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1. Person Calling Firat Leat Phana Heme Heme Burner Problem Detaile SOS Male Fabr indem ja cr e Gong Cdi Eager plein mie a jee sen ja pra WD varpain Sistur Fleck Hide Maire 78 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 3 Inthe SOS window type your name phone number and a description of the problem This information cannot be seen by the customer support representative until you give the CSR access to your computer 4 Click the Call SOS button The Confirmation screen appears 5 Click the OK button The Phone screen appears Click the Dial button Your modem dials the call and connects you to the Sony support center 7 Speak into your computer s microphone to answer the voice prompts You are asked whether you wish to test your system or talk to a support representative You are then prompted to indicate the type of computer you are using 8 Discuss the problem with the CSR and follow the CSR s instructions to resolve the problem Only if the CSR needs to access your computer are you prompted to select a security option as described in the next step 9 Select an access level in the Remote Command Security dialog box by clicking one of these options Options Descriptions Full access Allows the CSR to fully interact with your computer The CSR can access all the files on your hard disk drive and can copy files to and from your computer to solve your problem Limited access Lets the CSR v
2. Ww Mouse page 40 Eq VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide To attach the port replicator Turn off the computer 2 Open the port replicator connector cover on the left side of the computer Port replicator connector cover SSS FES S SI BN SSO Aa 3 Plug the port replicator cable into the port replicator connector on the computer To remove the port replicator Turn off the computer 2 Press both sides of the port replicator cable and unplug the cable from the computer NS SSO S ESS SES Connecting Peripheral Devices 3 Fold the port replicator cable into the compartment on the side of the port replicator TE 3 If you do not turn off the computer before removing the port replicator you must turn off the computer before reattaching the port replicator Connecting a Printer You can use the port replicator to connect a Windows 98 compatible printer or other parallel port device to your computer To connect a printer 1 Use the symbol to locate the Printer connector on the port replicator Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this connector to your computer Power cord to B Printer Printer 4 Printer cable supplied with the printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use Before using the printer you m
3. Windows 98 key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows 98 Start menu it s the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the task bar See Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key on page 18 Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands The Fn keys at the left and right sides both work the same See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key on page 20 Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button ET VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combinations Functions a F1 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 and 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 and 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 A Insert Displays the Properties window This is the equivalent of double clicki
4. To use the pen compartment Press the bottom of the pen compartment to open the compartment Press here to open pen compartment 2 Slide the pen in or out of the compartment to store or remove it 3 When you are ready to close the pen compartment press the top of the compartment until it clicks into place The supplied plastic pen is designed to be used only on the touchpad Do not use this pen on any surface other than the touchpad including the computer s LCD it may damage the LCD Store the pen in the pen compartment when you are not using it Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook 23 Using ScribblePad ScribblePad is an application that lets you create memos by writing on the touchpad using the supplied plastic pen To use ScribblePad Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to Software Center point to Applications and then click ScribblePad 3 Press the F10 key ScribblePad enters tablet mode In this mode the touchpad corresponds with the ScribblePad screen This means that what you write on the touchpad appears on the screen in the corresponding location For example when you write letters on the left corner of the touchpad the letters appear on the left corner of the screen 4 To write move the pen slowly on the touchpad As you write the letters you wrote on the touchpad appear on the screen To learn more about ScribblePad click Help on the ScribblePad screen to displa
5. Activating BatteryScope ss 68 Battery Icon Descriptions 68 Displaying Detailed Battery Information 69 Starting Your Favorite Software With Programmable Power REVERS be etre 70 Using the Programmable Power Key With Other Keys 71 Selecting the Display Made me donmsete see 72 Getting Help Calling SOO PR Eee 77 Troubleshooting nds rues 79 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 85 Using the System Recovery CD 85 Using the Application Recovery CDs 87 NOTES OR USO emmener 89 Limited Warranty Statement VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook Computer Warranty 95 GARANTIE REO TREN TE sereinement cess 97 Battery Limited Warranty 99 GARANTIE RESTREINTE rudit 99 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with state of the art personal computing This manual offers a quick introduction and reference to your Sony computer Q Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook shows you how to use the standard components of your system Q Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals Q Getting Help explains the support options available to you shows you how to use the Sony Online Support service and offers basic troubleshooting tips Q Notes on Use provides facts and advice about
6. Load default configuration now appears 6 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key 7 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 8 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts If your computer still displays the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start contact Sony Online Support SOS My LCD does not display anything Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer is on Q Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged Q The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the display Q The video output may be directed to an external display attached to the port replicator Press Fn F7 until video output appears on the LCD The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual supplied with your display for more information Getting Help 81 My computer locks up Q Try restarting the computer On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click Shut Down and then click Restart the computer Q If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the computer by pres
7. addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will be on Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen the four arrow keys which also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook 17 Keys Descriptions Escape key The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it s used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and
8. floppy disk drive 24 keyboard 40 monitor 38 multiple phone lines 34 network 26 parallel devices 37 party phone lines 34 PBX 34 phone line 34 port replicator 35 36 power source 8 printer 37 projector 39 serial device 41 USB device 49 connectors battery 6 DC In6 8 external speakers 6 FDD 6 24 headphone 6 i LINK 6 infrared 7 29 keyboard 35 Line In6 monitor 35 mouse 35 parallel 37 parallel port 35 phone line 6 port replicator 6 printer 35 37 Serial port 35 USB 6 Control bar 57 correction keys 16 17 Ctrl key 17 cursor movement keys 16 customer assistance support options 75 customizing your computer 63 D DC In 6 8 digital still camera 29 connecting 41 digital video camera 48 diskettes ejecting 25 handling 91 inserting into drive 24 troubleshooting 82 display connector 35 mode 72 options 39 selecting 39 disposal of lithium ion battery v drives 43 CD ROM 43 floppy disk 6 24 DV In Out 6 48 E Eject button 25 ejecting diskettes 25 electronic Ee documentation 75 Enable Ports tab 64 ergonomic considerations 2 3 Escape key 17 Expand button 58 Express Service technical support 15 external devices display 3 39 See also monitor keyboard 40 mouse 40 speakers 46 47 F faxes laws governing iv FDD connector 6 24 Finish button 14 floppy disk drive connecting 24 connector 6 disconnecting 25 troubleshooting 82 Fn key 17 combination commands 20 function keys
9. jour gratuites sous http www sony com pcsupport Pour de l information sur les produits de l aide avec le service la r solution de probl mes de service ou pour une aide technique veuillez composer le 1 888 4SONYPC 476 6972 conserver pour r f rence future 1998 Sony du Canada Lt e Reproduction partielle ou compl te interdite sans autorisation crite pr alable Tous droits r serv s SONY est une marque d pos e de Sony Limited Warranty Statement 99 Battery Limited Warranty The limited warranty on the battery included with your Sony VAIO Notebook Computer covers defects in material or workmanship for a period of 30 days from the original date of purchase This warranty is not extendible For the purposes of this Limited Warranty SONY means Sony Electronics Inc for Products purchased in the United States of America and Sony of Canada Ltd for Products purchased in Canada Sony warrants this Product against defects in material or workmanship for thirty 30 days from your purchase date If this Product is determined to be defective SONY will replace the Product at no charge to you This Limited Warranty contains your exclusive remedy SONY shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of any express or implied warranty on this product Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion
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11. accompany your preinstalled software Knowledge Database Contains a complete list of the items that ship with your computer product specifications software support information and the most up to date information on using your computer Explains how to use your 505 SuperSlim Notebook and connect peripheral devices This electronic document contains additional information on the preinstalled software titles You can access this guide from the Help Center on the Windows Start menu 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 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 Knowledge Database at http www sony com pcsupport 75 ET VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Sony This service provides you with answers to commonly Fax on Demand asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and 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 Requires a fax machine or your fax software Sony SOS This preinstalled program connects you to a softwar
12. articles Cette garantie restreinte exclut les articles consommables comme les batteries fournis avec le Produit les dommages cosm tiques l endommagement ou la perte des logiciels donn es et supports informatiques amovibles les dommages dus 1 un cas fortuit un accident une mauvaise utilisation un abus une n gligence une utilisation commerciale ou une modification du Produit 2 l utilisation ou l entretien incorrect du Produit 3 le branchement une source lectrique non conforme ou 4 toute tentative de r paration par tout autre qu un centre de service d ordinateur personnel autoris SONY Cette garantie restreinte ne s applique pas si la d fectuosit est caus e par l utilisation du Produit en conjonction avec des accessoires articles ou quipements p riph riques ou connexes ou si SONY d termine que le Produit lui m me ne comporte aucun d faut Cette garantie restreinte n est valide qu au Canada Cette garantie restreinte est nulle si le num ro de s rie appliqu en usine a t modifi ou enlev du Produit La r paration ou le remplacement du mat riel ou des pi ces d fectueuses tel que pr vu au titre de cette garantie est le seul recours de l acheteur SONY NE SERA AUCUNEMENT RESPONSABLE DE TOUT DOMMAGE INDIRECT OU CONS CUTIF POUR DEROGATION TOUTE GARANTIE EXPRESSE OU TACITE RUPTURE DE CONTRAT NEGLIGENCE RESPONSABILIT STRICTE OU TOUTE AUTRE TH ORIE JURIDIQUE EN RAPPORT AVEC
13. audio tracks from the optional CD ROM drive and a variety of audio and video file formats including WAV wav MIDI mid and RMI rmi audio files and MPEG mpg Quick Time mov and AVI avi video files To listen to an audio CD you must connect the CD ROM drive to the computer using a stereo mini plug See To play an audio CD in the CD ROM drive on page 45 for details Using the Video Player The Video Player plays MPEG mpg MPEG2 vob and AVI avi video files To play a video file Move the mouse pointer over the Audio Video Center icon on the VAIO Launcher 2 Click Video in the VAIO Launcher The Video Player launches and begins playing SONY ET E SS A Getting Started with VAIO Space 57 To play a different video file 1 Click the Play List button 2 Select one or more video files from the AV PlayList dialog box 3 Click ADD Click OK The video file begins playing automatically Other Video Player Functions Action Toggle the sound on and off Stop play Pause play Go to the next video file in the playlist Go to the previous video file in the playlist Play full screen Create a playlist Adjust the volume Using the Music Movie Player Procedure Click the mute A button Green light indicates sound is muted Click ij Stop Click BE Pause Click E Next Click EX Previous Click Mj full screen Click the Play List button Drag the volume s
