SONY VGN-FW490JEB

This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error that may appear in Device Manager next to "Standard VGA Graphics Adapter" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.

• Video distortion occurs during playback of MPEG4 AVC video files using Windows Media® Player
• A random flash occurs during Blu-ray Disc™ movie playback when connected to a BRAVIA® XBR9 series HD television
• A black screen occurs during playback of the "Star Trek: The Original Series - Season One" Blu-ray Disc set

• Updates the BD copy-protection key
• Improve compatibility with Blu-ray Disc™ movie titles

• 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 Disc movie titles, including BD-J (Blu-ray Disc Java) authored releases

This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error that may appear in Device Manager next to "SM Bus Controller" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.

This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error that may appear in Device Manager next to "Network Controller" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.

• Resolves an issue where the computer is unable to connect to an access point
• Resolves an issue where the computer loses wireless connection

This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error that may appear in Device Manager next to "Network Controller" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.

This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error that may appear in Device Manager as "Ethernet Controller" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.

• 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:
  • United States
  • Canada (English)
  • Canada (French)
  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

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This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error that may appear in Device Manager next to "Base System Device" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.

• Adds the new Troubleshooting Advisor feature to help diagnose software issues
• Adds the new Self Heal feature to automatically detect software issues
• Adds the new defragging software to help improve computer performance

• 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

• Resolves an issue where the Picture Analysis option is missing from the VAIO Content Analyzer settings
• 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

• 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

• Internet Explorer® may hang or freeze (stop responding) when attempting to sign in to AOL® Webmail
• Internet Explorer may crash when attempting to start the VAIO® Media Plus application

• Resolves an issue where the user is unable to register or update a folder name that previously existed
• Provides improved shortcut keys in the VAIO Media menus
• Changes to VAIO Media music file information are saved in the ID tag of the file by default
• Resolves an issue where the VAIO Music Box, VAIO Media Plus, and Media Gallery™ applications do not function properly because the VAIO Original Function Setting utility did not properly start
• Resolves an issue where the SoundFLOW service may not start properly after applying some VAIO updates

• Unable to burn a data disc when the number of folders is greater than 65535
• The RFT (Rescue File Table) is not created when performing data migration between Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows® 7

• Battery Checker 3.2.0.12180
• Setting Utility Series 4.3.0.14120
• VAIO® Event Service 4.3.0.13190
• VAIO Control Center 3.3.0.12240
• VAIO Power Management 3.3.0.12190
• VAIO Launcher 2.3.0.15090

• Input & output
• Storage & media
• Network & wireless
• Software & applications
• System settings

• Updates the default settings of the Battery Care function from 80% to 100%
• Resolves an issue where the "S" shortcut key cannot be programmed to launch an installed application after a previous shortcut application is removed
• Resolves an issue where the Battery Care function settings are not saved

• The iTunes® library disappears when an iPod ® mobile digital device is connected to the computer
• Unable to play music files after importing SonicStage® songs.
• Internet Explorer stops responding after logging into AOL® Webmail

• Improves application performance and compatibility
• Adds the tooltip function and media control buttons for play, forward, backward, and stop

• 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

• The VAIO Update application may become unresponsive
• The computer will no longer Logoff, Restart, or Shutdown during the installation of a patch
• The install utility menu is hidden behind the VAIO Update application
• No updates are shown when using a proxy
• Improves the performance of the VAIO Update application
• Adds Self-repair functionality
• Text within the application may appear to be cut off
• Notifies the Windows® Store App of updates in the VAIO Update application
• Improves compatibility with the operating system

• The VAIO Update application may become unresponsive
• The computer will no longer Logoff, Restart, or Shutdown during the installation of a patch
• The install utility menu is hidden behind the VAIO Update application
• No updates are shown when using a proxy
• Improves the performance of the VAIO Update application
• Adds Self-repair functionality
• Text within the application may appear to be cut off
• Notifies the Windows® Store App of updates in the VAIO Update application
• Improves compatibility with the operating system
• VAIO Update user interface may become corrupted if Windows Display size is set large.
• Installation process of VAIO Update may be interrupted by Kaspersky Internet Security software.

• The VAIO Update application may become unresponsive
• The computer system is no longer able to Logoff, Restart, or Shutdown during the installation of a patch
• The install utility menu is hidden behind the VAIO Update application
• No updates are shown when using a proxy
• Improves the performance of the VAIO Update application
• Adds the Self-repair functionality
• Text within the application may appear to be cut off
• Notifies the Windows® Store App of updates in the VAIO Update application
• Improves compatibility with the operating system
• The VAIO Update user interface may become corrupted if the Windows display size is set to large
• Installation process of VAIO Update may be interrupted by Kaspersky™ Internet Security software
• Updates the User Interface for VAIO Update
• Allows the computer to run updates when using battery power

This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error that may appear in Device Manager next to "Unknown Device" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.