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1. L Ne jamais effectuer l installation de fil modem ou t l phone durant un orage lectrique Ne jamais effectuer l installation d une prise t l phonique dans un endroit mouill moins que la prise soit con ue cet effet Ne jamais toucher un fil t l phonique d couvert ou un terminal moins que la ligne t l phonique n ait t d branch de l interface r seau Soyez tr s prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes t l phoniques vitez d utiliser le modem durant un orage lectrique N utilisez pas le modem ni le t l phone pour pr venir d une fuite de gas si vous tes pr s de la fuite L appareil doit tre le plus pr s possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter l acc s Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Attention Afin de r duire les risques d incendie n utilisez qu un cordon de communication NO 26 AWG ou plus gros Regulatory Information 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 Meyers FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport The number below is for FCC related matters only Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCG 5211 PCG 5212 PCG 5201 PCG 5202 Re
2. The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately one and one half hours To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour The battery indicator light on the front of the computer indicates the status of the battery pack Battery pack supplied Battery indicator Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power n Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery is running out of power Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If your battery level falls to less than 1096 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility See Using Power Saving Modes on page 41 ES VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged at any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affe
3. Do not use cut or damaged connection cables EN VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 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 C 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 Q Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer Q Should any solid object or liquid fall into the computer shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by gualified personnel before operating it any further J Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook Locating Controls and Connectors Front eo 1 Power indicator pages 16 22 LCD screen pages 23 2 Battery indicator page 22 9 Speakers p
4. Internet and Sony Customer Support f n order to register your Sony VAIO 2505 SuperSlim Pro notebook register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line Also you must register your computer to receive the extended warranty Open the phone line jack cover The cover opens only to a 45 degree angle Do not plug the phone cable into the Ethernet connector ai as this may damage your notebook TII LES h LLL LL cO iz 4 o e ir TT LEI YG A 22 Phone line jack cover 2 Plug one end of the phone cable optional into the jack on the inside of the phone line jack cover Make sure you insert the phone cable from the rear of the computer and that the modular jack clicks into place Connecting a Phone Line 45 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack LE p 227 pe Phone line jack Phone cable optional f Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections might result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem 46 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting to the Local Area Network LAN You can connect your computer to 10BASE T and 100BASE TX type networks For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network please
5. CDs 78 Using the System Recovery CD s 78 Using the Application Recovery CD s 80 Hard Drive Partition ain 81 Special One conet GG GL nnd O FUD FER 82 Ro 85 FI VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with state of the art personal computing Features For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook D see page 82 Exceptional performance Your notebook includes a fast Mobile Intel Pentium III processor and a V 90 compatible modem Portability The high capacity lithium ion battery provides hours of use without AC power Sony audio and video quality High quality MPEG1 video which supports full screen display 12 1 inch Active Matrix LCD screen and enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Windows Operating System Your system includes Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Communications Access popular online services send e mail browse the Internet and use fax features Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and government regulations EN VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your Note
6. Switch to the external display Fn F12 System Hibernation Fn B Mega Bass switch Fn S System Idle Functions Puts the system into System Suspend mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key or press the power switch on your computer Toggles the built in speaker off and on Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then f or 2 To decrease volume press Fn F4 then ore Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then T or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then dore Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the Monitor connector on the port replicator and both LCD and external display Only LCD LCD and external display A Only external display Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to the original state use the power switch to turn on power Toggles the mega bass function off and on This feature is available with headphone only Puts the system into System Idle mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key You can also carry out these functions using the Jog Dial control Some functions are not avail
7. according to the program s instructions Q Moisture condensation may have occurred Disconnect the drive and disconnect the power to the drive for at least one hour Q Make sure the drive is properly connected See Connecting the CD CDRW DVD Drive on page 52 Q Clean the CD Q Check the speaker volume When click an application icon a message appears such as You must insert the application CD into your CD ROM drive and the software does not start Q Some titles require specific files that are located on the application s CD ROM Insert the disc and try starting the program again J Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette Q The diskette is write protected Disable the write protect feature or use a diskette that is not write protected Q Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive Troubleshooting 76 My speaker has no sound Q The built in speaker is turned off Press Fn F3 to turn on the speaker Q The speaker volume is turned to the minimum Press Fn F4 and then press or gt to increase the volume Q If your computer is powered by the battery check that the battery is connected properly and that it is charged Q If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Q Check the volume controls in Windows Q Ifyou have connected a headphone or an
