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Sony PCG-R505TLK User's Manual

1. Jog Dial Guide Dialog Box Using Memory Stick Media This compact portable and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk The medium is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable the media can be used for external data storage Types of Memory Stick Media The following two types of Memory Stick media can be used with your notebook MagicGate lt media hereafter called MG Memory Stick media which is provided with copyright protection Memory Stick media which does not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate media BB Using Memory Stick Media For music which requires copyright protection you can only use MG Memory Stick media with your notebook You can also use MagicGate media compatible devices to record and playback music when they are connected to your computer You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media For example you can copy an image on to MG Memory Stick media that already contains music What is MagicGate Media MagicGate media provides copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback Ensure that the MG Memory
2. When starting my notebook for the first time the VAIO InitManager dialog box appears Windows Me only Select OK to begin initial setup If you do not execute the initial setup you cannot use part of VAIO original hardware functions such as Power Management tool scroll function of touchpad and keyboard shortcut key function combined with the Fn key My notebook starts but my system doesn t start properly When the internal backup battery is low on power your system may not start properly and the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup may appear at the bottom of the screen In such a case proceed as follows 1 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date month day year Press Enter 3 Press to select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press Enter 4 Press to select Exit then press to select Get Default Values The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Select Yes and press Enter 6 Select Exit Save Changes then press Enter The message Save Configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Select Yes then press Enter The notebook restarts My notebook starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive non bootable Ifa non bootable diskette is in the drive proceed as follows 1 Turn off the notebook then remove the diske
3. HERR 73 Handling and Cleaning CD and DVD Media 74 Writing Data to CD R RW Media 74 Connecting a Printer L eee 16 To Connect a Printer eee 16 Connecting an i LINK Device sccccscscssesssssssenssseesseeees 78 Hard Disk Drive Partition u GAY AN 80 Connecting an External Display iie 81 To Connect a MONDE RYNG En a OS 81 To Connect a Proj Cl0r u eee 82 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 85 To Connect a USB Device eee 85 Connecting External Speakers e eee 87 Connecting an External Microphone 88 5 Customizing Your VAIO Notebook 89 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 90 Sony Notebook Setup Tabs a ian una GN O RF 91 Controlling Power Management cccccccscsesecseeesseceseeesseeees 92 Viewing the Power Management status icons 92 Activating the Power Management toolbar cceee 92 Power Management Profiles 93 Power Management Command 95 Conserving Battery Power uu eee 95 Displaying Battery Information 96 To Activate the Battery Information Toolbar 96 Battery Icon Description ice eee 96 Displaying Detailed Battery Information 97 Selecting the Display Made NG O GRAC Tn OA 98 o Es VAIO Notebook
4. Internal HDD GBytes 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Sony Notebook Setup Tabs 4 After you finish making your changes click OK Customizing Your VAIO Notebook Sony Notebook Setup Tabs Tab Description About This Computer Display system information including memory capacity serial number and BIOS version Printer Select printer port mode settings Initial Setting Change the volume of the sounds that play while the operating system is loading Select the order of drives and devices from which you want to load the operating system You can specify the hard drive as well as other drives inserted into your computer Touchpad When you connect an optional mouse to the Serial port of your computer you can make your touchpad inactive You can also customize the settings of your mouse using the mouse utility Power On Password Set the password to secure your computer Enable Ports Enable or disable ports Disabling ports releases resources to the system To change the serial settings click Advanced on the Basic Advanced tab Basic Advanced Switch between Advanced mode additional screens with advanced settings and Basic mode of display For more information about each option click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the Help file VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the
5. MagicGate 50 51 maintenance 21 Maximum Battery Life power setting 93 Maximum Performance power setting 93 memory adding 101 Memory Stick card slot 51 Memory Stick cards 50 Memory Stick media displaying contents 52 microphone connecting 88 troubleshooting 138 microphone connector 25 modem laws governing xi troubleshooting 136 monitor selecting 84 switching among 38 mouse troubleshooting 132 mouse properties 40 multiple phone lines 58 N navigation keys 36 network connector 62 See Ethernet network connector port replicator 62 Notebook Setup tabs 91 Num Lock 24 indicator light 37 numeric keypad area 36 O online help 139 operator keys 36 output devices X P party phone lines 58 PBX 58 PC card inserting 41 removing 42 slot 41 troubleshooting 135 Type II 41 phone connecting line 58 jack 58 laws governing xi port replicator 145 I A connecting 62 network 62 power 37 indicator light 24 switch 33 power management settings 92 Power Management Off power setting 93 Power On Password tab 91 power saving modes 50 56 System Hibernation 39 56 System Idle 56 System Suspend 56 Video Standby 39 power setting AC Profile 94 Maximum Battery Life 93 Maximum Performance 93 Power Management Off 93 System Suspend 95 Video Standby 95 power sources 27 connecting 27 PowerPanel activating 92 customizing toolbar 93 95 Print Screen key 36 Printer tab 91 R radio interf
6. Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO R505 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 613A PCG 6132 Serial Number Safety Information WARNING LI To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your notebook to rain or moisture U To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Q Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm Q Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Q Oo oO Oo Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible A Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet Refer servicin
7. 4 Click OK Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents 5 Wait for your notebook to turn off automatically It is off when the power indicator light turns off 6 Turn off any peripherals connected to your notebook 9 During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using Standby mode See Controlling Power Management for more information lf you are unable to shut down your notebook 1 Close or end all operations Close all applications Remove the PC cards Disconnect USB devices 2 Then restart the notebook You can restart your computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time f you are still unable to shut down the computer you can press the power button and hold it for four seconds This operation may result in data loss Using Your VAIO Notebook Using the Keyboard Although the notebook keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Keyboard Print Screen Key Correction Keys Backspace Function Keys Shift 404 j W k Fn el Fn di Key Fn Key Alt Key Numeric Keypad Area Navigation Keys Ctrl Key Windows Key Applications Key VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide The Notebook Keyboard Keys Key Description Numeric keypad area Navigation keys Correction keys Function keys Escape key Print Scr
8. Connecting an Optical Drive Connecting a Printer Connecting an i LINK Device Connecting an External Display Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting External Speakers LI U Connecting an External Microphone VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting the Optional Docking Station Your notebook supports an optional docking station that provides the following J A floppy disk drive An optical CD RW DVD ROM or DVD ROM drive depending on the model you purchased A back panel that enables you to connect additional peripherals to your notebook as shown below Back Panel 59880 Jo lof oo Jo 1 y USB connectors 5 2 Network Ethernet 10BaseT 100Base TX i LINK IEEE 1394 2 Monitor connector 6 S400 c nnector 3 100 Serial connector 7 amp Printer connector 4 eee DC In connector Connecting Peripheral Devices Left 1 Left lever 3 Floppy disk drive 2 Air vent Right 1 CD RW DVD ROM or 3 DC In indicator DVD ROM drive 2 UNDOCK switch 4 Right lever VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting the Notebook to the Docking Station You may connect your notebook to the docking station as long as it is not in power saving mode i e Standby or Hibernate Connecting t
9. 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 guotes news and easy access to Excite plus guality customer service all at a competitive price Quicken 2001 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 QuickTime Apple Computer Inc QuickTime is the Apple technology that makes video sound music 3D and virtual reality come alive for your Internet browser and Windows RealPlayer RealNetworks Inc RealPlayer is the RealNetworks video and audio player which lets you access 2 500 radio stations featuring music news and sports mm cr About the Software on Your Notebook RealProducer G2 RealNetworks Inc RealProducer converts your audio and video files or live feeds into RealAudio and RealVideo for the Internet or your intranet RealProducer is easy to use gives you better control over your content and is packed with exclusive features Featuring support for CD quality RealAudio 8 and VHS quality RealVideo 8 RealProducer is an excellent choice for both beginners and pros Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture is a fun new way
10. USB Device for details Q If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMSI series verify that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector My touchpad does not work properly You may have disabled the touchpad without connecting a mouse to the notebook To enable the touchpad 1 Click Start gt Programs gt Sony Notebook Setup 2 Select the Touchpad tab 3 Click Use touchpad and click OK Q If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double click adjust the button assignments as follows 1 Click Start point to Control Panel then double click on the Mouse icon The Mouse Properties dialog box appears 2 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar select Shut Down to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box then press Enter Windows Me If you cannot turn off your notebook as described in the step above press Ctrl Alt Delete twice to restart the notebook Windows 2000 If you cannot turn off your notebook as described in the step above press Ctrl Alt Delete and click Shut Down on the Windows Security screen to restart the notebook Q If you cannot restart your notebook as described in the step above press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook g MU Q Troubleshooti
11. 3 4 5 1 DC In connector 2 USB connector 3 Air vent 4 Monitor connector 5 Memory Stick slot VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Right 1 WY USB connector 5 PC card slot 2 Headphone jack 6 a n Ethernet connector 3 Microphone jack 7 Phone line jack 4 LINK IEEE1394 S400 connector A Warning Connect only 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the TE Ethernet network connector Do not connect to the Ethernet connector any other type of network cable or telephone line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the connector To connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator fn Gently pull the rubber tab away from the notebook to find the ethernet connector and phone line jack Rubber tab Connecting a Power Source Bottom r li 4 1 Battery unlock lever 3 Reset switch 2 Battery unlock lock lever 4 Docking connector 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 connector on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet
12. 315 7669 toll free VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Hard Disk Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate Motion software the hard disk drive on your notebook has been formatted with two partitions C and D The C partition holds 4090 and the D partition holds 60 of the entire drive capacity DVgate 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 you should defragment or format the D partition regularly To defragment a partition A Before you begin to defragment a partition make sure you backup all files that you want to save 1 Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar 2 Click Programs gt Accessories gt System Tools gt Disk Defragmenter The Disk Defragmenter window appears Select the drive you want to defragment from the list and click the Defragment button See Windows Help for more information on defragmenting Connecting an External Display Connecting an External Display You can connect a computer display monitor or projector to your notebook or docking station To Connect a Monitor Using the Notebook 1 Locate the monitor connector on the left side of the notebook 2 Plug the optional display cable into the monitor connector Ensure that one end of the power cord of the monitor is plugged into the display and the other end
13. Connecting AC Adapter Notebook Computer sd Power Cord supplied AC Adapter supplied VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Notes on the AC Adapter Q Your computer operates on 100 240V AC 50 60 Hz Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a copy machine or shredder You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Q Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use only the AC adapter supplied Do not use any other AC adapter Using Battery Power You can use a battery pack as a source of power The battery pack that comes with your notebook is not fully charged at the time of purchase Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack 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 1 Switch the unlock lock lever on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position Unlock Lock Lever Unlock Lock Le
