| File Description | Date | Version | Size | Download |
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| 1. To install SATA Driver | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 0.19 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Please find one external floppy disk drive and connect with the unit. 2. Please insert a blank formatted floppy disk into the external floppy disk drive, and unzip the download Zip file. 3. Please copy these 8 unzip files to the blank formatted floppy disk. 4. Start the Microsoft® Windows® Operating System setup by booting from the installation CD. 5. At the beginning of the Operating System setup, press theF6 key to install a third-party SAST or RAID driver. 6. When prompted, insert the floppy disk with the SATA driver files. 7. After reading the floppy disk, the SATA Controller will be presented. Select this driver to install l(Please choose option 2). Finish the Windows® Operating System installation and install all necessary drivers.
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| 2. To install Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 2.50 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute Chipset.EXE file. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 3. To install Video driver | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 33.42 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute Graphics-NVIDIA.EXE file. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 4. To install Hotfix - kb835221 | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 0.63 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute kb835221.exe file. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 5. To install Realtek High Definition Audio CODEC | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 5.38 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute Audio.EXE file. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 6. To install HDAUDIO SoftV92 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 2.69 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute Modem.EXE file. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 7. To install Texas Instuments PCIXX12 Integrated FlashMedia Controller | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 1.17 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute Memory_stick.EXE file. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 8. To install Memory Sticker Icon | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 0.57 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute MSIcon.EXE file. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 9. To install Alps Pointing device for VAIO | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 1.67 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute Pointing.EXE file. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 10. To install Touchpad hotfix | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 0.54 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute Touchpad_Registry_Patch.EXE file. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
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| 11. To install Marvell Yukon Chipset based Ethernet Controller | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 1.18 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute LAN.EXE file. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 12. To install Intel ProSet/Wireless | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 12.78 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute Wireless_LAN.EXE file. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 13. To install Toshiba Bluetooth Stack | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 28.81 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute Bluetooth-Driver.EXE file. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 14. To install VGP-VCC4 Camera Driver | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 2.09 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute Camera.EXE file. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 15. To install VGP-VCC4 Camera Driver | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 2.09 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute Camera.EXE file. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 16. To install SonyNC | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 1.08 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute SonyNC.EXE file. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 17. To install Sony Image Filter | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 0.56 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute SonyImgF.EXE file. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 18. To install Sony Shared Library | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 2.14 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute Sony_Shared_Library.EXE. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 19. To install Sony Utility DLL | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 2.37 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute Sony_Utilities_DLL.EXE. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 20. To install Setting Utility Series | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 11.77 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute Setting_Utility_Series.EXE. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 21. To install VAIO Event Service | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 4.34 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute VAIO_Event_Service.EXE. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 22. To install VAIO Event Service Hotfix | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 0.54 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute vaio_event_service_hotfix.EXE. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 23. To install VAIO Control Center | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 3.29 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute VAIO_Control_Center.EXE. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 24. To install VAIO Power Management | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 9.15 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute VAIO_Power_Management.EXE. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 25. To install Wireless Switch Setting Uitlity | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 6.03 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute Wireless_Switch_Setting_Utility.EXE. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 26. To install VAIO Camera Utility | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 5.26 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute VAIO_Camera_Utility.EXE. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 27. To install VAIO Camera Capture Utility | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | 9.55 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S 1. Execute VAIO_Camera_Capture_Utility.EXE. 2. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation. NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears. 4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed. |
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| 28. To install Install Order | 06 Nov 2007 | N/A | N/A |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S Please refer to the Install Order to install the drivers and applications. |
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Windows XP Downgrade Drivers and Applications for VGN-FZ1 Series(Individual drivers)
Article ID:226223(modified 23 Mar 2011)
Applicable Models
VGN-FZ15G, VGN-FZ15M, VGN-FZ15S, VGN-FZ17G, VGN-FZ18G, VGN-FZ18ME, VGN-FZ18S
What does this download do?