8. at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time O While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Q Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Q Keep the battery pack dry Q Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack J Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock Q If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery 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 Q You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging Q Ifyou have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery EI VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Starting Your Computer Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover LCD lock lever 2 Slide the power switch on the right side toward the front of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on Power indicator Power switch e RTE TZ LSS LLI FSS ZE d gt ZZ FY LL Dy LZ EL GO f f you hold the power switch in the On position for more than four seconds the computer turns off 3 If necessary adjust the bright
9. audio cable to the Headphone connector disconnect the cable My modem does not work Q Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Phone Line on page 44 for details Q Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Q Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Q Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook computer modem All preinstalled programs are compatible Call the software publisher or Sony Customer Support My modem connection is slow The computer s modem uses 56K technology V 90 Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone eguipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Q Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise Q If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems Q If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems Q If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line A Wa My mouse does not work If
10. button once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features such as clicking both buttons simultaneously adjusting touchpad speed and Easy Launcher functions To access Mouse Properties press the Start button select Settings and then select Control Panel Double click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel Using Smart Pad EJ Using Smart Pad Smart Pad is an application that lets you create memos by writing on the touchpad using your finger To use Smart Pad 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Point to Programs point to Smart Utilities and then click Smart Pad 3 Press the F10 key Smart Pad enters tablet mode In this mode the touchpad corresponds with the Smart Pad screen This means that what you write on the touchpad appears on the screen in the corresponding location For example when you write letters on the left corner of the touchpad the letters appear on the left corner of the screen 4 To write move your finger slowly o
11. call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium ion qui fuient ou sont endommag es Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Une batterie non conforme pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant vacuer les batteries us es selon les directives du fabricant The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil pr sente un risque d incendie ou de br lures chimiques Ne pas d monter incin rer ou exposer une temp rature de plus de 100 C vacuer 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
12. clicking the Start button on the task bar See Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key on page 21 Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands The Fn keys at the left and right sides both work the same See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key on page 23 Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices pressing this key is the EN equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Using the Keyboard EI Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Combinations Functions A F1 Displays Windows Help A Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar A E Displays Windows Explorer A F Displays the Windows Find All Files window to find a file or folder This is the eguivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu A Ctrl EF Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu A M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift A M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size A R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn 8 Insert Displays the Properties window This is the equivalent of clicking the System icon in the Control Panel 22 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Indicators Indicators Powe
13. computer you purchased The System Recovery utility gives you three options Q Full Restore without Format restores all the software titles that originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk f 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 OQ Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software oO Operating System Only restores the Windows operating system the notebook computer utility programs and the device drivers that shipped with your computer If you choose the Full Restore with Format or Operating System Only option your hard disk will be formatted which removes all the information on the hard disk drive You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer This means you will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you choose the Full Restore without Format option you may need to reinstall applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 79 To use the System Recovery CD s n The optional PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive the PCGA CDRW51 C
14. document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be 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 Eguivalence 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 sub
