------------------------------------------------------------------ Readme Content Collection Version 6.0 ------------------------------------------------------------------ This document provides the latest information for Content Collection. Please thoroughly and carefully read this before using Content Collection. This document is divided into four sections as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Before using Content Collection * Operating environment * Supported Network Interfaces 2. Restrictions * Common restrictions - Starting or stopping the server - End-User License Agreement for Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Media Center Edition - End-User License Agreement for Windows XP Home Edition - Other * Restrictions of network connection - Internet Connections - Setting WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 3. Known Problems 4. Legal Notice ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Before using Content Collection * Operating environment Content Collection is designed to run only on VAIO computers with Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Media Center Edition preinstalled. * Supported Network Interfaces Content Collection supports the following network interfaces: - Ethernet (1000BASE-T / 100 BASE-TX / 10 BASE-T) - Wireless LAN Interfaces (IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11g) that are built into VAIO computers - Sony Wireless LAN Interface Card (IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11g) For video contents streaming function, high-speed network interfaces such as 1000BASE-T / 100 BASE-TX and IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11g are strongly recommended. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. Restrictions * Common restrictions - Starting or stopping the server You must select the "Allow other devices on your network to access this computer" checkbox on the "Access Control Settings" window of VAIO Media Server Settings. To start VAIO Media Server Settings on the server computer, click "Start" and select "All Programs", "VAIO Media", "Server Administration", and "VAIO Media Server Settings". - End-User License Agreement for Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Media Center Edition In compliance with the terms and conditions of End-User License Agreement for Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Media Center Edition, you may permit a maximum of ten(10) computers or other electronic devices to connect to the computer to utilize the services of the Product solely for File and Print services, Internet Information Services, and remote access including connection sharing and telephony services. - End-User License Agreement for Windows XP Home Edition In compliance with the terms and conditions of End-User License Agreement for Windows XP Home Edition, you may permit a maximum of five(5) computers or other electronic devices to connect to the computer to utilize the services of the Product solely for File and Print services, Internet Information Services, and remote access including connection sharing and telephony services. - Other Sony shall (will) not be liable for damage or loss resulting from the use of this software, or for any claim from a third party. Sony assumes no responsibility aside from the replacement of the product due to manufacturing fault. The software is applied only for the devices specified. The software specifications may be subject to change without notice. * Restrictions of network connection - Internet Connections It is strongly recommended that you use server software only when the server computer is NOT connected to the Internet or is connected to the Internet through a router. When connecting to the Internet through a router, configure the router to prevent unauthorized accesses from outside your local network. For more information about configuring your router, refer to the manual that came with the router. If you connect to the Internet through some router configurations, some software programs that require global IP addresses may not work properly. Installing routers may not be permitted by some of Internet service providers. For more information, consult your provider. - Setting WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) For wireless network, enable the WEP setting to establish protection against unauthorized access. Also, use network key (WEP key) of 128 bits or higher, if possible. For detailed information, refer to the manual of your wireless access point. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 3. Known Problems * Problems with music contents streaming function - It takes too long for the computer to start-up Upon start-up or recovery from stand-by or hibernation, the performance of the computer tends to be slow. - It takes too long for Content Collection to start-up When staring up Content Collection using the VAIO Media Server Settings, it may require some time. * Problems with video contents streaming function - Some folders remain even after uninstalling Content Collection Even after Content Collection is uninstalled some of the folders created by Content Collection may not be deleted. These folders will not cause problems to the computer. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 4. Legal Notice VAIO and OpenMG are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other system names and product names appearing herein are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective makers. These trademarks are not denoted in this document by means of the (TM) or (R) symbols. Intel SDK Copyright (c) 2000 Intel Corporation All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. * Neither name of Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission. 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