14. card slot protector from the PC card slot See Using PC Cards on page 26 for details 3 Connect the CD ROM drive cable to the PC card supplied with the CD ROM drive PC card supplied with CD ROM drive CD ROM drive cable 4 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the label side facing up See Using PC Cards on page 26 for details LE PTT LSGI ZZ lt 2 LELIT ZT EE SLL ZZ 44 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 5 Connect the CD ROM drive AC power adapter to the CD ROM drive and plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet A to AC outlet AC adapter cable 3 The pick up cover is attached to the lens of the CD ROM drive at the factory Before using the CD ROM drive remove the pick up cover To insert a CD ROM disc 1 Slide the power switch to the on position 2 Slide the Open button in the direction of the arrow to open the CD ROM drive lid Power switch Open button 3 Place the CD ROM disc in the tray with the label side facing up Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place Press here to J click disk in place 3 Be sure to seat the CD ROM disc firmly over the CD ROM drive hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your CD ROM drive and you may not be able to open the CD ROM drive lid Connecting Peripheral Devices 45 4 Gently press on the CD ROM drive lid until it clicks shut Power Busy indicator D Press here to
15. close lid NN To play an audio CD in the CD ROM drive In addition to connecting the CD ROM drive to your computer you must connect the drive to the computer with a male to male stereo mini plug not supplied Connect one end of the stereo mini plug to the headphone jack on the CD ROM drive and the other end to the Line In jack on the left side of your computer to Line In to Q Headphone Audio cable 2 Right click the speaker icon on the taskbar and select Open Volume Control from the shortcut menu The Volume Control window opens 3 Drag the Line In slider to adjust the volume To remove the CD ROM drive Q Remove the PC card from the computer See Using PC Cards on page 26 for details 46 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Connecting External Speakers You can use the optional PCGA SP5 stereo speakers with your computer or other speakers designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you connect them To adjust the speaker volume press Fn F4 See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key on page 20 for details Do not place diskettes on the speakers the speaker s magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes The internal speaker does not work when the external speakers are connected To connect the PCGA SP5 stereo speakers O Insert the speakers into the slots on the sides of the display Stereo speakers optional Connecting Peripher
16. computer into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Q If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness control is adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Q Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn on the computer When I turn on my computer the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Q Check the floppy disk drive to see if a non bootable diskette is in the drive Ifanon bootable diskette is in the drive turn off the computer remove the diskette and then turn on the computer again Confirm that Windows starts properly If Windows still does not start follow the procedure below to initialize the BIOS Oo If the floppy disk drive is empty or contains a bootable diskette use the following procedure to initialize the BIOS 80 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 1 Remove the floppy disk drive port replicator PC card and any other peripheral devices from the computer 2 Turn the computer off and then turn it on again 3 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears 4 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 5 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message
17. due to 1 acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modifications of this Product 2 improper operation or maintenance of this Product 3 connection to improper voltage supply or 4 attempted repair by any party other than a SONY authorized personal computer service facility This Limited Warranty does not apply when the malfunction results from the use of this Product in conjunction with accessories products or ancillary or peripheral equipment or where it is determined by SONY that there is no fault with this Product itself This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States of America and Canada This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product Repair or replacement of defective parts or hardware as provided under this Limited Warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF REVENUE LOSS OF DATA LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DOWN TIME AND PURCHASER S TIME FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY BREACH OF CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY RELATED TO THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION O
18. expires 50 hours or 90 days after signing up whichever occurs first Follow these steps to use your notebook computer s online registration service You must connect your phone line before using any online services including the online registration service See Connecting a Phone Line on page 34 1 Click the registration icon on the VAIO desktop 2 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Press the Tab key to move from box to box 3 Click the Next button to advance to the next form Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built in modem and a toll free telephone number ET VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Escape Key Function keys Print Screen key Correction keys g a x amp ys aai ause Brea A Backspace 4 PgUp gt Home PgDn End A Ctrl key a Applications key Fn key Alt key Windows 98 key Numeric keypad area Navigation keys Caps Lock Shift key 4s Fn key Keys Descriptions Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator area Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as
19. launch file you need to turn on the computer to use these functions Using the internal timer You can use the internal timer to start software at a specific time You can use this feature when the computer is on or in system suspend mode If the computer s LCD is closed you cannot use the internal timer to start software using the default settings To start software while the LCD is closed click the Enable Disable tab and select the checkbox next to Enable Timer launch even if LCD Panel is closed It may take some time to actually start the software It is advised that you confirm the time your selected software takes to start When selecting software that uses a phone line The computer may not be able to disconnect the phone line due to communication and server conditions Be sure to monitor the status of the software when running PPK Setup and manually disconnect the phone line if you notice a malfunction Furthermore when using the timer to start the software it is advised that you set the computer to enter system suspend or system hibernation mode after a certain time This allows the computer to disconnect the phone line if the computer fails to disconnect the line normally However the computer cannot disconnect the phone line when it enters system suspend mode in case the internal modem ring resume is set to on A VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Selecting the Display Mode When you connect an external display you ca
20. 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 starts flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter system hibernation mode when the battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as system suspend or system hibernation To remove the battery pack Turn off the computer 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 computer Battery release lever Lock lever 3 You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in System Suspend mode EI VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Starting Your Computer Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover LCD lock lever 2 Slide the power switch on the right side toward the front of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on Power indicator Power switch Ifyou hold the power switch in the on position for more than four seconds the computer turns off 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To decrease the brightness press Fn F5 and then
21. n emp che pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations Les r parations de mat riel homologu doivent tre coordonn es par un repr sentant d sign par le fournisseur L entreprise de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de d brancher un appareil la suite de r parations ou de modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise la terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques et des canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a sont raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours a un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas AVIS L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie IES assign chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccord s une interface La terminaison d une interface t l phonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs la seule condition que la somme d indices d quivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n exc de pas 5 Contents Welcome Ergonomic Considerations sut taienintne 2 Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook Locating the Controls a
22. re Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 tage Hull PQ K1A ON2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la class B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium ion qui fuient ou sont endommag es Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Une batterie non conforme pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant Evacuer les batteries us es selon les directives du fabricant The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 212 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appar
23. remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs Contact the state or provincial utility service commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your facsimile 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
24. settings of the display also Q 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 Q 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 Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer s internal and external devices such as the touchpad and floppy disk drive Locating the Controls and Connectors Front 1 LCD screen pages 20 89 2 Microphone 3 Keyboard page 16 a Touchpad page 21 5 Leftright button page 21 6 Speaker page 46 7 Modem indicator page 19 QoS Le A FF ZF EF 5 Coos ZE TL TELE ES EE Hard disk drive indicator page 19 Num Lock indicator page 19 Caps Lock indicator page 19 Scroll Lock indicator page 19 Information indicator page 19 Battery indicator pages 10 19 68 Power indicator pages 12 19 6 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guid
25. the down or left arrow key To increase the brightness press Fn F5 and then the up or right arrow key Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook 13 Shutting Down Your Computer To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your computer 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box Shul Linen wider ay What de pou vane the computer be de Serie E Er then C Hersi C ferm 45 005 mode ee ee Heo 3 Select Shut down Click OK Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents 5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator turns off 6 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer 2 If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to restart the computer If you are unable to restart the computer in this way you can slide the power switch forward and hold for four seconds This operation may result in data loss During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend mode See Controlling Power Management on page 65 14 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Registering Windows 98 The first time you turn on your computer you need to complete a few steps to register and configure the Windows 98 software that is already installed on yo
