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Sony PCG-Z505RX User's Manual

1. 71 Battery connector page 8 Locating Controls and Connectors EI Left 1 DC In connector page 7 5 Q Headphone connector page 43 2 I O i LINK port replicator connector page 39 6 PC card slot page 28 3 5200 i i LINK IEEE 1394 page 49 7 lt Memory Stick card slot page 25 4 Microphone connector 8 Memory Stick indicator light 6 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Right q Power switch page 11 5 a Ethernet network connector z Programmable Power Key see the online document Customizing Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook Infrared port page 32 3 Y USB connector page 51 7 Phone line jack page 37 4 Y mini USB connector page 51 3 The USB connector is disabled when the port replicator is connected Bottom Battery release lever page 10 3 Reset switch N Battery lock lever pages 8 10 Connecting a Power Source EX Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source Using the AC Adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In c
2. oO 7 Rename the MPEG file MOVOxxxx mpg where xxxx is any four digit number To set PPK Setup to launch Memory Stick automatically see Customizing Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook 28 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using PC Cards Your computer includes a PC card slot PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as a CD ROM drive 3 The PC card slot can accommodate one Type or Type II PC card This slot is compatible with 16 bit card and Card Bus ZV Zoomed Video port is not available Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook for details Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer ie If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it To insert a PC card 3 You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC card 1 Pull the PC card release button up away from the computer and push it in towards the computer Using PC Cards 29 2 Remove the PC card slot protector 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot front label facing up Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed i
3. 35 System Hibernation Mode 35 Connecting Peripheral Devices 36 Connecting a Phone Line ss ssesessssississesisresesresieserierisresrsneseesennes 37 Connecting to the Network LAN ss 38 Connecting the i LINK Port R phcators sanss 39 Connecting a Printer iet nes destine 41 Connecting an External Display ccccceecssessssseseseseseseneseeseees 42 Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device 0008 44 Connecting the CD ROM Drive ciscrocitssiccsnawcsasviecutnenciacviscuanier 46 Connecting an i LINK device nent 49 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 00004 51 Connecting an External Display 53 Adding Meme ccasesestiset erie etori saek nisk Erir rnis 55 To install a memory module 56 To remove a memory module 59 LOUIS ROGUE ER rates 60 Power Management 65 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 66 Using the System Recovery CD s 66 Using the Application Recovery CD s 68 Hard Drive Parti thoticiss i ikcciciodscicinticn activ entente 69 About the Software on Your Computer 70 About Your Recovery CDS sissi isiin sineresia sine nsoni 76 For Answers to Your Software Questions cccsceseeseeeseeeees 77 Sony Service Cente enp en e E EEEa 79 EP SCUMICALIOING E E E EE 80 Welcome EN Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook Sony has combined leading edge tech
4. 5 tage Hull PQ K1A ON2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center 5 In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium ion qui fuient ou sont endommag es Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Une batterie non conforme pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant vacuer les batteries us es selon les directives du fabricant The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil pr sente un risque d incendie ou d
5. Accessories Service PCG Z505R PCG Z505RX 366 MHz Pentium II 400 MHz Pentium II 6 4 GB 8 1 GB 64 MB SDRAM 128 MB SDRAM expandable to 192 MB expandable to 192 MB 12 1 XGA TFT 256 KB on CPU 256 KB on CPU MPEG Digital Video supports full screen playback 128 bit accelerator with 2 5 MB Video RAM 16 bit CD quality stereo sound External USB 3 5 1 44 MB K56flex and V 90 compatible modem Supports 4 mbps 1 1 mbps and 115 kbps IrDA Standard One PCMCIA type II Card Card bus support Microphone Stereo speaker Touchpad Data fax send receive Phone line RJ 11 i LINK port replicator i LINK IEEE 1394 2 USB ports including 1 mini USB port 10Base T 100Base T Ethernet interface Microphone In DC In Headphone i LINK Printer Serial USB VGA monitor USB floppy disk drive Mini USB converter cable Rechargeable battery AC adapter and power cord i LINK port replicator Phone cable RJ 45 network cable adapter 90 day limited express servicett Extendible to one year from original date of purchase upon registration Specifications EI Model PCG Z505R PCG Z505RX Limited Warranty 90 day parts labor standard Extendible to one year from original date of purchase upon registration Power Requirements 45 watts maximum 19 5V DC AC100 240V Power Management Energy Star Compliant Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI Battery Lithium ion Dimensions 10 8 w x 0 87 h x 8 9 d 275m
6. Auto and set Speed Control to OS Controlled I cannot play a CD ROM Make sure the label of the CD ROM is facing up Q If the CD ROM requires software make sure the software is installed according to the program s instructions oO D Moisture condensation may have occurred Disconnect the CD ROM drive and disconnect the power to the drive for at least one hour Troubleshooting 63 Q Make sure the CD ROM drive is properly connected See Connecting the CD ROM Drive on page 46 Q Clean the CD ROM Q Check the speaker volume When I click an application icon a message appears such as You must insert the application CD into your CD ROM drive and the software does not start Q Some titles require specific files that are located on the application s CD ROM Insert the disc and try starting the program again Q Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette Q The diskette is write protected Disable the write protect feature or use a diskette that is not write protected Q Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive My speaker has no sound Q The built in speaker is turned off Press Fn F3 to turn on the speaker Q The speaker volume is turned to the minimum Press Fn F4 and then press or gt to increase the volume Q If your computer is powered by the battery check that the battery is connected pro
7. LINK device Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook includes an i LINK IEEE 1394 connector which you can use to connect to an i LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder Plug one end of an i LINK cable into the S200 connector on the left side of the computer and the other end into the DV In Out connector on the digital video camera recorder If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick card Copy images to the Memory Stick card and insert the card into the Memory Stick slot on your computer For details on using Memory Stick see Using Memory Stick Cards on page 25 XA lt SSS eS SSSA SSS SS SOS to 200 Digital video camera recorder i LINK cable not supplied EJ VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide The Sony digital video camera recorder DCR PC7 is pictured your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use The i LINK connector does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK connector you cannot use the device with your computer The VAIO Z505 Su
8. Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using When remove the Memory Stick card an error message appears Insert the card into the slot again and press the Enter key Wait until the active application finishes then remove the card If the message confirms eject of the card click OK Power Management The operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as system hibernation is initiated and then changed before the operating system completely enters the lower power state To restore the computer to its normal operating stability close all open applications button forward and hold it there for four seconds or more to completely shut down the computer 66 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using the System and Application Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Recovery utilities You need to connect the optional PCGA CD5 or PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive to use the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or accidentally erased You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CDs to reinstall individual applications or device drivers Se
9. help for more information i LINK cable i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4435 a 3 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4615 a 1 5 meter cable witha 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other and VMC IL4635 a 3 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other EJ VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using Infrared Communication Devices Your computer includes an infrared port located on the right side of the computer You can use this port to communicate with other infrared equipped devices with compatible protocols such as a digital still camera or other computers To use infrared communication with a digital still camera Align the infrared ports on the computer and the digital camera so that they are in a direct line Infrared port To use infrared communication with another computer Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line 5 Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off By default it is not enabled when your system is shipped To enable infrared use click the Infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel and select the Enable infrared communication checkbox on the Options tab You can disable infrared communication when you a