These are the Windows XP drivers and applications for VGN-FZ1 Series.
Available Downloads:
Windows XP Drivers for VGN-FZ1 Series
SATA Driver
File name: SATA Driver.zip
File size: 196.31KB (201,026 Byte)
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility
File name: Chipset.EXE
File size: 2.50MB (2,629,034 Byte)
Video driver
File name: Graphics-NVIDIA.EXE
File size: 33.42MB (35,048,793 Byte)
Hotfix - kb835221.exe
File name: kB835221.exe
File size: 642.71KB (658,136 Byte)
Realtek High Definition Audio CODEC
File name: Audio.EXE
File size: 5.38MB (5,651,439 Byte)
HDAUDIO SoftV92 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP
File name: Modem.EXE
File size: 2.69MB (2,824,012 Byte)
Texas Instuments PCIXX12 Integrated FlashMedia Controller
File name: Memory_stick.EXE
File size: 1.17MB (1,227,506 Byte)
Memory Sticker Icon
File name: MSIcon.EXE
File size: 579.11KB (593,010 Byte)
Alps Pointing device for VAIO
File name: Pointing.EXE
File size: 1.67MB (1,757,725 Byte)
Touchpad hotfix
File name: Touchpad_Registry_Patch.EXE
File size: 551.51KB (564,750 Byte)
Marvell Yukon Chipset based Ethernet Controller
File name: LAN.EXE
File size: 1.18MB (1,246,344 Byte)
Intel ProSet/Wireless
File name: Wireless_LAN.EXE
File size: 12.78MB (13,408,069 Byte)
Toshiba Bluetooth Stack
File name: Bluetooth-Driver.EXE
File size: 28.81MB (30,218,416 Byte)
VGP-VCC4 Camera Driver
File name: Camera.EXE
File size: 2.09MB (2,195,821 Byte)
SonyNC
File name: SonyNC.EXE
File size: 1.08MB (1,139,504 Byte)
Sony Image Filter
File name: SonyImgF.EXE
File size: 572.58KB (586,331 Byte)
Windows XP Applications for VGN-FZ1 Series
Sony Shared Library
File name: Sony_Shared_Library.EXE
File size: 2.14MB (2,244,368 Byte)
Sony Utility DLL
File name: Sony_Utilities_DLL.EXE
File size: 2.37MB (2,491,046 Byte)
Setting Utility Series
File name: Setting_Utility_Series.EXE
File size: 11.77MB (12,343,768 Byte)
VAIO Event Service
File name: VAIO_Event_Service.EXE
File size: 4.34MB (4,554,076 Byte)
VAIO Event Service Hotfix
File name: vaio_event_service_hotfix.EXE
File size: 551.75KB (564,994 Byte)
VAIOControl Center
File name: VAIO_Control_Center.EXE
File size: 3.29MB (3,457,148 Byte)
VAIO Power Management
File name: VAIO_Power_Management.EXE
File size: 9.15MB (9,599,106 Byte)
Wireless Switch Setting Uitlity
File name: Wireless_Switch_Setting_Utility.EXE
File size: 6.03MB (6,324,176 Byte)
VAIO Camera Utility
File name: VAIO_Camera_Utility.EXE
File size: 5.26MB (5,524,834 Byte)
VAIO Camera Capture Utility
File name: VAIO_Camera_Capture_Utility.EXE
File size: 9.55MB (10,021,227 Byte)
Important Notes
IMPORTANT: Before proceeding with the upgrade, disconnect all external hardware devices, including PC Cards etc.
Note: Before proceeding, ensure that the VAIO computer is operated using the supplied AC adapter.
Note: Save all data/files and close all running programs.
Note:
1. AV Mode Button can not be used.
2. Instant On mode can not be used.
3. Fn+F5/Fn+F6 Function Key(Brightness Control) can not be used.
4. Fn+F10(Zoom in/out function) can not be used.
5. When connect with HDMI, the sound output does not work.
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