26. these may damage the finish of your computer Q 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 qualified personnel before operating it any further Q Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer On Installation Q Do not place your computer in a location subject to Q Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Q Direct sunlight Q Excessive dust Q Moisture or rain Q Mechanical vibration or shock Q Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Q Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 50 F 10 C Q High humidity Q Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up 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 behind the back panel of the computer a EE 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 Your comp
27. to various sources of help for your computer See Using the Help Center on page 62 for details Getting Started with VAIO Space Ea Navigating through VAIO Space To go to acenter within VAIO Space Move the mouse pointer over an icon on the VAIO Launcher Categories for each center appear the icon nee the categories of programs for that icon gt 2 Click the category text such as Applications to open the VAIO screen 3 Your screen may appear different from the one shown here Enema CD Chao hot Ge fisies aoe way bo peers oe lime as Dikken aeaii quel Ebr yorar chrkbsok do i i tiy lo leu miur Chacon ene al of yoa Aranas bark courir emdi cords mvarirar s laara Yeu ran Erun pey pean bils mire EJ VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide VAIO Space Controls Button Function EJ EJ E Goes to the previous screen or page in a sequence Unavailable until you go to another screen Goes to the next screen or page in a sequence Unavailable on the last screen in a sequence Stops loading the current page used for web pages Refreshes the current page used for web pages Displays the current website address URL or file name path You can also type an address or path in this box Minimizes maximizes restores and closes VAIO Space Shows hides the VAIO Launcher Provides the maximum area for viewing pages Opens another VAIO Launcher This is useful if you want to perform
28. you type unless you hold down the Shift key Turns off when information moves across the display normally 20 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature Fn ESC System Suspend Fn CA F2 Display power status Fn XK F3 Speaker switch Fn F4 Speaker volume Fn 9 F5 Brightness control Fn Lo CA F7 Switch to the external display Fn F12 System Hibernation Fn D Video standby Fn F Change the display size Functions Puts the system into System Suspend mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key or press the power switch on your computer Displays the power status as in the example below Using AC power CCE Toggles the built in speaker off and on Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then f or gt To decrease volume press Fn F4 then or Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then T or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then dore Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the O Monitor connector on the port replicator and both LCD and external display Only LCD LCD and external display AL Only external display Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the state of the syste
29. 16 17 G glare 3 H handling audio CDs 92 CD ROM discs 91 92 diskettes 91 Hard Disk Sleep power setting 66 hard drive indicator light 5 19 headphone connector 6 39 Help Music Movie Player 58 help 75 Help Center using 62 help getting 62 l i LINK 6 48 IEEE1394 6 48 indicator lights 19 battery 5 10 19 Caps Lock 5 19 charge status 10 hard drive 5 19 Information 5 19 modem 5 Num Lock 5 19 power 5 Scroll Lock 5 19 infrared communication devices 29 other computers 29 infrared port 7 29 Infrared tab 64 infrared transmission active distance 30 troubleshooting 30 input devices iii Insert key 16 17 inserting battery pack 9 diskettes into drive 24 installing hardware 33 peripherals 33 interference iii 91 internal speaker See speakers Internet 59 K keyboard 5 16 18 20 connecting 40 connector 40 external connector 35 L LCD 73 89 lock lever 12 reducing glare 3 selecting to display output 39 troubleshooting 80 104 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide left button 5 lever LCD 12 lighting 3 Limited Warranty 15 95 Line In6 Liquid Crystal Display screen See LCD lithium ion battery disposal v safety precautions v loading battery pack 9 location for computer 3 M maintenance 90 93 Maximum Battery Life power setting 65 Maximum Performance power setting 65 microphone 5 modem connector 6 indicator 5 laws governing iv troubleshooting 82 moisture condensation 91 monitor 35 7
30. 3 connecting 38 connector 39 selecting 39 switching among 20 mouse connecting 40 connector 35 troubleshooting 83 multiple phone lines 34 Music Movie Player Control bar 57 help 58 PlayBack Control 58 N navigation keys 16 network connecting 26 Notebook Setup tabs 64 Num Lock 5 indicator light 19 numeric keypad area 16 O online help 75 support options 75 Online Center using 59 online support 15 Open button 44 opening CD ROM drive lid 44 operator keys 17 output devices iii adding 37 P parallel port 35 37 party phone lines 34 PBX 34 PC card inserting 26 release button 26 removing 28 slot protector 27 slots 7 26 troubleshooting 84 Type II 26 phone connecting line 34 jack 6 34 laws governing iv plastic pen 6 PlayBack Control 58 playing audio CDs 57 CD ROM discs 57 video CDs 57 port replicator 6 connecting 35 36 power 19 indicator light 5 Ed programmable key 7 switch 7 12 Power Management toolbar 67 power management settings 65 Power Management Off power setting 65 Power On Device Sequence tab 64 Password tab 64 power saving modes 31 System Hibernation 20 32 System Suspend 20 31 Video Standby 20 power setting AC Profile 65 LCD Video Standby 66 Maximum Battery Life 65 Maximum Performance 65 Power Management Off 65 System Hibernation 66 System Suspend 66 power sources 9 89 connecting 8 power standby Hard Disk Sleep 66 PowerPanel activating 67 customizing toolbar 65
31. 5 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide FA Using the Help Center The Help Center steps you through a number of options including the electronic documentation included on your hard drive and finding answers on Sony s Internet site For a complete description of all the help options available see Getting Help on page 75 To launch the Help Center Move the mouse pointer over the Help Center icon on the VAIO Launcher Click Help Center to open the VAIO screen 3 Follow the on screen instructions to find the appropriate source of help for the problem you are having Exiting VAIO Space To exit VAIO Space Q Click the El Close button Customizing Your Notebook Computer You can customize the settings of your notebook computer The following sections briefly describe how to change your computer s default settings You can also refer to the Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to Tool Center and click Sony Notebook Setup 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Notebook Setup Tabs on page 64 4 After you finish click OK 63 64 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Notebook Setup Tabs Tab Descriptions About This Computer Display system information including memory capacity serial number and BIOS version Infrared
32. 66 PPK 7 precautions 90 Print Screen key 17 printer connecting 37 connector 35 37 port 37 problems analyzing and fixing 60 programmable power key 7 projector 39 R radio interference iii 91 rechargeable battery pack 8 9 recharging battery pack 10 Recovery CDs 87 registering Windows 98 14 your computer 15 regulatory information iii removing battery pack 11 diskettes 25 floppy disk drive 25 Restore button 58 restoring data 87 right button 5 S screen See LCD ScribblePad 23 plastic pen 6 Scroll Lock 5 indicator light 19 selecting display 39 LCD 39 monitor 39 power source 9 Serial connector 35 41 serial devices connecting 41 digital still 42 setting up Windows 98 14 setup screen About This Computer tab 64 Basic Advanced tab 64 displaying 63 Enable Ports tab 64 Infrared tab 64 Power On Device Sequence tab 64 Power On Password tab 64 setup tabs 64 Shift key 17 Shut Down Windows dialog box 13 Software Center using 55 software support 15 Sony Fax on Demand service 76 Sony Notebook Setup screen 63 Sony Online Support 15 106 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide call instructions 77 Call SOS button 78 options 75 SOS screen 77 SOS See Sony Online Support speakers built in 5 connectors 6 external 46 47 troubleshooting 82 Start button 13 63 starting computer 12 startup problems 13 stylus 6 switching display 20 monitor 20 System Hibernation mode 20 32 66 system problems fixing 60 Syst
33. Change the infrared communication settings depending on the infrared equipment your computer is using to communicate Printer Change printer port mode settings Power On Select the order of drives and devices from which Device Sequence you want to load the operating system Power On Password Set the password to secure your computer Enable Ports Change the hardware resources such as I O address IRQ or DMA depending on the optional hardware or software you use Disabling ports releases resources to the system To change the serial audio and modem settings click Advanced on the Basic Advanced tab Basic Advanced Toggle between Advanced mode additional screens with advanced settings and Basic mode of display Advanced mode includes Serial Audio Built in Modem and View Resources tabs Touchpad Allows you eo enable or disable the notebook touchpad and adjust its settings 3 For more information about each option click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the help file Customizing Your Notebook Computer 65 Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power management of your notebook computer 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 the PowerPanel Help for more detailed information Power Management Profiles PowerPanel provides sev
34. ENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If the terminal equipment Notebook Computer PCG 505F PCG 505FX 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 isn t practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment Notebook Computer PCG 505F PCG 505FX please contact 1 888 ASONYPC 1 888 476 6972 or write to the Sony Customer Information Center One Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 for repair and or warranty information If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request you
35. F THIS WARRANTY Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province Technical Support Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty SONY has established a telephone number for technical support Charges may apply for technical support unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in writing as a feature of your Product Prior to placing your call please have available the model and serial number for your Product date of purchase a list of all options installed in your Product and a detailed description of the problem Limited Warranty Statement 97 For Product support on line knowledge base frequently asked questions and free updates via the Internet http www sony com pcsupport For Product information service assistance resolution of a service problem or technical assistance call 1 888 4SONYPC 476 6972 Save this for future reference 1998 Sony Electronics Inc and Sony of Canada Ltd Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved SONY is a registered trademark of Sony GARAN
36. Ltd for Products purchased in Canada SONY warrants this computer hardware product the Product against defects in material or workmanship as follows 1 Labor For a period of ninety 90 calendar days from the original date of purchase from SONY or a SONY authorized reseller SONY will repair defects in material or workmanship in the Product at no charge or pay the associated labor charges to a SONY authorized personal computer service facility The ninety 90 day warranty period is extendible only to the original purchaser for an additional period of nine 9 months for a total of twelve 12 months from date of purchase when the Product is registered electronically prior to the expiry of ninety 90 days from the original date of purchase After the applicable period you must pay for all labor charges 2 Parts For a period of ninety 90 calendar days from the original date of purchase from SONY or a SONY authorized reseller SONY will supply at no charge new or rebuilt at SONY s option replacement parts in exchange for defective parts Any replacement parts will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or ninety 90 calendar days from installation by SONY s authorized personal computer service facility whichever is longer The ninety 90 day warranty period is extendible only to the original purchaser for an additional period of nine 9 months for a total of twelve 12 months from date of purchase whe
37. ONY pour cette pi ce sera port votre carte de cr dit si la pi ce ne lui est pas retourn e dans un d lai de trente 30 jours Vous pouvez avoir droit au service de garantie expr s durant la p riode de garantie sous r serve de certaines restrictions Pour tout renseignement veuillez communiquer avec SONY de la fa on indiqu e ci apr s Vous avez l enti re responsabilit de faire une copie de sauvegarde du contenu du disque dur incluant toute donn e en m moire ou tout logiciel que vous y avez install Il est fort probable que le contenu du disque dur sera reformat ou perdu en cours de service et SONY ne pourra tre tenue responsable d aucun dommage ni de la perte des programmes des donn es ou de toute autre information gard e en m moire sur tout support d information ou sur toute partie de tout Produit en r paration SI DURANT LA R PARATION DU PRODUIT LE CONTENU DU DISQUE DUR EST ALT R SUPPRIM OU MODIFI SONY N EN SERA AUCUNEMENT RESPONSABLE LE PRODUIT VOUS SERA RETOURN TEL QU IL TAIT CONFIGURE QUAND VOUS L AVEZ ACHET SOUS RESERVE DE LA DISPONIBILIT DU LOGICIEL 98 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Avant d envoyer le Produit SONY pour le faire r parer assurez vous d en retirer tous produits de tierce partie logiciels caract ristiques pi ces options alt rations et accessoires non garantis par SONY car SONY n est pas responsable de la perte ou de l endommagement de ces