14. Jog Dial Control Turn E DESR lt 2 Press Center Jog Dial Control The Jog Dial control window always appears in the display It is either in the launcher mode or in the guide mode VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Using the Center Jog Dial Control This section explains how to use the center Jog Dial control For information on how to change the settings of the center Jog Dial control right click the Jog Dial Utility icon B or D in the task tray and click Help Topics Launcher Mode The Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active When you select an item in the Jog Dial window and it is displayed between orange bars you can press the center Jog Dial control to view a submenu of that item Using Launcher Mode To use the center Jog Dial control click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial Utility icon in the task tray Alternatively you can press the Ctrl key and the center Jog Dial control while the Jog Dial window is active to switch to launcher mode Jog Dial Launcher To select a desired item proceed as follows Center Jog Dial Control 1 Rotate the center Jog Dial control to select the item you want then press the center Jog Dial control The Jog Dial Launcher window switches to guide mode and shows the function of the center Jog Dial control Jog Dial Guide 2 Rotate or p
15. 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 TES 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 guivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n exc de pas 5 L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie de ce mat riel est de 0 2 EE VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO notebook Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with State of the art personal computing Features Here are some of the features your notebook offers For complete specifications of your VAIO Notebook see the VAIO PCG R505TL PCG R505TLK SuperSlim Pro Notebook Specifications Exceptional performance Your notebook includes a Mobile Intel Celeron processor 650 MHz anda V 90 compatible K56flex modem Portability Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power even while you use the optional docking station Sony audio and video quality High q
16. The system saves the data in the Save to Disk Partition on the hard drive LCD Video Standby Windows Me only Turns off the video display to save power If you turn off the Video Standby timer the display remains active except when the system enters System Standby mode The video display system is one of the largest consumers of power in the system Conserving Battery Power When using the notebook with a battery the LCD display and the hard drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power For details see Power Management Profiles VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Displaying Battery Information You can display detailed information for each of the batteries in your computer The following sections briefly describe how to display your computer s general battery information Refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To Activate the Battery Information Toolbar 1 Right click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu then click Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar You can also view the total capacity remaining in the battery by placing the pointer over the battery status icon in the task tray on the lower right side of the screen Battery Information Toolbar Battery Information rn Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining battery capacity
17. This could cause malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook This section describes the controls and connectors on your VAIO Notebook how to connect your notebook to a power source and how to start and shut down your notebook Locating Controls and Connectors VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Front NO Gi A S N Power indicator Battery indicator Memory Stick indicator Docking Station Indicator Hard disk drive indicator Num lock indicator Caps lock indicator Scroll lock indicator LCD screen Speakers Power button Keyboard Touchpad Left and right buttons Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook Back 1 Battery connector Left 1 2
18. User Guide Changing the Window Design of Sony Software 100 6 Adding Memory 101 Related Safety Guidelines erke 101 To Install a Memory Module scsi 102 To Remove a Memory Module 105 7 About the Software on Your Notebook 107 Overview of the Software on Your Notebook cecceseseeeee 107 MOVIES RAR ae 112 Importing Images and Sound Clipe 112 Create a Movie using Shaker 113 Editing Clips and Scenes 114 Saving a MOV B uuuu oud NS 115 PictureQear HHHH HHHHNHHNMMDMMDMMM nJ 116 Managing Your P CtUF S keke 116 Creating a Photo Album EEE 116 Using Panorama Maker O wai GYN CA 116 Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG 117 Application Driver and System Recovery CDs 118 About Your Recovery CDs 118 Using the Application Recovery CD S ccsceeeeeneeees 118 Using the Driver Recovery CD s 119 Using the System Recovery GD s 120 Recovering Microsoft Word 2000 121 Software Support Information eueueuuuuuueuuuui ues 122 8 __ Troubleshoolting 125 Troubleshooting Your Notebook 125 Troubleshooting the Docking Station 130 Troubleshooting the L
19. _j i Q kj j jj_ __E i VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide U U 0 D Your notebook may not enter Hibernate mode when the battery life is low if certain software applications are active or if certain peripheral devices are connected To avoid loss of data when using battery power save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the notebook for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging If you have not used the batt
20. 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 5 tage Hull PO KIA 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 lon Battery You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center n 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 lt i VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 1 800 961 7669 in Canada Also use Sony Customer Service on the web at http Www sony com pcsupport A Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium ion qui fuient ou sont endommag es A Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the sa
21. card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for details Q Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer Ifan mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver then reinstall it To insert a PC card You do not need to shut down the notebook before inserting or removing a PC card 1 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with front label facing up 2 Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector and the release button pops out Inserting PC Card Insert with the arrow facing forward PC Card VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Note the following Q Q 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 Do not carry your notebook while the head of the PC card such as a wireless LAN card is out of the slot Pressure or shock may damage the connector pins See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on its use To remove a PC card f your notebook is turned on perform the following procedure to remove the PC card from the computer Otherwise your system might crash and you might lose data that you did not previously save If your no
22. compatible See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use The i LlNK connector does not supply power to external devices If the external device reguires power from the i LlNK connector you cannot use the device with your notebook The VAIO Notebook supports transfer rates up to 400 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 You can connect a digital video camera to the i LlNK connector on your notebook or the i LlNK connector on the optional port replicator When a camera is connected to the i LlNK connector on the notebook you should not connect any other devices to the i LlNK connector on the port replicator When a camera is connected to the i LlNK connector on the port replicator you should not connect any other devices to the i LlNK connector on the notebook i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO Notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4615A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other You can purchase these cables from your local retailer through the Sony VAIO Direct website http vaio sonystyle com or by calling 1 888
23. end into the DV In Out connector on the digital video camera recorder If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick media slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick media Copy images to the Memory Stick media and insert the media into the Memory Stick media slot on your computer For details on using Memory Stick media see Using Memory Stick Media Connecting Digital Video Camera Recorder Digital video camera recorder i LINK cable optional i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and i LINK compatible devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your i LINK compatible device for infor mation on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting i LINK compati ble PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions EE O K Connecting an i LINK Device Note the following Q U U The above figure displays connection to a Sony digital video camera your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently Only Sony digital video cameras and connectors labeled DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK
24. images into the same folder or collection 2 Select the images you want to use We recommend 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures 3 From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker 4 Select the correct lens and click OK If 35mm lens is selected the prompt does not appear to select a different lens click the lens icon un Click the panoramic icon near the bottom of the window 6 Click Full Stitch Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG 1 Select the MPEG file 2 From the Movie Sound menu select Scene break down 3 Then select Movie Stitch to create a panoramic picture VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Application Driver and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with the following application driver and system recovery CDs To use your recovery CDs see Using the Application Recovery CD s About Your Recovery CDs Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This program allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or accidentally erased files Driver Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This program allows you to reinstall individual device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or accidentally erased files System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc 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
25. in a chair with good back support and armrests Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display also Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Placement of an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor Notes on Use Recommended Position Computer positioned directly in front of you Arms at desk level Wrists relaxed and flat Setting Up Your Notebook Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically s
26. 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 CD s to reinstall individual applications or device drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s 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 you purchased The System Recovery utility gives you Full Restore with Format that is it formats the hard disk drive then restores all the original software Full Restore with Format 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 have any guestions on using the System Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support To use the System Recovery CD s 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Notebook N 3 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer 4 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 120
27. power settings of your notebook and provides key information about system activity and battery life The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your computer s battery power You can also refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To activate a profile or command see Displaying Battery Information Viewing the Power Management status icons The Power Management status icons are displayed in the task tray at the lower right side of your screen Move the pointer over the icons to see the tool tip that displays information about the active profile The Battery status icon indicates the battery power level and the CPU status icon indicates the performance level of the CPU Activating the Power Management toolbar 1 Right click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu and then click Power Management The Power Management toolbar appears on the taskbar The current profile icon is highlighted on the Power Management toolbar It is the first icon farthest to the left and its appearance changes depending on which power management profile is currently selected To change the power management profile click the current profile icon then select a new profile from the pop up list See Power Management Profiles for a description of available options To select another power management profile click that icon in the Power Management toolbar o When you use the battery pa
28. produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may cause damage to your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing such discs Note the following for playing a DVD video Do not switch between LCD and external display while playing a DVD video Do not put your notebook into power saving mode while playing a DVD video Q Do not install the software that comes with DVD 51A drive Some DVD videos may allow limited operations or functions or present sound noise or dropped frames A Memory resident disc utilities such as the screen saver and virus checker may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities if they are active before writing data to a disc VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Handling and Cleaning CD and DVD Media Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Therefore always abide by the following guidelines Handling Do not drop or bend the disc Do not touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Cleaning For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Ifthe disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Do not use solvents suc
29. 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 Windows 2000 only Sony Electronics Inc Smart Connect allows you to use an i LINK cable to connect your VAIO notebook to another 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 VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Shortcut keys and i LINK interface VAIO Support Agent Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Agent provides immediate interactive on line support WinDVD InterVideo Inc WinDVD is a simple to use DVD player that plays DVD titles combining all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player in addition to some very advanced functionality such as full VCD 2 0 support full precision video decode a choice of user interfaces and video display options WinDVD automatically determines the type of disc in the DVD drive and uses the correct playback method VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide MovieShaker This appl
