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VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide

1. 102 To Remove a Memory Module 105 7 About the Software on Your Notebook 107 Overview of the Software on Your Notebook 107 MovieShaker 112 PIGLUIBOBU Me ena pbi orci pied 116 Application Driver and System Recovery CDs 118 Software Support Information 122 8 Troubleshooting eese enn 125 Troubleshooting Your Notebook 125 Troubleshooting the Docking Station 129 Troubleshooting the LCD 130 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad 131 Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral 1 132 Troubleshooting the Software 134 Troubleshooting the 135 1 Troubleshooting audio Troubleshooting the Printer Getting Help 9 Specifications VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO notebook Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and commu
2. 57 Using the Local Area Network LAN 58 4 Connecting Peripheral 59 Connecting the Optional Docking Station 60 Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive 66 Connecting an Optical Drive ties 68 Connecting 5 73 o O VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting an i LlNK Device 75 Connecting an External 78 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 82 Connecting External 84 Connecting an External 85 5 Customizing Your VAIO Notebook 87 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 87 Controlling Power 89 Displaying Battery Information 93 Selecting the Display 95 Using Dual Display Function Windows Me only 97 6 Adding 101 Related Safety Guidelines 101 To Install a Memory Module
3. 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Sony Notebook Setup Tabs 4 After you finish making your changes click OK _ _ _ ER VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Sony Notebook Setup Tabs Tab Description About This Computer Display system information including memory capacity serial number and BIOS version Printer Select printer port mode settings Initial Setting Change the volume of the sounds that play while the operating system is loading Select the order of drives and devices from which you want to load the operating system You can specify the hard drive as well as other drives inserted into your computer Touchpad When you connect an optional mouse to the Serial port of your computer you can make your touchpad inactive You can also customize the settings of your mouse using the mouse utility Power On Password Set the password to secure your computer Enable Ports Enable or disable ports Disabling ports releases resources to the system To change the serial or infrared settings click Advanced on the Basic Advanced tab Basic Advanced Switch between Advanced mode additional screens with advanced settings and Basic mode of display For more information about each option click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the Help file EN Controlling Power Management Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power settings of
4. UNDOCK switch on the docking station to disconnect your notebook from the docking station while the notebook is on VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide From the Start menu 1 Click the Start menu in the Windows task tray 2 Select Eject PC to access the Undock Complete dialog box A Wait for the docking indicator light to switch off before undocking the notebook Once the Undock Complete dialog box appears continue on to step 3 to finish undocking the notebook This prevents from leaving the notebook on the docking station in this released state for too long Docking Indicator Light Docking Indicator Light Ferre 3 Release and remove your notebook as described in Disconnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is Off Using the UNDOCK switch 1 Pull the UNDOCK switch on the right side of your notebook The Undock Complete dialog box appears Z Once the Undock Complete dialog box appears continue on to step 2 to finish undocking the notebook This prevents from leaving the notebook on the docking station in this released state for too long Connecting Peripheral Devices UNDOCK switch 22255 lt fo sZ lt LZZZ 67 UNDOCK Switch 2 Release and remove your notebook as described in Disconnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is Off A Beware of the following to ensure proper operation of your notebook Q Do not
5. Y A ll o DVD ROMs handling 71 E Eject button 67 ejecting diskettes 67 electronic documentation 138 Energy Star iii Escape key 36 Ethernet network connector 25 external devices display 78 speakers 84 F faxes laws governing vii floppy disk drive troubleshooting 132 Fn key 36 combination commands 38 function keys 36 G Guide Mode 48 H handling CD ROMs and DYD ROMs 71 diskettes 67 handling the LCD screen 21 hard drive indicator light 23 37 hardware online support 138 headphone connector 24 79 81 help 138 I i LINK 75 IEEE1394 75 indicator lights 37 battery 29 37 Caps Lock 23 37 charge status 29 hard drive 23 37 Information 23 Num Lock 23 37 power 23 Scroll Lock 37 infrared port 25 input devices vi Insert key 36 inserting battery pack 27 diskettes into drive 66 installing hardware 59 peripherals 59 interference vi internal speaker So KH VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide See speakers K keyboard 23 35 38 L Launcher Mode 47 LCD lock lever 32 selecting to display output 81 troubleshooting 130 LCD screen handling 21 Left 23 left button 23 lever LCD 32 Liquid Crystal Display screen See LCD lithium ion battery disposal viii loading battery pack 27 M MagicGate 49 50 maintenance 21 Maximum Battery Life power setting 90 Maximum Performance power setting 90 memory adding 101 139 Memory Stick card slot 50 Memory Stick cards 49 Memory
6. To return to normal mode Press any key to return to normal mode Hibernate Mode In the Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off The power indicator light is off in this mode VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide To activate Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode press the key combination 12 Windows 2000 The Save to Disk Manager screen appears and then the computer enters Hibernate mode Do not move the notebook until its power indicator light turns off To return to normal mode To return to normal mode turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state 3 When returning from Hibernate mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you press the power button and hold for more than four seconds Time required to return to normal mode Standby reguires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Power consumption Standby uses more power than Hibernate Using a Phone Line Using a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services the Internet and Sony Customer Support 2 n order to register your Sony VAIO Notebook register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect the notebook to a phone line 1 Gently peel back the rubber phone jack cover Pulling the phone
7. appears 10 Select Yes then press Enter The notebook restarts n f your notebook continues to display the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start contact Sony Customer Support My notebook stops responding or does not shut down It is best to use the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu to shut down your notebook Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Q Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar then click Shut Down then click Restart Windows Me If the preceding step does not work press Ctrl Alt Delete twice to restart the notebook Windows 2000 If the preceding step does not work press Ctrl Alt Delete and click Shut Down on the Windows Security screen to restart the notebook If the preceding step does not work press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to turn off the power If the preceding step does not work unplug the notebook from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your notebook VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide O Windows Me If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or DVD stop the CD DVD and press Ctrl Alt Delete twice to restart the notebook Windows 2000 If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press Ctrl Alt Delete and click Shut Down on the Windows Security screen to restart your notebook Pressing Ctrl Alt Dele
8. custom templates and more The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for improving photos while giving you the ability to add text to any image CompuServe 2000 CompuServe Inc CompuServe is the most comprehensive source of organized business and educational information online today CompuServe allows you to access the vastness of the Internet without wasting time wading through it Maximize your time online with CompuServe Drag n Drop CD DigiOn Inc and Easy Systems Japan Ltd Drag n Drop CD is designed to be the most simple software to make your own CD Users can create their own best AudioCD or data CD that can be read in many PCs With Drag n Drop CD you can also create your own backup CD from the original CD that you own DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK6 connector and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit the clips from your video add others and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats EarthLink Network TotalAccess EarthLink Network Inc An Internet Service Provider that supplies access information and assistance to its customers introducing them to the Internet Member benefits include e mail newsgroups a personal start page a free 6 MB web site a member newsletter and 24 hour technical support JogDial Utility Sony Electronics Inc JogDial Util
9. 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Sony Customer Support Software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your computer by calling 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 E Specifications The following tables detail the hardware specifications for your notebook and the optional docking station Processor Notebook Hardware Specifications PCG R505TE PCG R505TEK Mobile Intel Pentium TII processor 750 MHz featuring Intel SpeedStep Technology PCG R505TS PCG R505TSK Mobile Intel Pentium III processor 850 MHz featuring Intel SpeedStep Technology L2 Cache Memory Hard Disk Drive C D Partition Approximate Standard RAM 256KB on Die 15 GB 4096 and 6096 64 MB SDRAM expandable to 320 MB 20 GB 40 and 60 128 MB SDRAM expandable to 384 MB LCD Screen 12 1 XGA TFT MPEG Available Graphics Intel 815EM Integrated Graphic Audio Sound Capabilities Windows sound system compatible 3D surround Analog devices ADI881A 16 bit CD quality stereo sound Modem V 90 K56flex data fax compatible modem Telecommunication Capabilities Data fax send receive Expansion Capabilities One type II card with CardBus support VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Notebook Hardware Specifications Model PC
10. 988 3832 e mail cybr nai com hours M F 9 5 Central Time Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corporation Web site http www netscape com phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc Web site s http www arcsoft com http www photoisland com phone 510 440 9901 fax 510 440 1270 e mail techsupport arcsoft com hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PT Prodigy Internet amp Prodigy Communications Corporation Web site http www prodigy com phone 800 213 0992 hours 7 AM 3 AMET 2001 Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4688 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day RealPlayer RealProducer G2 RealNetworks Inc Web site http www realnetworks com phone 206 674 2681 fax 206 674 3586 e mail http service real com online form hours M F 8 AM 5 PM PT ___ w _ ___ E4 VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Windows 2000 Operating System Internet Explorer Word 2000 Microsoft Corporation Web site http Www microsoft com support phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972
11. Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays This feature is available with UI Design Selector compatible software only Using Dual Display function Windows Me only Using Dual Display function Windows Me only The dual display function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display attached to the monitor connector your notebook s LCD screen and the external display can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor off of one display and onto the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other This configuration of a single desktop distributed across separate displays is referred to as a virtual desktop Virtual Desktop Virtual desktop External monitor Your LCD display Selecting Dual Display Mode 1 N NA o Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar Point to Settings gt Control Panel Click the Display icon The Display Properties windows appears Click the Settings tab Click the Monitor shown as 2 The Monitor 2 dialog box appears Click Yes to enable the second display Click Apply ___ __ _ Ea VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Setting Colors and Resolution for Each Display You can set the display colors and resolution for each display that is part of a virtual deskto
12. Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the notebook for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Starting Your Notebook 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover Opening Notebook LCD Lock Lever EE 222560 VETAT RD 02 2 Press the power button located on the right side of the notebook until the green power indicator light turns on n Windows Me only The VAIO InitManager dialog box appears when starting your notebook for the first time Select to begin initial setup If you do not execute the initial setup you cannot use part of the VAIO original hardware functions such as Center Jog Control Power Management tool touchpad scroll function and keyboard shortcut key function combined with the Fn key Turning on Notebook Power Indicator Power Button p _ 222 ZE AZ FE 575 SET 4 sw YZ 7 yy f f you hold the power button in the On position for more than four s
13. LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine Handling the LCD Screen Q Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction Q Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal O The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook This section describes the controls and connectors on your VAIO Notebook and optional docking station how to connect your notebook to a power source and how to start and shut down your notebook Locating Controls and Connectors Front 1 Power indicator 8 2 Battery indicator g 3 Memory Stick ind
14. Printer Connecting a Printer You can use the optional docking station to connect a printer or other parallel connector to you notebook You can connect a USB compatible printer or other compatible USB device to your notebook Turn off the notebook before connecting peripherals In normal use you should turn on the peripherals before turning on your notebook To Connect a Printer To a Parallel Connector 1 Locate the Ch Printer connector on the docking station 2 Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into the Printer connector Connecting a Printer to the Docking Station D LO D 5 amp e 39 es 0q Power cord t To Printer Printer cable supplied with the printer To USB Connectors 1 Locate the USB connectors on your notebook and printer 2 Plug the USB optional printer cable into the USB connector VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Note the following See the manuals that came with your printer for more information on printer installation and operation Before operating the printer ensure that the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software is properly set See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Connecting an i LINK amp Device Connecting an i LINK Device Your VAIO Notebook includes an amp i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 connector which you can use to connect to a compa