10. news and easy access to Excite plus quality customer service all at a competitive price Quicken Basic 99 Intuit Inc Quicken is a fast easy way to organize your finances Quicken works just like your checkbook so it is easy to learn and use Quicken manages all your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans You can even pay your bills online 74 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Smart Capture Sony Electronics Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam camcorder that supports the i LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence Smart Connect Sony Electronics Smart Connect allows you to use an i LINK cable not supplied to connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer that supports Smart Connect You can then use one computer to copy delete and edit files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer Smart Label Sony Electronics This tool allows you to record your voice and play it back at any time to remind you of important information such as telephone numbers or appointments It can also be used as a normal text memo pad It can record a voice memo up to 60 seconds long You c
11. particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0 4 AVIS DE L INDUSTRIE CANADA AVIS L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie le mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme aux normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au mat riel terminal Le Minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de t l communication Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions no
12. speakers K keyboard 4 15 17 19 L LCD lock lever 11 selecting to display output 43 troubleshooting 61 62 Left 4 left button 4 lever LCD 11 Limited Warranty 14 Liquid Crystal Display screen See LCD lithium ion battery disposal v safety precautions v loading battery pack 8 M mega bass switch 19 memory adding 55 Memory Stick card slot 5 25 Memory Stick cards 25 65 microphone 4 microphone connector 5 mini USB connector 6 51 modem laws governing v troubleshooting 63 monitor 39 connecting 42 connector 43 selecting 43 switching among 19 mouse troubleshooting 64 mouse help 21 multiple phone lines 37 N navigation keys 15 network connector See Ethernet network connec tor Num Lock 4 indicator light 18 numeric keypad area 15 O operator keys 16 output devices iv adding 41 P parallel port 39 41 party phone lines 37 PBX 37 PC card inserting 28 release button 28 removing 30 slot 5 28 slot protector 29 troubleshooting 65 Type II 28 phone connecting line 37 jack 37 laws governing v port replicator 5 connecting 39 40 power 18 indicator light 4 programmable key PPK 6 switch 6 11 power saving modes 19 34 86 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide System Hibernation 19 35 System Idle 20 34 System Suspend 19 35 Video Standby 19 power sources 7 connecting 7 Print Screen key 16 printer connecting 41 connector 39 41 port 41 programmable power key 6 projector 43
13. subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Sony i LINK VAIO the VAIO logo Z505 SuperSlim Pro Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Windows and the Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VA
14. telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment please contact 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 or write to the Sony Customer Information Center One Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 for repair and or warranty information If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you remove the equipment from the network until the prob
15. 72 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation website http www prodigy com phone 800 213 0992 hours 7 AM 3 AMET Quicken Basic Intuit Inc website http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4688 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Windows 98 Operating System Works Money Outlook Internet Explorer Microsoft Corporation website http www microsoft com support phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinFax Basic Edition Symantec Corporation website http www symantec com techsupp phone 800 798 0850 fax 800 554 4403 in North America 541 984 2490 outside North America For Answers to Your Software Questions 79 Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SON YPC 1 888 476 6972 80 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Specifications Model Processor Hard Disk Drive Standard RAM LCD Screen L2 Cache Memory MPEG Graphics Sound Capabilities Diskette Drive Modem Infrared Expansion Capabilities Built in Capabilities Telecommunication Capabilities Connection Capabilities on Z505 SuperSlim Pro Connection Capabilities on i LINK Port Replicator Supplied
16. Connect the AC adapter only after connecting all cables Connecting a Phone Line EA Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services the Internet and Sony Customer Support 5 In order to register your Sony VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line Also you must register your computer to receive the extended warranty Open the phone line jack cover The cover opens only to a 45 degree angle LF EEF ASF FEE SSE FE ZE Phone line SZ QF A LZ jack cover 2 Plug one end of the phone cable into the jack on the inside of the phone line jack cover Make sure you insert the phone cable from the rear of the computer and that the modular jack clicks into place 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack Phone cable supplied 3 Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections might result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting to the Network LAN You can connect your computer to 10BASE T and 100BASE TX type networks via the supplied network cable For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network please ask yo
17. Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears 6 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key N Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 8 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts When I turn on my computer the message C WINDOWS appears and Windows does not start Q Enter win then press the Enter key When the message MS DOS is activated Do you want to return to Windows and restart applications appears press the Enter key again Windows starts Q When shutting down your computer follow the procedure in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 12 Windows should start automatically the next time you turn on your computer My LCD does not display anything Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer is on Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the display m The video output may be directed to an external display attached to the port replicator Press Fn F7 until video output appears on the LCD 62 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized proper
18. Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears 68 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 5 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts from the Recovery CD Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CDs allow you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer and you may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you do need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD See Using the System Recovery CD s on page 66 5 You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CDs The application will not run from DOS If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CDs contact Sony Customer Support Some applications on the Application Recovery CDs must be decompressed before the installation process begins Your screen does not change while the files are decompressed The time to decompress an application varies and may be as long as 30 minutes To use the Application Recovery CD s T
19. IO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook Record the serial number in the space provided here Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center Model Number PCG Z505R PCG Z505RX Serial Number Safety Information WARNING Li To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your notebook computer to rain or moisture LI To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Li Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm LJ Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations LJ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Li Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines LJ Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm LI Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak LJ A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible For CD ROM The use of optical instruments with the CD ROM drive will increase eye hazard For DVD ROM As the laser beam used in the DVD ROM drive is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only AVERTISSEMENT L Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil l abri de la pluie e
20. Management in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook Configuring Microsoft Windows 98 EE Configuring Microsoft Windows 98 The first time you turn on your computer you need to complete a few steps to configure the Windows operating system that is already installed on your computer You must configure Windows 98 before you can use the computer The on screen instructions guide you through the configuration process The following is an overview of the process 1 Entering information Enter your name D Read and accept the License Agreement o Enter the product ID number located on the Certificate of Authenticity on the cover of the Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual 2 Windows 98 setup Click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizard screen 3 Selecting your computer settings If necessary change the Time Zone Date and Time on the Date Time Properties screen 4 Registering your computer For details on the benefits of registration see Registering Your Computer on page 14 You may sign up for Internet access with a Sony preferred Internet Service Provider 14 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Registering Your Computer You can take advantage of Sony s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits by registering your computer with Sony Q Sony Customer Support Talk to a Support Representative t
21. Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting an External Display You can use the port replicator to connect an external display to your notebook computer For example you can use the computer with any of the following Q Computer display monitor page 42 Q Projector page 43 To connect a computer display Q Use the O symbol on the port replicator to locate the Monitor connector Plug the display cable into this connector Q If necessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet gt to your computer Power cord t O Monitor Computer display Display cable 3 See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on installation and use The optional display adapter PCGA DA5 allows you to connect a display directly to the port replicator connector eliminating the need for the port replicator Connecting the i LINK Port Replicator To connect a projector You can use a projector as an external display such as the Sony LCD Projector Use the O symbol to locate the Monitor connector Plug the RGB signal cable into this connector 2 Use the Q symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the audio cable into this connector Projector 2 to qo Audio cable RGB signal cable Monitor See the manual that came with your projector for more info
22. R radio interference iv rechargeable battery pack 7 8 recharging battery pack 9 Recovery CDs 68 registering your computer 14 removing battery pack 10 diskettes 24 floppy disk drive 24 restoring data 68 right button 4 S screen See LCD Scroll Lock 4 indicator light 18 selecting display 43 LCD 43 monitor 43 power source 7 Serial connector 39 44 serial devices connecting 44 digital still 45 setting up Windows 98 13 Shift key 16 Shut Down Windows dialog box 12 Smart Connect 31 Smart Pad 22 speakers built in 4 Start button 12 starting computer 11 startup problems 12 switching display 19 monitor 19 System Hibernation mode 19 35 System Idle mode 20 34 System Recovery CD s 66 System Suspend mode 19 35 T touchpad 4 21 troubleshooting 60 65 startup 12 60 turning on computer 11 TV interference iv U unpacking the computer 2 USB connector 6 23 51 USB device 51 V video camera recorder 49 Video Standby mode 19 W warranty 14 Windows 98 Certificate of Authenticity 13 Control Panel 33 Explorer 17 Find window 17 Finish button 13 Help 17 key 16 key combinations 17 License Agreement 13 EG setup 13 Setup Wizard screen 13 Start button 12 taskbar 12 62
23. SONY VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide PCG Z505R PCG Z505RX Z ek oy Notice to Users 1999 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval SONY ELECTRONICS INC PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Electronics Inc reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States Software specifications are
24. Slim Pro Notebook User Guide Media Bar Sony Electronics Media Bar software is your all in one solution for audio video playback Media Bar software handles all common computer multimedia formats and controls selected Sony devices In addition to audio video library cataloging and playlist management Media Bar software includes digital video quality control and effects features Media Bar software seamlessly integrates a variety of new media formats with an easy to use software interface Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows 98 Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer delivers the web the way you want it It is safe easy to use and you can personalize how you access the web Outlook Express and other tools in Internet Explorer also help you have a great experience when you are on the web Microsoft Money 99 Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Money 99 is personal finance software that lets you perform your financial tasks everything from paying bills to planning for the future in a smarter faster way With Money s online services you can pay bills and bank from the comfort of home Microsoft Outlook 98 Microsoft Corporation Outlook 98 is Microsoft s premier messaging and collaboration client It combines the leading support for Internet standards based messaging systems with integrated calendar contact and task management features Microsoft Word Microsoft Corporation The world s leading word processor al
25. When you execute this command the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to the original state use the power switch to turn on power a_ _ _ _J Toggles the mega bass function off and on This feature is available with headphone only Turns off the LCD in order to save power 20 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Combinations Functions Feature En F Zooms the display size in or out when the Change the display size display is set to less than maximum resolution Bass Puts the system into System Idle mode a power System Idle management state To return the system to the active state press any key Some functions are not available until Windows launches Using the Touchpad EI Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device called a touchpad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touchpad ae D Pointer Touchpad Right button Left button Actions Descriptions Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scr
26. al device 44 connectors battery 4 DC In5 7 infrared 6 32 monitor 39 parallel 41 parallel port 39 port replicator 5 printer 39 41 Serial port 39 USB 6 23 correction keys 15 16 Ctrl key 16 cursor movement keys 15 D DC In5 7 digital still camera 32 connecting 44 digital video camera recorder 49 diskettes ejecting 24 inserting into drive 23 troubleshooting 63 display connector 39 options 43 selecting 43 disposal of lithium ion battery v drives 46 CD ROM 46 floppy disk 23 DV In Out 5 49 E Eject button 24 ejecting diskettes 24 Energy Star ii Escape key 16 Ethernet network connector 6 Express Service technical support 14 external devices display 42 53 See also monitor F faxes laws governing v Finish button 13 floppy disk drive connecting 23 disconnecting 24 troubleshooting 63 Fn key 16 combination commands 19 function keys 15 16 H hard drive indicator light 4 18 headphone connector 5 43 I i LINK 5 39 49 TEEE 1394 5 39 49 indicator lights 18 battery 4 9 18 Caps Lock 4 18 charge status 9 hard drive 4 18 Information 4 18 Num Lock 4 18 power 4 Scroll Lock 4 18 infrared communication devices 32 other computers 32 infrared port 6 32 infrared transmission active distance 33 troubleshooting 33 input devices iv o f Insert key 15 16 inserting battery pack 8 diskettes into drive 23 installing hardware 36 peripherals 36 interference iv internal speaker See
27. an combine this with pictures and or text to create a memo that you can place on your computer desktop Smart Pad Sony Electronics Smart Pad enables you to record handwritten information such as text symbols simple maps and drawings You can use the plastic pen that came with your computer to enter information on the touch pad Smart Publisher Sony Electronics Smart Publisher makes it easy for you to send web pages to the Internet using e mail or FTP About the Software on Your Computer A Smart Write Sony Electronics A word processor that allows you to create documents that incorporate pictures and sound With Smart Write you can record your voice right into the page and draw directly onto your documents with a computer pencil WinFax Basic Edition Symantec Corporation WinFax Basic software incorporates an easy to use interface that allows you to send and receive faxes easily Upgrade to WinFax Pro to receive additional features 76 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide About Your Recovery CDs Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics This program allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or accidentally erased files System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics This program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased accidentally It can be used only to restore the hard d
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29. ashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately one and one half hours To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour The battery indicator light on the front of the computer indicates the status of the battery pack Battery pack supplied Battery indicator Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power 3 Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery is running out of power Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If your battery level falls to less than 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility See Using Power Saving Modes on page 34 ELX VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged at any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the batt
30. ckest point is 1 05 26 8mm Specifications are subject to change without notice 82 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Index A AC adapter 7 AC power 7 adding hardware 36 peripherals 36 printers 41 adjusting brightness 19 Alt key 16 Application Recovery CDs 68 Applications key 16 attaching port replicator 40 B battery pack 8 charging 9 connector 4 indicator light status 9 indicator lights 4 9 18 inserting 8 loading 8 power status 9 rechargeable 7 removing 10 battery power 7 brightness adjusting 11 19 built in speaker 4 19 volume 19 buttons Finish 13 left 4 right 4 Start Windows 98 12 C camera 44 cameras digital video recorder 49 Sony Digital Still 44 canceling commands 16 Caps Lock 4 indicator light 18 CD ROM discs inserting 47 CD ROM drive closing lid 48 connecting 28 46 troubleshooting 62 using 46 charge status indicator light 9 charging battery pack 9 choosing power source 7 coin operated telephones 37 computer lithium ion battery v setting up 4 starting 11 troubleshooting 60 65 unpacking 2 connecting CD ROM drive 28 46 coin operated telephones 37 digital still camera 44 digital video camera recorder 49 floppy disk drive 23 monitor 42 multiple phone lines 37 network 28 83 84 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide parallel devices 41 party phone lines 37 PBX 37 phone line 37 port replicator 39 40 power source 7 printer 41 projector 43 seri