30. CD Screen issuu 131 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpatd 132 Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices 133 Troubleshooting the Software u eee 135 Troubleshooting the Modem 136 EE kk _ _ Troubleshooting audio 137 Troubleshooting the PRIME ee 138 Getting Help u TT AF NF HNN NY FERN keke eke ke kek 139 TJ QO narbonne 142 VAIO Notebook User Guide Notice to Users Sony Electronics Inc provides no warranty with regard to this manual the software or other information contained herein and information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims an 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 an 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 conditi
31. Contents Notice OR vii YM omissions 15 F di U L EF HA FE HEN FN GR RR HY cd 15 Unpacking Your Notebook 16 Har NE FR RR AW keya bev enike ean eki k 16 Documents AP RY Y H HH H HH ni 16 Software CSSS ns DD r rrr 17 Recovery CDS PR ke ke kek ek keke 17 ON r r r A I ANN 17 Notes Ol S ss nn n Ken sise dan enan den Kik en nn 18 Ergonomic Guidelines ennui 18 Setting Up Your Notebook E EE 19 Handling Your Notebook 20 Cleaning Your Notebook 21 Handling the LCD Screen 21 2 Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook 23 Locating Controls and Connectors u 23 Connecting a Power Source uuu keke 27 Using the AC Adapter 27 Notes on the AC Adapter 28 Using Battery POWER Lekek ke CO 28 Additional Notes On Batteries 31 Starting Your Notebook 33 Shutting Down Your Notebook uei iu es ARR DF 34 3 Using Your VAIO Notebook 35 Using the Keyboard nement 35 The Notebook Keyboard Keys 36 ES VAIO Notebook User Guide Hu TOR de mi 37 Indicator Us DD DD ebe HU 37 The Windows Key in Combination with Other Keys 38 The Fn Key in Combination with Other Keys 38 Using the Touchpad keke 40 Using PG ME r r rr gd 41 Using STAG ONE Thann 44 Windows Me ie ie GANADA aa vane Ow 44 Windows 2000 ARNYN rss 44 If Your Notebook is Connected to the Optiona
32. Guide 8 Install the memory module Note the following Be careful not to touch the other components on the motherboard Q Be sure that both ends of the memory module click Installing the Memory Module 9 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 10 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer mm tt OS 0 To Remove a Memory Module To Remove a Memory Module 1 2 Perform steps 1 to 5 of To install a memory module Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity Remove the memory module Perform steps 8 and 9 of To install a memory module VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide About the Software on Your Notebook Your VAIO notebook is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section provides you the following An overview of the various software that come with your computer and the activities you can perform with your software 2 Details on your Sony application driver and system recovery CDs Software support information Overview of the Software on Your Notebook Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Inc Acrobat Reader software allows you to view navigate and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Docum
33. If the message reads Standby function is disabled click the Enable button The message Hibernate feature is enabled is displayed If the message reads Hibernate feature is disabled click the Enable button 4 Click OK and restart your notebook I cannot see the Removable Disk S in My Computer on the desktop Windows Me only 1 Click Start point to Settings and select Control Panel to open the Control Panel window N Double click System to access the System Properties window If you cannot find System click Display Control Panel options in the Control Panel window g8 MU Troubleshooting 3 Select the Device Manager tab 4 Click Refresh My notebook is unstable Your notebook s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated then changed before the notebook completely enters the lower power state To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open applications 2 Press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the notebook The sound of my notebook s fan is too loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet This setting slows down the CPU speed See PowerPanel Help for more information VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Troubleshooting the Docking Station I cannot operate the optical drive in the docking station when th
34. MM O I Application Driver and System Recovery CDs lf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer Turn on the computer When the Sony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS setup menu screen appears Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears 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 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts from the Recovery CD 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 from 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the SRCD you may be prompted to insert your ARCD after restarting Windows Insert the ARCD to automatically complete recovery of your system Recovering Microsofte Word 2000 If you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD Microsoft Word 2000 will not be r
35. Sony computer you purchased Recovery CDs Application Recovery CD s Allows you to reinstall individual applications or device drivers if they are corrupted or erased System Recovery CD s Allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased D Driver Recovery CD s Allows you to reinstall individual device drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased To use these recovery CDs you need to purchase either the optional PCGA DSM5 CD RW DVD Docking Station or the optional PCGA DSD5 DVD Docking Station Other Packet containing special product offers VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Notes on Use You will be using your notebook as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should comply with ergonomic guidelines in both stationary and portable environments Ergonomic Guidelines Q Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you as you work Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard touchpad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit
36. Stick media has the MG mark FA To Insert a Memory Stick Media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and toward the Memory Stick media slot A Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media in until it clicks in place Inserting Memory Stick Media Insert Memory Stick media with arrow facing forward Memory Stick media _ 0 Es VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide At the default setting Visual Flow application starts automatically when you insert a Memory Stick media You can change this setting in VAIO Action Setup To View the Contents of Memory Stick Media Click the Removable Disk S icon under My Computer to see the contents of the Memory Stick media A Warning Windows Me models only When copying data between Memory Stick media with different memory capacity use the drag and drop method to copy data Do not use the Copy Disk function of Windows The Copy Disk function will result in the loss of the installed memory To Remove a Memory Stick Media 1 Ensure that the access light is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer 3 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may eject completely from the slot Using Memory Stick Media Write protecting a Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is designed with a write pro
37. The predefined profiles are Icon Description Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance while still conserving power Maximum Battery Life IE Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It slows the computer and puts it into System Standby mode after a specified time period Disable Power Management Turns off all power management features such as System Standby and System Hibernate modes You can not change the settings of this profile ___ w_ lhU L kL j j jljj_ Ez VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide 3 BN y d E 9 D Description AC Power The power management state when AC power is in use Similar to the Power Management Off setting Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while it conserves power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and System Standby to optimize power management for your system Camera Optimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage DVD Optimizes performance and power requirements for DVD usage Word Processing Optimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standb
38. Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes remaining before the battery fully drains also referred to as the time to empty Battery Icon Descriptions Battery Icon Battery Status Charging Fully charged Discharging No battery zo en SS Displaying Battery Information Displaying Detailed Battery Information Double click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Information window The screen appears displaying the Battery tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time Battery Information Window Battery Information Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system You can customize the Battery Information toolbar to suit your portable computing needs including modifications to the alarm settings Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Selecting the Display Mode This notebook uses the Intel video controller which enables you to select the desired display when the notebook is connected to an external monitor When you connect an external display you can switch the display mode between your notebook s LCD display and the external monitor To select the display mode proceed as follows See also Connecting an External Display 1 Click the Start button point to Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Double click Display to access th
39. VirusScan can detect viruses from floppy disks Internet downloads e mail attachments intranets shared files CD ROMs and online services Media Bar Sony Electronics Inc 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 guality 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 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 Word 2000 Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Word 2000 makes it easy to create common Web e mail and print documents for use around the world It embraces HTML as a first class file format and extends this software s ease of use to the Web and e mail Word 2000 also extends that ease of use to international users making it simple to create multilingual documents MovieShaker Sony Electronics Inc Sony s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music and text Just import your vid
40. a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for wh m Ha VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module To Install a Memory Module 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs 3 Wait until the computer cools down Then unscrew the two screws with the lt mark on the bottom of your computer Screws on Bottom of Computer To Install a Memory Module 4 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly Lifting the Keyboard 5 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side then gently turn it over on the touchpad space Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Turning the Keyboard Cable 6 You must remove the existing memory module Follow the instructions in To Remove a Memory Module 7 _ Remove the memory module from its packaging VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User
41. 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 you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center by phone at 1 888 4SONYPC or on the web at http Www sony com pcsupport If you prefer to write the Sony Customer Information Service Center our mailing address is 12451 Gateway Blvd Ft Myers FL 33913 and our email address is SOS Gmail sel sony com 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
42. 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 EB 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 particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electrical 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 2 Avis de L Industrie Canada AVIS L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie le mat riel homologu Cette tiquette cer
43. anager screen appears and then the computer enters Hibernate mode Do not move the notebook until its power indicator light turns off To return to normal mode To return to normal mode turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state When returning from Hibernate mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you press the power button and hold for more than four seconds D Time required to return to normal mode Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Power consumption Standby uses more power than Hibernate VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Using a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services the Internet and Sony Customer Support n order to register your Sony VAIO Notebook register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect the notebook to a phone line 1 Gently peel back the rubber phone jack cover Pulling the phone jack cover too hard could damage it Do not plug the phone cable into the Ethernet connector a r located to the left of the phone jack as this may damage your notebook 2 Plug one end of the phone cable into the phone jack under the phone 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 i
44. as PCGA CD51 A CD ROM drive while your notebook is connected to the docking station To Insert a Disc f you are using a PC card such as a wireless LAN card with its head out of the slot remove it before you insert a disc 1 Press the Eject button The disc tray slides out Inserting a Disc Eject Button VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place Inserting Disc Close the tray by pushing it gently The BUSY indicator on the drive flashes 3 while your notebook reads data from the disc When the notebook is in power saving mode the tray will not open Connecting an Optical Drive Playing a DVD Q Q To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs it is recommended that you close all open applications before playing a DVD movie When playing DVD movies on battery power set the power management profile to DVD With other profiles the movies are choppy As an alternative you can set the power management profile to Automatic Profile Selection which will cause the DVD profile to be selected automatically whenever you insert a DVD See Controlling Power Management for information on how to set the power management profile You can play DVDs using the WinDVD software See the help file that came with the WinDVD software for details Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may