15. The battery pack that comes with your notebook is not fully charged at the time of purchase Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack To insert the battery pack You can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the computer when your computer is connected to the AC adapter Before inserting or removing a battery pack close the cover 1 Switch the unlock lock lever on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position Unlock Lock Lever Unlock Lock Lever Unlock Lever VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 2 Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the tabs and notches on the back of the notebook and then slide the battery toward the computer until it clicks into place Inserting Battery Pack Battery 3 Slide the lock lever into the Lock position to secure the battery on the notebook To charge the battery pack 1 Connectthe AC adapter to the notebook 2 Insert the battery pack The battery is charging whether or not the notebook is powered on or off The battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately one and one half hours if the notebook is powered off To charge the battery completely continue charging it for an additional hour Connecting a Power Source The battery indicator light on the front of the computer indicates the s
16. battery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility See Using Power Saving Modes Q The battery pack supplied with your notebook is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged at any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life Q The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator flashes EB D Connecting a Power Source Your notebook may not enter Hibernate mode when the battery life is low if certain software applications are active or if certain peripheral devices are connected To avoid loss of data when using battery power save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack
17. click OK 7 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays This feature is available with Ul Design Selector compatible software only VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer If your notebook has 64 MB of memory you can increase memory to 192 MB if your notebook has 128 MB of memory you can increase memory to 256 MB For memory upgrades use only PC100 CL2 SDRAM SO DIMM gold lead contacts Related Safety Guidelines A Sony recommends memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent To find the nearest center or agent see http www sony com pcsupport Make sure that you observe the proper safety precautions when you install a memory module in your computer See the bulleted list below Be careful when adding memory Mistakes when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction Q The procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment O Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described below Failure to do so may result in
18. data with another computer using the optional i LINK cable and your notebook is connected to the docking station perform the following 1 Disconnect your notebook from the docking station as described in Disconnecting the Notebook from the Docking Station 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the docking station 3 Using a thin pen tip set the i LINK network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the side marked 9 A Do not set the i LINK network switch when the notebook is on The computer will malfunction i LINK Network Switch i LINK Network Switch 4 Connect the docking station to your notebook as described in Connecting the Notebook to the Docking Station Using Smart Connect Turn on the notebook and use the i LINK cable to connect your notebook to another computer After you have finished the tasks you needed to perform to end the smart connect session proceed as follows Disconnect your notebook from the docking station Q Disconnect the i LINK cable and all other cables from the docking station A Set the i LINK network switch to the unmarked side VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your notebook s Jog DialTM Control Memory Stick media and i LINK interface An overview of some of the functions controlled by VAIO Action Setup is provided below For more information on chang
19. disconnect the notebook from the docking station while the docking indicator is on Q Do not disconnect the docking station during power saving modes i e while the notebook is in Standby or Hibernate mode Q Ifyou do any of the above you may lose data or cause the computer to malfunction Q Do not disconnect the notebook from the docking station if the battery power is low you may lose data Shut down your notebook first then disconnect from the docking station VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive You can use the floppy disk drive in the optional docking station If you do not utilize the docking station drive you can connect an optional PCGA UFD5 floppy disk drive to the USB connector W on your notebook A Do not use an optional PCGA UFD5 floppy disk drive while your notebook is connected to the docking station To Insert a Diskette 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place Inserting Diskette Diskette Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive To Remove a Diskette O When you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator light turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette Removing Diskette Eject Button Notes on Handling Diskettes A Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette O Keep diskettes away from magnets O Keep diskette
20. folder This is the equivalent of selecting Find then Files or Folders from the Start menu A Ctrl F Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find then Computer from the Start menu A M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift A M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size A R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Fn 8 4 Insert Start menu Displays the Properties window This is the equivalent of clicking the System icon in the Control Panel The Fn Key in Combination with Other Keys Combination Functions Feature Fn F3 Toggles the built in speaker off and on Speaker switch Fn F4 Speaker volume Fn F5 Brightness control Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then or gt To decrease volume press Fn F4 then or Adjusts brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 then or gt To decrease light intensity press Fn4F5 then or Fn F7 Toggles through the LCD and external display Switch to the external display Fn e F12 Hibernate Fn F Display control Fn D Video standby Only LCD LCD and external display ko Only external display Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices
21. have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation Q Do not carry your notebook while the head of the PC card such as a wireless LAN card is out of the slot Pressure or shock may damage the connector pins Q See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on its use To remove a PC card n f your notebook is turned on perform the following procedure to remove the PC card from the computer Otherwise your system might crash and you might lose data that you did not previously save If your notebook is turned off do not perform this procedure 1 Close any application that uses the PC card otherwise data may be lost 2 Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar and select the card 3 Click Stop in the Stop a Hardware device dialog box confirm the device to stop and click OK 4 Click Close to close the Unplug or Eject Hardware window 5 Pull the PC card release button up and press it in towards the notebook Removing PC Card 6 Gently grasp the card and pull it out _ __ EE VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide A Do not choose a USB disk Sony i LINK CD RW DVD ROM drive or Sony i LINK DVD ROM drive Windows Me only If you choose to remove a USB disk the internal Memory Stick becomes disabled Follow these steps to reactivate the USB disk 1 Open the Start menu and select Settings then Control Panel 2 Double click t
22. hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinDVD InterVideo Inc Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp e mail support Q intervideo com Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook Since many problems have simple solutions try these suggestions before you contact Sony PC Support http www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting Your Notebook My notebook does not start Check that the notebook is plugged into power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the notebook indicates that the power is on Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly as described in Connecting a Power Source If you plugged the notebook into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See
23. images into a 360 degree panoramic picture The source images should be the same size and overlap 2090 How to stitch a panoramic picture ul O0 Jh 1 2 PictureGear TM Gather the source images into the same folder or collection Select the images you want to use 0 We recommend 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures 5 6 From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker Select the correct lens and click OK If 35mm lens is selected the prompt does not appear to select a different lens click the lens icon Click the panoramic icon near the bottom of the window Click Full Stitch Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG 1 2 3 Select the MPEG file From the Movie Sound menu select Scene break down Then select Movie Stitch to create a panoramic picture VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Application Driver and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with the following application driver and system recovery CDs To use your recovery CDs see Using the Application Recovery CD s About Your Recovery CDs Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics This program allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or accidentally erased files Driver Recovery CD s Sony Electronics This program allows you to reinstall individual device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or accidentally erased files System Recover
24. jack cover too hard could damage it Do not plug the phone cable into the Ethernet connector located to the left of the phone jack as this may damage your notebook 2 Plug one end of the phone cable into the phone jack under the phone jack cover Make sure you insert the phone cable from the rear of the computer and that the modular jack clicks into place 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack Plugging Phone Cable into Phone Jack gt gt 25 52625 ASSESS oii ZIS LSLE LLLI ZT 66622222 gt 25025 50 22225 4 SLT Ay ZE 2 Phone Cable optional Z Your notebook does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections might result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using the Local Area Network LAN You can connect your notebook to I0BASE T and 100BASE TX type networks For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network please ask your network administrator Connecting to LAN 25 m OSS SSS SELLE 22045252225 7 7 7 TES 16 62 7060 ZE LH c 7 Ethernet Adapter A Warning Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the or Ethernet network connector Do not connect any other type of network cable or any te
25. on the Product tray to 10 or less MovieShaker may stop responding if too many scenes are placed on the Product tray VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Editing Clips and Scenes You can edit your movie by adding effects and text adjusting the color and contrast and modifying the length of clips Working Panel Sound Color Monitor Speed Effect Palette Trim Palette Effect Knobs Adding effects to a scene or a clip 1 Double click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel 2 Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray 3 Drag and drop the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Working Panel n To preview an Effect click on the clip in the Working panel monitor Your clip displays with the new effect on the Effect tray monitor 4 See help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips scenes MovieShaker Saving a Movie 1 N dd aA Un A U Verify that the clip s you want to save is on the Product tray See Help for more details on saving movies Click Export Select the format in which you want the document to be saved Click Next Locate the folder to which you want the file saved Name the file Click Save A Exporting movies may take a long time to complete Saving movies as DV Digital Video takes the longest and Quick Save is the fastest MovieShaker can play video files up to 65 MB in length For DV p
26. personal injury or eguipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for __ _ n p np a VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module To Install a Memory Module 1 Shutdown your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs 3 Wait until the computer cools down Then unscrew the two screws with the mark on the bottom of your computer Screws on Bottom of Computer To Install a Memory Module 4 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly Lifting the Keyboard m ddr 5 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side then gently turn it over on the touchpad space Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Turning the K
27. relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set O Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may result Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Q Your computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Q 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 Handling Your Notebook Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer O 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 BB Notes on Use Cleaning Your Notebook Q Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer Avoid rubbing the
28. station 3 Set the i LINK network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the unmarked side with a thin pen tip 4 Connect the docking station to the notebook 5 Turn on your notebook Do not set the i LINK network switch when the notebook is on This causes the notebook to malfunction Set the i LINK network switch after removing all cables connected to the docking station I cannot operate the optical drive in the docking station when the docking station is connected to the notebook and the notebook is connected to another computer via i LINK Set the i LINK network switch at the bottom of the docking station to the marked side See If Your Notebook is Connected to the Optional Docking Station for details A warning message appears and cannot disconnect the docking station even after following procedure for disconnecting the docking station Disregard the warning message and continue to disconnect the docking station I cannot remove the disc You cannot remove the disc when the computer is in power saving mode Return to normal mode then press the Eject button _ w amp KEl VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide The disc tray does not eject even after I press the Eject button Open the tray by inserting a sharp pointed object in the manual eject hole Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank Q Verify that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is
29. the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu it is the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the task bar See Indicators The Fn keys at the left and right sides work the same and are used in combination with other keys to issue commands See The Fn Key in Combination with Other Keys The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button 1 Using Your VAIO Notebook Indicators Indicator Function Power L