38. SONY VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide PCG 505F PCG 505FX LAr Notice to Users 1998 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval SONY ELECTRONICS INC PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Electronics Inc reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement Sony DV gate i LINK Mavica PictureGear VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation ImageStation and Sony VAIO Direct are service marks of Sony Electronics Inc Windows and the Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel MMX and Pentium are trademarks o
39. TIE RESTREINTE SONY DU CANADA LT E SONY garantit comme suit ce Produit d ordinateur le Produit contre tous vices de mati res premi res et de fabrication 1 Main d oeuvre Pendant une p riode de quatre vingt dix 90 jours compter de la date d achat originale chez SONY ou chez un de ses revendeurs autoris s SONY r parera le Produit ses frais ou en remboursera les frais de main d oeuvre au centre de r paration d ordinateur personnel autoris SONY La p riode de garantie de quatre vingt dix 90 jours peut tre prolong e au b n fice de l acheteur original pour une p riode additionnelle de neuf 9 mois soit un total de douze 12 mois compter de la date d achat lorsque le Produit est enregistr lectroniquement Apr s la p riode applicable l acheteur doit payer tous les frais de main d oeuvre 2 Pi ces Pendant une p riode de quatre vingt dix 90 jours compter de la date d achat originale chez SONY ou chez un de ses revendeurs autoris s SONY fournira ses frais des pi ces de rechange neuves ou reconstruites sa discr tion en change des pi ces d fectueuses Ces pi ces de remplacement seront garanties pour le reste de la p riode originale de garantie ou pour quatre vingt dix 90 jours compter de leur installation par un centre de service d ordinateur personnel autoris SONY au plus long des deux termes La p riode de garantie de quatre vingt dix 90 jours peut tre prolong e
40. 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 on page 72 for more information 40 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Connecting an External Mouse and Keyboard You can use the port replicator to connect an external mouse and keyboard to your computer The Mouse and Keyboard connectors require a PS 2 style plug or adapter To connect an external mouse and keyboard Turn off the computer 2 Use the 6 and symbols to locate the Mouse and Keyboard connectors Plug the mouse cable and keyboard cable into these connectors with the mark facing up g to your computer Keyboard Mouse See Using the Keyboard on page 16 for more information on using the keyboard See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on installation and use Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard turn off the computer Before connecting a mouse to the Serial port make sure the mouse is compatible with a Serial port You cannot use the built in touchpad and an external mouse at the same time Connecting Peripheral Devices 41 Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device You can use the port replicator to connect your notebook computer to another computer or to connect other p
41. able from the DC In connector on the computer 2 Align the adapter cable with the groove on the AC adapter and wrap the cable around the AC adapter Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook 9 Using Battery Power You can use a battery pack as a source of power The PCGA BP51 battery pack that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack 3 You can also purchase the high capacity PCGA BP52 battery pack as a separate option See Using Power Saving Modes on page 31 for power management information To insert the battery pack Move the lock lever on the bottom of the computer to the untock position Lock lever 2 Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer and then slide the battery towards the computer until it clicks into place 3 Slide the lock lever into the Lock position to secure the battery on the computer ETX VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide To charge the battery pack Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light 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 To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional
42. agement with longer gt timeouts on the hard disk and display screen You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Sleep and System Suspend to optimize power management for your system gt 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 Sleep and System Suspend to optimize power management for your system 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 might use these commands when you want to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action such as putting the system into Video Standby mode before the Video Standby timer expires System Suspend Puts the system into System Suspend mode a 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 switch on your computer System Hibernation Provides for the lowest level of power D 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 switch to turn on power The system sa
43. air circulation 90 Alt key 17 Application Recovery CDs 87 Applications key 17 attaching port replicator 36 audio CDs 57 Audio Video Center using 56 B Basic Advanced tab 64 battery pack 9 92 charge status icons 68 charging 10 connector 6 indicator light status 10 indicator lights 5 10 19 inserting 9 loading 9 power status 10 rechargeable 8 removing 11 battery power 10 BatteryScope utility 68 brightness adjusting 12 20 built in speaker 5 20 volume 20 buttons Call SOS 78 Expand 58 Finish 14 left 5 Open 44 Restore 58 right 5 Start Windows 98 13 63 C Call SOS button 78 camera 41 cameras digital video recorder 48 Sony Digital Still 41 canceling commands 17 Caps Lock 5 indicator light 19 CD ROM discs cleaning 92 handling 91 92 inserting 44 playing audio 45 troubleshooting 81 CD ROM drive closing lid 45 connecting 26 43 Music Movie Player 57 opening lid 44 troubleshooting 81 101 102 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide using 43 charge status indicator light 10 charging battery pack 10 choosing power source 9 cleaning computer 90 coin operated telephones 34 computer cleaning 90 condensation 91 customizing 63 lithium ion battery v setting up 5 setup screen 63 starting 12 troubleshooting 79 84 connecting CD ROM drive 26 43 coin operated telephones 34 digital still camera 41 digital video recorder 48 external keyboard 40 external mouse 40 external speakers 46 47
44. al Devices 47 To connect other external speakers Q Use the 9 symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector ESS EN SISSIES A SESS SS SRS SES SE Speaker cable supplied with speakers See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on installation and use 48 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder The PCG 505FX 505 SuperSlim Notebook includes an i LINK IEEE1394 connector which you can use to connect to a digital video camera recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder Q Plug one end of an i LINK cable into the 200 amp connector on the left side of the computer and the other end into the DV In Out connector on the digital video camera recorder i LINK cable Digital video not supplied camera recorder The Sony digital video camera recorder DCR PC7 is pictured your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use The i LINK connector does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK connector you cannot use the device with your computer The VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook supports transfer rate
45. anager so that sound is enabled My modem doesn t work Q Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Phone Line on page 34 for details Q Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Getting Help 83 Q Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct D Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook computer modem All preinstalled programs are compatible Call the software publisher or Sony Online Support My modem connection is slow The computer s modem uses K56flex technology V 90 Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Q Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise Q If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems Q Ifyou are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems D If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line My mouse doesn t work Q Ifyou are u
46. art Q Some titles require specific files that are located on the application s CD ROM disc Insert the disc and try starting the program again Q Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette Q The diskette is write protected Disable the write protect feature or use a diskette that is not write protected Q Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive My speaker has no sound Q The built in speaker is turned off Press Fn F3 to turn on the speaker Q The speaker volume is turned to the minimum Press Fn F4 and then press or to increase the volume Q If your computer is powered by the battery check that the battery is connected properly and that it is charged Q If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Q Check the volume controls in Windows 98 Q If you connect external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If the speakers are powered by batteries check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged Q If you have connected a headphone or an audio cable to the Headphone connector disconnect the cable When I press Fn F3 I see the message Sound Disabled Click the System icon in the Control Panel Change the settings under Device M
47. au b n fice de l acheteur original pour une p riode additionnelle de neuf 9 mois soit un total de douze 12 mois compter de la date d achat lorsque le Produit est enregistr lectroniquement Toutes les pi ces d fectueuses remplac es au titre de cette garantie restreinte deviennent la propri t de SONY Cette garantie restreinte couvre uniquement les composants physiques emball s avec le Produit Elle n inclut pas l assistance technique en rapport avec l utilisation du mat riel ou du logiciel et ne couvre aucun logiciel qu il soit ou non fourni avec le Produit Les logiciels sont fournis TELS QUELS moins d tre express ment couverts par une autre garantie restreinte sp cifique Veuillez vous reporter aux Contrats de licence d utilisation accompagnant le Produit quant vos obligations en rapport avec les logiciels Cette garantie restreinte est incessible Pour vous pr valoir du service au titre de la garantie vous devrez pr senter une preuve d achat sous forme de facture de vente attestant que le Produit est couvert par la garantie en vigueur Par ailleurs si des pi ces doivent tre remplac es et que vous d sirez obtenir le service le plus rapide possible vous devrez fournir SONY une autorisation lui permettant d en porter le montant votre carte de cr dit advenant que vous n gligiez de retourner les pi ces originales dans l enveloppe affranchie qui vous est fournie Seul le prix courant de S
48. ay cccccccseccessesestenetesestetetenesees 38 Connecting an External Mouse and Keyboard ccccseeeeees 40 Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device 0 0 0 41 Connecting the CD ROM Drive st raies 43 Connecting External SEA RER bem aient 46 Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder 48 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 000 49 Getting Started with VAIO Space Starting VAIO SPACe nn nn 51 VAIO Space C nterS us ue ni 52 Navigating through VAIO Space senmssnsaain 53 VAIO Space Controls tassato ea K ler 54 Using the Software Center estate 55 Using the Audio Video C RSR nsc ans 56 Using the Video Player cccccscsssessesssesescecesescsesneneeseeeeneeseeeeneney 56 Using the Music Movie Player 57 Music Movie Player Functions 0 0 0 eee eeeseeeeeseeeeeseees 58 Using the Online Center sncinnlaumenutesneaneacmncmiatnneanoos 59 Using the Tool Centet isseire irea eee 60 Using Tool Center Tools sssssss sr 60 Using Tool Center Options ss 61 Using the Help Center envie nintens 62 Exiting VAIO SPp CE ns aussi 62 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 63 Notebook Setup Tabs sise 64 Controlling Power Management 65 ES Power Management Profiles 65 Power Management Commands ccccsesesseeseseeseteseeceneesssesnenenes 66 Displaying Battery Mormadon s ti 68