31. ctor by attaching the supplied conversion adapter You can use the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 with this computer PLug the USB mouse into the USB connector You do not need to turn off your computer For more information connect the mouse double click the Mouse tab in the Control Panel and then click Help in the Mouse Suite tab VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide to Y USB CEE ql ope Conversion adapter See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on installation and use Connecting an External Display 53 Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your notebook computer For example you can use the computer with a computer display monitor or projector To connect a computer display Use the O port replicator connector on the left side of the computer Plug the display adapter not supplied into this connector If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet Computer display i Display cable not supplied Display adapter not supplied 3 See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on installation and use EJ VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide To connect a projector You can use a projector such as the Sony LCD Projector as a
32. d When this box is checked your notebook computer s settings are correct for playing an audio CD in the PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive To connect the CD ROM drive You can connect a PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive while the computer is on unless you want to use the System and Application Recovery CDs Turn off your computer before using the System and Application Recovery CDs 1 Remove the PC card slot protector from the PC card slot See Using PC Cards on page 28 for details 2 Remove the PC card from the bottom side of the CD ROM drive Connecting the CD ROM Drive 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the SONY logo facing up See Using PC Cards on page 28 for details A protective cover is attached to the lens of the CD ROM drive at the factory Before using the CD ROM drive remove the protective cover To insert a CD ROM disc 1 Press the Eject button The disc tray slides out Eject button 2 Place the CD ROM disc in the tray with the label side facing up Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place 48 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 3 Close the tray by pushing it gently The BUSY indicator on the CD ROM drive flashes while your computer is reading data from the disc Busy indicator To remove the CD ROM drive Q Remove the PC card from the computer See Using PC Cards on page 28 for details Connecting an i LINK device 49 Connecting an i
33. e Using the Application Recovery CD s on page 68 The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the notebook computer you purchased The System Recovery utility gives you three options A Full Restore without Format restores all the software titles that originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk Q Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software Q Operating System Only restores the Windows 98 operating system the notebook computer utility programs and the device drivers that shipped with your computer if you choose the Full Restore with Format or Operating System Only option your hard disk will be formatted which removes all the information on the hard disk drive You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer This means you will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you choose the Full Restore without Format option you may need to reinstall applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support Using the System and Application Recovery CDs GA To use the System Recovery CD s 3 The opt
34. e br lures chimiques Ne pas d monter incin rer ou exposer a une temp rature de plus de 100 C Evacuer promptement la batterie us e Garder hors de port e des enfants INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be
35. e port replicator and into the Digital 1 0 connector on the digital still camera gt to your computer to lOIOI Serial Serial cable not supplied The Sony Digital Still Camera is pictured you may need to connect your camera differently See the manual that came with your digital camera or other serial device for more information on installation and use If you use a digital camera that has an infrared data communication system or other infrared communication device see Using Infrared Communication Devices on page 32 46 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting the CD ROM Drive You can use the optional PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive with your notebook computer If you use the optional PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive when your computer is running on battery power the battery life will be shorter The CD ROM drive draws power from the computer through a PC card 5 Procedures for connecting the CD ROM drive may vary depending on the CD ROM drive See the manual that came with your CD ROM drive for more information on use To play an audio CD in the optional PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive with your notebook computer your computer s settings must be set properly You can check the settings as follows 1 Click the Start button select Settings and click Control Panel 2 Click the Multimedia icon 3 Click the CD tab and make sure the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device box is checke
36. er indicator Power switch 3 If you hold the power switch in the On position for more than four seconds the computer turns off 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To decrease the brightness press Fn F5 and then the down or left arrow key To increase the brightness press Fn F5 and then the up or right arrow key 12 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Shutting Down Your Computer To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your computer Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box Shut Down Windows xi R What do you want the computer to do C Restart C Restart in MS DOS mode Corcel Hp 3 Select Shut down Click OK A Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents 5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator turns off 6 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer 3 If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to restart the computer If you are unable to restart the computer in this way you can slide the power switch forward and hold for four seconds This operation may result in data loss During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend mode See Controlling Power
37. eral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs 3 Wait until the computer cools down Then unscrew the five screws with the e mark on the bottom of your computer 4 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly D OO SSN int L S sn SR ITS SS SES SS N SS Adding Memory EA 5 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side then gently turn it over on the space where the touchpad is Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 6 If you are adding memory to the PCG Z505RX you must remove the existing memory module Follow the instructions in To remove a memory module on page 59 7 Remove the memory module from its packaging EJ VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 8 Install the memory module Be careful not to touch the other components of the motherboard 1 Slide the memory module into the slot 2 Pull the two spring tabs outward and gently press module into place 9 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 10 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 11 Turn on the computer Adding Memory 59 12 Click the Start button point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears 13 Click t
38. ery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator starts flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter System Hibernation mode when the battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as System Suspend or System Hibernation To remove the battery pack You can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the computer when your computer is connected to the AC adapter Before inserting or removing a battery pack close the cover Turn off the computer and close the cover 2 Slide the lock lever to the unlock position 3 Slide the release lever to the untock position and slide the battery away from the computer Battery release lever Lock lever You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in System Suspend mode Starting Your Computer 11 Starting Your Computer Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover LCD lock lever 222 rare ez LA SS FA gD ay LLII GLIT LT 27 LISS FISHY LEZ LEIS Ga d 2 Slide the power switch on the right side toward the front of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on Pow
39. es when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction Q The procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Q Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described below Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Q Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work ina carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure D Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD D Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module When you expand the PCG Z505RX memory to 192 MB the supplied 64 MB memory module can no longer be used in the PCG Z505RX 56 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide To install a memory module 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all periph
40. he About This Computer tab to view the amount of system memory If the additional memory is not shown repeat steps 1 12 To remove a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 to 5 of To install a memory module 2 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 3 Remove the memory module 1 Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows The memory module is released 2 Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow 4 Follow steps 8 and 9 of To install a memory module CJ VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support 3 When you reconnect devices be sure to turn off the computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 12 Turning off the computer using other methods may result in data loss My computer does not start Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on Check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive ooo Confirm that the AC adapter and all cables are connected firmly as described in Connecting Peri