30. the manual that came with your display for details Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the notebook for at least one hour and then turn on the notebook Take the battery pack off the notebook unplug the power cord and plug it again then turn on the power If you shut down your notebook using a series of program errors the power control button may not function Push the Reset switch on the back of your notebook with a thin pointed object to start your computer If your notebook El VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide still does not start remove the AC adapter and battery pack and wait one minute then reattach them and press the power button When starting my notebook for the first time the VAIO InitManager dialog box appears Windows Me only Select OK to begin initial setup If you do not execute the initial setup you cannot use part of VAIO original hardware functions such as Power Management tool scroll function of touchpad and keyboard shortcut key function combined with the Fn key My notebook starts but my system doesn t start properly When the internal backup battery is low on power your system may not start properly and the message Press F1 to resume F2 to setup may appear at the bottom of the screen In such a case proceed as follows 1 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date month day year Press Enter 3 Press v to select System Time then set th
31. to Programs click Memory Stick Utility and then click Memory Stick Formatter 3 Click Start Formatter Memory Stick Formatter begins Using Memory Stick amp Media When Using Memory Stick media Note the following when using Memory Stick media O When the erasure prevention switch of the Memory Stick media is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded or erased O Before using Memory Stick media back up important data Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media Q Ifthe media is removed prematurely a blue screen with an error message appears prompting you to continue or exit Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to continue This allows the media to finish reading or writing data You can enjoy video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible video camera recorders Q The media slot can accommodate one Memory Stick media at a time You may copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Q Only MagicGate Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data such as music Q Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MG Memory Stick media All data checked out to MG Memory Stick media from OpenMG Jukebox is in Hifi folder Do not attempt to modify the HiFi folder with Windows Explorer or any software other than OpenMG Jukebox We make
32. transported or used outside the United States Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail version Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency lit The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR isa U S registered mark Sony i LINK Memory Stick Memory Stick logo MG Memory Stick DVGate Jog Dial Mavica MagicGate OpenMG Jukebox VisualFlow Handycam Media Bar MovieShaker PictureGear VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Windows Me Windows Windows NT and the Windows logo are registe
33. turned on Q Verify that the power indicator on the notebook is on m Verify that the battery pack s is inserted properly and is charged Q The notebook may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the screen O The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen Press the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual that came with your display for more information I want to change the video resolution of my display 1 Click Start point to Settings point to Control Panel then double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears 2 Click on the Settings tab 3 Move the Screen Area slider to change your video resolution Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not work a If you are using an external mouse verify that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector See Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device for details If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMSI series verify that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector My touchpad does not work properly Q You may have disabled the touchpad without connecting a mou
34. your system Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet applications Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display timeout The Internal modem remains powered You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and System Suspend to optimize power management for your System Automatic Profile Selection Automatically switches to a profile suitable for active applications VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Power Management Commands PowerPanel also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power management functions and to control power for a specific device You can use these commands to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action Icon Description System Suspend e Puts the system into System Suspend mode a power management state that saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption reduces to a minimum and the system remains on To return the System to the active state press any key or the power button on your computer System Hibernation Provides for the lowest level of power consumption The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk and turns off the system power To return the system to the original state use the power button to turn on power The system saves the data in the Save to Disk Partition on the hard dr
35. 32 38 built in speaker 23 38 volume 38 buttons left 23 right 23 Start 33 87 C cameras digital video recorder 75 canceling commands 36 Caps Lock 23 indicator light 37 CD Drive 60 CD ROM discs inserting 68 CD ROM drive closing lid 69 connecting 40 CD ROMs LL UA VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide handling 71 CDRW Drive 60 charge status indicator light 29 charging battery pack 28 choosing power source 26 cleaning computer 20 coin operated telephones 57 computer 138 cleaning 20 setting up 23 setup screen 87 starting 32 troubleshooting 125 134 unpacking 16 connecting CD ROM drive 40 coin operated telephones 57 digital video camera recorder 75 external speakers 84 microphone 85 multiple phone lines 57 network 40 60 party phone lines 57 PBX 57 phone line 57 port replicator 60 power source 26 USB device 82 Connecting the DVD Drive 60 connectors CD CDRW battery 24 DC In 26 infrared 25 network 60 Serial port 60 USB 25 correction keys 36 Ctrl key 36 cursor movement keys 36 customer assistance support options 138 D DC In 26 digital video camera recorder 75 diskettes ejecting 67 handling 67 inserting into drive 66 troubleshooting 132 display dual display 97 mode 95 options 81 selecting 81 disposal of lithium ion battery viii Driver Recovery CD 119 dual display function 97 DV In Out 75 DVD Drive 60 DVD ROM drive tray troubleshooting 133 144
36. CD R writing 4x maximum CD RW writing 8x maximum DVD ROM reading Floppy Disk Drive 3 5 1 44 MB 720 KB i LINK IEEE1394 S400 connector Ethernet 10Base T 100Base T Network jack RJ 45 Printer port Connectors Serial port 2 USB ports VGA monitor port Docking connector DCIN 11 0 w x 0 8 0 9 backside h x 9 3 d 279 5 mm x 18 5 mm Dimensions 21 5 mm backside x 239 mm Weight 2 27 lbs 1 03 kg 2 38 Ibs 1 08 kg Tf a region code warning appears when using the optical drive the DVD you are trying to play maybe incompatible with the DVD player drive in your VAIO notebook Region code indicators such as 1 or ALL are labeled on some DVDs to indicate what type of player can play the discs Unless 1 or ALL is identified on your DVD or its packaging you cannot play the disc on this player Specifications are subject to change without notice Index A About This Computer tab 88 AC adapter 26 27 AC power 26 AC Profile power setting 91 adding hardware 59 peripherals 59 adjusting brightness 38 Alt key 36 Application Recovery CD 118 Applications key 36 B Basic Advanced tab 88 batteries 30 using 30 battery pack charging 28 connector 24 indicator light status 29 indicator lights 29 37 inserting 27 loading 27 power status 29 rechargeable 26 removing 30 battery packs charge status icons 93 battery power 26 BatteryScope utility 93 brightness adjusting
37. Devices Connecting the Notebook to the Docking Station You may connect your notebook to the docking station as long as it is not in power saving mode i e Standby or Hibernate Connecting the computer while it is in power saving mode may result in data loss or a computer malfunction Note the following before connecting your notebook to the docking station Q Disconnect the VGA USB AC and Ethernet devices from your notebook Leaving these devices connected while you connect the docking station could damage them Q Ensure that the battery is installed If you install a charged battery you can connect the docking station while the notebook is on Follow the procedure below to connect your notebook to the docking station 1 Plug one end of the AC adapter cable into the DC In connector of the docking station and the other end into an AC outlet The LED of the DC In connector switches on 2 Holding the notebook with the front side facing you insert the two holes on the front of the computer into the two corresponding latches protruding from the front side of the docking station Latching the Notebook to the Docking Station Latches Protruding from Docking Station Docking Station VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 3 Firmly press with your thumbs the two rear corners of the notebook until your computer clicks in place and is securely fastened to the docking station Be careful not to press the top of
38. Ensure that the access light is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer 3 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may eject completely from the slot VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Write protecting a Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is designed with a write protect tab to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection Write protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media Write protect on Data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Using the Write protect Tab gt LOCK Back of Memory Stick media Formatting a Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it If you need to reformat a Memory Stick media use the Memory Stick Formatter that is provided with the media Follow the procedures included here For more details about using Memory Stick Formatter refer to Formatter Help A Reformatting erases all current data that is stored on a Memory Stick media Before you reformat confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the notebook See To Insert a Memory Stick Media for details on inserting Memory Stick media 2 Click the Start button point
39. G R505TE PCG R505TEK PCG R505TS PCG R505TSK Built in Capabilities Connection Capabilities Stereo speakers Touchpad Center Jog Control i LINK IEEE1394 400 connector Ethernet 10Base T 100Base TX Network jack RJ 45 2 USB ports VGA monitor port Docking connector Modem RJ 11 jack Microphone jack DC IN Headphone jack Memory Stick media slot Supplied Accessories Power Source Rechargeable battery AC adapter and power cord 19 5V DC AC 100 240V Power Management Battery Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature Energy Star compliant Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI Lithium ion 11 0 w x 0 90 h x 9 40 d 279 5 mm x 23 0 mm x 239mm 3 75 Ibs 1 7 kg with supplied battery 40 Fto 95 F 5 Cto35 temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C per hour Operating Humidity Storage Temperature 20 to 80 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at95 F 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 84 F 29 C 4 Fto 140 F 20 C to 60 temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C per hour Storage Humidity 10 to 90 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 20 at 140 F 60 C hygrometer reading of less than 95 F 35 C MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance t The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when o
40. GG SZ Rubber tab VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Bottom 1 Battery unlock lever 3 Reset switch 2 Battery unlock lock lever 4 Docking station connector Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source Using the AC Adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Connecting AC Adapter AC Adapter supplied Power Cord supplied Connecting a Power Source Notes on the AC Adapter Your computer operates on 100 240V AC 50 60 Hz Q Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as copy machine or shredder You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm O Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Q To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself O Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time O When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet O Use only the AC adapter supplied Do not use any other AC adapter Using Battery Power You can use a battery pack as a source of power
41. SON Y VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide PCG R505TSK PCG R505TS PCG R505TEK PCG R505TE Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited All rights reserved Sony VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Printed in USA 2001 Sony Electronics Inc XXX XXX XXX Notice to Users Sony Electronics Inc provides no warranty with regard to this manual the software or other information contained herein and information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims an implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information In no event shall Sony Electronics inc be liable for an incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof Sony Electronics Inc reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be
42. Stick media displaying contents 51 microphone connecting 85 troubleshooting 136 microphone connector 24 modem laws governing vii troubleshooting 135 monitor selecting 81 switching among 38 mouse troubleshooting 131 mouse properties 39 multiple phone lines 57 N navigation keys 36 network connector 60 See Ethernet network connector port replicator 60 Notebook Setup tabs 88 Num Lock 23 indicator light 37 numeric keypad area 36 O online Eg help 138 operator keys 36 output devices vi P party phone lines 57 PBX 57 PC card inserting 40 removing 41 slot 40 troubleshooting 134 Type II 40 phone connecting line 57 jack 57 laws governing vii port replicator connecting 60 network 60 power 37 indicator light 23 switch 32 power management settings 89 Power Management Off power setting 90 Power On Password tab 88 power saving modes 49 55 Hibernate 38 55 Standby 55 Video Standby 38 power setting AC Profile 91 Maximum Battery Life 90 Maximum Performance 90 Power Management Off 90 Standby 92 Video Standby 92 power sources 26 connecting 26 PowerPanel activating 89 customizing toolbar 90 92 Print Screen key 36 Printer tab 88 R radio interference vi rechargeable battery pack 26 recharging battery pack 28 Recovery CD 118 removing battery pack 30 diskettes 67 restoring data 118 right button 23 S screen See LCD Scroll Lock indicator light 37 selecting displa
43. Support Agent Using the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or erased You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications or device drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the notebook you purchased The System Recovery utility gives you Full Restore with Format that is it formats the hard disk drive then restores all the original software Full Restore with Format removes all the information on the hard disk drive You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer This means you will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support To use the System Recovery CD s 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive 2 Shutdown your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Notebook 3 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer 4 Click OK to s
