1. 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.
2. Download the SOAOTH-29700000-US.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the SOAOTH-29700000-US.EXE file to begin the installation.
4. At the "Sony® Notebook Utilities for Microsoft® Windows® XP" screen, click "Next".
5. At the "License Agreement" dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click "I Agree" to continue with the installation.
   NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. As the files are installed, these boxes will close automatically.
6. At the "Finished" screen, click "Finish".
7. At the "Install" screen, click "OK" to restart the computer.

After the computer restarts, the installation of the Sony® Notebook Utilities is complete.

• Sony Utilities DLL
• HotKey Utility
• Sony Notebook Setup
• Power Panel

This utility enables the Hotkey functionality on the Sony VAIO® notebook computer.

• If you have performed a clean install of the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system (i.e., installed from a commercial, off-the-shelf, version rather than using the Recovery Wizard or Recovery Media Kit), please ensure that all original device drivers from the Sony support site have been installed on the computer before installing the Sony Notebook Utilities.
• It is not necessary to revert to the original drivers if you have properly installed updates from the Sony support site.
• During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
• 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.