AUDIO (SOUND)
File DescriptionRealtek® High Definition Audio DriverRelease Date10/05/2009Version6.0.1.5859File Size16.18 MBThis utility installs the Realtek High Definition Audio driver for compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
BIOS
File DescriptionBIOS Update UtilityRelease Date12/04/2009VersionR2022M4File Size2.59 MBThis utility updates the BIOS to version R2022M4 to resolve an issue where the BitLocker™ key is required on every boot when the USB flash card is disconnected.
BLUETOOTH® WIRELESS
File DescriptionAlps® Bluetooth® DriverRelease Date11/05/2009Version6.2.0.9600File Size58.21 MBThis utility installs the Alps Bluetooth driver for compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
CD/DVD DRIVES
File DescriptionSony® DVD-RW AW-G540A USB Device Firmware UpdateRelease Date12/22/2009Version1.W2File Size1.31 MBThis utility updates the Sony DVD-RW AW-G540A firmware for the VGP-UDRW1 external USB optical drive to version 1.W2 and provides the following benefits:
- Provides support for the Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, and Windows® 7 operating systems
- Resolves an issue where an error may occur when performing a backup and restore within Windows 7
- Provides support for the gapless playback feature when creating a music CD/DVD using Windows Media® Player
File DescriptionUPDATE Optiarc™ DVD RW AD-7910S Firmware UpdateRelease Date7/23/2010Version1.71File Size1.37 MBThis utility updates the Optiarc DVD RW AD-7910S drive firmware to version 1.71 to resolve an issue where the user is unable to perform a data backup to DVD media using the Windows® 7 "Backup and Restore" utility.
File DescriptionUPDATE Optiarc™ DVD RW AD-7910S Firmware UpdateRelease Date2/04/2010Version1.VbFile Size1.36 MBThis utility updates the Optiarc DVD RW AD-7910S drive firmware to version 1.Vb to resolve an issue where the user is unable to perform a data backup to DVD media using the Windows® 7 "Backup and Restore" utility.
CLICK TO DISC™
File DescriptionUPDATE Click to Disc Software UpdateRelease Date7/23/2010Version1.2.73.04270File Size47.49 MBThis utility updates the Click to Disc software to version 1.2.73.04270 and provides the following benefits:
- Resolves an issue where the project processing may not advance properly when creating an HDMV project from Memory Stick® media
- Resolves an issue where the "Help" button from the disc making screen does not function
- Resolves an issue where the error message "Some media files could not be written because the disc became full during writing" occurs while burning to Blu-ray™ Disc media
- Resolves an issue where the error message "Unknown Error" occurs when importing content from Memory Stick media in a Handycam® camcorder
- Resolves an issue where selecting "DVD-VR" or "BDAV" in Click to Disc Editor is not reflected under "disk kind" for VAIO® Content Exporter
- Resolves an issue where the user is not be able to import files from a SD card
- Resolves an issue where a blue screen occurs when attempting to capture video from a video camera via an i-link® connection
- Adds VAIO Content Exporter support for file output from VAIO Movie Story version 1.3x
- Adds VAIO Content Exporter support for MP4 (720p) input
- Adds VAIO Content Exporter support for output to the mylo™ personal communicator
- Improves compatibility with Sony® camcorders using the AVCHD™ format, and with Sony Blu-ray Disc players
For Sony Blu-ray Disc Player Owners
For best compatibility with your Blu-ray Disc player, make sure your player has the latest firmware installed. Please check the player's Drivers & Software page for available updates.
