Sony MX manual Overview of Software Applications, Adobe Photoshop Elements On selected models

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Overview of Software Applications

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Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased.

Adobe® Acrobat Reader®

Adobe Systems Inc.

Acrobat Reader software allows you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in Adobe's Portable Document Format (PDF), an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms.

Adobe® Photoshop® Elements (On selected models)

Adobe Systems Inc.

Using state-of-the-art image editing tools, you can unleash your artistic ability and create digital images for print, e-mail and posting to the Web. The versatile image capturing options allow you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately. Explore endless creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements.

Adobe® Premiere® LE (On selected models)

Adobe Systems Inc.

Adobe Premiere LE offers interface and editing tools for producing movies for video, multimedia, or the Web. View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on-screen. You can create your own personal video clips that are up to three hours in length, with complete audio-video synchronization.

America Online®

America Online, Inc.

America Online is a popular Internet online service. Stay in touch with family and friends with easy-to-use e-mail. Manage your personal finances, get the latest news and sports scores, and chat with thousands of others who share your interests.

ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro

ArcSoft Inc.

PhotoPrinter Pro is an easy-to-use, yet advanced printing program that lets you quickly lay out multiple images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper. PhotoPrinter Pro offers a wide selection of templates including landscape, portrait, free-style, mixed sizes, custom templates and more. The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for improving photos while giving you the ability to add text to any image. With PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro you can create business cards, handouts, calendars, mailing labels, and much more.

DigitalPrint

Sony Electronics Inc.

This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit, import, and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or inkjet printer. Digital Print can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs.

DVgate

Sony Electronics Inc.

Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK® port and capture your own video clips and still images. You can edit clips from your video, add new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats.

DVDit! for VAIO (On selected models)

Sonic Solutions

DVDit! is a new and exciting production software that is easy to use. DVDit! has easy-to-use features, that automatically convert your multimedia source files into the correct format for recording onto a DVD-R or CD-R, or a DVD folder on your system hard drive. You can combine your favorite MPEG and digital stills, creating professional quality DVDs.

EarthLink Network Total Access

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, newsgroups, a Personal Start Page, a free 6 MB Web site, a member magazine, and 24-hour technical support.

Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder (On selected models)

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Contents Welcome About Your Vaio MX Computer Sony audio and video quality Preinstalled softwareVaio keyboard Microsoft Windows XP operating systemComputer and basic accessories Unpacking Your ComputerUnpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories Manuals Recovery CDs Software library OtherTo Choose an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer Planning your work spaceLocating Controls And Connectors Front Panel OverviewInfrared Receiver Power button and indicator lightStop button Muting buttonNext/Fast Forward button Volume control buttonsMagicGate Memory Stick media access indicator light Function buttonLocating Controls And Connectors Stop button Next/Fast Forward button Keyboard port Back Panel OverviewBack panel Mouse port Ethernet portMonitor port Link 6-pin port IEEE1394Serial port DVI LCD Monitor portStereo speaker terminals R/L Line in jacks R/LLine OUT jacks R/L Telephone cable jackDVD button Remote Control OverviewRemote Control Power button TV/VIDEO buttonEnter button Cancel buttonJump button TV buttonPrev/Rew button Volume buttonsMenu button Direction center buttonMonitor button Video Rec Mode buttonPlay Mode button Sleep buttonReturn button Inserting a Memory Stick media Additional System CapabilitiesTo use the Memory Stick media slot Removing a Memory Stick mediaLocking the Memory Stick Media Additional System Capabilities Locking the Memory Stick Media Removing a PC card To use PC card slotInserting a PC card Inserting a PC cardSetting Up Your Vaio Computer To Set Up Your Computer Connecting a display monitor Connecting a displayConnecting a DVI LCD display Connecting a DVI displayConnecting the speakers to the computer Connecting the stereo speakersTo connect the speaker wires to the computer Connecting the speaker cable to the speakersPage Connecting the keyboard and mouse Connecting the keyboard and mouseConnecting the phone and modem cables Connecting the power cords Connecting the power cordsTo Turn On Your Computer To turn on your computerTo Register Your Computer Phone and Modem Options window To Set Up Your Dial-up ConnectionLocation Information window New Connection Wizard window To Use the Stand By Mode Stand By mode indicators To set the computer to enter Stand By mode automaticallyTo resume from Stand By mode Color ModePage To Use the System Hibernate Mode Initiating Hibernate mode To set the computer to enter Hibernate modePage Vaio Action Setup Changing the settings of the S keys To Use the Shortcut KeysTo Set the Internal Timer To select the timers launch application To set up the timer start To Change the Sony Software Window Design Changing the window design Configuring Your Vaio Computer Hard Disk Drive PartitionConfiguring Your Vaio Computer Defragmenting your hard disk drive Link IEEE1394 Compatibility Connecting an i.LINK IEEE1394 device About The Software On Your Computer Overview of Software Applications Adobe Photoshop Elements On selected modelsMedia Bar DVD Player Quicken Page For Answers to Your Software Questions Support for preinstalled software DVDit! for Vaio On selected models Sonic SolutionsWeb site WordPerfect Corel Corporation Sony Service Center System, Application And Driver Recovery CDs System Recovery CDsTo Use the System Recovery CDs Change Partition Size System Recovery options System Drive RecoveryRecovery to Original Factory Defaults Page To Use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs To Use the Driver Recovery CD Reinstalling device drivers with the Driver Recovery CD Troubleshooting Topics My computer does not startPage How do I change the video resolution of my display? My modem connection is slow My microphone does not work Page To contact Sony for technical support Power source Power source Disposal of the lithium battery Handling the computer system Moisture condensation Upgrading the computer system Handling a CRT display Handling an LCD display Using the hard disk drive Handling floppy disks Handling CD or DVD media Handling MiniDisc media Cleaning CD or DVD media Cleaning MiniDisc media Protecting MiniDisc media contents Support Resources Resource listing Vaio ComputerUpgrading And Maintaining Your Vaio MX Computer Before you upgrade your computer OverviewTo Remove the Side Panel To Install a PCI Add-on Card Removing/Installing memory To Install MemoryInstalling memory Removing memoryPage To Replace the Lithium Battery Removing the drive holder To Install an Additional Hard Disk DriveInstalling an additional hard disk drive Attaching the drive screwsTo identify additional hard disk space Replacing the drive holderPage To Replace the Side Panel Replacing the side panel