45. ch other Please refer to the documentation that came with your i LINK compatible device for infor mation on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting i LINK compati ble PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and reguired operating conditions Using Smart Connect Note the following When you connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name by which it will be identified when the two computers are networked together If you have previously purchased a VAIO computer or notebook that does not have the Windows Me operating system or Smart Connect 2 0 software preinstalled consult the Sony website for support options http www sony com pcsupport If Your Notebook is Connected to the Optional Docking Station If you want to exchange data with another computer using the optional i LINK cable and your notebook is connected to the docking station perform the following 1 Disconnect your notebook from the docking station as described in Disconnecting the Notebook from the Docking Station N Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the docking station 3__ Using a thin pen tip set the i LINK network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the side marked A Do not set the i LINK network switch when the notebook is on The computer will malfunction i LINK Network Switch i LINK Network Sw
46. ck to power your notebook your system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while using battery power the new profile is selected automatically the next time you use the battery pack to power your notebook Refer to PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the Power Management toolbar Controlling Power Management Customizing Power Management Settings You can customize power management settings such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen To customize a setting 1 Click the Current Profile icon on the Power Management toolbar 2 Select Edit Create Profiles from the menu 3 Click a profile whose setting you want to change from the list in the left panel 4 Double click an item whose setting you want to change from the list in the right panel Click the desired setting Click the File menu then click Save I vA un Click the File menu then click Exit Power Management Profiles The PowerPanel utility provides several predefined power management profiles Each profile consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management You can change the settings for any of the predefined profiles except for the Disable Power Management profile or you can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs
47. cking station 2 Plug one end of the USB cable into a connector and the other end into the USB device Connecting USB Device You can use an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS series not supplied with this computer Since the USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the computer you simply plug the USB mouse into the USB connector to use it One USB connector supports one USB device See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on its installation and use Connecting External Speakers Connecting External Speakers You can connect external speakers to your notebook to enhance the sound quality of your computer Note the following when connecting external speakers Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Do not place diskettes on the speakers the magnetic field of the speakers may damage the data on the diskettes D Ema To Connect External Speakers 1 Locate the green Headphone connector on the right side of your notebook 2 Plug the speaker cable into the Headphone connector Connecting Speakers to the Headphone Connector Speaker cable supplied with speakers See the manual that comes with your speakers for more information on installation and use VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting an External Microphone You can use an external microphone
48. e Display Properties window Selecting the Display Mode 3 Click the Settings tab then click the Advanced button to display the Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties dialog box Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties Screen Intel R 82815 Graphics Controller Properties 4 Click the Intel 82815 Graphics Technology tab then click the Graphics Properties button 5 Click the Driver Configuration tab 6 Ensure that the Synchronous Display Mode box is selected then click Apply 7 _ Click the Device tab 8 Select the type of display __w_m __ VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide You may not be able to display the notebook LCD screen and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using Turn on the computer after you turn on the peripheral devices Changing the Window Design of Sony Software To change the window design 1 N A o un Click the Start button point to Settings then point to Control Panel Click UI Design Selector Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window To try another selection click lt lt or gt gt then click OK The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays This featu
49. e battery pack while your notebook is on or off However if you insert or remove the battery pack while your notebook is on make sure the computer is connected to the AC adapter 1 Close the cover of the notebook 2 Slide the lock lever to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide the release lever to the UNLOCK position and slide the battery away from the notebook Removing Battery Pack Lock Lever You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the notebook is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the notebook is in a power saving mode Additional Notes On Batteries Q Keep the battery pack in the notebook while it is connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer Q If your battery level falls to less than 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your notebook and insert a fully charged battery Q You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility See Using Power Saving Modes The battery pack supplied with your notebook 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 battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator flashes j__ __ j
50. e docking station is connected to the notebook Follow these steps to set the i LINK network switch 1 Disconnect your notebook from the docking station 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from your docking station 3 Set the i LINK network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the unmarked side with a thin pen tip 4 Connect the docking station to the notebook 5 Turn on your notebook Do not set the i LINK network switch when the notebook is on This causes the notebook to malfunction Set the i LINK network switch after removing all cables connected to the docking station I cannot operate the optical drive in the docking station when the docking station is connected to the notebook and the notebook is connected to another computer via i LINK Set the i LINK network switch at the bottom of the docking station to the marked side See If Your Notebook is Connected to the Optional Docking Station for details An error message appears while disconnecting the docking station even after following the correct procedure for disconnecting the docking station Close the software in use disconnect other devices being used then try to disconnect the docking station from the notebook I cannot remove the disc You cannot remove the disc when the computer is in power saving mode Return to normal mode then press the Eject button ER Troubleshooting the LCD Screen The disc tray does not eject even a
51. eGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures Brighten contrast enhance resize crop and color correct your pictures Create panoramic views animations screen savers wallpaper still pictures from MPEG and even html photo albums Managing Your Pictures Use the collection feature to manage your pictures 1 Click the Folder tab and browse to locate your pictures Select the pictures you want to have in a collection 2 3 From Collection menu select Create New Collection 4 Enter a name for the collection and then click OK Creating a Photo Album 1 Select the pictures you want to use to make an album 2 From the Utilities menu select Album Maker 3 Choose the type of Album you want and click OK 4 Now add more pictures frames text and effects 5 When you are finished select Create Album in File menu or click the Create Album icon on the toolbar 6 Designate the folder where you want to save the Album 7 _ Enter the Target Album name select Thumbnails and click OK 8 The new album can be viewed using most internet browsers Using Panorama Maker Panorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic picture The source images should be the same size and overlap 20 How to stitch a panoramic picture 6 O O OA UOA O PictureGear 1 Gather the source
52. ecovered Use the supplied Word 2000 CD ROM to recover this application VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Software Support Information Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Web site http www adobe com phone 206 675 6126 fee based support e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PT America Online Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day QuickTime Web site http www apple com phone 512 674 8700 hours 7 days a week 6 AM 6 PM PT Support is for 90 days after the original date of purchase for most Apple products CompuServe 2000 Web site http Www compuserve com phone 800 848 8990 Drag n Drop CD e mail contact digion com EarthLink Network TotalAccess Web site http help earthlink net techsupport phone 800 395 8410 e mail support earthlink net hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Software Support Information McAfee VirusScan Web site http support mcafee com phone 408 988 3832 e mail cybr nai com hours M F 9AM 5PM Central Time Netscape Communicator Web site http Www netscape com phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro Web site s http www arcsoft com http www photoisland com phone 510 440 9901 fax 510 440 1270 e mail techsupport arcsoft com hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PT Prodigy Internet Web site http www
53. een key Operator keys Windows key a Fn key Applications key A The numeric keypad area contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use this area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note the following To activate the numeric keypad press the Num Lock key which causes the Num Lock light to come on and remain on until the numeric keypad is deactivated To deactivate the Num Lock key press the Num Lock key again which causes the Num Lock light to go off The Left Right Up Down arrows are devoted to move the cursor on the screen and also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys respectively The Insert Backspace and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents The 12 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 The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands 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 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 many applicati
54. ent Format PDF an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Windows Me only Adobe Systems Inc Create amazing photo effects with Adobe PhotoDeluxe Without learning complex software you can enhance restore and be creative with your photos The software includes built in guided activities stock photos clip art and templates to assist you America Online America Online Inc 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 o VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro Windows Me only ArcSoft Inc ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro is an easy to use advanced printing program that lets you guickly lay out multiple images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper PhotoPrinter Pro offers a wide selection of templates including landscape portrait free style mixed sizes custom templates and more The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for improving photos while giving you the ability to add text to any image CompuServe 2000 CompuServe CompuServe is the most comprehensive source of organized business and educational information online today CompuServe allow
55. eo clips and shake with the click of a mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends See MovieShakerTM 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 Y VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide OpenMG Jukebox Windows Me only Sony Electronics Inc OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to import digital audio files by downloading audio files from Electronic Music Distribution EMD services over digital networks such as the Internet You can record audio CDs onto your hard drive in a variety of formats PictureGear Sony Electronics Inc 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 See PictureGearTM PowerPanel Sony Electronics Inc The PowerPanel utility controls the power management of your notebook computer and provides key information about system activity and battery life Automatic power management selects the most appropriate profile depending on the application with which you are working and the conditions of use See the PowerPanel chapter or the PowerPanel Help file for details
56. erence x rechargeable battery pack 27 recharging battery pack 29 Index Recovery CD 118 removing battery pack 31 diskettes 70 restoring data 118 right button 24 S screen See LCD Scroll Lock indicator light 37 selecting display 84 LCD 84 monitor 84 power source 27 Serial connector 62 setting up your PC support 139 setup screen About This Computer tab 91 Basic Advanced tab 91 displaying 90 Power On Password tab 91 Printer tab 91 Touchpad tab 91 setup tabs 91 Shift key 36 Shut Down Windows dialog box 34 Sony Fax on Demand service 139 Sony Notebook Setup screen 90 speakers built in 24 VAIO Notebook User Guide external 87 troubleshooting 137 Start button 34 90 starting computer 33 startup problems 34 switching display 38 monitor 38 System Hibernation mode 39 56 System Suspend mode 56 95 T technical support support options 139 touchpad 24 40 Touchpad tab 91 troubleshooting 125 startup 34 turning on computer 33 TV interference x U unpacking the computer 16 USB connecting 86 connector 86 mouse 86 USB connector 26 Using the Jog Dial Control 49 V VAIO Action Setup 47 video camera recorder 78 Video Standby mode 39 W window design of Sony software 100 Windows Explorer 38 Find window 38 Help 38 key 36 Start button 34 taskbar 34 127 147 _ j_
57. ery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery Starting Your Notebook Starting Your Notebook 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover Opening Notebook LCD Lock Lever 2 Press the power button located on the right side of the notebook until the green power indicator light turns on A Windows Me only The VAIO InitManager dialog box appears when starting your notebook for the first time Select OK to begin initial setup If you do not execute the initial setup you cannot use part of the VAIO original hardware functions such as Center Jog Control Power Management tool touchpad scroll function and keyboard shortcut key function combined with the Fn key Turning on Notebook Power Indicator Power Button If you hold the power button in the On position for more than four seconds the notebook 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 VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Shutting Down Your Notebook A To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your notebook 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box 3 Select Shut down
58. factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone eguipment 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 proceed as follows Have your phone company verify that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems g kt RO OO MHH Q Troubleshooting audio If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line Troubleshooting audio My speakers have no sound Q Q If the built in speakers are turned off press Fn F3 or use the Jog Dial control to turn on the speakers If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum press Fn F4 then press or to increase the volume or you can use the Jog Dial control to control the volume If nothing is displayed when you press Fn F3 or Fn F4 proceed as follows 1 Click Start point to Settings point to Control panel then double click System The System Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Set the sound device to enable If your notebook is powered by batteries ver
59. fter I press the Eject button Open the tray by inserting a sharp pointed object in the manual eject hole Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank Verify that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Verify that the power indicator on the notebook is on D Verify that the battery pack s is inserted properly and is charged The notebook may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the screen The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen Press the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual that came with your display for more information I want to change the video resolution of my display 1 Click Start point to Settings point to Control Panel then double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears 2 Click on the Settings tab 3 Move the Screen Area slider to change your video resolution VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not work Q If you are using an external mouse verify that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector See Connecting a Universal Serial Bus
60. g to qualified personnel only For CD RW DVD ROM drive DVD ROM drive Danger Visible and invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam W o O O RH AVERTISSEMENT Q D D Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil l abri de la pluie et de l humidit Pour pr venir tout risque d lectrocution ne pas ouvrir le ch ssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu une personne qualifi e Ne jamais effectuer l installation de fil modem ou t l phone durant un orage lectrique Ne jamais effectuer l installation d une prise t l phonique dans un endroit mouill moins que la prise soit con ue cet effet Ne jamais toucher un fil t l phonique d couvert ou un terminal moins que la ligne t l phonique n ait t d branch de l interface r seau Soyez tr s prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes t l phoniques vitez d utiliser le modem durant un orage lectrique N utilisez pas le modem ni le t l phone pour pr venir d une fuite de gas si vous tes pr s de la fuite Q L appareil doit tre le plus pr s possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter T acc s A Attention Afin de r duire les risques d incendie n utilisez qu un cordon de communication NO 26 AWG ou plus gros Avertissement L utilisation d instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les r
61. h as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc Writing Data to CD R RW Media You can use Drag n Drop CD software to write data to a CD R or CD RW To use Drag n Drop CD see the online help manual that comes with the software Note the following when using CD R RW drives For optimal writing speed deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc For best results use CD Rs that are compatible with 4x speed Do not put your notebook into power saving mode while using Drag n Drop CD E Connecting an Optical Drive A Beware of the following El E Q Do not use the Eject PC option in Windows or press the UNDOCK switch on the docking station while writing data to a CD R or CD RW Doing so may severely damage your notebook Do not strike or shake the notebook while writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities such as the screen saver and virus checker may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities if they are active before writing data to a disc Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your computer when you are writing data to a CD R or CD RW Using battery power may result in data transfer failure VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Connecting a Printer You can use the optional docking station to connect a printer or other parallel connector to
62. he computer while it is in power saving mode may result in data loss or a computer malfunction Note the following before connecting your notebook to the docking station 1 Disconnect the VGA USB AC and Ethernet devices from your notebook Leaving these devices connected while you connect the docking station could damage them Ensure that the battery is installed If you install a charged battery you can connect the docking station while the notebook is on Follow the procedure below to connect your notebook to the docking station 1 Plug one end of the AC adapter cable into the DC In connector of the docking station and the other end into an AC outlet The LED of the DC In connector switches on 2 Holding the notebook with the front side facing you insert the two holes on the front of the computer into the two corresponding latches protruding from the front side of the docking station Latching the Notebook to the Docking Station Latches Protruding from Docking Station Docking Station Connecting Peripheral Devices 3 Firmly press with your thumbs the two rear corners of the notebook until your computer clicks in place and is securely fastened to the docking station Be careful not to press the top of the notebook too strongly the LCD display may be damaged Securing the Notebook to the Docking Station Firmly press down with your thumbs the two rear corner of the Notebook Disconnecting the Noteboo
63. hielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Q Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction ULLUUj__ EW VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Q Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches 20 cm behind the back panel of the computer Ifthe computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least an hour before turning on your computer If any problems occur unplug your computer and contact your Sony Service Center Q The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may result Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Q Your computer will 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 D If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determi
64. ication can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing In a few simple steps motion pictures can be combined with special effects still images pictures and music files and then saved in a format most computers can play Main Window Working Panel Editing trays Clip tray Help Product tray Importing Images and Sound Clips 1 Click E File Import or EN DV Import 2 Find the file you want to add 3 Select the file 4 Click Open The file is added to the Clip tray A Importing files over 75 seconds in length may cause MovieShaker to stop responding MovieShaker Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip s to the Clip tray you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature Shaker randomly select clips from the Clip tray to create a 30 second scene 1 Click the Shake tab 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray Shaker Tray 3 Click A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray 4 To preview switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play Scenes created with Shaker begin with black frame and after processing are placed in the first available slot on the Product tray Limit the number of scenes placed on the Product tray to 10 or less MovieShaker may stop responding if too many scenes are placed on the Product tray VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Editing Cli
65. ick Display to access the Display Properties dialog box Click the Setting tab Click the Advanced button Click the Adapter tab and set RefreshRate to 60 Hz 6 Click OK Aa un A U N VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide The application cannot find a file while a PC card is inserted Some PC cards when inserted in a notebook that is connected to the docking station may change the drive letters of the disk drives in the docking station If this occurs an application you are using may not be able to find files To correct this condition perform one of the following steps Remove the PC card and restart your notebook and do not insert the PC card while using that application Change the drive letters of the disk drives of the docking station or of the PC card Refer to the Windows help files or the manuals of the application to change the drive letters Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Using a Phone Line for details Q Check that the phone line is working by plugging the line in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Verify that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Q Verify that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible My modem connection is slow Your notebook is eguipped with a 56K V 90 compatible modem Many
66. ify that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control verify that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows If you connect external speakers Verify that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure the button is off If the speakers are powered by batteries verify that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone connector disconnect the cable VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone verify that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone connector See Connecting an External Microphone for details Troubleshooting the Printer I cannot print The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode In the Sony Notebook Setup screen select the Printer 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 for details on using Sony Notebook Setup Q Your connected printer may not function after the notebook resumes from a power saving mode If this occurs proceed as foll
67. in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on Scroll Lock 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 character 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 VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide The Windows Key in Combination with Other Keys Combination Function A F Displays Windows Help A Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar A E Displays Windows Explorer A F Displays the Windows Find All Files window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Find then Files or Folders from the Start menu A Ctrl F Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find then Computer from the Start menu A M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift A M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size A R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn Insert Displays the Properties window This is the equivalent of clicking the System icon in the Control Panel The Fn Key in Combination with Other Keys Combination Functions Feature Fn mx F3 T
68. is plugged into an AC outlet Connecting Monitor Display cable optional You cannot use the Monitor connector on your notebook when the docking station is connected to the notebook Using the Docking Station 1 Locate the C monitor connector on the rear panel of the docking station VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 2 Plug the optional display cable into the monitor connector a Ensure that one end of the power cord of the monitor is plugged into the display and the other end is plugged into an AC outlet Connecting Monitor Display cable optional See the manuals that came with your printer and the docking station if applicable for more information on printer installation and operation To Connect a Projector You can use a projector such as the Sony LCD Projector as an external display Using the Notebook 1 Locate the monitor connector on the left side of the notebook 2 Plug the RGB signal cable into the monitor connector a Connecting an External Display 3 Plug the audio cable into the green Headphone connector on the right side of the notebook Connecting projector connector Projector Audio cable Power cord RGB signal cable Using the Docking Station 1 N W Locate the CO monitor connector on the rear panel of the docking station Plug the optional monitor adapter into the monitor connector Plug the audio cable in
69. isques pour les yeux Puisque le faisceau laser utilis dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux ne tentez pas de d sassembler le bo tier Adressez vous un agent de service qualifi Pour les lecteur CD RW DVD ROM lecteur DVD ROM Danger Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert vitez l exposition directe au faisceau If you have any questions about this product you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center by phone at 1 888 4SONYPC or on the web at http Www sony com pcsupport If you prefer to write the Sony Customer Information Service Center our mailing address is 12451 Gateway Blvd Ft Myers FL 33913 and our email address is SOS mail sel sony com Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY eX VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Model No PCG 613A PCG 6132 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell NJ 07649 Telephone 201 930 6972 This phone number is for FCC related matters only 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
70. itch 4 Connect the docking station to your notebook as described in Connecting the Notebook to the Docking Station VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide 5 Tum on the notebook and use the i LINK cable to connect your notebook to another computer 6 After you have finished the tasks you needed to perform to end the smart connect session proceed as follows Disconnect your notebook from the docking station Q Disconnect the i LINK cable and all other cables from the docking station Q Set the i LINK network switch to the unmarked side VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your notebook s center Jog DialTM control Memory Stick media and i LINK interface An overview of some of the functions controlled by VAIO Action Setup is provided below For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup right click the Jog Dial Utility icon E or D in the task tray and click Help Topics Center Jog Dial Control Your notebook is eguipped with a center Jog Dial control located below the touchpad and between the left and right buttons The center Jog Dial control enables you to open an application folder or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the center Jog Dial control In addition when you press the center Jog Dial control you can turn on your notebook automatically and start the selected application or document Center