44. Using the Keyboard Although the notebook keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related lasks Keyboard Print Screen Key Function Keys Correction Keys Backspace Key enter sn F Fn Key dj FES gt 3 Fn Key Numeric Keypad Area Navigation Keys Ctrl Key Windows Key Applications Key VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide The Notebook Keyboard Keys Key Description Numeric keypad area Navigation keys Correction keys Function keys Escape key Print Screen key Operator keys Windows key Fn key Applications key EN The numeric keypad area contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use this area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note the following To activate the numeric keypad press the Num Lock key which causes the Num Lock light to come on and remain on until the numeric keypad is deactivated To deactivate the Num Lock key press the Num Lock key again which causes the Num Lock light to go off The Left Right Up Down arrows are devoted to move the cursor on the screen and also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys respectively The Insert Backspace and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents The 12 function keys along the top of
45. achine see your fax software documentation Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Please refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudi re Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 tage Hull PQ K1A ON2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet ppareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Disposal of Lithium lon Battery You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center Z n some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada Also use Sony Customer Service on the web at http Www sony com pcsupport A Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium ion qui fuient ou sont endommag es A Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the 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 ty
46. ances To prolong the life of the media use the supplied storage case See the instructions that come with your media for more information on use Using Power Saving Modes Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the power management setting you select 2 f the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Normal Mode Normal mode is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The power indicator light displays green when your computer is in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Standby Mode In Standby Mode the computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The umber power indicator light flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode To activate Standby mode press the power button and release it immediately You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter Standby mode
47. are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to the original state use the power switch to turn on power Minimizes or maximizes the display window Maximizing the display window allows you to view the display at a greater resolution Turns off the LCD to save power To turn the LCD back on press any key Windows Me only You can also carry out these functions using the Jog Dial Control Some functions are not available until Windows launches Using the Touchpad 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 Touchpad c p Right Button Touchpad Left Button Actions Descriptions Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad feature
48. bottom of your Sony VAIO R505 SuperSlim ProTM 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 6112 PCG 6122 PCG 611A PCG 612A Serial Number Safety Information WARNING Q To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your notebook to rain or moisture Q To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Q Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm m Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible A Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only For CD RW DVD ROM drive DVD ROM d
49. der to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1 888 4SONYPC or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the web at http Www sony com pcsupport 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 m
50. dia provides copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback 5 Ensure that the MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark To Insert a Memory Stick Media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and toward the Memory Stick media slot Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media in until it clicks in place Inserting Memory Stick Media fes 22 Insert Memory Stick media with arrow facing forward Memory Stick media EB O Using Memory Stick amp Media At the default setting Visual Flow application starts automatically when you insert a Memory Stick media You can change this setting in VAIO Action Setup To View the Contents of Memory Stick Media Click the Removable Disk S icon under My Computer to see the contents of the Memory Stick media A Warning Windows Me models only When copying data between Memory Stick media with different memory capacity use the drag and drop method to copy data Do not use the Copy Disk function of Windows The Copy Disk function will result in the loss of the installed memory To Remove a Memory Stick Media 1
51. dows Insert the ARCD to automatically complete recovery of your system Recovering Microsofte Word 2000 If you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD Microsoft Word 2000 will not be recovered Use the supplied Word 2000 CD ROM to recover this application VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Software Support Information Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Web site http www adobe com phone 206 675 6126 fee based support e mail techdocs 9 adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PT America Online America Online Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day QuickTime Apple Computer Inc Web site http www apple com phone 512 674 8700 hours 7 days a week 6 AM 6 PM PT Support is for 90 days after the original date of purchase for most Apple products CompuServe 2000 CompuServe Inc Web site http www compuserve com phone 800 848 8990 Drag n Drop CD DigiOn Inc and Easy Systems Japan Ltd e mail contact digion com EarthLink Network TotalAccess EarthLink Network Inc Web site http help earthlink net techsupport phone 800 395 8410 e mail support earthlink net hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Software Support Information McAfee VirusScan Network Associates Inc Web site http support mcafee com phone 408
52. dphone connector Connecting Speakers to the Headphone Connector Zs 22525 LS EE 2052222 LLITS S252 2252227277 j 2 62 22 25 j EEE SN 42522272 GY LIF ZZ Speaker cable supplied with speakers See the manual that comes with your speakers for more information on installation and use Connecting an External Microphone Connecting an External Microphone You can use an external microphone to enhance the quality of the sound input 2 Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use The microphone should be compliant with the plug in power microphone To Connect an External Microphone 1 Locate the red Microphone connector on the right side of your notebook 2 Plugthe microphone cable into the Microphone connector Connecting Microphone to Microphone Connector Microphone optional To N Microphone S See the manual that comes with your microphone for more information on installation and use VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Customizing Your VAIOG Notebook This section briefly describes how you can change the default settings of your notebook to customize your computer Refer to the Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup Sony Notebook Setup Screen
53. ds this software s ease of use to the Web and e mail Word 2000 also extends that ease of use to international users making it simple to create multilingual documents MovieShaker Sony Electronics Inc Sony s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music and text Just import your video clips and shake with the click of a mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends See MovieShaker Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Netscape Communicator is an all in one Internet tool that makes it easy to browse the web send Internet e mail chat read newsgroups and compose great web documents VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide OpenMG Jukebox Windows Me only Sony Electronics Inc OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to import digital audio files by downloading audio files from Electronic Music Distribution EMD services over digital networks such as the Internet You can record audio CDs onto your hard drive in a variety of formats PictureGear Sony Electronics Inc This image management software displays images from your hard drive a Sony Digital Still Camera or a Sony Mavica Camera The images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder See PictureGear PowerPanel Sony Electronics Inc The PowerPanel utility contr
54. e time hour minute second Press Enter 4 Press to select Exit then press V to select Get Default Values The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Select Yes and press Enter 6 Select Exit Save Changes then press Enter The message Save Configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Select Yes then press Enter The notebook restarts My notebook starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive non bootable O Ifanon bootable diskette is in the drive proceed as follows Turn off the notebook then remove the diskette 2 Restart the notebook and confirm that Windows starts properly h Jh m Troubleshooting If Windows still does not start follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS 1 Remove any diskette from the floppy disk drive 2 Turn off the notebook 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the notebook 4 Turn on the notebook 5 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears to access the BIOS setup menu ON Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu 7 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values then press Enter The message Load default configuration now appears 8 Select Yes then press Enter 9 Usethe directional arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes then press Enter The message Save configuration changes and exit now
55. econds the notebook turns off If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To decrease the brightness press Fn F5 and then the down or left arrow key To increase the brightness press Fn F5 and then the up or right arrow key Shutting Down Your Notebook Shutting Down Your Notebook A To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your notebook 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box 3 Select Shut down 4 Click OK Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents 5 Wait for your notebook to turn off automatically It is off when the power indicator light turns off 6 Turn off any peripherals connected to your notebook During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using Standby mode See Controlling Power Management for more information If you are unable to shut down your notebook 1 Close or end all operations A Close all applications Q Remove the PC cards A Disconnect USB devices 2 Then restart the notebook You can restart your computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time n f you are still unable to shut down the computer you can press the power button and hold it for four seconds This operation may result in data loss VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using Your VAIO Notebook
56. ector Projector Audio cable Power cord RGB signal cable Using the Docking Station 1 Locate the CD monitor connector on the rear panel of the docking station 2 Plug the optional monitor adapter into the monitor connector Connecting an External Display 3 Plug the audio cable into the green Headphone connector on the right side of the notebook Connecting projector Projector E e Power cord Audio cable RGB signal cable Note the following Q See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and operation C You cannot use the Monitor connector on your notebook when the docking station is connected to the notebook To Select a Display When you connect an external display to the monitor connector you can press Fn F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices See Selecting the Display Mode for more information VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device You can connect USB devices such as an external mouse keyboard speaker and microphone to your computer To Connect a USB Device Using the Notebook 1 Locatea Y USB connector on the notebook There are two USB connectors on the notebook one on the right side and one on the left side 2 Plug on end of the USB cable i
57. een instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs If you have two Application Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Using the Driver Recovery CD s The Driver Recovery CD utility allows you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer hardware or software application VAIO Support Agent uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD s to repair software applications You must be in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility To Use the Driver Recovery CD s 1 Turnon your computer If your computer is already on close all applications When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD in the optical drive The Driver Recovery utility loads automatically N 3 When the Driver Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide To repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent The Driver Recovery CD utility has an information vault that contains the original characteristics for the preinstalled software applications that are protected by VAIO
58. ement profile to Automatic Profile Selection which will cause the DVD profile to be selected automatically whenever you insert a DVD See Controlling Power Management for information on how to set the power management profile You can play DVDs using the WinDVD software See the help file that came with the WinDVD software for details Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may cause damage to your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing such discs Note the following for playing DVD video Q Do not switch between LCD and external display while playing a DVD video Q Do not put your notebook into power saving mode while playing a DVD video Q Do not install the software that comes with DVD 51A drive A Memory resident disc utilities such as the screen saver and virus checker may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities if they are active before writing data to a disc Connecting an Optical Drive Handling and Cleaning CD and DVD Media Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Therefore always abide by the following guidelines Handling O Do not drop or bend the disc Do not touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Cleaning For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface f
59. en you are sitting in front of the monitor Notes on Use Recommended Position Computer positioned directly in front of you Arms at desk level Wrists relaxed and flat Setting Up Your Notebook Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Oo oO Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C O High humidity O Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide A Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches 20 cm behind the back panel of the computer O Ifthe computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least an hour before turning on your computer If any problems occur unplug your computer and contact your Sony Service Center The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur
60. esentative designated by the supplier Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0 2 Avis de L Indusitrie 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 Minis
61. eter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4615A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other You can purchase these cables from your local retailer through the Sony VAIO Direct website http vaio sonystyle com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free Connecting an i LINK Device Hard Disk Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate Motion software the hard disk drive on your notebook has been formatted with two partitions C and D The C partition holds 4046 and the D partition holds 6096 of the entire drive capacity DVgate saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DVgate you should defragment or format the D partition regularly To defragment a partition A Before you begin to defragment a partition make sure you backup all files that you want to save 1 Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar 2 Click Programs gt Accessories gt System Tools Disk Defragmenter The Disk Defragmenter window appears Select the drive you want to defragment from the list and click the Defragment button See Windows Help for more information on defragmenting VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting an External Display You can connect a computer display monitor or projector to your notebook or dockin
62. eyboard Cable 6 You must remove the existing memory module Follow the instructions in To Remove a Memory Module 7 Remove the memory module from its packaging VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 8 Install the memory module Note the following O Be careful not to touch the other components on the motherboard A Be sure that both ends of the memory module click Installing the Memory Module 9 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Replacing the Keyboard FD LIST O 70 T p LLDD DD y dray Ay ay o LE 9 lt r PEF SSS LL 377 LS So A 294 10 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer UE h J 1L To Remove a Memory Module To Remove a Memory Module 1 2 Perform steps 1 to 5 of install a memory module Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity Remove the memory module Perform steps 8 and 9 of install a memory module VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide About the Software on Your Notebook Your VAIO notebook is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section provides you the following Q An overview of the various software that come with your computer and the activities you can
63. fined profiles are Icon Description Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance while still conserving power Maximum Battery Life E 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 time period Disable Power Management d Turns off all power management features such as System Suspend and System Hibernation modes You can not change the settings of this profile Controlling Power Management Description AC Power The power management state when AC power is in use Similar to the Power Management Off setting Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while it conserves power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and System Suspend to optimize power management for your System Camera Optimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage DVD Optimizes performance and power requirements for DVD usage Word Processing Optimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and System Suspend to optimize power management for
64. g station To Connect a Monitor Using the Notebook 1 Locate the monitor connector on the left side of the notebook 2 Plug the display cable optional into the monitor connector Ensure that one end of the power cord of the monitor is plugged into the display and the other end is plugged into an AC outlet Connecting Monitor Display cable optional You cannot use the Monitor connector on your notebook when the docking station is connected to the notebook Using the Docking Station 1 Locate the monitor connector on the rear panel of the docking station Connecting an External Display 2 Plug the optional display cable into the monitor connector Ensure that one end of the power cord of the monitor is plugged into the display and the other end is plugged into an AC outlet Connecting Monitor Display cable optional See the manuals that came with your printer and the docking station if applicable for more information on printer installation and operation To Connect a Projector You can use a projector such as the Sony LCD Projector as an external display Using the Notebook 1 Locate the monitor connector on the left side of the notebook 2 Plug the RGB signal cable into the monitor connector 3 Plug the audio cable into the green Headphone connector on the right side of the notebook VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting projector conn
65. he Jog Dial Control while the Jog Dial window is active to switch to launcher mode Jog Dial Launcher To select a desired item proceed as follows VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 1 Rotate the Jog Dial Control to select the item you want then press the Jog Dial Control The Jog Dial Launcher window switches to guide mode and shows the function of the Jog Dial Control Jog Dial Guide 2 Rotate or press the Jog Dial Control to use the desired function 3 To select another item repeat steps 1 through 3 above Guide Mode The Jog Dial control window is in the guide mode when software is in use and the software window is active Depending on the software you are using you can select items from the displayed list using the Jog Dial Control You can switch between guide mode and launcher mode by pressing the Ctrl key and the Jog Dial Control Using Guide Mode The Jog Dial control window displays the function of the Jog Dial Control Using the Jog Dial Control with Sony Software If Sony software that supports the Jog Dial Control is active you can use the functions of the Jog Dial Control that are allocated to that software For more information on functions allocated to software see the software application s online Help BW Using Memory Stick Media Using the Jog Dial Control with Other Software If the software you are using does not support the Jog Dial Control you can still use the Jog Dial C
66. he System icon to access the System Properties window 3 Click the Device Manager tab then click the Refresh button 4 In the Stop a Hardware device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system If you removed a Sony i LINK CD RW DVD ROM drive or Sony i LINK DVD ROM drive by mistake disconnect the docking station and reconnect it See Disconnecting the Notebook from the Docking Station for details n some cases if your notebook alternates between normal power operation and power saving mode while the PC card is inserted the computer may not recognize the connected device In such a case reboot your notebook to correct the problem Using Smart Connect Using Smart Connect Windows Me You can connect your VAIO Notebook to another VAIO Notebook that has the preinstalled Windows Me operating system or the Sony Smart Connect 3 0 software preinstalled You may use an optional i LIN K cable to connect the two systems then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer that is attached to either computer Select the STD mode in Smart Connect 3 0 software to connect with another computer that has Windows Me preinstalled Connecting with an i LINK Cable i LINK Cable Windows 2000 The preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i LIN K 9 cable optional to connect your VAIO notebook to another VAIO compute
67. he printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode In the Sony Notebook Setup screen select the Printer tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional if the printer port mode is set to bi directional change it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for details on using Sony Notebook Setup E Troubleshooting the Printer Your connected printer may not function after the notebook resumes from a power saving mode If this occurs proceed as follows to reset the printer connection Windows Me Only 1 Right click My Computer icon on the desktop then select Properties 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Select Refresh then click OK The printer should function properly Windows 2000 Only 1 Click My Computer icon on the desktop then click on the Control Panel folder 2 Click on the Printers folder 3 Right click on the icon of the printer that is malfunctioning then select Properties to access the Properties window 4 Click OK to close the Properties window The printer should function properly VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Getting Help Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence 1 VAIO Notebook User Guide This User Guide contains infor
68. icator 10 4 Docking Station Indicator 11 5 Hard disk drive indicator 12 6 Num lock indicator 13 7 Caps lock indicator 14 Scroll lock indicator LCD screen Speakers Power button Keyboard Touchpad Left and right buttons Ei VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Back 1 Battery connector Left ESS 4 5 1 DC In connector 2 USB connector 3 Air vent 4 Monitor connector 5 Memory Stick slot Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook Right 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 YY USB connector 5 PC card slot 2 Headphone jack 6 zr Ethernet connector 3 Microphone jack 7 Phone line jack 4 amp i LINK IEEE1394 400 connector A Warning Connect only 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the or Ethernet network connector Do not connect to the Ethernet connector any other type of network cable or telephone line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the connector To connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator Gently pull the rubber tab away from the notebook to find the ethernet connector and phone line jack Il FFE PE ZE
69. ight is green when the notebook is powered on flashes umber when the notebook is in Standby mode and turns off when the notebook is in 0 Hibernate mode is powered off Battery Indicates the status of the battery which is attached at the rear of the notebook Memory Stick Indicates the Memory Stick slot is in use Docking Station Light Hard disk 8 Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Indicates the Docking Station is in use On Off Data is being read from or The hard drive is not being written to the hard drive Do not accessed enter Standby mode or turn off the notebook when this indicator light is on The number keys in the numeric The character keys in the keypad keypad are active area are active Letters appear in uppercase as Letters appear in lower case as you you type The Shift key lowers type unless you hold down the the case of typed letters when Shift key Caps Lock is on The screen scrolls differently Information moves across the Exactly how it scrolls depends display normally on the specific application It has no effect in many applications The Windows Key in Combination with Other Keys Combination Function a m Displays Windows Help Al Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar A E Displays Windows Explorer Y VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Combination Function A F Displays the Windows Find All Files window to find a file or
70. ignify 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 L LL O A Application Driver and System Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 1 N Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer Turn on the computer When the Sony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS setup menu screen appears Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts from the Recovery CD Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs If you have two System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the SRCD you may be prompted to insert your ARCD after restarting Win
71. ing the settings using VAIO Action Setup right click the Jog Dial Utility icon or 29 in the task tray and click Help Topics Dial Control Your notebook is eguipped with a Jog Dial Control located below the touchpad and between the left and right buttons The Jog Dial Control enables you to open an application folder or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the Jog Dial Control In addition when you press the Jog Dial Control you can turn on your notebook automatically and start the selected application or document Jog Dial Control Jog Dial Control The Jog Dial control window always appears in the display It is either in the launcher mode or in the guide mode Jog Dial Control Using the Jog Dial Control This section explains how to use the Jog Dial Control For information on how to change the settings of the Jog Dial Control right click the Jog Dial Utility icon EB or D in the task tray and click Help Topics Launcher Mode The Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active When you select an item in the Jog Dial window and it is displayed between orange bars you can press the Jog Dial Control to view a submenu of that item Using Launcher Mode To use the Jog Dial Control click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial Utility icon in the task tray Alternatively you can press the Ctrl key and t
72. ionary and portable environments Ergonomic Guidelines Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you as you work Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard touchpad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display also Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Placement of an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower wh
73. isplay options WinDVD automatically determines the type of disc in the DVD drive and uses the correct playback method VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide MovieShaker TM This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing In a few simple steps motion pictures can be combined with special effects still images pictures and music files and then saved in a format most computers can play Main Window Working Panel Editing trays Clip tray Product tray Importing Images and Sound Clips 1 Click File Import or ec DV Import 2 Find the file you want to add 3 Select the file 4 Click Open The file is added to the Clip tray Importing files over 75 seconds in length may cause MovieShaker to stop responding MovieShaker Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip s to the Clip tray you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature Shaker randomly select clips from the Clip tray to create a 30 second scene 1 Click the Shake tab 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray Shaker Tray 3 Click A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray 4 To preview switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play Scenes created with Shaker begin with black frame and after processing are placed in the first available slot on the Product tray Limit the number of scenes placed
74. ity software allows you to easily scroll launch applications access settings and perform other useful functions by manipulating the Jog Dial hardware which is located near the touchpad Ul O R About the Software on Your Notebook McAfee VirusScan Network Associates Inc Protect your computer from viruses VirusScan can detect viruses from floppy disks Internet downloads e mail attachments intranets shared files CD ROMs and online services Media Bar Sony Electronics Inc Media Bar software is your all in one solution for audio video playback Media Bar software handles all common computer multimedia formats and controls selected Sony devices In addition to audio video library cataloging and playlist management Media Bar software includes digital video guality control and effects features Media Bar software seamlessly integrates a variety of new media formats with an easy to use software interface Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer delivers the web the way you want it It is safe easy to use and you can personalize how you access the web Outlook Express and other tools in Internet Explorer also help you have a great experience when you are on the web Microsoft amp Word 2000 Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Word 2000 makes it easy to create common Web e mail and print documents for use around the world It embraces HTML as a first class file format and exten
