Sony PCG-R505DL Laptop User Manual


 
Overview of the Software on Your Notebook
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RealPlayer®
RealNetworks, Inc.
RealPlayer software is a high-quality streaming media player that supports many
digital media formats. The user-friendly interface has enhanced navigation
capabilities, allowing you to access and enjoy audio and video programming over
the Internet. RealPlayer software is your gateway to a superb Internet multimedia
experience.
Smart Capture
Sony Electronics Inc.
Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart
Capture manages the i.LINK®
*
connection between your notebook and a Sony
Digital Handycam® Camcorder that supports the i.LINK interface. It allows you
to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your hard disk drive
or share via e-mail. A smart solution for computer, digital audio/video and
network convergence.
Smart Connect (On selected models)
Sony Electronics Inc.
Smart Connect enables you to use an i.LINK®* cable to connect your VAIO®
computer to another VAIO computer that supports Smart Connect. You can then
use one computer to copy, delete, and edit files on the other computer. You can
also print from a printer attached to either computer.
SonicStage™
Sony Electronics Inc.
This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecessor,
OpenMG™ Jukebox. Continuing to take advantage of Sony’s copyright-
protected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage
software sports a new music visualizer, a sleek new player skin design, audio CD
burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for fine-tuning audio playback.
* i.LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con-
nection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating
system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not
communicate with each other. Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible
i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before con-
necting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk
drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.