File DescriptionUPDATE Click to Disc Editor Software UpdateRelease Date7/09/2010Version2.0.03.04150File Size4.14 MBThis utility updates the Click to Disc Editor software to version 2.0.03.04150 to resolve the following issues:
- The user is unable to create a disc in BDAV format when using BD-R media
- The Blu-ray Disc™ drive may not recognize Blu-Ray Disc media that include BD-J (Blu-ray Disc Java) encoding
- The user is unable to burn to DVD media using the "fit to disc" feature
MEMORY CARD READER/WRITER
File DescriptionRicoh® Memory Card Reader/Writer DriverRelease Date10/06/2009Version6.3.0.50File Size942.29 KBThis utility installs the Memory Card Reader/Writer driver for compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
File DescriptionRicoh® SD Memory Card Reader Writer DriverRelease Date10/05/2009Version6.3.2.20File Size857.79 KBThis utility installs the Ricoh SD Memory Card Reader Writer driver for compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
MODEM
File DescriptionConexant® Modem DriverRelease Date10/07/2009Version7.58.0.50File Size2.51 MBThis utility installs the Conexant® Modem Driver for compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
MOTHERBOARD
File DescriptionIntel® Chipset DriverRelease Date10/05/2009Version8.7.0.1007File Size2.15 MBThis utility will install a version of the Intel Chipset Driver that is compatible with Windows® 7.
NETWORK
File DescriptionIntel® Ethernet DriverRelease Date10/08/2009Version9.52.10.0.0907280File Size1.26 MBThis utility installs the Intel Ethernet Driver for compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
NOTEBOOK CONTROL AND UTILITIES
File DescriptionSetting Utility SeriesRelease Date11/18/2009Version5.0.0.07280File Size5.82 MBThis utility installs the Setting Utility Series for compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
File DescriptionVAIO® Control Center SoftwareRelease Date10/06/2009Version4.0.0.07130File Size3.66 MBThis utility installs the VAIO Control Center software for compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
PICTURE MOTION BROWSER
File DescriptionUPDATE Picture Motion Browser (PMB) UpdateRelease Date11/08/2011Version5.8.02File Size3.51 MBThis utility updates PMB versions 1.1 through 5.8.01, and Cyber-shot Viewer version 1.0, to PMB version 5.8.02 and provides the following benefits:
- Adds the capability to burn 3D and 60p/50p videos on Blu-ray Disc™ media without being converted
Note: Requires the PMB Blu-ray Disc Add-on Software. If the add-on software is already installed, it is not necessary to install it again. - Adds support for SEN (Sony Entertainment Network) ID when uploading to the Personal Space™ service
Note: Applicable in countries where the Personal Space service is available.
Click the appropriate link below for more information on the Personal Space service and SEN ID: Note: On April 25, 2012, Personal Space became PlayMemories Online™. For additional details, please visit the PlayMemories Online web page. To use the PlayMemories Online service, please update your PMB (Picture Motion Browser) to PlayMemories Home Ver.1.30. - Improves image quality of a DVD created from progressive video.
- Improves image quality for seamless disc creation from videos recorded in mixed recording modes
- Resolves an issue where previously imported images are imported again when shot using the continuous shooting function
File DescriptionPMB Exporter for WALKMAN
(For Picture Motion Browser versions 3.0 - 4.3)Release Date11/20/2008Versionn/aFile Size9.91 MBThe PMB Exporter for WALKMAN software lets you easily export still images and video from Picture Motion Browser to your Walkman® player.
(For Picture Motion Browser versions 3.0 - 4.3)Release Date11/20/2008Versionn/aFile Size9.91 MBThe PMB Exporter for WALKMAN software lets you easily export still images and video from Picture Motion Browser to your Walkman® player.
Notes:
- Only still images in JPEG (JPG) format can be exported.
- Only videos in WMV format can be exported, and the Walkman player must be compatible with WMV format video files.
File DescriptionPMB Launcher
(For Picture Motion Browser versions 3.0 - 4.2)Release Date11/20/2008Versionn/aFile Size23.49 MBWith PMB Launcher you can quickly and easily launch desired functions within your Picture Motion Browser software.