75. ive LCD Video Standby Windows Me only S Turns off the video display to save power If you turn off the Video Standby timer the display remains active except when the system enters System Suspend mode The video display system is one of the largest consumers of power in the System Conserving Battery Power When using the notebook with a battery the LCD display and the hard drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power For details see Power Management Profiles Displaying Battery Information Displaying Battery Information You can display detailed information for each of the batteries in your computer The following sections briefly describe how to display your computer s general battery information Refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To Activate the Battery Information Toolbar 1 Right click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu then click Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar You can also view the total capacity remaining in the battery by placing the pointer over the battery status icon in the task tray on the lower right side of the screen Battery Information Toolbar Battery Information fry pm ie O Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining battery capacity O Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes remaining before the battery fu
76. lay is incompatible with the optical drive Verify that the region code listing on the DVD packaging is region 1 Or 0 B Q Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Moisture condensation may have occurred Leave the notebook idle for at least 1 hour with the notebook turned on The DVD videos cannot be played properly Windows Me only Follow these steps to correct this condition 1 oO Un amp U N Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel to access the Control Panel window Double click Display to access the Display Properties dialog box Click the Setting tab Click the Advanced button Click the Adapter tab and set RefreshRate to 60 Hz Click OK My optical drive tray does not open Make sure the notebook is turned on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work open the tray by inserting a thin pen tip in the hole to the right of the Eject button I cannot use digital video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears a Q Verify that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case proceed as follows 1 Turn off your notebook and all connected devices 2 Disconnect the devices that are not in use 3 Ensure
77. layback and smooth video playback we recommend the following resolution refresh rates 1024 x 768 75 Hz or lower VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide PictureGear TM PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer Thumbnail views provide guick reminders of your pictures Brighten contrast enhance resize crop and color correct your pictures Create panoramic views animations screen savers wallpaper still pictures from MPEG and even html photo albums Managing Your Pictures Use the collection feature to manage your pictures 1 Click the Folder tab and browse to locate your pictures Select the pictures you want to have in a collection 2 3 From Collection menu select Create New Collection 4 Enter a name for the collection and then click OK Creating a Photo Album 1 Select the pictures you want to use to make an album 2 From the Utilities menu select Album Maker 3 Choose the type of Album you want and click OK 4 Now add more pictures frames text and effects 5 When you are finished select Create Album in File menu or click the Create Album icon on the toolbar Designate the folder where you want to save the Album 7 Enter the Target Album name select Thumbnails and click OK 8 Thenew album can be viewed using most internet browsers Using Panorama Maker Panorama Maker stitches a group of still
78. lays connection to a Sony digital video camera your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently Only Sony digital video cameras and connectors labeled DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK 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 notebook The VAIO Notebook supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentation that came with your software for more information You can connect a digital video camera to the i LINK connector on your notebook or the i LINK connector on the optional port replicator When a camera is connected to the i LINK connector on the notebook you should not connect any other devices to the i LINK connector on the port replicator When a camera is connected to the i LINK connector on the port replicator you should not connect any other devices to the i LINK connector on the notebook An i LINK connection is not guaranteed with other compatible devices i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO Notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415A a 1 5 m
79. lephone line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the connector To connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator Connecting Peripheral Devices This section describes how you can add functionality to your notebook by connecting it to a variety of peripherals as discussed in the following sections Connecting the Optional Docking Station Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Connecting an Optical Drive Connecting a Printer Connecting an i LINK Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting External Speakers L E BD DO Connecting an External Microphone VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting the Optional Docking Station Your notebook supports an optional docking station that provides the following O A floppy disk drive An optical CD RW DVD ROM or DVD ROM drive depending on the model you purchased A rear connector panel that enables you to connect additional peripherals to your notebook as shown below Rear Connector Panel 1 y USB connectors 5 s r Network Ethernet 10BaseT e 2 Monitor connector i i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 connector 3 Serial connector 7 wu Printer connector 4 DCIn Connecting Peripheral
80. lly drains also referred to as the time to empty Battery Icon Descriptions Battery Icon Battery Status Charging Fully charged Discharging No battery es VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Displaying Detailed Battery Information Double click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Information window The screen appears displaying the Battery tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time Battery Information Window arl rn bebe realise Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system You can customize the Battery Information toolbar to suit your portable computing needs including modifications to the alarm settings Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information Selecting the Display Mode Selecting the Display Mode This notebook uses the Intel video controller which enables you to select the desired display when the notebook is connected to an external monitor When you connect an external display you can switch the display mode between your notebook s LCD display and the external monitor To select the display mode proceed as follows See also Connecting an External Display Connect an external display before you turn on the computer 1 Click the Start button point to Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Double click Display to access the Display Properties window 3 Click the Set
81. mation on product specifications and on how to get the most from your computer find help customize your notebook and solve common problems Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software Most of the manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files You can access the online help files from the Help menu in the specific application A printed manual is available for some applications VAIO Support Agent VAIO Support Agent can be accessed from the Windows desktop Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications network settings and other important software settings When your software is protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states Sony PC Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can access the Sony PC Support at http www sony com pcsupport Sony Fax on Demand This service which requires a fax machine or your fax software provides answers to commonly asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics then select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888
82. n not write to a diskette Q Ifthe diskette is write protected disable the write protect feature or use a diskette that is not write protected Verify that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive My optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions dirty or damaged disc may cause the notebook to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary restart the notebook remove the disc and check disc for dirt or damage If you see video but can not hear audio check all of the following O Check that your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled Q Check the volume setting in the audio mixer Q If you are using external speakers check the volume settings and then check the connections between your external speakers and the notebook Q Click Start point to Settings point to Control panel then double click System The System Properties dialog box appears O Click the Device Manager tab Q Verify that the correct drivers are installed properly A Do not use adhesive labels to identify the CD The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and cause the drive to malfunction Ifaregion code warning appears when you try to use your optical drive it may be that the DVD you are trying to p
83. nications to provide you with State of the art personal computing Features Here are some of the features your notebook offers n For complete specifications of your VAIO Notebook see Specifications Q Exceptional performance Your notebook includes a Mobile Intel Pentium III processor featuring Intel SpeedStep technology and a V 90 compatible K56flex modem O Portability Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power Q Sony audio and video quality High quality MPEG2 video which supports full screen display 12 1 inch Active Matrix LCD screen and enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Q Microsoft Windows Operating System Your system includes Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition or Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Q Communications Access popular online services send e mail browse the Internet and use fax features Processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and gov ernment regulations es VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware documentation and CDs from the box Hardware Main Unit Power Cord AC Adapter lt lt Manuals O VAIO Quick Start Contains details on u
84. no reparations for data that cannot be played back or checked in because it was edited with other applications Q Recorded music is limited to private use only Using recorded music for any other purpose requires permission of the copyright holders CQ Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources O Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you format Memory Stick media confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep O Checked in music data may be losted if your system crashes or you use the System Recovery CDs to recover your hard disk See the OpenMG Jukebox help file for more information VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide AN Beware of the following when using Memory Stick media m EJ JEU Ed EJ Ej Ej EJ ED El El Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the media Do not disassemble or modify the media Do not allow the media to get wet Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or places with corrosive subst
85. npacking and setting up your notebook supplementary updates and software information Operating System Getting Started Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Getting Started manual or the Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Getting Started manual Explains how to use the basic features of this latest Windows operating system Software CDs Q Microsoft Word 2000 Allows you to reinstall Microsoft Word 2000 to the Sony computer you purchased Unpacking Your Notebook Recovery CDs Q Application Recovery CD s Allows you to reinstall individual applications or device drivers if they are corrupted or erased O System Recovery CD s Allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased Q Driver Recovery CD s Allows you to reinstall individual device drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased To use these recovery CDs you need to purchase either the optional PCGA DSM5 CD RW DVD Docking Station or the optional PCGA DSD5 DVD Docking Station Other Packet containing special product offers VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Notes on Use You will be using your notebook as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should comply with ergonomic guidelines in both stat
86. ntez pas de d sassembler le boitier Adressez vous un agent de service qualifi Pour les lecteur CD RW DVD ROM lecteur DVD ROM Danger Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert vitez l exposition directe au faisceau If you have any questions about this product you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1 888 4SONYPC or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd Ft Myers FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http Www sony com pcsupport VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity interference by one or more of the following measures C Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Trade Name SONY Model No PCG 6112 PCG 6122 PCG 611A PCG 612A Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell NJ 07649 Telephone 201 930 6972 This phone number is for FCC related matters only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules These limits are designed to provide reas
87. nto a connector and the other end into the USB device Connecting USB Device USB mouse Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Using the Docking Station 1 Locate a USB connector on the optional docking station There are two USB connectors located on the back side of the docking station N Plug one end of the USB cable into a connector and the other end into the USB device Connecting USB Device USB mouse You can use an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMSI series not supplied with this computer Since the USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the computer you simply plug the USB mouse into the USB connector to use it One USB connector supports one USB device n See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on its installation and use VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting External Speakers You can connect external speakers to your notebook to enhance the sound quality of your computer Note the following when connecting external speakers Q Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Q Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Q Do not place diskettes on the speakers the magnetic field of the speakers may damage the data on the diskettes To Connect External Speakers 1 Locate the green Headphone connector on the right side of your notebook 2 Plug the speaker cable into the Hea