49. ay need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen on page 63 EJ VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Connecting an External Display You can use the port replicator to connect an external display to your notebook computer For example you can use the computer with any of the following Q Computer display monitor page 38 Projector page 39 To connect a computer display Q Use the O symbol on the port replicator to locate the Monitor connector Plug the display cable into this connector Q If necessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet gt to your computer Power cord to O Monitor Computer display Display cable See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on installation and use Connecting Peripheral Devices To connect a projector You can use a projector as an external display such as the Sony LCD Projector 1 Use the symbol to locate the Monitor connector Plug the RGB signal cable into this connector Use the Q symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the audio cable into this connector Projector Audio cable RGB signal cable to O Monitor 5 See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and use
50. cate the receiving antenna L Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver L Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected J Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with non compliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company All applicable registration jack USCOs any facility interface codes and service order codes associated with the services the equipment is to be connected The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive R
51. dicator Displays the percentage of the remaining capacity D 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 Os 9 i i ir Charging No battery Discharging Customizing Your Notebook Computer 69 Displaying Detailed Battery Information You can obtain detailed information about the batteries Q Double click the battery icon on the toolbar to display the BatteryScope window The screen appears displaying the Battery tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and the charging time Lisa Deg tone A Nana E 1 wh Fal Chasge Cipar TWh arge Capcir 17 ah M Trete ol charge computer pe Eto B Tree bell charge compan c tin CB Tee ered loin in tie perl mode Rue SIRS ea ES To customize the BatteryScope toolbar and alarm system You can customize the BatteryScope toolbar to suit your portable computing needs including modifications to the alarm settings Refer to the BatteryScope Help for more information VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Starting Your Favorite Software With Programmable Power Key PPK Setup The PPK Setup software enables you to start your favorite software by simply pressing the programmable power key 4A LL LEL if ET LG SE ZR ZE ZE A I Programmable power key T
52. e Back T Battery connector page 9 Left 1 Plastic pen compartment page 22 6 DC In connector page 8 2 Phone line jack page 34 7 200 i i LINKTM IEEE 1394 page 48 3 I O Port replicator connector page 35 8 Y USB connector page 49 4 Floppy disk drive connector page 24 9 Line In connector page 45 5 External speaker connectors page 46 10 Q Headphone connector page 47 Available on model PCG 505FX only Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook EX Right 1 Infrared port page 29 3 Programmable power key page 70 Power switch page 12 PC card slot page 26 Bottom 1 Battery release lever pages 9 11 7 Battery lock lever pages 9 11 EX VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 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 Pull the prong on the AC adapter upwards and plug it into an AC outlet gt AC adapter supplied To remove the AC adapter 1 Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and the adapter c
53. e Customer Support Representative SOS is available seven days a week for 90 days after the original date of purchase Connect your modem before you call so the representative can access your system if necessary Calling SOS on page 77 describes how to use the SOS software 8 Calling SOS You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your computer by calling 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Software support is available 24 hours a day seven days a week for 90 days at no charge after the original date of purchase Getting Help 77 Calling SOS The SOS application enables you to exchange information with a Sony Customer Support Representative CSR Here s how it works Q Type your name and the problem description in the SOS window Dial the SOS hotline with a single click of the mouse Q Specify the access level for the CSR Q The CSR resolves the problem Before using SOS make sure the computer is connected to a phone line as described in Connecting a Phone Line on page 34 If you do not have a phone line connected to your computer you can place a voice call to SOS by dialing 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 SOS support is available at no charge for 90 days from the original date of purchase To place a call to SOS Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to Help Center point to Step 4 Call SOS and then click Sony Online Support SOS The SOS window appears
54. eat all of the selections in order Q Repeat a single selection D Play all of the selections in a random order Video images display in a separate Movie window which you can move and resize You can also add a variety of visual effects to the images in the Movie window If the CD supports PlayBack Control for example Video CD format you can select specific scenes or still images by their assigned numbers The Music Movie Player features extensive and detailed online help To access online help right click the Control bar and select Help from the shortcut menu Getting Started with VAIO Space S Using the Online Center To launch the Online Center Move the mouse pointer over the Online Center icon on the VAIO Launcher 2 Click the text of the category as described below Category Description Easy Internet VAIO Direct Sony offers an entire line of products specifically designed to work with your computer Club VAIO Find out the latest developments in the world of VAIO interact with other VAIO users ImageStation A direct link to Sony s online digital imaging service where you can share your images in whole new ways on the Internet Internet Shortcuts to all your Internet applications VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide EJ Using the Tool Center Using Tool Center Tools Move the mouse pointer over the Tool Center icon on the VAIO Launcher 2 Click Tools to open the VAIO screen 3 To s
55. ected 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 electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Number of all the devices does not exceed 5 AVIS DE L INDUSTRIE CANADA AVIS L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie le mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme aux normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au mat riel terminal Le Minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de t l communication Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus
56. eil pr sente un risque d incendie ou de br lures chimiques Ne pas d monter incin rer ou exposer a une temp rature de plus de 100 C Evacuer promptement la batterie us e Garder hors de port e des enfants INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to 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 conn
57. em Suspend mode 20 31 66 T technical support 15 support options 75 Tool Center using 60 touchpad 5 21 troubleshooting 79 84 startup 13 79 turning on computer 12 TV interference iii 91 U USB connecting 49 connector 6 49 V VAIO Space Audio Video Center 56 exiting 62 Help Center 62 Online Center 59 Software Center 55 starting 51 Tool Center 60 using 51 62 using the Launcher 51 53 Video Player 56 ventilation 90 video camera 48 Video Player using 56 Video Standby mode 20 WwW warranty 15 95 Windows 98 Certificate of Authenticity 14 Control Panel 30 Explorer 18 Find window 18 Finish button 14 help 18 key 17 key combinations 18 License Agreement 14 registering 14 setup 14 Setup Wizard screen 14 Start button 13 taskbar 13 81
58. eral predefined power management profiles Each profile consists of a group of specific 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 or you can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs The predefined profiles are Icon Description Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance while still conserving power Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It slows the computer and puts it into System Suspend mode after a specified period of inactivity Power Management Off Turns off all power management features such as System Suspend and System Hibernation modes AC Profile The power management state when AC power is in use Similar to the Power Management Off setting PowerPanel automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Spindle Down 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 Sleep and System Suspend to optimize power management for your system Pe eo mr 66 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Word Processing Optimizes power man
59. eripherals such as the Sony Digital Still Camera To connect a desktop computer Q Use the lolol symbol to locate the Serial connector Plug the connecting cable into this port on the port replicator and into the serial port on the desktop computer gt to your computer to lolol Serial Serial cable not supplied 42 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide To connect a digital still camera Q Use the lolol symbol to locate the Serial connector Plug the connecting cable into this port on the port replicator and into the Digital I O connector on the digital still camera gt to your computer Ce oe oe to lolol Serial Serial cable not supplied 3 The Sony Digital Still Camera DSC F1 is pictured you may need to connect your camera differently See the manual that came with your digital camera or other serial device for more information on installation and use You can connect the DSC FI to your computer either through the Serial port or by using infrared communication If you use a digital camera that has an infrared data communication system or other infrared communication device see Using Infrared Communication Devices on page 29 Connecting Peripheral Devices 43 Connecting the CD ROM Drive You can use the optional PCGA CD5 CD ROM drive with your notebook computer To connect the CD ROM drive 1 Turn off your computer 2 Remove the PC
60. f Intel Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Safety Information Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO 505 SuperSlim 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 505F PCG 505FX Serial Number WARNING 1 To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your notebook computer to rain or moisture Lc To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only 1 Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm L Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 1 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 I 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 J A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible AVERTISSEMENT Li Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil l abri de la pluie et de l humidit Li Pour pr venir tout risque d lectrocution ne pas ouvrir le bo tier Conf
61. f your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Slide the power switch forward and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer 2 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key Press the arrow keys to select Exit Gave Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts from the Recovery CD Getting Help EA Using the Application Recovery CDs The Application Recovery CDs allow you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer and you may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you do need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD See Using the System Recovery CD on page 85 3 You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CDs The application will not run from DOS If you have any questions on using the Applicati
62. ginal utility that organizes the preinstalled applications on your VAIO Notebook Computer making it easier for you to find and launch the applications on your computer use the Sony audio and video players connect to the Internet and more M Starting VAIO Space To start VAIO Space Q Click the VAIO Space icon on the Windows desktop The VAIO Launcher appears which includes icons for the five VAIO Space centers Software Center Audio Video Center Online Center Tool Center Help Center 51 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide VAIO Space Centers There are five centers within VAIO Space as follows Center Name and Icon Software Center i Audio Video Center fe Online Center Tool Center Help Center Contains Applications Accessories Video Audio Easy Internet VAIO Direct Club VAIO ImageStation Internet M Tools Options Help Center Description Contains icons for all preinstalled applications and accessories See Using the Software Center on page 55 for details Launches the video and audio applications included with your computer See Using the Audio Video Center on page 56 for details Allows you to connect to the Internet See Using the Online Center on page 59 for details Provides tools that help you analyze and fix system related problems See Using the Tool Center on page 60 for details Contains links