(For Picture Motion Browser versions 3.0 - 4.2)Release Date11/20/2008Versionn/aFile Size23.49 MBWith PMB Launcher you can quickly and easily launch desired functions within your Picture Motion Browser software.
PMB Launcher organizes your Picture Motion Browser software functions into the following eight categories: View, Import, Disc Creation, Handycam, Tools, Support, GPS, and Other.
Note: The functions displayed within each category depend on the version of Picture Motion Browser installed on your computer.
PLAYMEMORIES HOME™
File DescriptionUPDATE PlayMemories Home™ version 1.3 Update ProgramRelease Date5/01/2012Version1.3File Size133.25 MBFor the users of PlayMemories Home, Picture Motion Browser, and Cyber-shot® Viewer, we are offering the latest update to PlayMemories Home version 1.3.
This software update provides the following benefits over PlayMemories Home version 1.2:
- Adds support for the new PlayMemories Online™ service.
Note: This service is replacing the Personal Space service and is applicable only in countries where the PlayMemories Online service is available. Please visit the PlayMemories Online web page for additional details. - Adds the capability for still images in the camera to be printed from the "Camera Direct" view
Benefits provided by previous updates and included in version 1.3:
- Adds support for wireless image transfer from a camera with Wi-Fi® function to a computer with Windows® XP operating system.
- Adds support for 3D playback with systems meeting the following requirements:
- OS: Windows® 7 (with service pack 1)
- CPU: Intel® i5 or faster (Core™ i7 or faster recommended)
- Supported video format: MPEG-4 MVC/H.264 AVCHD™ version 2.0
- For 3D playback, your computer needs to be equipped with NVIDIA® 3D Vision®. Please refer to the NVIDIA website for details and system requirements.
Note: 3D videos may not play smoothly in all computer environments.
- If you have a VAIO® computer please visit, What is the difference between the PlayMemories Home for VAIO software and the PlayMemories Home software that ships with other Sony electronic devices?
RAID
File DescriptionIntel® Matrix Storage Manager DriverRelease Date10/06/2009Version8.0.0.1039File Size21.43 MBThis utility installs the Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver for compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
SECURITY
File DescriptionInfineon® TPM Professional PackageRelease Date11/10/2009Version3.60.2071.1File Size29.80 MBThis utility installs the Infineon TPM Professional Package for compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
File DescriptionUPEK® FingerPrint Sensor DriverRelease Date10/06/2009Version1.9.2.118File Size863.79 KBThis utility installs the UPEK FingerPrint Sensor Driver for compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
File DescriptionUPEK® Protector Suite QL™ SoftwareRelease Date10/05/2009Version5.9.2.5578File Size29.63 MBThis utility installs the UPEK Protector Suite QL software for compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
SONY APPLICATIONS (VARIOUS)
File DescriptionCRITICAL VAIO Care™ Troubleshooter UpdateRelease Date11/24/2010Version2.0File Size6.20 MBThis utility installs an updated version of the VAIO Care Troubleshooter utility to add the following categories:
- Input & output
- Storage & media
- Network & wireless
- Software & applications
- System settings
File DescriptionVAIO® Original Function Settings SoftwareRelease Date10/08/2009Version2.0.0.07010File Size20.05 MBThis utility installs the VAIO Original Function Settings software for compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
File DescriptionVAIO Care™ SoftwareRelease Date10/07/2009Version4.0.0.0811File Size25.89 MBThis utility installs the VAIO Care software for compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
File DescriptionVAIO® Hardware Diagnostics SoftwareRelease Date10/07/2009Version3.9.0.090715File Size7.21 MBThis utility installs the VAIO Hardware Diagnostics software for compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
File DescriptionVAIO® Help and Support SoftwareRelease Date10/07/2009Version9.00.0903File Size37.28 MBThis utility installs the VAIO Help and Support software for compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