88. ok your system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while using battery power the new profile is selected automatically the next time you use the battery pack to power your notebook Refer to PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the Power Management toolbar VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Customizing Power Management Settings You can customize power management settings such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen To customize a setting 1 Click the Current Profile icon on the Power Management toolbar 2 Select Edit Create Profiles from the menu 3 Click a profile whose setting you want to change from the list in the left panel 4 Double click an item whose setting you want to change from the list in the right panel 5 Click the desired setting 6 Click the File menu then click Save 7 _ Click the File menu then click Exit Power Management Profiles The PowerPanel utility provides several predefined power management profiles Each profile consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management You can change the settings for any of the predefined profiles except for the Disable Power Management profile or you can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs The prede
89. ols the power management of your notebook computer and provides key information about system activity and battery life Automatic power management selects the most appropriate profile depending on the application with which you are working and the conditions of use See the PowerPanel chapter or the PowerPanel Help file for details Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation An online service that helps you find what you need online faster and smarter Prodigy delivers powerful online content such as sports scores stock quotes news and easy access to Excite plus quality customer service all at a competitive price Quicken 2001 Intuit Inc Quicken is a fast easy way to organize your finances Quicken works just like your checkbook so it is easy to learn and use Quicken manages all your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans You can even pay your bills online QuickTime Apple Computer Inc QuickTime is the Apple technology that makes video sound music 3D and virtual reality come alive for your Internet browser and Windows RealPlayer RealNetworks Inc RealPlayer is the RealNetworks video and audio player which lets you access 2 500 radio stations featuring music news and sports ul O About the Software on Your Notebook RealProducer G2 RealNetworks Inc RealProducer converts your audio and video files or live feeds into RealAudio and RealVideo for the In
90. onable 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 Cl Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver CL Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected CL Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception 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 Thi
91. ontrol to scroll or adjust the window size Using a Dialog Box When a window such as Screen Properties is active the Dialog box is displayed in the Jog Dial window You can select an item in the window by rotating the Jog Dial Control Pressing the Jog Dial Control is the eguivalent of pressing Enter or Select Jog Dial Guide Dialog Box JOGDIAL GUIDE Using Memory Stick Media This compact portable and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk The medium is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable the media can be used for external data storage Types of Memory Stick Media The following two types of Memory Stick media can be used with your notebook O MagicGate lt media hereafter called MG Memory Stick media which is provided with copyright protection O Memory Stick media which does not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate media __ EE VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide For music which requires copyright protection you can only use MG Memory Stick media with your notebook You can also use MagicGate media compatible devices to record and playback music when they are connected to your computer You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media For example you can copy an image on to MG Memory Stick media that already contains music What is MagicGate Media MagicGate me
92. ositif 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 L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie de ce mat riel est de 0 2 um VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Contents 1 RICO pid 15 lg MN ts NER E 15 Unpacking Your 16 Notes 9 18 2 Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook 23 Locating Controls and Connectors 23 Connecting Power 26 Starting Your MoleDOOK iicet rotes 32 Shutting Down Your 33 3 Using Your VAIO 35 Using the Keyboard 35 Using the Touch nail it so Peso ne 39 Using PO GAS aate tus do dapibu n Ad t e erp 40 Using Smart COMMON ent 43 VAIO Action nement tas 46 Jog Dial M Gam ad 46 Using Memory Stick 49 Using Power Saving Modes 2 55 Using a Phone
93. oting the Modem My modem does not work O Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Using a Phone Line for details O Check that the phone line is working by plugging the line in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Q Verify that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Q Verify that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible My modem connection is slow Your notebook is equipped with a 56K V 90 compatible modem Many factors may 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 proceed as follows O Have your phone company verify that your phone line is free from any line noise O 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 O If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems O If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line Troubleshooting audio My speakers have no sound O If the built in speakers are turned off press Fn F3 or use the Jog Dial control to turn on the
94. p Follow steps 1 to 4 above to display the Display Properties screen Select the display you wish to change 1 or 2 by clicking on the icon of the display You can change colors by selecting an option from the Colors list Use the slider in the screen area to change the resolution Click OK or Apply Click OK to confirm your changes Customizing the Virtual Desktop You can customize the Dual Display mode by changing the position of the two displays that form the virtual desktop In the Display Properties screen drag the icons of Monitor 1 or Monitor 2 to a new position that is relative to the other The two display icons must be connected to create a virtual desktop Click OK to apply the change Releasing the Dual Display Setting Follow steps 1 4 in the section Selecting Dual Display mode Right click on Monitor 2 and click on Enabled to release the setting Some software is not compatible with Dual Display mode Changing the Window Design of Sony Software To Change the Window Design 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and then point to Control Panel 2 Click UI Design Selector 3 Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design 4 Click Apply Using Dual Display function Windows Me only 5 The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 6 try another selection click lt lt or gt gt and then
95. pe quivalent recommand par le fabricant vacuer les batteries us es selon les directives du fabricant A The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil pr sente un risque d incendie ou de brilures chimiques Ne pas d monter incin rer ou exposer a une temp rature de plus de 100 C Evacuer promptement la batterie us e Garder hors de port e des enfants Industry Canada Notice NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using 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 o h4 Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a repr
96. perating on battery power t GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary El Y it Specifications Maximum speed for faxing is 14 4 kbps Your modem is capable of downloading at 53 kbps Your online service or Internet Service Provider however may not support this technology or operate at this speed i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your i LINK compatible device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting i LINK compatible PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Height measured at the thinnest point Height at the thickest point is 1 15 29 3 mm Specifications are subject to change without notice VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Optional Docking Station Hardware Specifications Model DVD Docking Station CD RW DVD Docking Station PCGA DSD5 PCGA DSM5 24x maximum CD ROM reading 24x maximum CD ROM reading Ontical Drive 8x maximum DVD ROM reading 8x maximum
97. perform with your software O Details on your Sony application driver and system recovery CDs Q Software support information Overview of the Software on Your Notebook Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Inc Acrobat Reader software allows you to view navigate and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format PDF an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Windows Me only Adobe Systems Inc Create amazing photo effects with Adobe PhotoDeluxe Without learning complex software you can enhance restore and be creative with your photos The software includes built in guided activities stock photos clip art and templates to assist you America Online America Online America Online is a popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with easy to use e mail manage your personal finances get the latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of others who share your interests o VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro Windows only ArcSoft Inc ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro is an easy to use advanced printing program that lets you quickly lay out multiple images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper PhotoPrinter Pro offers a wide selection of templates including landscape portrait free style mixed sizes
98. r that also has Smart Connect or preinstalled Windows Me You can then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer See Smart Connect online help for more information i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and i LINK compatible devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your i LINK compatible device for infor mation on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting i LINK compati ble PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and reguired operating conditions _ _ EE VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Note the following C When you connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name by which it will be identified when the two computers are networked together C If you have previously purchased a VAIO computer or notebook that does not have the Windows Me operating system or Smart Connect 3 0 software preinstalled consult the Sony website for support options http www sony com pcsupport If Your Notebook is Connected to the Optional Docking Station If you want to exchange
99. red trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel SpeedStep and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation PS 2 is a registered trademark of IBM This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited _ _ _ W EN VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your i LINK compatible device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting i LINK compatible PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the
100. rive Danger Visible and invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam AVERTISSEMENT m C Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil l abri de la pluie et de l humidit Pour pr venir tout risque d lectrocution ne pas ouvrir le ch ssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu une personne qualifi e Ne jamais effectuer l installation de fil modem ou t l phone durant un orage lectrique Ne jamais effectuer l installation d une prise t l phonique dans un endroit mouill moins que la prise soit concue cet effet Ne jamais toucher un fil t l phonique d couvert ou un terminal moins que la ligne t l phonique n ait t d branch de l interface r seau Soyez tr s prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes t l phoniques vitez d utiliser le modem durant un orage lectrique N utilisez pas le modem ni le t l phone pour pr venir d une fuite de gas si vous tes pr s de la fuite Q L appareil doit tre le plus pr s possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter l acc s A Attention Afin de r duire les risques d incendie n utilisez qu un cordon de communication 0 26 AWG ou plus gros Avertissement L utilisation d instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux Puisque le faisceau laser utilis dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux ne te
101. rom the center out 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 Q Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc Writing Data to CD R RW Media You can use Drag n Drop CD software to write data to a CD R or CD RW Note the following when using CD R RW drives a a For optimal writing speed deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc For best results use CD Rs that are compatible with 4x speed If your notebook has preinstalled Microsoft Office applications such as Excel Word and Outlook turn off the FindFast application Do not put your notebook into power saving mode while using Drag n Drop CD VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide A Beware of the following Q Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc Q Memory resident disc utilities such as the screen saver and virus checker may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities if they are active before writing data to a disc C Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your computer when you are writing data to a CD RW or CD R Using battery power may result in data transfer failure Connecting a
102. s such as clicking both buttons simultaneously adjusting touchpad speed and Easy Launcher functions To access Mouse Properties press the Start button select Settings and then select Control Panel Double click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel o VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using PC Cards Your notebook includes a PC card slot PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices Note the following C The PC card slot can accommodate one Type or Type II PC card and is compatible with a CardBus C 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 for details C Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer CQ fan mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver then reinstall it To insert a PC card You do not need to shut down the notebook before inserting or removing a PC card 1 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with front label facing up 2 Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector and the release button pops out Inserting PC Card Insert with the arrow facing forward Using Cards Note the following Q Do not force a card into the slot It may damage the connector pins Q If you
103. s away from direct sunlight and other heat sources VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting an Optical Drive You can use the optional docking station PCGA DSD5 CD RW DVD or PCGA DSD5 DVD with your notebook A Do not use an optional optical docking station PCGA CD51 A CD ROM drive while your notebook is connected to the docking station To Insert a Disc f you are using a PC card such as a wireless LAN card with its head out of the slot remove it before you insert a disc 1 Press the Eject button The disc tray slides out Inserting a Disc Eject Button Connecting an Optical Drive 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place Inserting Disc 3 Close the tray by pushing it gently The BUSY indicator on the drive flashes while your notebook reads data from the disc To Remove the Drive Remove the PC card from the computer See Using PC Cards for details Z When the notebook is in power saving mode the tray will not open VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Playing a DVD a a C C To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs it is recommended that you close all open applications before playing a DVD movie When playing DVD movies on battery power set the power management profile to DVD With other profiles the movies are choppy As an alternative you can set the power manag