15. 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 slot on your computer For details on using Memory Stick see Using Memory Stick Media on page 24 to S400 ji Digital video camera recorder i LINK cable optional EJ VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide The Sony digital video camera recorder is pictured 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 computer The VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro 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 See page 40 for a list of i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO 2505 SuperSlim Pro notebook You can connect a digital video camera to the i LINK connector on your notebook or the i LINK connector on the optional port replicator Whe
16. slot Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop Double click the Removable Disk S icon Create a new folder and name it MSSONY Open the MSSONY folder and create a new folder named MOML0001 Copy the MPEG file into the MOML0001 folder U1 B CO N o Rename the MPEG file MOVOxxxx mpg where xxxx is any four digit number To set VAIO Action Setup to launch Memory Stick automatically see Customizing Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook i LINKG Interface E i LINK Interface Your computer comes equipped with an i LINK 5400 port The port is a digital interface IEEE 1394 for high speed communication By using your computer a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other compatible camera that supports the i LINK interface the DVgate software preinstalled on your computer and the i LINK interface you can easily create and edit your own home videos For more information on connecting an i LINK device see Connecting an i LINK device on page 55 of this manual EJ VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 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 Pointer Touchpad Right button Left button Actions Descriptions Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left
17. software that supports the Jog Dial control is active you can use the Jog Dial s functions that are allocated to that software For more information on functions allocated to software see the software applications online Help Using the Jog Dial Control with Other Software If the software you are using does not support the Jog Dial control you can still perform the following functions Action Description Maximize Window Press the Jog Dial control button to maximize the size of the active window Press again to return to normal window size Minimize Window Press the Jog Dial control button to minimize the size of the active window Press again to return to normal window size Finish Window Press the Jog Dial control button to close the active application Scroll Press the Jog Dial control button to begin scrolling within the active window Jog Dial Launcher Press the Jog Dial control button to return the Jog Dial control to Jog Launcher mode Menu Bar Press the Jog Dial control button then use the Jog Dial control to scroll through the active window s toolbar Some software does not support these functions The Jog Dial Control 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 equivalent of pressing Enter E VAIO Z505 SuperS
18. 64 MB memory The PCG Z505JS PCG Z505JSK includes 128 MB memory Maximum speed for faxing is 14 4 kbps Your modem is capable of downloading at 56 kbps Your online service or Internet Service Provider however may not support this technology or operate at this speed tt Height measured at the thinnest point Height at the thickest point is 1 15 29 3mm Specifications are subject to change without notice E VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Index A AC Adapter 11 AC adapter 11 AC power 11 adding hardware 43 peripherals 43 printers 49 adjusting brightness 23 Alt key 20 Application Recovery CDs 80 Applications key 20 attaching port replicator 48 B batteries 15 using 15 battery pack 12 charging 13 connector 8 indicator light status 13 indicator lights 7 13 22 inserting 12 loading 12 power status 13 rechargeable 11 removing 14 battery power 11 brightness adjusting 16 23 built in speaker 7 23 volume 23 buttons left 7 right 7 Start Windows 98 17 C cameras digital video recorder 55 canceling commands 20 Caps Lock 7 indicator light 22 CD Drive 52 CD or DVD Media cleaning 54 handling 54 CD ROM discs inserting 53 CD ROM drive closing lid 54 connecting 32 52 troubleshooting 75 using 52 CDRW Drive 52 charge status indicator light 13 charging battery pack 13 choosing power source 11 cleaning CD or DVD Media 54 coin operated telephones 45 computer handling 6 lit
19. Base T Ethernet interface Microphone In DC In Headphone i LINK Printer Serial USB VGA monitor USB floppy disk drive Mini USB converter cable Rechargeable battery AC adapter and power cord i LINK port replicator 49 5 watts maximum 19 5V DC AC100 240V The notebook supports 50 60hz and 100 240V ac Specifications 83 Model PCG Z505JEIPCG Z505JEK PCG Z505JS PCG Z505JSK Power Management Energy Star Compliant Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI Battery Lithium ion Dimensions 10 8 w x 0 96 h x 8 9 d 275mm x 24 5mm x 226mm Weight 3 7 lbs 1 70 kg with supplied battery Operating 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C Temperature temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C hour Operating Humidity 20 to 80 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 95 F 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 84 F 29 C Storage Temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C hour Storage Humidity 10 to 90 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 20 at 140 F 60 C hygrometer reading of less than 95 F 35 C MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary t Your system may contain additional memory installed at the time of purchase The PCG Z505JE PCG Z505JEK includes
20. D RW drive or the PCGA DVD51 DVD drive must be connected to the computer to use the System Recovery CD You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD Make sure you have the product ID number located on the cover of your Microsoft Windows Getting Started manual You will need this number to complete the recovery process Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD ROM drive 2 Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 17 3 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement 5 When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs If you have two System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the SRCD you may be prompted to insert your ARCD after restarting Windows Insert the ARCD to automatically complete recovery of your system If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Slide the power switch forward and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer 2 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony lo