File DescriptionVAIO® Location UtilityRelease Date10/07/2009Version1.1.00.06060File Size1.69 MBThis utility installs the VAIO Location Utility for compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
File DescriptionCRITICAL VAIO Care™ Software UpdateRelease Date9/20/2010Version6.3.0.09020File Size46.90 MBThis utility updates the VAIO Care software to version 6.3.0.09020 and provides the following benefits:
- Updates the support phone number listed for Brazil within the VAIO Care software
- Improves the Self Heal functionality by allowing critical updates to be installed silently
- Improves the VAIO Care user interface
- Provides a link to the Sony® forum within the Contact Sony option
- Improves the performance of the VAIO Care application
File DescriptionUPDATE VAIO Care™ Software UpdateRelease Date1/26/2010Version5.1.0.13200File Size24.61 MBThis utility updates the VAIO Care software to version 5.1.0.13200 and provides the following benefits:
- Improved user interface
- Improved response time when using the "Undo Cleaning" feature
- Improved VAIO Care notification system
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
File DescriptionUPDATE iTunes® Trademark Notation Unified Update ProgramRelease Date11/05/2009Version1.0.2.10270File Size12.28 MBThis utility installs the iTunes Trademark Notation Unified Update Program and provides the following benefits:
Media Gallery Benefits:
- Resolves an issue where the iTunes trademark is missing
- Resolves an issue where the user is unable to playback MPEG2 video in the Windows® 7 Home Basic operating system
VAIO® Media plus Benefits:
- Resolves an issue where the iTunes trademark is missing
- Updates the French help files
- Resolves an issue where the user is unable to broadcast an ATRAC® DRM file
- Resolves an issue where the user is unable to playback MPEG2 video in the Windows 7 Home Basic operating system
File DescriptionSony® Shared LibraryRelease Date10/05/2009Version5.4.0.05200File Size1.81 MBThis utility installs the Sony Shared Library for compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
File DescriptionUPDATE Sony® Firmware Extension Parser Device DriverRelease Date8/03/2010Version8.0.1.2File Size1.54 MBThis utility updates the Sony Firmware Extension Parser Device driver to version 8.0.1.2 to resolve an issue where a random blue screen occurs after performing an upgrade to the Windows® 7 operating system.
File DescriptionUPDATE Sony® Firmware Extension Parser Device Driver UpdateRelease Date6/22/2010Version8.0.1.6087File Size1.06 MBThis utility updates the Sony Firmware Extension Parser Device driver to version 8.0.1.6087 to resolve an issue where a blue screen error or system crash may occur after upgrading to the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
File DescriptionVAIO® Event ServiceRelease Date10/06/2009Version5.0.0.07130File Size5.93 MBThis utility installs the VAIO Event Service for compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
VAIO MEDIA SOFTWARE
File DescriptionUPDATE VAIO® Media plus Update ProgramRelease Date3/26/2012Version1.4.5.15070File Size67.64 MBThis utility installs an updated version of the VAIO Media plus software to resolve the following issues:
- Enables Digital Media Controller support for selected BRAVIA® HDTV sets
- Improves compatibility with Sony® Ericsson mobile handsets
- Enables music streaming delivery
- Enables MP4 file playback support
- Enables iTunes® playlist support
- Fixes large digital still image (4096x4096 and above) display issues on DLNA® clients
- Fixes an issue where music from the channel recommended in VAIO® MusicBox does not play through DLNA clients
- Fixes a playback issue where stereo audio sounds monaural
- Fixes an issue where the VAIO Media Plus icon is missing from the MCE menu
- Resolves video distortion that may occur during playback of AVC video files
- Improves the installation process of VAIO Update
- Adds support for DMC and Digital Broadcast Plug-ins features
- Fixes an issue where the thumbnails of photos and videos saved on the Network-Attached Storage(NAS) unit cannot be viewed
File DescriptionUPDATE Sony® Home Network Library UpdateRelease Date3/18/2010Version2.0.2.12150File Size1.92 MBThis utility updates the Sony Home Network Library to resolve an issue where VAIO® Media Plus and Media Gallery applications are unable to view certain pictures imported from 3rd party cameras.