71. k from the Docking Station There are two procedures to consider when disconnecting your notebook from the docking station Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is off Q Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is on A Beware of the following to ensure proper operation of your notebook Do not disconnect the notebook from the docking station while the docking indicator is on Do nof disconnect the docking station during power saving modes i e while the notebook is in Standby or Hibernate mode If you do any of the above you may lose data or cause the computer to malfunction Do not disconnect the notebook from the docking station if the battery power is low you may lose data Shut down your notebook first then disconnect from the docking station Perform the appropriate procedure below to disconnect the docking station ___ _ ga VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Disconnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is Off Before disconnecting your notebook from the docking station ensure the following All i LINK devices are disconnected from your notebook and docking station No object is placed on top of the notebook 1 Pull out the two release levers on either side of the rear corners of the docking station to release the notebook from the docking station Releasing the Notebook from the Docking Station Pull release levers on either side of rear co
72. ks of Sony Corporation Windows Me Windows Windows NT and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel SpeedStep and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation PS 2 is a registered trademark of IBM This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Vi VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your i LINK compatible device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting i LINK compatible PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and reguired operating conditions All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners
73. l Docking Station 45 VAIO Action Setup uu ekere keke keke Uu 47 Center Jog Dial Contour eee 47 Using the Center Jog Dial Control 48 Launcher MAUR Kik Han m l Ke kay k ye YF be bl hen k EHRAR 48 Guide MOde LLL ARR HT RY 49 Using the Center Jog Dial Control with Sony Software 49 Using the Center Jog Dial Control with Other Software 50 Using Memory Stick Media 50 Types of Memory Stick Media 50 Write protecting a Memory Stick Media 53 Formatting a Memory Stick Media cccccceeeseeeseeeeees 53 When Using Memory Stick media 54 Using Power Saving Modes 56 Normal Mode EEF kek kekeke ke 56 Standby MOde u eker GU 56 To activate Standby mode 56 To return to normal MORE snntinne 56 Hibernate MOde u NN 56 To activate Hibernate nod eia ie CRY Cw 57 To return to normal MORE FR OY CA A 57 Using a Phone LG ss i 4 doi RO A ale nln ok sar zak nan 58 Using the Local Area Network LAN 59 4 Connecting Peripheral Devices 61 Connecting the Optional Docking Station e ee u uuunuoeeo 62 Connecting the Notebook to the Docking Station 64 Disconnecting the Notebook from the Docking Station 65 Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive 69 Connecting an Optical Drive EEE 71 Playing a DVD nn nant er ke k EI H R k
74. lows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the power management setting you select 5 If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Normal Mode Normal mode is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The power indicator light displays green when your computer is in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Standby Mode In Standby Mode the computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The umber power indicator light flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode To activate Standby mode press the power button and release it immediately You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter Standby mode To return to normal mode Press any key to return to normal mode Hibernate Mode In the Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off The power indicator light is off in this mode Using Power Saving Modes To activate Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode press the key combination Fn F12 Windows 2000 The Save to Disk M
75. me 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 identigue ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant vacuer les batteries us es selon les directives du fabricant A 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 de brilures 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
76. nes that your computer is responsible for a problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call Also if you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem Handling Your Notebook Q Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer Should any solid object or liquid fall into the computer shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by gualified personnel before operating it any further Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer BB Notes on Use Cleaning Your Notebook Q Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine Handling the LCD Screen Q Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it
77. ng Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete to stop playback and restart the notebook Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive can not write to a diskette Q Q If the diskette is write protected disable the write protect feature or use a diskette that is not write protected Verify that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive My optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly Q Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc reguires software make sure the software is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions A dirty or damaged disc may cause the notebook to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary restart the notebook remove the disc and check disc for dirt or damage If you see video but can not hear audio check all of the following Check that your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings and then check the connections between your external speakers and the notebook Click Start point to Settings point to Control panel then double click System The System Properties dialog box appears Q Click the Device Manager tab Verify that the correct drivers are installed properly Do not u
78. nto drive 69 troubleshooting 133 display mode 98 options 84 selecting 84 disposal of lithium ion battery xi Driver Recovery CD 119 DV In Out 78 DVD Drive 62 DVD ROM drive tray troubleshooting 134 DVD ROMs handling 74 E Eject button 70 ejecting diskettes 70 electronic documentation 139 Energy Star vii Escape key 36 Ethernet network connector 26 external devices 143 tt KY O O O display 81 speakers 87 F faxes laws governing xi floppy disk drive troubleshooting 133 Fn key 36 combination commands 38 function keys 36 G Guide Mode 49 H handling CD ROMs and DVD ROMs 74 diskettes 70 handling the LCD screen 21 hard drive indicator light 24 37 hardware online support 139 headphone connector 25 83 help 139 i LINK 78 IEEE1394 78 indicator lights 37 Index battery 30 37 Caps Lock 24 37 charge status 30 hard drive 24 37 Information 24 Num Lock 24 37 power 24 Scroll Lock 37 infrared port 26 input devices x Insert key 36 inserting battery pack 28 diskettes into drive 69 installing hardware 61 peripherals 61 interference x internal speaker See speakers K keyboard 24 35 38 L Launcher Mode 48 LCD lock lever 33 selecting to display output 84 troubleshooting 131 LOD screen handling 21 Left 24 left button 24 Kul VAIO Notebook User Guide lever LCD 33 Liguid Crystal Display screen See LCD lithium ion battery disposal xi loading battery pack 28 M
79. nto the wall jack Plugging Phone Cable into Phone Jack N ig Phone ET Phone Cable optional Your notebook 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 Using the Local Area Network LAN Using the Local Area Network LAN You can connect your notebook to 10BASE T and 100BASE TX type networks For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network please ask your network administrator Connecting to LAN Ethernet Cable A Warning Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the rr Ethernet network connector Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the connector To connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Connecting Peripheral Devices This section describes how you can add functionality to your notebook by connecting it to a variety of peripherals as discussed in the following sections Connecting the Optional Docking Station Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive
80. 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 off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Jl Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Cl Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected _ 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 noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operati
81. oggles the built in speaker off and on Speaker switch Fn 1 F4 Adjusts the built in speaker volume Speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then or To decrease volume press Fn F4 then or Fn F5 Adjusts brightness of the LCD Brightness control To increase light intensity press Fn F5 then or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 then or Fn F7 Toggles through the LCD and external display Switch to the Only LCD LCD and external display external display As Only external display H4 Combination Feature Using Your VAIO Notebook Functions Fn F12 Hibernate Fn F Display control Fn D Video standby Provides for the lowest level of power consumption 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 Minimizes or maximizes the display window Maximizing the display window allows you to view the display at a greater resolution Turns off the LCD to save power To turn the LCD back on press any key Windows Me only You can also carry out these functions using the center Jog Dial control Some functions are not available until Windows launches VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cur
82. on 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 Ringer 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 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 EE O Z gt 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
83. ons 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 The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu it is the eguivalent of clicking the Start button on the task bar See Indicators The Fn keys at the left and right sides work the same and are used in combination with other keys to issue commands See The Fn Key in Combination with Other Keys The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices pressing this key is the eguivalent of clicking the right mouse button EB Using Your VAIO Notebook Indicators Indicator Function Power Light is green when the notebook is powered on flashes umber when the notebook is in Standby mode and turns off when the notebook is in Hibernate mode or is powered off Battery Indicates the status of the battery which is attached at the rear of the notebook Memory Stick Indicates the Memory Stick slot is in use Docking Station Indicates the Docking Station is in use Indicator Lights Light 0n Hard disk Data is being read from or written to the hard drive Do not O enter Standby mode or turn off the notebook when this indicator light is on Num Lock The number keys in the numeric keypad are active Caps Lock Letters appear
84. ons of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail version 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 Groggy 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 Memory Stick Memory Stick logo MG Memory Stick DVGate Jog Dial Mavica MagicGate OpenMG Jukebox VisualFlow Handycam Media Bar MovieShaker PictureGear VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademar
85. ook does not start Q D Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the notebook indicates that the power is on Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly as described in Connecting a Power Source If you plugged the notebook into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the notebook for at least one hour and then turn on the notebook Take the battery pack off the notebook unplug the power cord and plug it again then turn on the power If you shut down your notebook using a series of program errors the power control button may not function Push the Reset switch on the back of your notebook with a thin pointed object to start your computer If your notebook ____ ________ j__ HJ VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide still does not start remove the AC adapter and battery pack and wait one minute then reattach them and press the power button
86. ows to reset the printer connection Windows Me Only 1 Right click My Computer icon on the desktop then select Properties 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Select Refresh then click OK The printer should function properly Windows 2000 Only 1 Click My Computer icon on the desktop then click on the Control Panel folder 2 Click on the Printers folder 3 Right click on the icon of the printer that is malfunctioning then select Properties to access the Properties window 4 Click OK to close the Properties window The printer should function properly Getting Help Getting Help Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence 1 VAIO Notebook User Guide This User Guide contains information on product specifications and on how to get the most from your computer find help customize your notebook and solve common problems Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software Most of the manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files You can access the online help files from the Help menu in the specific application A printed manual is available for some applications VAIO Support Agent VAIO Support Agent can be accessed from the Windows desktop Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Suppor
87. pplication Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Using the Driver Recovery CD s The Driver Recovery CD utility allows you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer hardware or software application VAIO Support Agent uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD s to repair software applications You must be in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility To Use the Driver Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD in the optical drive The Driver Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Driver Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide To repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent The Driver Recovery CD utility has an information vault that contains the original characteristics for the preinstalled software applications that are protected by VAIO Support Agent Using the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or erased You may not need to recover the entire contents