21. M Notebook for more information Adding Memory 61 Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer You can increase memory to 192 MB on the PCG Z505JE and the PCG Z505JEK and you can increase memory to 256 MB on the PCG Z505JS and PCG Z505JSK The PCG Z505JE PCG Z505JEK has 64 MB of memory and the PCG Z505JS PCG Z505JSK has 128 MB of memory For memory upgrades use only PC 100 SDRAM SO DIMM gold lead contacts Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you install a memory module in your computer See the bulleted list below Be careful when adding memory Mistakes when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction 1 The procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance reguired for using and modifying electronic eguipment D Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described below Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage E 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 produ
22. SONY VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide PCG Z505 E PCG Z505 EK PCG Z505J S PCG Z505J SK Vb Q Notice to Users 2000 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval SONY ELECTRONICS INC PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Electronics Inc reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States Software
23. UR A A 41 Normal Mode 5 232 m aeg iege died aaron e ared raid 41 System Idle Mode erret tee eee ebore t eer 41 System Suspend Mode 42 System Hibernation Mode 42 Connecting Peripheral Devices sess 43 Connecting a Phone Line saca rici eter eda di CY RS 44 Connecting to the Local Area Network LAN 46 Connecting the i LINK Port Replicator 47 Connecting a Printer aiuto disegno iiid SE DAF 49 Connecting an External Display sss 50 Connecting the CD CDRW DVD Drive 52 Connecting an i LINK deviennent 55 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 57 Connecting an External Dis plages anni SO 59 Contents ES Adding TO y en aeui itte pa e ER coma AY YR 61 To Install a Memory Module 62 To Remove a Memory Module sssssssssseeeee 63 About Your SO MATE 65 Mes ie haer Re A FR CYFOG 65 Importing Images and Sound Clips sss 65 Create a Movie using Shaker 66 Editing Clips and Scenes 67 Saving a Movie sus 68 Fict reGear Re 69 Managing Your Pictures ss 69 Creating a Photo Album eee ettet tte teres 69 Using Panorama Maker sss 70 Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG 70 G tting Ple pr sorses n RH YF YN RAF REF FN 71 Troubleshooting auon a YI GU NE YY Y Y 72 Using the System and Application Recovery
24. able until Windows launches EI VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using Memory Stick amp Media This new compact portable and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk The media 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 3 The VAIO Z505 SuperSlim notebooks are not compatible with MagicGate Memory Stick media You can enjoy video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick compatible video camera recorders The media slot can accommodate one media at a time To copy images from a digital video camera via Memory Stick media see Connecting an i LINK device on page 55 To copy images from a digital still camera via the Memory Stick media see To connect a digital still camera in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook To insert a Memory Stick media Insert the media into the slot until the media is fixed into the connector Insert with the arrow Ss facing forward Memory Stick media When the media is connected properly you can see the contents by clicking the Removable Disk S icon Using Memory Stick Media 25 f Do not insert the media in the wrong direction as this may damage the connector pins in the slot or the media itself Warning When copying data between Memory Stick med
25. ages 23 76 3 Information indicator pages 13 22 10 Keyboard page 19 4 Hard disk drive indicator page 22 11 Touchpad page 28 5 Num Lock indicator page 22 12 Left right button page 28 6 Caps Lock indicator page 22 13 Microphone 7 Scroll Lock indicator page 22 EN VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Back Battery connector page 12 Left 1 DC In connector page 11 6 mini USB connector 7 ir port replicator connector 7 PC Card slot page 32 3 S400 B i LINK IEEE 1394 page 55 8 lt Memory Stick slot page 24 4 Microphone connector g Memory Stick indicator light 5 Q Headphone connector page 51 Locating Controls and Connectors EB Right SE 1 Jog Dial control page 36 5 Power switch 2 V USB connector page 57 6 Infrared port 3 yr Ethernet network connector page 46 7 Phone line jack page 44 A Air vent Warning Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Bm Ethernet network connector Do not connect any other type of network
26. ard drive indicator light 7 22 headphone connector 8 51 o KU I i LINK 8 47 55 i LINK Interface 27 IEEE1394 8 47 55 indicator lights 22 battery 7 13 22 Caps Lock 7 22 charge status 13 hard drive 7 22 Information 7 Num Lock 7 22 power 7 Scroll Lock 7 22 infrared port 9 input devices iv Insert key 19 20 inserting battery pack 12 diskettes into drive 30 installing hardware 43 peripherals 43 interference iv internal speaker See speakers J Jog Dial 36 K keyboard 7 19 21 23 E Launcher Mode 37 LCD lock lever 16 selecting to display output 51 troubleshooting 74 LCD screen handling 18 Left 7 left button 7 lever LCD 16 Liquid Crystal Display screen See LCD lithium ion battery disposal vi safety precautions vi loading battery pack 12 M mega bass switch 23 memory adding 61 Memory Stick card slot 8 24 Memory Stick cards 24 77 microphone 7 microphone connector 8 modem laws governing v troubleshooting 76 monitor 47 connecting 50 connector 51 selecting 51 switching among 23 mouse troubleshooting 77 mouse properties 28 MovieShaker instructions 65 multiple phone lines 45 N navigation keys 19 network connector See Ethernet network connector Num Lock 7 indicator light 22 numeric keypad area 19 O operator keys 20 output devices iv adding 49 P parallel port 47 49 EJ VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide party phone lines 45 PBX 45 PC card ins