File DescriptionVAIO® Content Metadata Intelligent Analyzing Manager UpdateRelease Date2/02/2010Version3.6.1.12010File Size25.56 MBThis utility updates the VAIO Content Metadata Intelligent Analyzing Manager to version 3.6.1.12010 and provides the following benefits:
- Resolves an issue where the correct segment of the music file doesn't play when using the "Chorus Playback Duration" feature within the VAIO MusicBox application
- Enables a new feature to use the content search for smile detection, laughter, and close-up face pictures within the VAIO Movie Story and Media Gallery applications
- Enables support to read AVCHD (720p) video format within the VAIO Movie Story and Click to Disc Editor applications
- Enables support to read GPS video within the Click to Disc Editor application
File DescriptionVAIO® Content Metadata Intelligent Network Service Manager UpdateRelease Date2/02/2010Version3.6.1.11040File Size10.34 MBThis utility updates the VAIO Content Metadata Intelligent Network Service Manager to version 3.6.1.11040 and provides the following benefits:
- Resolves an issue where the correct segment of the music file doesn't play when using the "Chorus Playback Duration" feature within the VAIO MusicBox application
- Enables a new feature to use the content search for smile detection, laughter, and close-up face pictures within the VAIO Movie Story and Media Gallery applications
- Enables support to read AVCHD (720p) video format within the VAIO Movie Story and Click to Disc Editor applications
- Enables support to read GPS video within the Click to Disc Editor application
File DescriptionVAIO® Content Metadata Manager Settings UpdateRelease Date2/02/2010Version3.6.0.09240File Size16.28 MBThis utility updates the VAIO Content Metadata Manager Settings to version 3.6.0.09240 and provides the following benefits:
- Resolves an issue where the correct segment of the music file doesn't play when using the "Chorus Playback Duration" feature within the VAIO MusicBox application
- Enables a new feature to use the content search for smile detection, laughter, and close-up face pictures within the VAIO Movie Story and Media Gallery applications
- Enables support to read AVCHD (720p) video format within the VAIO Movie Story and Click to Disc Editor applications
- Enables support to read GPS video within the Click to Disc Editor application
File DescriptionVAIO® Content Metadata XML Interface UpdateRelease Date2/02/2010Version3.6.0.09080File Size9.76 MBThis utility updates the VAIO Content Metadata XML Interface to version 3.6.0.09080 and provides the following benefits:
- Resolves an issue where the correct segment of the music file doesn't play when using the "Chorus Playback Duration" feature within the VAIO MusicBox application
- Enables a new feature to use the content search for smile detection, laughter, and close-up face pictures within the VAIO Movie Story and Media Gallery applications
- Enables support to read AVCHD (720p) video format within the VAIO Movie Story and Click to Disc Editor applications
- Enables support to read GPS video within the Click to Disc Editor application
VAIO UPDATE
File DescriptionUPDATE VAIO® Update Software UpdateRelease Date11/23/2011Version5.5.2.11070File Size24.48 MBThis utility updates the VAIO Update software to resolve an issue where the VAIO Update application is unable to obtain the model information of the computer after installing VAIO Update version 5.5.1.
File DescriptionUPDATE VAIO® Update SoftwareRelease Date3/27/2012Version5.6.1.02150File Size24.68 MBThis utility will install an updated version of the VAIO Update software to resolve the following issues:
- VAIO Update may stop responding
- Logoff, Restart, or Shutdown functions are not available during the installation of a patch
- Updates are not received if the computer is behind a proxy server
File DescriptionCRITICAL VAIO® Update Software UpdateRelease Date7/09/2010Version5.1.1.06090File Size9.95 MBThis utility updates the VAIO Update software to version 5.1.1.06090 and provides improved performance and features of the VAIO Update application.