104. s equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This modem uses the USOC RJ 11 telephone jack The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In ER most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in or
105. se to the notebook To enable the touchpad 1 Click Start gt Programs gt Sony Notebook Setup 2 Select the Touchpad tab 3 Click Use touchpad and click OK If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double click adjust the button assignments as follows 1 Click Start point to Control Panel then double click on the Mouse icon The Mouse Properties dialog box appears 2 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar select Shut Down to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box then press Enter u Windows Me If you cannot turn off your notebook as described in the step above press Ctrl Alt Delete twice to restart the notebook Windows 2000 If you cannot turn off your notebook as described in the step above press Ctrl Alt Delete and click Shut Down on the Windows Security screen to restart the notebook If you cannot restart your notebook as described in the step above press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook ___ _ on 9 Eu VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete to stop playback and restart the notebook Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive ca
106. speakers O Ifthe speaker volume is turned to the minimum press Fn F4 then press or gt to increase the volume or you can use the Jog Dial control to control the volume ___ WWW w mw El VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide O Ifnothing is displayed when you press Fn F3 or Fn F4 proceed as follows 1 Click Start point to Settings point to Control panel then double click System The System Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Set the sound device to enable O If your notebook is powered by batteries verify that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Q If you are using an application that has its own volume control verify that the volume is turned up O Check the volume controls in Windows O If you connect external speakers Q Verify that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up Q Ifthe speakers have a mute button make sure the button is off Q If the speakers are powered by batteries verify that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone connector disconnect the cable My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone verify that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone connector See Connecting an External Microphone for details Troubleshooting the Printer I cannot print Q The default setting for t
107. t re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de t l communication Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus n emp che pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations Les r parations de mat riel homologu doivent tre coordonn es par un repr sentant d sign par le fournisseur L entreprise de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de d brancher un appareil la suite de r parations ou de modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise la terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques et des canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a sont raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas AVIS L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie IES assign chaque disp
108. tatus of the battery pack Battery Indicator Light Battery Pack supplied Battery Indicator Battery Indicator Meaning Light Status 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 n Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery is running out of power VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide To remove the battery pack You can insert or remove the battery pack while your notebook is on or off However if you insert or remove the battery pack while your notebook is on make sure the computer is connected to the AC adapter 1 Close the cover of the notebook 2 Slide the lock lever to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide the release lever to the UNLOCK position and slide the battery away from the notebook Removing Battery Pack Lock Lever n You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the notebook is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the notebook is in a power saving mode Additional Notes On Batteries Q Keep the battery pack in the notebook while it is connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If your battery level falls to less than 1090 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your notebook and insert a fully charged
109. te or turning off the notebook with the power switch may result in data loss in files that are currently open I cannot see the Removable Disk S in My Computer on the Desktop 1 Click Start point to Settings and select Control Panel to open the Control Panel window 2 Double click System to access the System Properties window If you cannot find System click Display Control Panel options in the Control Panel window 3 Select the Device Manager tab 4 Click Refresh My notebook is unstable Your notebook s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated then changed before the notebook completely enters the lower power state To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open applications 2 Press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the notebook The sound of my notebook s fan is too loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet This setting slows down the CPU speed See PowerPanel Help for more information 5 Troubleshooting the Docking Station Troubleshooting the Docking Station I cannot operate the optical drive in the docking station when the docking station is connected to the notebook Follow these steps to set the i LINK network switch 1 Disconnect your notebook from the docking station 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from your docking
110. ternet or your intranet RealProducer is easy to use gives you better control over your content and is packed with exclusive features Featuring support for CD quality RealAudio 8 and VHS quality RealVideo 8 RealProducer is an excellent choice for both beginners and pros Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam camcorder that supports the i LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images that you can save or share via e mail smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence Smart Connect Windows 2000 only Sony Electronics Inc Smart Connect allows you to use an i LINK cable to connect your VAIO notebook to another computer that supports Smart Connect You can then use one computer to copy delete and edit files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer VAIO Support Agent Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Agent provides immediate interactive on line support WinDVD InterVideo Inc WinDVD is a simple to use DVD player that plays DVD titles combining all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player in addition to some very advanced functionality such as full VCD 2 0 support full precision video decode a choice of user interfaces and video d
111. that all other devises are properly connected 4 Restart your notebook VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide My PC card does not work Q Make sure the PC card is compatible with Microsoft Windows Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using Troubleshooting the Software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See Software Support Information When I click an application icon the message You must insert the application CD into your optical drive appears and the software does not start Q Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up I hear background noise while using Windows Media Player to play my music CDs Sony suggests using the preinstalled Media Bar software to play audio CDs SmartCapture software does not start Windows Me only Follow these steps to correct this condition 1 Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel to access the Control Panel window Double click Display to access the Display Properties dialog box Click the Setting tab Click the Advanced button Click the Adapter tab and set RefreshRate to 60 Hz 6 Click OK cO un A oU N Troubleshooting the Modem Troublesho
112. the notebook too strongly the LCD display may be damaged Securing the Notebook to the Docking Station Firmly press down with your thumbs the two rear corner of the Notebook Disconnecting the Notebook from the Docking Station There are two procedures to consider when disconnecting your notebook from the docking station O Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is off A Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is on Perform the appropriate procedure below to disconnect the docking station Disconnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is Off Before disconnecting your notebook from the docking station ensure the following O AILi LINK devices are disconnected from your notebook and docking station Q No object is placed on top of the notebook 1 Pull out the two release levers on either side of the rear corners of the docking station to release the notebook from the docking station A 0o o0 0 00 0n 000 Connecting Peripheral Devices Releasing the Notebook from the Docking Station Pull release levers on either side of rear corners of docking station 2 Remove notebook from the docking station while moving the computer slightly back to disengage it from the two front latches of the docking station Removing the Notebook from the Docking Station Disconnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is On You can use the Start Menu in the Windows task tray or
113. tible i LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder To Connect a Digital Video Camera Recorder Plug one end of an i LINK cable into the amp S400 connector on the right side of the notebook and the other end into the DV In Out connector on the digital video camera recorder If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick media slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick media Copy images to the Memory Stick media and insert the media into the Memory Stick media slot on your computer For details on using Memory Stick media see Using Memory Stick Media Connecting Digital Video Camera Recorder Digital video camera recorder i LINK cable optional i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and i LINK compatible devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your i LINK compatible device for infor mation on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting i LINK compati ble PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions HE VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Note the following Q The above figure disp
114. tings tab then click the Advanced button to display the Intel amp 82815 Graphics Controller Properties dialog box Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties Screen 4 Click the Intel amp 82815 Graphics Technology tab then click the Graphics Properties button 5 Click the Driver Setting tab __ _ _ za VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 6 Ensure that the Synchronous Display Mode box is checked then click Apply 5 You may not be able to display the notebook LCD screen and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using If the display resolution of your computer is more than 800 x 600 dots a part of the image will not show up on your TV display To see the hidden area move the cursor on your computer To display the full image change the display resolution settings to 640 x 480 dots Turn on the computer after you turn on the peripheral devices Changing the Window Design of Sony Software To change the window design 1 Ra WwW N Click the Start button point to Settings then point to Control Panel Click UI Design Selector Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window To try another selection click lt lt or gt gt then click OK The UI
115. y 81 VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide LCD 81 monitor 81 power source 26 Serial connector 60 setting up your PC support 138 setup screen About This Computer tab 88 Basic Advanced tab 88 displaying 87 Power On Password tab 88 Printer tab 88 Touchpad tab 88 setup tabs 88 Shift key 36 Shut Down Windows dialog box 33 Sony Fax on Demand service 138 Sony Notebook Setup screen 87 speakers built in 23 external 84 troubleshooting 135 Start button 33 87 starting computer 32 startup problems 33 switching display 38 monitor 38 Hibernate mode 38 55 Standby mode 55 92 T technical support support options 138 touchpad 23 39 Touchpad tab 88 troubleshooting 125 startup 33 turning on computer 32 TV interference vi U unpacking the computer 16 USB connecting 83 connector 83 mouse 83 USB connector 25 Using the Jog Dial Control 48 V VAIO Action Setup 46 video camera recorder 75 Video Standby mode 38 W window design of software 96 98 Windows Explorer 37 Find window 38 Sony Eg hA Help 37 key 36 Start button 33 taskbar 33 127 VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide
116. y CD s Sony Electronics This program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased accidentally It can be used only to restore the hard disk of this Sony computer Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s allows you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer or software application you may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s See Using the System Recovery CD s You can also use the Application Recovery CD to install Windows 2000 drivers on your computer You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support Application Driver and System Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications N When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the optical drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application you want to restore and then follow the on scr
117. your notebook and provides key information about system activity and battery life The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your computer s battery power You can also refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To activate a profile or command see Displaying Battery Information Viewing the Power Management status icons The Power Management status icons are displayed in the task tray at the lower right side of your screen Move the pointer over the icons to see the tool tip that displays information about the active profile The Battery status icon indicates the battery power level and the CPU status icon indicates the performance level of the CPU Activating the Power Management toolbar 1 Right click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu and then click Power Management The Power Management toolbar appears on the taskbar The current profile icon is highlighted on the Power Management toolbar It is the first icon farthest to the left and its appearance changes depending on which power management profile is currently selected To change the power management profile click the current profile icon then select a new profile from the pop up list See Power Management Profiles for a description of available options To select another power management profile click that icon in the Power Management toolbar Z When you use the battery pack to power your notebo

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