boot your system properly. You can correct this situation as follows: Plug in the AC adapter and allow the computer to charge for one hour while the power is on. To charge the internal backup battery fully, keep the AC adapter connected for more than 24 hours after turning the power on. You can use your computer while charging the battery. DVgateTM Applications Digital Video Captures If your system displays the message, "Failed to record to DV deck, Please check deck's power status, cable connection and so on. ", while you are recording images to a digital video device using DVgate, close all open applications, and restart your computer. Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate sometimes causes this to occur. For more information on DVgate, see the DVgate online help. Adjusting Image Resolution If the images on the LCD do not display smoothly, this may be because the incorrect resolution is selected. To check the resolution, click the Setup button in the DVgate Motion-Monitor window. The settings you change in this menu affect only the images in the monitor window. Movie data imported to the hard disk and images recorded to DV devices will not be affected. Selecting the Printer Port Mode for Your Printer (For Windows 98) The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. To prevent fire or electrical shock, the adapter must be firmly plugged into the outlet. If necessary, use a separate AC outlet. * An overlay area code is a second area code added to the same geographical area as an existing area code. About the Software on Your Computer 11 About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook 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 support information, see "For Answers to Your Software Questions" on page 17. Acrobat Reader software allows 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. You can edit the clips from your video, add others, and combine clips into new movie segments. EarthLink Network TotalAccess® (Windows 98 only) EarthLink Network, Inc. An Internet Service Provider that supplies access, information, and assistance to its customers, introducing them to the Internet. Member benefits include e-mail, a Personal Start Page, a free 6 MB web site, a member newsletter, and 24-hour technical support. VirusScan can detect viruses from floppy disks, Internet downloads, e-mail attachments, intranets, shared files, CD-ROMs, and online services. About the Software on Your Computer 13 Media BarTM Sony Electronics Media Bar software is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playback. Media Bar software handles all common computer multimedia formats and controls selected Sony devices. [. . . ] Just import your video clips and "shake" with the click of a mouse. Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends. 14 Read Me First PictureGearTM Sony Electronics This image management software displays images from your hard drive, a Sony Digital Still Camera, or a Sony Mavica® Camera. The images appear in a convenient light-table format, so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder. Prodigy Internet® (Windows 2000 only) Prodigy Communications Corporation An online service that helps you find what you need online faster and smarter. [. . . ]