VAIO® ENTERTAINMENT
File DescriptionVAIO® Entertainment Platform SoftwareRelease Date10/06/2009Version3.5.0.07240File Size21.43 MBThis utility installs the VAIO Entertainment Platform software for compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
File DescriptionUPDATE VAIO® Movie Story UpdateRelease Date7/14/2010Version1.5.01.05120File Size93.06 MBThis utility updates the VAIO Movie Story software to version 1.5.01.05120 and provides the following benefits:
Issues resolved:
- The title cannot be entered after opening a saved project
- The project scene may be rendered in black or white
- The project scene may become distorted when a different aspect ratio is set
- The application may not close properly
- The application may hang when opening "Text Settings"
- The face detection feature does not function properly
Enhancements:
- Improves overall performance
- Provides AVCHD™ High Profile format availability
- Provides the ability to change font size
- Provides the ability to trim scenes
- Provides BGM (background music) recommendation
- Provides AVC 720P format availability
- Provides smile and blur image detection
VIDEO
File DescriptionMobile Intel® 4 Series Express Chipset Family Driver UpdateRelease Date12/03/2009Version8.15.10.1872File Size25.21 MBThis utility updates the Intel video driver to version 8.15.10.1872 to resolve the following issues:
- The blue screen error "0x0000001e (0xffffffffc0000005, 0xfffffa8006db3e4f, 0x0000000000000000, 0xffffffffffffffff)" may occur during playback of an MPEG2 file using Windows Media® Player or Windows Media Center while the WinDVD® or WinDVD BD® software is in use
- No audio from the TV using an HDMI™ connection during playback of an AVCHD or WMV file using Windows Media Player software
File DescriptionIntel® Graphics DriverRelease Date10/06/2009Version8.15.10.1855File Size26.24 MBThis utility installs the Intel Graphics driver for compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
WINDVD® SOFTWARE
File DescriptionUPDATE InterVideo WinDVD BD® for VAIO® SoftwareRelease Date12/02/2009Version8.0.20.79File Size152.88 MBThis utility installs the InterVideo WinDVD BD for VAIO software to resolve an issue where the WinDVD BD software is missing after performing the Microsoft® Windows® 7 upgrade.
File DescriptionUPDATE WinDVD® BD Software UpdateRelease Date3/22/2012Version8.8.0.282File Size156.01 MBThis utility updates the WinDVD BD software to version 8.8.0.282 to resolve the following issues:
- The computer is unable to playback certain Blu-ray Disc™ titles
- The bookmark feature is grayed out during the playback of a DVD movie
- The computer may stop responding when playing certain movie titles using the WinDVD BD application
- Internet Explorer® may freeze (stop responding) when attempting to update the AACS key
- The computer displays a R10 error when attempting to update the AACS key
- Video distortion occurs during playback of a Blu-ray Disc movie
- Improves compatibility with current Blu-ray Discs movie titles, including BD-J (Blu-ray Disc Java)authored releases
WIRELESS
File DescriptionCRITICAL Wireless Component UpdateRelease Date1/20/2012Version1.0.0.12220File Size3.68 MBThis utility updates the SmartWi™ Connection Utility or VAIO® Wireless Wizard software's to resolve a security issue.
WIRELESS LAN
File DescriptionIntel® Wireless Driver UpdateRelease Date6/23/2010Version13.1.1.1File Size6.61 MBThis utility installs an updated version of the Intel Wireless driver and provides the following benefits:
- Resolves an issue where a blue screen may occur with the stop error "0xD1"
- Improves the wireless network connection
File DescriptionIntel® Wireless LAN Driver UpdateRelease Date6/08/2010Version13.0.0.107File Size6.18 MBThis utility installs an updated version of the Intel Wireless LAN driver to address the following issues:
- The computer is unable to connect to an access point
- The computer loses wireless connection
No comments:
Post a Comment