41. he Start menu Minimizes all displayed windows Returns all minimized windows to their previous size Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Displays the Properties window This is the equivalent of clicking the System icon in the Control Panel 18 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Indicators Indicators Information ch Battery gt 00 Power Light Hard disk 0 Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Functions Turns on when the PPK Timer is set Turns off when the PPK Timer is not set or the PPK Timer setting is inactive such as when the computer s power is off or in System Hibernation mode Indicates the status of the battery attached at the rear of the computer Lights when the power to the computer is turned on Flashes in System Suspend mode Turns off when the computer is in System Hibernation mode or powered off On Data is being read from or written to the hard drive Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on The number keys in the numeric keypad are active The letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on The screen scrolls differently Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application It has no effect in many applications Off The hard drive is not being accessed The cha
42. ically when you insert a Memory Stick card If you want to create a slide show that launches automatically when you insert a card follow these steps to transfer images from your hard drive to a card Insert the card into the card slot 2 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop 3 Double click the Removable Disk S icon Using Memory Stick Cards 27 Create a new folder and name it DCIM 5 Open the DCIM folder and create a new folder named 100MSDCF Click the Start button select VAIO then click PictureGear to launch the PictureGear application Select the digital images you want to save in your slide show From the PictureGear File menu select Format Conversion Select Memory Stick as the Output Format 0 Use the Browse button to select the DCIM 100MSDCF folder on the Removable Disk S drive 11 Click OK to save the file WO N You can also add MPEG video files to your Slide Show by following the steps below Note that the order in which digital still photos DSCOxxxx files and video clips MOVOxxxx files appear in your Slide Show is determined by the number xxxx in the file name Insert the card into the card slot Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop Double click the Removable Disk S icon Create a new folder and name it MSSONY Open the MSSONY folder and create a new folder named MOMLO001 Copy the MPEG file into the MOML0001 folder mm AeA W N
43. ional PCGA CD5 or PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive must be connected to the computer to use the System Recovery CD You need to complete the Windows 98 registration process when you use the System Recovery CD Make sure you have the product ID number located on the cover of your Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual You will need this number to complete the recovery process Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD ROM drive 2 Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 12 3 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement 5 When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs If you have two System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Slide the power switch forward and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer 2 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the
44. ious and timely information in depth research and professional communities backed by state of the art technologies including high speed access and powerful e mail messaging DVgate Motion Sony Electronics Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK connector and capture your own video clips You can edit the clips from your video add others and combine clips into new movie segments DVgate Still Sony Electronics Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK connector and capture your own still images You can save your images in a variety of popular file formats EarthLink TotalAccess EarthLink Network Inc An Internet Service Provider that supplies access information and assistance to its customers introducing them to the Internet Member benefits include e mail a Personal Start Page a free 6 MB web site a member newsletter and 24 hour technical support eMail inChorus Softlink Inc This communications tool turns your e mail into multimedia e mail With eMail inChorus in minutes you can send your colleagues and friends presentations and e mails narrated with your pre recorded voice and illustrated with graphics and animated annotation McAfee VirusScan Network Associates Inc Protect your computer from viruses VirusScan can detect viruses from floppy disks Internet downloads e mail attachments intranets shared files CD ROMs and online services 72 VAIO Z505 Super
45. isk of the Sony computer you purchased For Answers to Your Software Questions 77 For Answers to Your Software Questions Acrobat Reader Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition Adobe Systems Incorporated website http www adobe com phone 206 628 2746 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PT America Online America Online website http www aol com phone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day AT amp T WorldNet Service AT amp T website http www worldnet att net phone 800 400 1447 e mail worldnet attmail com hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day CompuServe 2000 CompuServe Inc website http www compuserve com phone 800 848 8990 EarthLink Network TotalAccess EarthLink Network Inc website http help earthlink net techsupport phone 800 395 8410 e mail support earthlink net hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day eMail inChorus Softlink Inc website http www sonk com phone 408 970 3370 e mail support sonk com 78 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide GTE GTE Corporation phone 800 927 3000 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day McAfee VirusScan Network Associates Inc website http support mcafee com phone 408 988 3832 e mail cybr nai com hours M F 9AM 5PM Central Time Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corporation website http www netscape com phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 69
46. ith fax modems Q Ifyou are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems D If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line My mouse does not work If you have connected an external mouse to the mini USB connector it may cause some problems when you transfer high speed or high capacity data Use the USB connector I cannot use DV devices and messages appear on the screen Q Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected Q If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case turn off the power to all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check the connection then turn on the power again Troubleshooting 65 My computer does not shut down It is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows 98 Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Shut Down command does not work properly follow these steps Q Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete If this does not work slide the power switch forward and hold it for four seconds Q Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer My PC card is not working Q Make sure the PC card is compatible with Windows 98 Q Use the
47. keys As T4 gt Home Pgpn_ End Applications key Key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator area Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will be on Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen the four arrow keys which also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next 16 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Key Description Escape key The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in
48. lem is resolved Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs Contact the state or provincial utility service commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your facsimile machine see your fax software documentation Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Please refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudi re Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage
49. lows you to create professional looking letters school reports and other documents using ready to use templates automatic formatting and spelling and grammar checkers Microsoft Works Suite 99 Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Works Suite 99 is an integrated program for creating spreadsheets databases calendars and more The Works Calendar reminds you of important dates About the Software on Your Computer 73 MindSpring Internet Desktop MindSpring Enterprises Inc The MindSpring Internet Desktop offers you access to different areas of the Internet from one convenient program With a single click on the MindSpring Internet Desktop you can easily search the Internet send and receive e mail access news and weather and more Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Netscape Communicator is an all in one Internet tool that makes it easy to browse the web send Internet e mail chat read newsgroups and compose great web documents PictureGear Sony Electronics This image management software displays images from your hard drive a Sony Digital Still Camera or a Sony Mavica Camera The images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation An online service that helps you find what you need online faster and smarter Prodigy delivers powerful online content such as sports scores stock quotes