63. he following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Recovery utilities You need to connect the optional PCGA CD5 CD ROM drive to use the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CD You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or accidentally erased You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CDs to reinstall individual applications or device drivers See Using the Application Recovery CDs on page 87 The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the notebook computer you purchased The System Recovery utility gives you three options A Full Restore without Format restores all the software titles that originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk Q Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software Q Operating System Only restores the Windows 98 operating system the notebook computer utility programs and the device drivers that shipped with your computer if you choose the Full Restore with Format or Operating System Only option your hard disk will be formatted which re
64. his section briefly describes how to use the programmable power key You can also refer to the PPK Setup Help for more detailed information To use the PPK Setup screen Double click the PPK Setup icon on the taskbar The PPK Setup screen appears Customizing Your Notebook Computer 71 2 Select the software title you want PPK to launch automatically from the Registered Files list and right click The Setup options screen appears 3 Click Set as PPK launch file The appears next to the selected software title Click OK The default settings for PPK do not allow you to start the selected software when the computer s LCD is closed To start the selected software while the LCD is closed click the Enable Disable tab and select Enable PPK even if LCD Panel is closed Be aware however that the software can now start accidentally if you press the programmable power key when you carry the computer Using the Programmable Power Key With Other Keys You can also choose to start other applications by pressing the programmable power key in combination with the Alt Ctrl or Shift keys To select the key combination right click the application you want to start and select an item from the menu When you select Set as PPK launch file you can turn on the power and start the selected application by just pressing the programmable power key When you select Set as Alt PPK launch file Set as Ctrl PPK launch file or Set as Shift PPK
65. hour A fully charged battery pack provides power for Model PCGA BP51 PCGA BP52 PCG 505FX Approx 1 0 to 2 5 hours Approx 2 5 to 5 5 hours PCG 505F Approx 1 0 to 2 5 hours Approx 3 0 to 6 0 hours The time varies based on your system configuration See Displaying Detailed Battery Information on page 69 for details on checking the battery life The battery indicator light on the front of the computer indicates the status of the battery pack Battery pack supplied Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery is running out of power Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook EL Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If your battery level falls to less than 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility See Using Power Saving Modes on page 31 The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged at any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery
66. idual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images 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 On the Power Source Your computer operates on 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a copying 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 AC adapter or its cord 89 90 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Q 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 Q When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Q Use only the AC adapter supplied Do not use any other AC adapter On Handling 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
67. ier l entretien de cet appareil exclusivement un personnel qualifi Li L appareil doit tre le plus pr s possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter l acc s Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCG 505F PCG 505FX Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 Telephone No 201 930 6970 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 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 L Reorient or relo
68. iew your system but you must approve every action the CSR takes If the CSR wants to copy a file for example the Remote Command Permission dialog box prompts you to approve this action No access Prevents the CSR from accessing your system You must perform all the operations as described to you by the CSR 5 You can change the access level during your call to SOS 10 To end a call click the Hang Up button TT Click the Close box at the top right corner of the SOS window or select Exit from the File menu to close the SOS window Getting Help 79 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you call Sony Online Support When you reconnect devices be sure to turn off the computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 13 Turning off the computer using other methods may result in data loss My computer won t start Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on Q Check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged Q Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive Q Confirm that the AC adapter and all cables are connected firmly as described in Connecting Peripheral Devices on page 33 Q Ifyou plugged the
69. in thirty 30 days In respect of certain components you may be entitled to express warranty service during the warranty period subject to certain restrictions Please contact SONY as indicated below for further information With respect to all service provided it is your responsibility prior to Product service to backup the contents of your hard drive including any data you have stored or software you have installed on the hard drive It is likely that the contents of your hard drive will be lost or reformatted in the course of service and SONY will not be responsible for any damage to or loss of any programs data or other information stored on any media or any part of any Product serviced hereunder or any consequential damages resulting therefrom IF DURING THE REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT THE CONTENTS OF THE HARD DRIVE ARE ALTERED DELETED OR IN ANY WAY MODIFIED SONY IS NOT RESPONSBILE WHATSOEVER YOUR PRODUCT WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU CONFIGURED AS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF SOFTWARE Be sure to remove all third party hardware software features parts options alterations and attachments not warranted by SONY prior to sending the Product to SONY for service SONY is not liable for any loss or damage to these items This Limited Warranty does not cover any consumable items such as batteries supplied with this Product cosmetic damages damage or loss to any software programs data or removable storage media or damage
70. le infrared communication checkbox on the Options tab You can disable infrared communication when you are not using it to conserve battery life Use the Infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel to enable and disable infrared communication Do not use the icon in the taskbar EJ VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide When you transfer files directly from devices other than the internal hard disk drive such as a CD ROM drive or hard disk drive on a network set the System Suspend and System Hibernation timers to off Check the Status tag of the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel to determine if the infrared device is detected If the two devices are too far apart or too close together data transfer may be interrupted or there may be noise in the transmission Do not cover the infrared ports with your hand or any other objects Avoid direct sunlight fluorescent light or flashing incandescent light near the infrared ports See the manual that came with your digital still camera or other infrared communication device for more information on installation and use The active area of infrared transmission extends about 39 3 inches 1m with a radius of 15 degrees Infrared port Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook EI 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 opera
71. lider up and down The Music Movie Player allows you to play audio and video from a CD in the optional CD ROM drive or from audio or video files in various formats on your hard drive To listen to an audio CD you must connect the CD ROM drive to the computer using a stereo mini plug See To play an audio CD in the CD ROM drive on page 45 for details To start Music Movie Player Move the mouse pointer over the Audio Video Center icon on the VAIO Launcher 2 Click Audio in the VAIO Launcher The Control bar appears across the top of the screen with buttons similar to the controls on a VCR or CD player remote control EJ VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide To expand the Control bar You can expand the Control bar to double height to access more functions by clicking the Expand button at the far right To return to single height click the Restore button A j To change the Control bar to a floating window To change the Control bar into a floating window drag the bar to the center of the screen The bar opens into a window with File Control and Help menus a Music Movie Player x Elle Control Help PLAY MODE Music Movie Player Functions You can use the Control bar to Q Start and stop the playback of audio or video CDs or files Q Navigate through selections on a CD Q Pause and resume playback at the point where play left off Q Set up automatic playback modes including Q Rep
72. m 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 lt lt Turns off the LCD in order to save power Zooms the display size in or out when the display is set to 640 x 480 display mode Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook EI Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device called a touchpad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touchpad p Pointer Touchpad Right button Left button Actions Descriptions Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature 22 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Using the Plastic Pen The plastic pen located in the vinyl bag with your User Guide can be used on the touchpad for drawing or for signing your name with the ScribblePad software You can store the pen in the pen compartment on the left side of the LCD screen
73. may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights which vary from state to state or province to province For information on obtaining warranty service please call SONY at 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 GARANTIE RESTREINTE Au titre de cette garantie restreinte SONY signifie Sony du Canada Lt e pour les produits achet s au Canada et Sony Electronics Inc pour les produits achet s aux tats Unis SONY garantit ce produit contre tous vices de mati res premi res et de fabrication pour trente 30 jours compter de la date d achat Si ce produit est reconnu d fectueux SONY le remplacera ses frais Cette garantie restreinte est votre seul recours SONY ne sera aucunement responsable de tout dommage indirect ou cons cutif pour d rogation toute garantie tacite ou expresse sur ce produit Certaines provinces ne permettent pas l exclusion ou la restriction des dommages accidentels ou indirects de sorte que les exclusions restrictions exprim es ci dessus peuvent ne pas s appliquer Cette garantie vous donne des droits sp cifiques et vous pouvez en avoir d autres qui varient selon la province Pour de l information sur le service au titre de la garantie veuillez appeler Sony au 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 100 Index A About This Computer tab 64 AC adapter 8 AC power 8 AC Profile power setting 65 accessing online support 15 adding hardware 33 peripherals 33 printers 37 adjusting brightness 20
74. modate one Type Il PC card This slot is compatible with Card Bus and ZV Zoomed Video port Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen on page 63 for details Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer uyu Ifan mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog remove the software driver and then reinstall it To insert a PC card You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC card 1 Pull the PC card release button up away from the computer and push it in towards the computer LIES awa aes OSS EFF SE TL KT FLE ZE Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook Ea 2 Remove the PC card slot protector EE 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot front label facing up Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector The release button comes out PC card 3 Do not force a card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on its use 28 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide For some PC cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the system s