88. prodigy com phone 800 213 0992 hours 7 AM 3 AM ET Quicken 2001 Web site http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4688 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day RealPlayer RealProducer G2 Web site http www realnetworks com phone 206 674 2681 fax 206 674 3586 e mail http service real com online form hours M F 8 AM 5 PM PT HE VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Sony Applications Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Windows Operating System Internet Explorer Word 2000 Web site http www microsoft com support phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinDVD Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp e mail support intervideo com Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook Since many problems have simple solutions try these suggestions before you contact Sony PC Support http www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting Your Notebook My noteb
89. ps and Scenes You can edit your movie by adding effects and text adjusting the color and contrast and modifying the length of clips Working Panel Sound Color Monitor Speed Effect Palette Trim Palette Effect Knobs Adding effects to a scene or a clip 1 Double click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel 2 Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray 3 Drag and drop the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Working Panel To preview an Effect click on the clip in the Working panel monitor Your clip displays with the new effect on the Effect tray monitor 4 See help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips scenes MovieShaker Saving a Movie 1 A o I A QI Verify that the clip s you want to save is on the Product tray See Help for more details on saving movies Click Export Select the format in which you want the document to be saved Click Next Locate the folder to which you want the file saved Name the file Click Save A Exporting movies may take a long time to complete Saving movies as DV Digital Video takes the longest and Quick Save is the fastest MovieShaker can play video files up to 65 MB in lengih For DV playback and smooth video playback we recommend the following resolution refresh rates 1024 x 768 75 Hz or lower VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide PictureGear Pictur
90. re is available with UI Design Selector compatible software only Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer If your notebook has 64 MB of memory you can increase memory to 192 MB if your notebook has 128 MB of memory you can increase memory to 256 MB For memory upgrades use only PC100 CL2 SDRAM SO DIMM gold lead contacts Related Safety Guidelines A Sony recommends memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see http www sony com pcsupport Make sure that 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 Mistakes when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction The procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance reguired for using and modifying electronic eguipment 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 eguipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such
91. ress the center Jog Dial control to use the desired function 3 To select another item repeat steps 1 through 3 above Guide Mode The Jog Dial control window is in the guide mode when software is in use and the software window is active Depending on the software you are using you can select items from the displayed list using the center Jog Dial control You can switch between guide mode and launcher mode by pressing the Ctrl key and the center Jog Dial control Using Guide Mode The Jog Dial control window displays the function of the center Jog Dial control Using the Center Jog Dial Control with Sony Software If Sony software that supports the center Jog Dial control is active you can use the functions of the center Jog Dial control that are allocated to that software For more information on functions allocated to software see the software application s online Help EE VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Using the Center Jog Dial Control with Other Software If the software you are using does not support the center Jog Dial control you can still use the center Jog Dial control to scroll the window or adjust the window size Using a Dialog Box When a window such as Screen Properties is active the Dialog box is displayed in the Jog Dial window You can select an item in the window by rotating the center Jog Dial control Pressing the center Jog Dial control is the eguivalent of pressing Enter or Select
92. restore the hard disk of this Sony computer Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s allows you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer or software application you may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s See Using the System Recovery CD s You can also use the Application Recovery CD to install Windows 2000 drivers on your computer You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD If you have any guestions on using the Application Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support Application Driver and System Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the optical drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application you want to restore and then 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 A
93. rners of docking station 2 Remove the notebook from the docking station while moving the computer slightly back to disengage it from the two front latches of the docking station Removing the Notebook from the Docking Station Connecting Peripheral Devices Disconnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is On You can use the Start Menu in the Windows task tray or the UNDOCK switch on the docking station to disconnect your notebook from the docking station while the notebook is on From the Start menu 1 Click the Start menu in the Windows task tray 2 Select Eject PC to access the Undock Complete dialog box A Wait for the docking indicator light to switch off before undocking the notebook Once the Undock Complete dialog box appears continue on to step 3 to finish undocking the notebook This prevents from leaving the notebook on the docking station in this released state for too long Docking Indicator Light Docking Indicator Light 3 Release and remove your notebook as described in Disconnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is Off VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using the UNDOCK switch 1 Pull the UNDOCK switch on the right side of your notebook The Undock Complete dialog box appears Once the Undock Complete dialog box appears continue on to step 2 to finish undocking the notebook This prevents from leaving the notebook on the docking s
94. s you to access the vastness of the Internet without wasting time wading through it Maximize your time online with CompuServe Drag n Drop CD DigiOn Inc and Easy Systems Japan Ltd Drag n Drop CD is designed to be the most simple software to make your own CD Users can create their own best AudioCD or data CD that can be read in many PCs With Drag n Drop CD you can also create your own backup CD from the original CD that you own DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK9 connector and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit the clips from your video add others and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats EarthLink Network 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 newsgroups a personal start page a free 6 MB web site a member newsletter and 24 hour technical support JogDial Utility Sony Electronics Inc JogDial Utility allows you to easily scroll launch applications access settings and perform other useful functions by manipulating the center Jog Dial control which is located near the touchpad mm o About the Software on Your Notebook McAfee VirusScan Network Associates Inc Protect your computer from viruses
95. se adhesive labels to identify the CD The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and cause the drive to malfunction If a region code warning appears when you try to use your optical drive it may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the optical drive Verify that the region code listing on the DVD packaging is region 1 or 0 ___ _ W _ El VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Q Moisture condensation may have occurred Leave the notebook idle for at least 1 hour with the notebook turned on The DVD videos cannot be played properly Windows Me only Follow these steps to correct this condition 1 Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel to access the Control Panel window Double click Display to access the Display Properties dialog box Click the Setting tab Click the Advanced button Click the Adapter tab and set RefreshRate to 60 Hz Click OK Aa nan A O N My optical drive tray does not open Make sure the notebook is turned on Q Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work open the tray by inserting a thin pen tip in the hole to the right of the Eject button I cannot use digital video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Verify that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected If you are using mul
96. sed Before using Memory Stick media back up important data Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media If the media is removed prematurely a blue screen with an error message appears prompting you to continue or exit Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to continue This allows the media to finish reading or writing data You can enjoy video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible video camera recorders The media slot can accommodate one Memory Stick media at a time You may copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Only MagicGate Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data such as music Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MG Memory Stick media Windows Me Only All data checked out to MG Memory Stick media from OpenMG Jukebox is in Hifi folder Do not attempt to modify the HiFi folder with Windows Explorer or any software other than OpenMG Jukebox We make no reparations for data that cannot be played back or checked in because it was edited with other applications Recorded music is limited to private use only Using recorded music for any other purpose reguires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Formatting Memory S
97. sor pointing device called a touchpad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touchpad Touchpad Right Button Touchpad 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 Scroll 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 Properties for information on touchpad features such as clicking both buttons simultaneously adjusting touchpad speed and Easy Launcher functions To access Mouse Properties press the Start button select Settings and then select Control Panel Double click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel BW Using PC Cards Using PC Cards Your notebook includes a PC card slot PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices Note the following The PC card slot can accommodate one Type I or Type II PC card and is compatible with a CardBus Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC
98. start the notebook Windows 2000 If the preceding step does not work press Ctrl Alt Delete and click Shut Down on the Windows Security screen to restart the notebook If the preceding step does not work press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to turn off the power If the preceding step does not work unplug the notebook from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your notebook HE VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Windows Me If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or DVD stop the CD DVD and press Ctrl Alt Delete twice to restart the notebook Windows 2000 If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press Ctrl Alt Delete and click Shut Down on the Windows Security screen to restart your notebook fn Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or turning off the notebook with the power switch may result in data loss in files that are currently open My notebook does not enter the power saving mode I selected Windows Me only To enable your notebook to enter the power saving mode you select proceed as follows 1 Click Start point to Program point to Accessories point to System Tools then click System Information The Help and Support window appears 2 Click System Configuration Utility under the Tools menu 3 Click the Advanced button on the General tab and Confirm the following information The message Standby function is enabled is displayed
99. t Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications network settings and other important software settings When your software is protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states Sony PC Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can access the Sony PC Support at http www sony com pcsupport Sony Fax on Demand This service which requires a fax machine or your fax software provides answers to commonly asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics then select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Sony Customer Support Software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your computer by calling 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 ___ _ _ n o EE VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Index A About This Computer tab 91 AC adapter 27 28 AC power 27 AC Profile power setting 94 adding hardware 61 peripherals 61 adjusting brightness 38 Alt key 36 Application Recovery CD 118 Applications key 36 Basic Advanced
100. tab 91 batteries 31 using 31 battery pack charging 29 connector 25 indicator light status 30 indicator lights 30 37 inserting 28 loading 28 power status 30 rechargeable 27 removing 31 battery packs charge status icons 96 battery power 27 BatteryScope utility 96 brightness adjusting 33 38 built in speaker 24 38 volume 38 buttons left 24 right 24 Start 34 90 C cameras digital video recorder 78 canceling commands 36 Caps Lock 24 indicator light 37 CD Drive 62 CD ROM discs inserting 71 CD ROM drive closing lid 72 connecting 41 CD ROMs handling 74 CDRW Drive 62 charge status indicator light 30 charging battery pack 29 choosing power source 27 __ _ _ 122 VAIO Notebook User Guide cleaning computer 20 coin operated telephones 58 computer 139 cleaning 20 setting up 23 setup screen 90 starting 33 troubleshooting 125 135 unpacking 16 connecting CD ROM drive 41 coin operated telephones 58 digital video camera recorder 78 external speakers 87 microphone 88 multiple phone lines 58 network 41 62 party phone lines 58 PBX 58 phone line 58 port replicator 62 power source 27 USB device 85 Connecting the CD CDRW DVD Drive 62 connectors battery 25 DC In 27 infrared 26 network 62 Serial port 62 USB 26 correction keys 36 Ctrl key 36 cursor movement keys 36 customer assistance support options 139 D DC In 27 digital video camera recorder 78 diskettes ejecting 70 handling 70 inserting i