50. ly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual supplied with your display for more information My computer locks up Q Try restarting the computer On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click Shut Down and then click Restart the computer Q If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete Q Ifthe previous step does not work slide the power switch toward the front and hold it for four seconds This turns off the power Q If your computer locks up while playing a CD ROM stop the CD ROM and restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or turning off the computer with the power switch may result in data loss in files that are currently open My software program locks up or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support I cannot print Try changing the printer port mode In Sony Notebook Setup select the Printer FDD tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set to bi directional change it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook for details on using Sony Notebook Setup Movements of the displayed images are awkward not smooth In PowerPanel select Change CPU Speed Remove the check from
51. m x 22 0mm x 226mm Weight 3 5 lbs 1 58 kg with supplied battery Operating 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C Temperature temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C hour Operating Humidity 20 to 80 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 95 F 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 84 F 29 C Storage Temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C hour Storage Humidity 10 to 90 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 20 at 140 F 60 C hygrometer reading of less than 95 F 35 C MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary t Your system may contain additional memory installed at the time of purchase The PCG Z505R includes 64 MB on board memory The PCG Z505RX includes 64 MB on board memory and a 64 MB memory module When you expand the PCG Z505RX memory to 192 MB the supplied 64 MB memory module can no longer be used in the PCG Z505RX Maximum speed for faxing is 14 4 kbps Your modem is capable of downloading at 56 kpbs using K56flex Technology or V 90 Your online service or Internet Service Provider however may not support this technology or operate at this speed Certain restrictions apply Height measured at the thinnest point Height at the thi
52. many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows 98 key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows 98 Start menu it is the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the task bar See Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key on page 17 Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands The Fn keys at the left and right sides both work the same See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key on page 19 Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices pressing this key is the E equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Using the Keyboard 17 Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combinations A F1 A Tab A E A F A Ctrl F A M Shift A M A R Fn A Insert Functions Displays Windows Help Switches the selected button on the taskbar Displays Windows Explorer Displays the Windows Find All Files window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from t
53. most from your computer find help and solve common problems It also includes product specifications Q Read Me First contains Frequently Asked Questions the most up to date information on using your computer and software support information Q The VAIO Consumer Information Guide contains ergonomic considerations and your computer s limited warranty statement Q The Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Unpacking Your Notebook Computer EJ Software CDs Microsoft Works Suite CDs Recovery CDs Q System Recovery CD s Q Application Recovery CD s To use these recovery CDs you need to purchase the PCGA CD5 or PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive Other Q Setting up your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook poster Q Packet containing special product offers 4 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Locating Controls and Connectors Front 1 Information indicator page 18 8 LCD screen pages 19 71 2 Battery indicator pages 9 18 9 Speaker pages 19 63 3 Power indicator pages 11 18 10 Keyboard page 15 a Hard disk drive indicator page 18 PP Touchpad page 21 5 Num Lock indicator page 18 12 Left right button page 21 61 Caps Lock indicator page 18 13 Microphone 7 Scroll Lock indicator page 18
54. n external display Monitor Projector RGB signal cable Display adapter not supplied Audio cable not supplied 3 See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and use To remove the display adapter Press both sides of the display adapter connector and unplug it from the computer To select a display When you connect an external display to your computer you can press Fn F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices See Selecting the Display Mode in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook for more information Adding Memory 55 Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer You can increase memory to 192 MB by installing an optional memory module The PCG Z505R has 64 MB on board memory the PCG Z505RX has 64 MB on board memory and a 64 MB memory module for a total of 128 MB You can add an expansion memory module in a slot If you have purchased the PCG Z505R you can add a 64 MB or 128 MB memory module If you have purchased the PCG Z505RX you can add a 128 MB memory module this requires removing the supplied 64 MB memory module Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you install a memory module in your computer See the bulleted list below Be careful when adding memory Mistak
55. nc es ci dessus n emp che pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations Les r parations de mat riel homologu doivent tre coordonn es par un repr sentant d sign par le fournisseur L entreprise de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de d brancher un appareil la suite de r parations ou de modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise la terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques et des canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a sont raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas AVIS L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie IES assign chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccord s une interface La terminaison d une interface t l phonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs la seule condition que la somme d indices d quivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n exc de pas 5 Contents Welcome anne dense nsente 1 FEAtUTES nent eee 1 Unpacking Your Notebook Computer 2 Manuals ein
56. nd power is turned off The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate System Hibernation mode Press Fn F12 You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Hibernation mode To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch forward The computer returns to its previous state When returning from System Hibernation mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you slide the power switch forward and hold for more than four seconds Q Time to return to normal mode System Idle requires less time than System Suspend and System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation Q Power consumption System Idle uses more power than System Suspend and System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation Eq VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals Q Phone line page 37 Q Port replicator page 39 Q Printer page 41 Q External display page 42 Q Desktop computer or serial device page 44 Q CD ROM drive page 46 Q i LINK device page 49 Q Universal Serial Bus USB device page 51 Q External display page 53 2 Turn off the computer before connecting peripherals In normal use you should turn on the peripherals before turning on the computer You can connect i LINK and USB devices while the computer is on
57. nformation see For Answers to Your Software Questions on page 77 Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Inc Acrobat Reader software allows you to view navigate and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format PDF an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition Adobe Systems Inc Create amazing photo effects with Adobe PhotoDeluxe Without learning complex software you can enhance restore and be creative with your photos Includes built in guided activities stock photos clip art and templates to assist you America Online America Online America Online is a popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with Easy to Use E mail manage your personal finances get the latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of others who share your interests AT amp T WorldNet Service AT amp T Fast reliable Internet access from AT amp T WorldNet Service AT amp T WorldNet Service provides web based e mail a personalized start page from Excite easy access to the Excite search engine free web pages online and live agent technical support instant messaging and special shopping discounts at Market Square About the Software on Your Computer 71 CompuServe 2000 CompuServe Inc The all new CompuServe 2000 delivers a powerful tool for Internet users who want ser
58. nology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with state of the art personal computing Features 3 For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook see page 80 Q Exceptional performance Your notebook includes a fast Intel Pentium II processor and a V 90 compatible modem Q Portability The high capacity lithium ion battery provides hours of use without AC power Q Sony audio and video quality High quality MPEG1 video which supports full screen display 12 1 inch Active Matrix LCD screen and enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Q Windows 98 Second Edition Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft Q Communications Access popular online services send e mail browse the Internet and use fax features Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and government regulations 2 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your Notebook Computer Remove the following hardware items from the box Main unit i LINK port replicator a GF USB cable Rechargeable battery pack Power cord Mini USB cable z Qa D SD AC adapter USB floppy disk drive Phone cable EC Manuals Q The VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide this manual contains information on how to get the