75. moves all the information on the hard disk drive You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer This means you will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you choose the Full Restore without Format option you may need to reinstall applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD contact Sony Online Support SOS 86 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide To use the System Recovery CD The optional PCGA CD5 CD ROM drive must be connected to the computer to use the System Recovery CD You need to complete the Windows 98 registration process when you use the System Recovery CD Make sure you have the product ID number located on the cover of your Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual You will need this number to complete the recovery process Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD ROM drive 2 Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 13 3 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement 5 When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process 3 The recovery process takes between 30 to 60 minutes to complete I
76. n F12 You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Hibernation mode To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch forward The computer returns to its previous state 2 When returning from System Hibernation mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you slide the power switch forward and hold for more than four seconds Q Time to return to normal mode System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation Q Power consumption System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals Q Phone line page 34 Q Port replicator page 35 D Printer page 37 Q External display page 38 Q External mouse or keyboard page 40 Q Desktop computer or serial device page 41 CD ROM drive page 43 External speakers page 46 Digital video camera recorder page 48 Universal Serial Bus USB device page 49 0 0 0 0 3 Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the AC adapter only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals 33 EJ VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services the Internet and Sony Online Support 2 In order to register your Son
77. n the Product is registered electronically prior to the expiry of ninety 90 days from the original date of purchase All defective parts replaced under this Limited Warranty will become the property of SONY This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the Product It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the Product SONY excludes all warranties express or implied in respect of any software provided with the product and any such software is provided AS IS unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limited warranty Please refer to the End User License Agreements included with the Product for your rights and obligations with respect to the software 95 96 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide This Limited Warranty is non transferable Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale which is evidence that the Product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service In addition if replacement parts are required and you wish to receive the most expedient service available you will be required to provide SONY with a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope we provide The credit card will only be charged for SONY s list price for the part if the original part has not been returned with
78. n toggle the display mode between the LCD on your computer and an external display 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to Settings and click Control Panel 3 Click Display 4 Click the Settings tab 5 Click the Advanced button 6 Click the NeoMagic tab 7 Click Display Options 8 Select one of the options under Display Mode Customizing Your Notebook Computer 73 Display modes Functions Monitor Displays only an external display connected to the Monitor connector on the port replicator LCD Panel Displays only the Liquid Crystal Display LCD on your computer Monitor LCD Displays simultaneously both the LCD and an external display connected to the Monitor connector on the port replicator 9 Click OK 3 You can adjust the refresh rate when you select Monitor as the display mode Some displays do not support using both the computer s LCD and an external display simultaneously To use the Monitor and Monitor LCD display modes an external display must be connected to the monitor connector on the port replicator 74 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 505 SuperSlim Notebook Read Me First VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Online User Guide Manuals and online help files that may
79. nd Connectors ccecceceeeeeseeeeseeeeees 5 PTONES HR ed sets cuvacete teach ie tact betes lit eine etes tie 5 BACK ere eee em ee Pee eee are Pree eee Serre er eer tere era ree ert ee ere reer 6 JEE E rss ant Fase native NEE ATE SoBe burs P E tete 6 ETa at E EE Gin nine 7 BOOM M Re EEE EEEE EEEE EREE EEE 7 Connecting a Power Source renier 8 Using the AC Adapter 8 Using Battery POWET sense 9 Starting Your COMPUTER ne us Nan 12 Shutting Down Your COMOU CR nent 13 Registering Windows Jde 14 Registering Your Computer ssssssssssssesssssesentsesesesesnsnenesesessns 15 Using the Keyboard tintin 16 Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key 18 Indicatofs A E E E E 19 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ss ssssssssssssesissssees 20 Using the Tochpadss seen tuner en 21 Hp the Plastic Penn none tent 22 Using SeribblePad iisieieseisierssiesiessi rignir isca iiser teira 23 Using the Floppy Disk Dave ann 24 Using PC Cards rsrsrsrsrs iiinn iaes nisan rieskat aar EE EnA TERE 26 Using Infrared Communication Devices 29 Using Power Saying Modes int 31 Normal Mode sesis cits eset neonin re E e EN EEEIEE EES 31 x VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide System Suspend Mode 31 System Hibernation Mode 32 Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line a nine 34 Connecting the Port Replicator 2 mnannstnaune 35 Connecting a Printer ss 37 Connecting an External Displ
80. ng the System icon in the Control Panel Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook 19 Indicators Indicators Information ch Battery Light Modem amp Hard disk g Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Functions Turns on when the PPK Timer is set Turns off when the PPK Timer is not set or the PPK Timer setting is inactive Such as when the computer s power is off or in System Hibernation mode Indicates the status of the battery attached at the rear of the computer Lights when the power to the computer is turned on Flashes in System Suspend mode Turns off when the computer is in System Hibernation mode or powered off On Turns on when the modem is in use Lights when data is being read from or written to the hard drive Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on Turns on when the number keys area in the numeric keypad are active Turns on when the letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on Turns on when the screen scrolls differently Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application It has no effect in many applications Off Turns off when the modem is not in use Turns off when the hard drive is not being accessed Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Turns off when letters appear in lower case as
81. on Recovery CDs contact Sony Online Support SOS Some applications on the Application Recovery CDs must be decompressed before the installation process begins Your screen does not change while the files are decompressed The time to decompress an application varies and may be as long as 30 minutes To use the Application Recovery CDs Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the first Sony Application Recovery CD in the CD ROM drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process 3 You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you want to restore Notes on Use This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help protect your computer from potential damage On Handling the LCD Screen il 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 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 A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The res
82. ower is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Q You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging Q If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery di EE On Maintenance m a O Make sure to disconnect the AC adapter 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 94 Limited Warranty Statement VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook Computer Warranty The limited warranty on your Sony VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook covers parts and labor against defects in material or workmanship for a period of three months from the original date of purchase You can extend the warranty period for an additional nine months by registering your computer See Registering Your Computer on page 15 Once you register your computer the limited warranty period is twelve months from the original date of purchase There is a separate warranty for the battery included with your computer See Battery Limited Warranty on page 99 For the purpose of this Limited Warranty SONY means SONY ELECTRONICS INC for Products purchased in the United States of America and Sony of Canada
83. s up to 200 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentation that came with your software for more information Connecting Peripheral Devices 49 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device You can connect a USB device to your computer To connect a USB device Q Use the symbol to locate the USB connector on the left side of the computer Plug one end of a USB cable into this port and the other end into the USB device USB device m gt S USB connecting cable not supplied See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on installation and use When you enable the PowerPanel setting that allows the computer to enter System Suspend mode or System Hibernation mode your computer may enter System Suspend mode or System Hibernation mode while you are using a USB device such as a USB mouse or a USB keyboard Therefore when using a USB device select the AC Profile or change the profile setting in PowerPanel so that the computer does not enter System Suspend mode or System Hibernation mode The default AC Profile settings do not allow the computer to enter System Suspend mode or System Hibernation mode For details see the PowerPanel Help 50 Getting Started with VAIO Space VAIO Space is Sony s ori
84. sing Ctrl Alt Delete Q Ifthe previous step does not work slide the power switch toward the front and hold it for four seconds This turns off the power Q If your computer locks up while playing a CD ROM stop the CD ROM and restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or turning off the computer with the power switch may result in data loss in files that are currently open My software program locks up or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support I cannot print Use Sony Notebook Setup to change the printer setting Movements of the displayed images are awkward not smooth In PowerPanel select Change CPU Speed Remove the check from Auto and set Speed Control to 100 I cannot play a CD ROM disc Q Make sure the label of the CD ROM is facing up Q If the CD ROM disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the program s instructions Q Moisture condensation may have occurred Disconnect the CD ROM drive and disconnect the power to the drive for at least one hour Q Make sure the CD ROM drive is properly connected See To connect the CD ROM drive on page 43 Q Clean the CD ROM disc Q Check the speaker volume 82 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide When I click an application icon a message appears such as You must insert the application CD into your CD ROM drive and the software does not st
85. sing an external mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector See Connecting an External Mouse and Keyboard on page 40 for details Q If you have connected an external mouse while your computer is on you should restart your computer I cannot use DV devices and messages appear on the screen Q Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected Q If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case turn off the power to all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check the connection then turn on the power again 84 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide My computer does not shut down It is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows 98 Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Shut Down command does not work properly follow these steps Q Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete If this does not work slide the power switch forward and hold it for four seconds Q Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer My PC card is not working Q Make sure the PC card is compatible with Windows 98 Q Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using Getting Help 85 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs T
