1. Download the PPK3.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the PPK3.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. At the "VAIO Action Setup Utility - Welcome" box, click Continue.
4. At the "Welcome to the VAIO Action Setup 1.0.01.13190(3JA/3UA)Setup Wizard" screen, click Next.
5. At the "Ready to the Install the Program" screen, click Install.
6. At the "Completing the VAIO Action Setup Setup wizard" screen, click Finish.
7. At the "Setup Complete" screen, click Finish.
8. Restart the computer.
   1. Click Start and click Shut Down.
   2. At the "Shut Down Windows" box, select "Restart" and click OK.

After the computer restarts, the installation will be complete.

If it is necessary to install the PPK3.EXE utility again, you will need to first remove the PPK3.EXE installation files. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Go to the directory where the PPK3.EXE file was downloaded and double-click it.
2. At the "VAIO Action Setup Utility - Welcome" window, click Continue.
3. If an "Overwrite Protection" box appears, click Yes to All.
4. At the "Welcome to the VAIO Action Setup Setup wizard" screen, click Next.
5. At the "Program Maintenance" screen, select "Remove" and then click Next.
6. At the "Remove the Program" screen, click Remove.
7. At the "Completing the VAIO Action Setup Setup wizard," click Finish.
8. Restart the computer.
   1. Click Start and click Shut Down.
   2. At the "Shut Down Windows" box, select "Restart" and click OK.

Once the computer has restarted, the PPK3.EXE file can be reinstalled.

This program installs the VAIO Action Setup Utility for the Sony Programmable Power Keys.

• Before installing this utility, you must first install the following Core Driver components in the order listed below:
  
  
  1. Sony Notebook Control Device Utility
  2. Sony Programmable I/O Control Device (only for the PCG-F370, PCG-F390, PCG-F420, PCG-F430, PCG-F450, PCG-F480 and PCG-F490)
  3. Sony Utility Dynamic Link Library
  4. Sony Extended BIOS Dynamic Link Library
  
  If you have already installed these components on the computer (for another Microsoft® Windows® 2000 software update), it is not necessary to reinstall them.
• During the installation of this update, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
• Before installing this update, be sure the computer is connected to AC power.
• To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
• It is highly recommended to print out these instructions as a reference during the installation process.