User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EC2RFX/BI

[. . . ] 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. 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. [. . . ] If applicable for your model: For questions and technical assistance, go online to: http://support. microsoft. com/directory nN 32 Software Guide About the software delivered with your computer Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2 Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition allows you to enjoy a new level of reliability that helps your 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 operating system enables your computer to handle multiple activities at the same time. Windows XP Home Edition automatically shields your computer from unauthorised access when you are on the internet. If applicable for your model: For questions and technical assistance, go online to: http://support. microsoft. com/directory Sun Java Virtual Machine (VM) Sun Microsystems, Inc. The Java Virtual Machine (VM) is only one aspect of Java software that is involved in web interaction. The Java VM is built right into your Java software download, and helps the Sun Java Plug-in for Java applications. The Java Plug-in Control Panel enables applets written to the Java 2 platform 1. 4 specification to run in Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer web browsers. For more information, see the online help files and the website at: http://www. sun. com/index. xml nN 33 Software Guide About the software delivered with your computer Internet Explorer 6. 0 Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer is the Microsoft Internet browser allowing you to surf the World Wide Web. The Setup Wizard configures your computer to connect automatically to your service provider. As well as full versions of Acrobat and Photoshop Elements, you can also find free trials on this site and any expert software support you may need. As a valued VAIO customer, you can enjoy a special reduction on Adobe products. Click here Symantec Store Upgrade your current virus protection software here ­ it could prove vital to the safety of your computer!You can download the latest virus definitions and security updates, and make use of Symantec's virus removal tools. As a valued VAIO customer, you can enjoy a special reduction on Symantec products. Click here Utimaco Store Upgrade SafeGuard PrivateDisk here, the electronic safe for your files - it protects your files effectively!From now on, all your data will be securily encrypted. Reduce the risk that anyone can read your files!As a valued VAIO customer, you can enjoy a special reduction, not only on SafeGuard PrivateDisk, but also on other Utimaco products. Click here nN 39 Software Guide About the software delivered with your computer VAIO-Link Sony's customer support centre offers exclusive updates for the Sony software on your VAIO computer. Also check out the many solutions and driver downloads for Sony accessories including monitors, Wireless LAN access points, USB devices, camcorders and more. Click here (Select Drivers and Updates and follow the procedure. ) nN 40 Software Guide Customising your computer Customising your computer The following sections briefly describe how to change the main settings of your computer. Among other things, you will learn how to prepare your modem for use, how to use and customise the look of your Sony software and utilities, and so on. Setting up your language with Windows XP Professional (page 41) Configuring your modem (page 43) Choosing a Sony wallpaper (page 45) nN 41 Software Guide Customising your computer Setting up your language with Windows XP Professional Windows XP Professional computers are equipped with the Multilingual User Interface (MUI) feature. It allows you to change the English operating system, some software applications and the keyboard layout into the language of your choice: français, Deutsch, Japanese, Nederlands, italiano, español, cestina, suomi, , portugués and svenska. It is important that you select the correct keyboard settings during the Windows Setup. [. . . ] And then click the device you want to revert. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen. You can have Windows search for the driver, or point to the driver's location yourself. nN 58 Software Guide Managing drivers Uninstalling a driver Leave the device connected to your computer while uninstalling the driver. To uninstall the driver, proceed as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Or: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Click Start on the taskbar. [. . . ]