86. t profile appears 5 Ble 2 Click the button you want to set The power management settings associated with the profile you select become active To display the Commands toolbar right click an empty portion of the toolbar and select Commands from the shortcut menu Refer to the PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the PowerPanel toolbars When you use the battery pack to power your computer your system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while using battery power that profile is selected automatically the next time you use the battery pack to power your computer 68 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Displaying Battery Information You can display detailed information for the battery in your computer The following sections briefly describe how to display your computer s general battery information You can also refer to the BatteryScope Help for more detailed information Activating BatteryScope To activate BatteryScope 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to Tool Center and click BatteryScope When you move the pointer over the battery icon on the taskbar a tooltip appears indicating the total capacity remaining in the battery and the estimated time until the battery fully discharges You can also view battery gauges on the shared PowerPanel and BatteryScope toolbar a Q Percentage in
87. tart a program or accessory application click the icon Other Tool Functions Action Display information about a program Display questions and answers about the highlighted program Create and save notes about the highlighted program Display a help or readme file about the highlighted program Add an application icon to the Tool Center Remove an application icon from the Tool Center Procedure Move the mouse pointer over the program icon Click aa grayed out when unavailable Click ame Click WE grayed out when unavailable Drag and drop an application icon from anywhere within Windows and onto the VAIO screen Drag and drop an application icon from the Tool Center to the Windows Recycle Bin Getting Started with VAIO Space 61 Using Too Center Options The Options screen lets you customize the way VAIO Space works To set VAIO Space options Move the mouse pointer over the Tool Center icon on the VAIO Launcher Click Options to open the VAIO screen Set the options as follows Option Check This To Launch VAIO Space II at Launch VAIO Space automatically when Startup you turn on your computer Default is off VAIO Space does not launch at startup Disable Click Sounds Turn off the click sounds in VAIO Space Default is off sounds are turned on Default Page Set which screen appears when VAIO Space is launched Default is Applications page 4 Click Apply VAIO 50
88. ting mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes System Suspend and System Hibernation When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters System Hibernation mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 7 regardless of the power management setting you select ff your battery level falls to less than 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Normal Mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk For details see Controlling Power Management on page 65 System Suspend Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The amber power indicator light flashes in this mode To activate System Suspend mode Press Fn Esc or you can slide the power switch forward and release the switch immediately You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Suspend mode To return to normal mode Press any key EA VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide System Hibernation 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 To activate System Hibernation mode Press F
89. two simultaneous operations such as launching an application while watching a video Shows hides the VAIO screen Provides the maximum view of the desktop Animates when a web page is loading Getting Started with VAIO Space 55 Using the Software Center To launch the Software Center 1 Move the mouse pointer over the Software Center icon on the VAIO Launcher 2 Click the text of the category Applications or Accessories to open the VAIO screen 3 To start an application click the icon Other Software Center Functions Action Procedure Display information about a program Move the mouse pointer over the program icon Display questions and answers about the Click EU highlighted program grayed out when unavailable Create and save notes about the Click CL highlighted program 7 Display a help or readme file about the Click nae highlighted program a grayed out when unavailable Add an application icon to the Software Drag and drop an application icon Center from anywhere within Windows onto the VAIO screen Remove an application icon from the Drag and drop an application icon Software Center from the Software Center to the Windows Recycle Bin VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Using the Audio Video Center The Audio Video Center includes the following programs Program Description Video Plays MPEG mpg MPEG2 mpg and AVI avi video files Audio Music Movie Player which plays
90. ur computer 3 You must register Windows 98 before you can use the computer The on screen instructions guide you through the registration and configuration process The following is an overview of the process 1 Gathering information Q Enter your name Q Read and accept the License Agreement Q Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the cover of the Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual 2 Windows 98 setup Q Click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizard screen 3 Selecting your computer settings D Ifnecessary change the Time Zone Date and Time on the Date Time Properties screen 4 Learning about Windows 98 Q If you want take the tour of Windows 98 Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook 15 Registering Your Computer You can take advantage of Sony s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits by registering your computer with Sony Q Sony Online Support Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer Q Extended Limited Warranty Protect your investment Extend your Warranty nine months for a total of 12 months from the original date of purchase when you register your computer Q Express service Provides convenient resolution of problems Q Free Internet access Use the Internet for up to 50 free hours when you sign up with GTE no credit card necessary Limit of two hours per day free access
91. use read errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Q If the 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 On Using Batteries Q Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight Q Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Q Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time Q While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Q Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Q Keep the battery pack dry Q Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Q Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock Q If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery Q If after fully charging the battery pack the battery p
92. using your notebook computer Q Limited Warranty Statement provides your product warranty statement and explains how to extend your warranty for an additional nine months VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to apply the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments Computer positioned directly in front of you Wrists relaxed and flat 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 Welcome 3 Q Furniture and posture Sit 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 Q 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
93. uspend or system hibernation power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Reboot your system to correct the problem To remove a PC card 1 Close any applications that use the PC card Otherwise data may be lost Click the PC card icon in the taskbar and close the card Pull the PC card release button up and press it in towards the computer Release button 4 Gently grasp the card and pull it out 5 Insert the PC card slot protector into the empty slot Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook 29 Using Infrared Communication Devices Your computer includes an infrared port located on the right side of the computer You can use this port to communicate with other infrared equipped devices with compatible protocols such as a digital still camera or other computers To use infrared communication with a digital still camera Align the infrared ports on the computer and the digital camera so that they are in a direct line j EEn 2 nn CCC FES 7 iF TS 2 23 SES Z Infrared port To use infrared communication with another computer Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line 3 Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off By default it is not enabled when your system is shipped To enable infrared use click the Infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel and select the Enab
94. uter 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 If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines 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 On Moisture Condensation If the 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 On Upgrading the System g Memory upgrades must be installed by an authorized Sony Service Center If you attempt to install a memory upgrade this will void your warranty On Handling Diskettes a a Q 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 On Handling CD ROM Discs Q Q Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not drop or bend the disc 92 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide On Cleaning CD ROM Discs Q Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may ca
95. ves the data in the Save to Disk Partition on the hard drive dey LCD Video Standby Turns off the LCD to save power If you turn off the Video Standby timer the display remains active except when the system enters System Suspend mode The video display system is one of the largest consumers of power in the system Hard Disk Sleep Turns off the hard disk spindle motor es Although you can manually turn off the power to the hard disk through this command any system request to the hard disk turns on the power to the hard disk Customizing Your Notebook Computer 67 Speed Controller Controls the speed at which the CPU performs D Click this button to open the Speed Controller dialog box When you select the Auto checkbox the CPU performs at full speed while the system is active and at 25 of full speed during periods of inactivity Auto is the recommended option You can also choose to run the CPU at 100 75 50 or 25 of full speed regardless of whether the system is active or inactive Using this command can help conserve battery power PC Card Controls the PC card sockets Click this button to open the PC Card PCMCIA Properties dialog box You can view the properties for the PC cards To activate PowerPanel Double click the PowerPanel icon on the taskbar The Profiles toolbar appears When you move the pointer over the atom icon on the taskbar a tooltip with the name of the active power managemen
96. y VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook register your software online and use Sony Online Support you must connect to a phone line Also you must register your computer to receive the extended warranty Open the phone line jack cover The cover opens only to a 45 degree angle SSIES PEE SSS lt S OSS NOS S Phone line KES lt S gt jack cover WN 2 Plug one end of the phone cable into the jack on the inside of the phone line jack cover Make sure you insert the phone cable from the rear of the computer and that the modular jack clicks into place 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack ESSES KES SES LES SS S S SSS Phone cable supplied 3 Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections might result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem Connecting Peripheral Devices Ea Connecting the Port Replicator You can use the PCGA PR5 port replicator supplied to connect peripheral devices such as a printer or external display 0000000000000 OPE l o OS oe aa 0000 0 B Printer page 37 4 23 Keyboard page 40 2 Monitor page 38 ui IOIOI Serial page 41
97. y the online help file 24 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Using the Floppy Disk Drive You can connect the floppy disk drive to the FDD connector on your computer To connect the floppy disk drive Turn off the computer 2 Open the cover of the Floppy disk drive connector 3 Plug the floppy disk drive cable into the FDD connector The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up SST ES S SS WEASSSSS SSSR SSF RA Floppy disk drive supplied To insert a diskette 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place Diskette 42 Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook 25 To remove a diskette Q When you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette Eject button LED indicator To remove the floppy disk drive Turn off the computer 2 Press both sides of the floppy disk drive cable and unplug the cable from the computer SSS cS S SISIL ESR S SZ SE 3 Fold the floppy disk drive cable into the compartment on the side of the floppy disk drive 26 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Using PC Cards Your computer includes a PC card slot PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as a CD ROM drive or to connect to a network The PC card slot can accom

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