Please follow the steps below to download and install the DVgate Update Utility.

1. Download the SOQ1305BBT2.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Download and install the latest DirectX application from the Microsoft web site.
3. Go to the directory where the SOQ1305BBT2.EXE file was downloaded.
4. Double-click the SOQ1305BBT2.EXE file to begin the installation.
5. At the "SONY® DVgate Patch (Part 2) - InstallShield Wizard" box, click "Next". Several setup boxes will briefly appear during the installation. As the files are installed, these boxes will close automatically.
   NOTE: If an "Information" box appears prompting you to reboot to verify the system model, click "OK". After the computer restarts, please continue with step 3 above.
6. At the "Information" box prompting you to select "No, I will restart my computer later.", click "OK".
7. At the "Patch for Sony DV Shared Library Setup" screen, click "Next".
8. At the "Patch for Sony DV Shared Library Setup InstallShield Wizard Complete" screen, select "No, I will restart my computer later" (if this option is listed) and click "Finish".
   NOTE: If the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now" is selected by accident, some error messages may appear. If they do, click either "OK" or "Close" to ignore these messages.
   • For Windows 98SE and Windows Me systems: The software installation WILL NOT be affected and will continue successfully.
     
   • For Windows 2000 systems: The software installation WILL be affected. In this case, complete the step below, and then return to step 3 above to reinstall the SOQ1305BBT2.EXE file.
9. At the "SONY® DVgate Patch for Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me & 2000 (Part 2) Setup InstallShield Wizard Complete" screen, select "Yes, I want to restart my computer now" and click "Finish" to restart the computer.
10. After the computer restarts, the installation of the SONY® DVgate Software Update Utility is complete.
11. If you have not already done so, please download and install the latest DirectX program update from the Microsoft web site.
12. Please continue with the "Reset Jog Dial to Launch the DVgate Application" section below.

• The latest Microsoft® DirectX® application is required for this update. Please download and install it from the Microsoft® web site after this update installation is complete.
• For Windows 2000 systems only: During the installation of this update, 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.