User manual SONY VAIO SOFTWARE

[. . . ] N Software Guide nN 1 Software Guide Read this first Read this first 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. [. . . ] Now you can get even more out of the functions available - upgrade to the full versions of Adobe and Security Solution software, and enjoy downloads and plug-ins for your VAIO software. What's more, as a valued VAIO customer, you can enjoy a special reduction on Adobe and Symantec products. Adobe Store Upgrade your existing Adobe software here ­ you'll be amazed at how many new functions there are. 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 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 (Click the VAIO User button. Fill in the two codes and enter the site. Select Downloads and follow the procedure. ) nN 35 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, etc. Setting up your language with Windows XP Professional (page 36) Configuring your modem (page 38) Setting a Sony wallpaper (page 40) nN 36 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, estina, suomi, , portugués and svenska. It is important that you select the correct keyboard settings during the Windows Setup. To select the correct keyboard settings during Windows Setup, proceed as follows: 1 2 At first boot, click 2x Next in the Windows XP Setup Wizard window. The Select Your System Settings dialog box appears. Fill in these three questions: I live the closest to this region. I use this type of keyboard. 3 4 In the End User License Agreement, accept the License Agreement and click Next. Continue your Windows setup until it is finished. You can also change the country and language settings into your language as soon as Windows has been restarted or use the Language Bar. To change the country and language settings, proceed as follows: 1 2 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Regional and Language Options icon. If you do not see this icon, click Switch to Classic View on the left side. In the Regional Options tab of the Regional and Language Options window, select your language from the Standards and formats drop-down menu. nN 37 Software Guide Customising your computer 4 5 6 7 8 To change the language of the menus and dialog boxes, select the Languages tab of the Regional and Language Options window. Select your language from the drop-down list. [. . . ] The driver is uninstalled. To uninstall your device driver, you must be logged on to your computer with administrator rights. Click Start on the taskbar. Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon. And then click the device you want to revert. If you are prompted to restart your computer, click Yes. [. . . ]