59. nto the connector The release button comes out Insert with the arrow facing forward PC card 3 Do not force a card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on its use EJ VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide To remove a PC card For some PC cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the System Suspend or System Hibernation power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Reboot your system to correct the problem 1 Close any applications that use the PC card Otherwise data may be lost Click the PC card icon in the taskbar and close the card Pull the PC card release button up and press it in towards the computer Release button 4 Gently grasp the card and pull it out 5 Insert the PC card slot protector into the empty slot Using Smart Connect EI Using Smart Connect The pre installed Smart Connect software allows you to use an i LINK cable not supplied to connect your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook to another VAIO computer that also has Smart Connect You can then use one computer to copy delete and edit files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer See the Smart Connect online
60. o troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer Q Extended Limited Warranty Protect your investment Extend your Warranty nine months for a total of 12 months from the original date of purchase when you register your computer Q Express service Provides convenient resolution of problems If you have not already registered follow these steps to use your notebook computer s online registration service 3 You must connect your phone line before using any online services including the online registration service See Connecting a Phone Line on page 37 Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop 2 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Press the Tab key to move from box to box 3 Click the Next button to advance to the next form Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built in modem and a toll free telephone number Using the Keyboard 15 Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Escape Key Function keys Print Screen key Correction keys Backspace i Fn key Shift key 25 l i Ie a Ctrl Fn Alt Ctrl key J Fey Alt key Windows 98 key Numeric keypad area Navigation
61. off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures I Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna LJ Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 1 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected L Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with non compliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This modem uses the USOC RJ 11 telephone jack The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the
62. oll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature See Mouse Help for information on touchpad features such as clicking both buttons simultaneously adjusting touchpad speed Web Assist Tap Off and Easy Launcher functions To access Mouse Help press the Start button select Settings and then select Control Panel Click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and click the Help button 22 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using Smart Pad Smart Pad is an application that lets you create memos by writing on the touchpad using your finger To use Smart Pad 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to Programs point to Smart Utilities and then click Smart Pad 3 Press the F10 key Smart Pad enters tablet mode In this mode the touchpad corresponds with the Smart Pad screen This means that what you write on the touchpad appears on the screen in the corresponding location For example when you write letters on the left corner of the touchpad the letters appear on the left corner of the screen 23 1999 04 19 SSP Mema 4119499 12 13 42 PM To switch to tablet mode press F10 Relative Mode _ For Help press F1 EE l A 4 To write move your finger slowly on the
63. omputer 2 Press both sides of the port replicator cable connector and unplug the cable from the computer ET _ Connecting the i LINK Port Replicator EI 3 Fold the port replicator cable into the compartment on the side of the port replicator 3 You cannot use the optional PCGA PRS port replicator with your computer When you use the port replicator your computer s USB connector does not work Use the mini USB connector instead If you do not turn off the computer before removing the port replicator you must turn off the computer before reattaching the port replicator Connecting a Printer You can use the port replicator to connect a Windows 98 compatible printer or other parallel port device to your computer To connect a printer a Use the amp symbol to locate the Printer connector on the port replicator Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this connector gt to your computer Ce Ce e amp ole Power cord to Ch Printer Printer Printer cable supplied with the printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook 42 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim
64. onnector on the computer Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Notebook computer AC adapter supplied Power cord supplied EJ VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using Battery Power You can use a battery pack as a source of power The PCGA BPZ51 battery pack that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack You can also purchase the high capacity PCGA BPZ52 battery pack as a separate option See Using Power Saving Modes on page 34 for power management information To insert the battery pack You can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the computer when your computer is connected to the AC adapter Before inserting or removing a battery pack close the cover Move the lock lever on the bottom of the computer to the unLock position Lock lever 2 Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer and then slide the battery toward the computer until it clicks into place 3 Slide the lock lever into the Lock position to secure the battery on the computer Connecting a Power Source 9 To charge the battery pack Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light fl
65. perSlim Pro notebook supports transfer rates up to 200 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentation that came with your software for more information See page 31 for a list of i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook You can connect a digital video camera to the i LINK connector on your notebook or the i LINK connector on the optional port replicator When a camera is connected to the i LINK connector on the notebook you should not connect any other devices to the i LINK connector on the port replicator When a camera is connected to the i LINK connector on the port replicator you should not connect any other devices to the i LINK connector on the notebook Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device You can connect a USB device such as a USB mouse to your computer To connect a USB device Use the symbol to locate the USB connector on the right side of the computer Plug one end of the USB cable into this port and the other end into the USB mouse USB mouse USB connecting cable not supplied When you wish to use another USB device such as a floppy disk drive at the same time connect the second USB device to the mini USB conne
66. perly and that it is charged Q If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Q Check the volume controls in Windows 98 Q If you have connected a headphone or an audio cable to the Headphone connector disconnect the cable My modem does not work Q Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Phone Line on page 37 for details Q Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Q Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Q Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook computer modem All preinstalled programs are compatible Call the software publisher or Sony Customer Support 64 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide My modem connection is slow The computer s modem uses K56flex technology V 90 Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Q Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise Q If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible w
67. pheral Devices on page 36 If you plugged the computer into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Q If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness control is adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Q Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn on the computer When I turn on my computer the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Q Check the floppy disk drive to see if a non bootable diskette is in the drive Q Ifanon bootable diskette is in the drive turn off the computer remove the diskette and then turn on the computer again Confirm that Windows starts properly If Windows still does not start follow the procedure below to initialize the BIOS Troubleshooting GI Q Ifthe floppy disk drive is empty or contains a bootable diskette use the following procedure to initialize the BIOS 1 Remove the floppy disk drive port replicator PC card and any other peripheral devices from the computer N Turn the computer off and then turn it on again 3 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears 4 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu vI Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the
68. racter keys in the keypad area are active Letters appear in lower case as you type unless you hold down the Shift key Information moves across the display normally Using the Keyboard 19 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature Fn ESC System Suspend Fn Cal F2 Display power status Fn 1 F3 Speaker switch Fn A F4 Speaker volume Fn F5 Brightness control Fn Le F7 Switch to the external display Fn tJ F12 System Hibernation Fn B Mega Bass switch Fn D Video standby Functions Puts the system into System Suspend mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key or press the power switch on your computer Displays the power status as in the example below Using AC power Charging the battery Toggles the built in speaker off and on Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then or To decrease volume press Fn F4 then ore Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then T or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then dore Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the Monitor connector on the port replicator and both LCD and external display Only LCD LCD and external display A Only external display Provides for the lowest level of power consumption