101. tation in this released state for too long UNDOCK switch UNDOCK Switch 2 Release and remove your notebook as described in Disconnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is Off Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive You can use the floppy disk drive in the optional docking station If you do not utilize the docking station drive you can connect an optional PCGA UFD5 floppy disk drive to the USB connector on your notebook A Do not use an optional PCGA UFD5 floppy disk drive while your notebook is connected to the docking station 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 Inserting Diskette Diskette VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide To Remove a Diskette When you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator light turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette Removing Diskette Eject Button Notes on Handling Diskettes Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette Keep diskettes away from magnets Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Connecting an Optical Drive Connecting an Optical Drive You can use the optional PCGA DSD5 CD RW DVD Docking Station or PCGA DSD5 DVD Docking Station with your notebook A Do not use an optional optical drive such
102. tebook is turned off do not perform this procedure 1 Close any application that uses the PC card otherwise data may be lost 2 Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar and select the card 3 Click Stop in the Stop a Hardware device dialog box confirm the device to stop and click OK 4 Click Close to close the Unplug or Eject Hardware window 5 Pull the PC card release button up and press it in towards the notebook Removing PC Card 6 Gently grasp the card and pull it out BB Using PC Cards A Do not choose a USB disk in the Stop a Hardware device dialog box Sony i LINK CD RW DVD ROM drive or Sony i LINK DVD ROM drive Windows Me only lf you choose to remove a USB disk the internal Memory Stick becomes disabled Follow these steps to reactivate the USB disk 1 2 3 4 Open the Start menu and select Settings then Control Panel Double click the System icon to access the System Properties window Click the Device Manager tab then click the Refresh button In the Stop a Hardware device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system If you removed a Sony i LINK CD RW DVD ROM drive or Sony i LINK DVD ROM drive by mistake disconnect the docking station and reconnect it See Disconnecting the Notebook from the Docking Station for details n some cases if your notebook alternates between normal power operation and power saving mode while the PC card is inser
103. tect tab to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection Write protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media Write protect on Data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Using the Write protect Tab Back of Memory Stick Media Formatting a Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it If you need to reformat a Memory Stick media use the Memory Stick Formatter that is provided with the media Follow the procedures included here For more details about using Memory Stick Formatter refer to Formatter Help A Reformatting erases all current data that is stored on a Memory Stick media Before you reformat confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the notebook See To Insert a Memory Stick Media for details on inserting Memory Stick media N Click the Start button point to Programs click Memory Stick Utility and then click Memory Stick Formatter 3 Click Start Formatter Memory Stick Formatter begins VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide When Using Memory Stick media Note the following when using Memory Stick media Q L D D ETIEHE U D E U L E When the erasure prevention switch of the Memory Stick media is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded or era
104. ted the computer may not recognize the connected device In such a case reboot your notebook to correct the problem VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Using Smart Connect Windows MeTM You can connect your VAIO Notebook to another VAIO Notebook that has the preinstalled Windows Me operating system or the Sony Smart Connect 3 0 software preinstalled You may use an optional i LINK cable to connect the two systems then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer that is attached to either computer Select the STD mode in Smart Connect 3 0 software to connect with another computer that has Windows Me preinstalled Connecting with an i LINK Cable i LINK Cable Windows 2000 The preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i LINK cable optional to connect your VAIO notebook to another VAIO computer that also has Smart Connect or preinstalled Windows Me You can then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer See Smart Connect online help for more information i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and i LINK compatible devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with ea
105. tick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you format Memory Stick media confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep Windows Me Only Checked in music data may be losted if your system crashes or you use the System Recovery CDs to recover your hard disk See the OpenMG Jukebox help file for more information Using Memory Stick Media Beware of the following when using Memory Stick media E E NEIN ENE SE Se ee U Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the media Do not disassemble or modify the media Do not allow the media to get wet Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or places with corrosive substances To prolong the life of the media use the supplied storage case See the instructions that come with your media for more information on use VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM 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 al
106. tifie 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 nonc 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
107. tiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case proceed as follows 1 Turn off your notebook and all connected devices 2 Disconnect the devices that are not in use 3 Ensure that all other devises are properly connected 4 Restart your notebook ER Troubleshooting the Software My PC card does not work Make sure the PC card is compatible with Microsoft Windows Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using Troubleshooting the Software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See Software Support Information When I click an application icon the message You must insert the application CD into your optical drive appears and the software does not start Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up I hear background noise while using Windows Media Player to play my music CDs Sony suggests using the preinstalled Media Bar software to play audio CDs SmartCapture software does not start Windows Me only Follow these steps to correct this condition 1 Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel to access the Control Panel window Double cl
108. to enhance the quality of the sound input 2 Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use The microphone should be compliant with the plug in power microphone To Connect an External Microphone 1 Locate the red Microphone connector on the right side of your notebook 2 Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone connector Connecting Microphone to Microphone Connector Microphone optional To N Microphone See the manual that comes with your microphone for more information on installation and use Customizing Your VAIO Notebook This section briefly describes how you can change the default settings of your notebook to customize your computer Refer to the Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup Sony Notebook Setup Screen ET Sony Hotebook Setup IX About This Computer System information System information Product information CPU Mobile Pentium R lll processor Manufacturer Sony Corporation Intel R SpeedStep TM technology Model Name PCG FX Clock Freguency MHz I a System Memory MBytes Geral Noe 0 Cache Memory KBytes BIOS Version OS Version OS Serial No S O N yY ij pies tenn inc G56B3 0 0 ENU
109. to the green Headphone connector on the right side of the notebook VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting projector Projector Sn Audio cable RGB signal cable Note the following See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and operation Q You cannot use the Monitor connector on your notebook when the docking station is connected to the notebook 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 for more information Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device You can connect USB devices such as an external mouse keyboard speaker and microphone to your computer To Connect a USB Device Using the Notebook 1 Locate a Y USB connector on the notebook There are two USB connectors on the notebook one on the right side and one on the left side N Plug on end of the USB cable into a connector and the other end into the USB device Connecting USB Device USB mouse VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using the Docking Station 1 Locatea USB connector on the optional docking station There are two USB connectors located on the back side of the do
110. tte 2 Restart the notebook and confirm that Windows starts properly 125 __ tz _ jjj j_ Li Troubleshooting If Windows still does not start follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS 1 Remove any diskette from the floppy disk drive 2 Turn off the notebook 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the notebook 4 Turn on the notebook 5 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears to access the BIOS setup menu 9N Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu 7 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values then press Enter The message Load default configuration now appears 8 Select Yes then press Enter 9 Use the directional arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes then press Enter The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 10 Select Yes then press Enter The notebook restarts n f your notebook continues to display the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start contact Sony Customer Support My notebook stops responding or does not shut down It is best to use the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu to shut down your notebook Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Q Q D Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar then click Shut Down then click Restart Windows Me If the preceding step does not work press Ctrl Alt Delete twice to re
111. uality MPEG2 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 Microsoft Windows Operating System Your system includes Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition or Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Communications Access popular online services send e mail browse the Internet and use fax features MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application per formance Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and gov ernment regulations o VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware documentation and CDs from the box Hardware Main Unit Power Cord AC Adapter Documents VAIO Quick Start Contains details on unpacking and setting up your notebook supplementary updates and software information Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Getting Started document Explains how to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system VAIO PCG R505TL PCG R505TLK Notebook Specifications Details the hardware specifications for your notebook and the optional docking station Unpacking Your Notebook Software CDs Microsoft Word 2000 Allows you to reinstall Microsoft Word 2000 to the
112. ver Unlock Lever Connecting a Power Source 2 Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the tabs and notches on the back of the notebook and then slide the battery toward the computer until it clicks into place Inserting Battery Pack 3 Slide the lock lever into the LOCK position to secure the battery on the notebook To charge the battery pack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the notebook 2 Insert the battery pack The battery is charging whether or not the notebook is powered on or off The battery indicator light flashes 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 if the notebook is powered off To charge the battery completely continue charging it for an additional hour VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide The battery indicator light on the front of the computer indicates the status of the battery pack Battery Indicator Light Battery Pack supplied Battery Indicator Battery Indicator Meaning Light Status On The notebook is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The notebook is using AC power Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery is running out of power Connecting a Power Source To remove the battery pack You can insert or remove th
113. y Hard Disk Standby and System Standby to optimize power management for your system Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet applications Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display timeout The Internal modem remains powered You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and System Standby to optimize power management for your system Automatic Profile Selection Automatically switches to a profile suitable for active applications Controlling Power Management Power Management Commands PowerPanel also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power management functions and to control power for a specific device You can use these commands to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action Icon lt amp Description System Standby Puts the system into System Standby mode a power management state that saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption reduces to a minimum and the system remains on To return the system to the active state press any key or the power button on your computer System Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk and turns off the system power To return the system to the original state use the power button to turn on power
114. your notebook You can connect a USB compatible printer or other compatible USB device to your notebook Turn off the notebook before connecting peripherals In normal use you should turn on the peripherals before turning on your notebook To Connect a Printer To a Parallel Connector 1 Locate the ch Printer connector on the docking station 2 Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into the Printer connector Connecting a Printer to the Docking Station Power cord Printer Printer cable supplied with the printer To USB Connectors 1 Locate the Y USB connectors on your notebook and printer 2 Plug the optional USB printer cable into the USB connector Connecting a Printer Note the following See the manuals that came with your printer for more information on printer installation and operation Before operating the printer ensure that the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software is properly set See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Connecting an i LINK Device Your VAIO Notebook includes an j i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 connector which you can use to connect to a compatible 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 j S400 connector on the right side of the notebook and the other

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