69. re not using it to conserve battery life Use the Infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel to enable and disable infrared communication Do not use the icon in the taskbar Using Infrared Communication Devices EA Check the Status tag of the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel to determine if the infrared device is detected If the two devices are too far apart or too close together data transfer may be interrupted or there may be noise in the transmission Do not cover the infrared ports with your hand or any other objects Avoid direct sunlight fluorescent light or flashing incandescent light near the infrared ports See the manual that came with your digital still camera or other infrared communication device for more information on installation and use The active area of infrared transmission extends about 39 inches 1m with a radius of 15 degrees Infrared port EI VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has three distinct power saving modes System Idle System Suspend and System Hibernation When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters System Hibernation mode when the remaining batter
70. rmation on installation and use To select a display When you connect an external display to the monitor connector you can press Fn F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices See Selecting the Display Mode in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook for more information VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device You can use the port replicator to connect your notebook computer to another computer or to connect other peripherals such as the Sony Digital Still Camera To connect a desktop computer Q Use the o0 symbol to locate the Serial connector Plug a null modem cable not supplied into this port on the port replicator and into the serial port on the desktop computer gt to your computer to lOIOI Serial Null modem cable not supplied Connecting the i LINK Port Replicator 45 To connect a digital still camera If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick card Copy images to the Memory Stick card and insert the card into the Memory Stick slot on your computer For details on using Memory Stick see Using Memory Stick Cards on page 25 Q Use the o0 symbol to locate the Serial connector Plug the connecting cable into this port on th
71. sh the card in toward the computer When the card comes out pull it out The Memory Stick window closes automatically when you remove the card a When the card s erasure prevention switch is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded or erased Before using cards you should back up important data Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the card finishes reading or writing data before removing it If the card is removed prematurely a blue screen with an error message appears prompting you to continue or exit Re insert the card into the slot and press Enter to continue This allows the card to finish reading or writing data To avoid damaging data Q Do not remove a card or turn off the power while the access light is on 1 Do not use cards in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the card connector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a card Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to cards Do not disassemble or modify cards Do not allow cards to get wet Do not use or store cards in a location that is subject to 1 Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun C1 Direct sunlight 1 High humidity or places with corrosive substances To prolong the life of cards use the supplied storage case See the instructions that come with your card for more information on use To create a slide show that launches automat
72. t de l humidit I Pour pr venir tout risque d lectrocution ne pas ouvir le chassis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu a une personne qualifi e l L appareil doit tre le plus pr s possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter l acc s Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCG Z505R PCG Z505RX Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 Telephone No 201 930 6970 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment
73. touchpad As you write the letters you wrote on the touchpad appear on the screen 3 To learn more about Smart Pad click Help on the Smart Pad screen to display the online help file Using the Floppy Disk Drive 23 Using the Floppy Disk Drive You can connect the floppy disk drive to the Y USB connector on your computer To connect the floppy disk drive 3 You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting the floppy disk drive Plug the USB cable into the USB connector on the computer and the other end into the USB connector on the floppy disk drive The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up Floppy disk drive supplied To use another USB device such as a USB mouse at the same time plug it into the Y mini USB connector on the right side of the computer by using the supplied conversion adapter To insert a diskette 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place Diskette x Floppy disk drive a 24 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide To remove a diskette Q When you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette Eject button LED indicator To remove the floppy disk drive Wait until the LED indicator turns off and then unplug the USB cable from the computer To carr
74. ur system manager Ethernet Adapter 100M lamp Link Act lamp About 100M lamp and Link Act lamp 100M lamp ON Connected to 100BASE TX type network green OFF Connected to 10BASE T type network Link Actlamp The light blinks according to network access umber By the default settings your computer is unable to connect to the network To connect to the network check Ethernet in Sony Notebook Setup Note that the color of the Link Act lamp is the same as that of the Hard drive indicator light Connecting the i LINK Port Replicator EJ Connecting the i LINK Port Replicator You can use the PCGA UPRS5 i LINK port replicator supplied to connect peripheral devices such as a printer or external display The port replicator has five ports including an i LINK port CCE of 2 4 1 Dy Printer page 41 4 Y USB device page 51 2 Monitor page 42 5 IOII Serial page 44 3 B i LINK device page 49 40 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide To attach the port replicator Turn off the computer 2 Open the port replicator connector cover on the left side of the computer Port replicator connector cover 3 Plug the port replicator cable into the port replicator connector on the computer To remove the port replicator Turn off the c
75. urn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the first Sony Application Recovery CD in the CD ROM drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs If you have two Application Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 69 Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate Motion software the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D DVgate Motion saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DVgate Motion you should defragment your D partition regularly See the DVgate Motion online help for more information EX VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section gives you an overview of the activities you can perform with your software titles For support i
76. y charge drops approximately 7 with PCGA BPZ51 regardless of the power management setting you select 5 If your battery level falls to less than 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Normal Mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk a For details see Controlling Power Management in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook System Idle Mode This mode is convenient if you do not need to use your computer for a brief period The hard disk and video display enter a low power state and the CPU clock and processor stop The power indicator light is tan in this mode To activate System Idle mode Press Fn S You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Idle mode To return to normal mode Press any key Using Power Saving Modes ES System Suspend Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The tan power indicator light flashes in this mode To activate System Suspend mode Press Fn Esc You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Suspend mode To return to normal mode Press any key System Hibernation Mode The state of the system is saved on the hard drive a
77. y the floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the side of the floppy disk drive Using Memory Stick Cards 25 Using Memory Stick Cards This new compact portable and versatile IC recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk The card is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable the card can be used for external data storage 3 You can enjoy video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick compatible video camera recorders For details see the PPK Setup online manual The card slot can accommodate one 4 MB 8 MB or 16 MB card To copy images from a digital video camera via Memory Stick card see Connecting an i LINK device on page 49 To copy images from a digital still camera via the Memory Stick card see To connect a digital still camera on page 45 To insert a Memory Stick card Insert the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector Insert with the arrow facing forward D to gt Memory Stick card When the card is connected properly you can see the contents of the card by clicking the Removable Disk S icon 3 Do not insert the card in the wrong direction as this may damage the connector pins in the slot or the card itself 26 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide To remove a Memory Stick card Make sure the access light is off Pu

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