27. as it can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window J Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction Q Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal Q The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Q 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 Using the Keyboard E Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Escape Key Function keys Print Screen key Correction keys Backspace et uk Key iJ Function Shift k ift key key PTE t Ctrl n Ctrl key Fn key Alt key Numeric keypad area Navigation keys Windows key Applications key Key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator area Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When yo
28. ask your system manager Ethernet Adapter Warning Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the 7 Ethernet network connector Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the connector To connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator l For Windows 98 operating systems only By the default settings your computer is unable to connect to the network To connect to the network check Ethernet in Sony Notebook Setup Connecting the i LINK Port Replicator 47 Connecting the i LINK Port Replicator You can use the PCGA UPR5 i LINK port replicator supplied to connect peripheral devices such as a printer or external display The port replicator has five ports including an i LINK port 1 3 5 CCE o 1 D Printer page 49 A USB device page 57 2 Monitor page 50 5 IOIO Serial 3 LLINK6 device page 55 48 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide To Attach the Port Replicator Turn off the computer 2 Open the port replicator connector cover on the left side of the computer Port replicator connector cover 3 Plug the port repl
29. ations 21 Start button 17 taskbar 17 74 90
30. atures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or places with corrosive substances LoOOOOCUOL 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 EJ VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide To Create Self Launching Slide Shows To create a slide show that launches automatically when you insert a media follow these steps to transfer images from your hard drive to a media Insert the media into the media slot Click the My Computer icon on the desktop Click the Removable Disk S icon Create a new folder and name it DCIM Open the DCIM folder and create a new folder named 100MSDCE Click the Start button select VAIO then click PictureGear to launch the PictureGear application Oui A WN Select the digital images you want to save in your slide show From the PictureGear File menu select Format Conversion Select Memory Stick as the Output Format Use the Browse button to select the DCIM 100MSDCF folder on the Removable Disk S drive 11 Click OK to save the file You can also add MPEG1 video files to your Slide Show by following the steps below Note that the order in which digital still photos DSCOxxxx files and video clips MOVOxxxx files appear in your Slide Show is determined by the number xxxx in the file name CO WO N Insert the media into the card
31. board then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard f f you cannot reset the keyboard correctly check that the heat sink has not been moved into the area where the keyboard must be placed 10 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 11 Turn on the computer 12 Click the Start button point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears 13 Click the About This Computer tab to view the amount of system memory If the additional memory is not shown repeat steps 1 12 To Remove a Memory Module 1 Follow steps 1 to 5 of To install a memory module 2 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 3 Remove the memory module 4 Follow steps 8 and 9 of To install a memory module UI VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide About Your Software MovieShaker 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 Importing Images and Sound Clips Click RIRE 2 Find the file you want to add 3 Select the file 4 Click Open The file is added to the Cli
32. book Remove the following hardware items from the box Main unit i LlNK port replicator 2 re Z 7 Power cord ag Manuals O The VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide this manual contains information on how to get the most from your computer find help and solve common problems It also includes product specifications O Sony Read Me First contains Troubleshooting and Errors the most up to date information on using your computer and software support information 4 The Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Getting Started manual or Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Getting Started Manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Unpacking Your Notebook EB Software CDs Microsoft Word 2000 Recovery CDs J System Recovery CD s Q Application Recovery CD s To use these recovery CDs you need to purchase either the PCG CD51 CD ROM drive the PCGA CDRW51 CD RW drive or the PCGA DVD51 DVD drive Other O Setting up your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook poster Q Packet containing special product offers VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to apply the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments u Computer position
33. by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete Q If Ctrl Alt Delete does not work slide the power switch toward the front and hold it for four seconds This turns off the power D If your computer locks up while playing a CD ROM stop the CD ROM and restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete f Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or turning off the computer with the power switch may result in data loss in files that are currently open My software program locks up or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support I cannot print Try changing the printer port mode In Sony Notebook Setup select the Printer FDD tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set to bidirectional change it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook for details on using Sony Notebook Setup o KH My printer doesn t function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode When this occurs follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop and then select Properties J Click the Device Manager tab 3 Select Refresh and then click OK The printer should now function properly I cannot play a CD Q Make sure the label of the CD is facing up Q If the CD requires software make sure the software is installed
34. cable or any telephone line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the connector To connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator 10 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Bottom 1 Battery release lever page 14 3 Reset switch 2 Battery lock lever pages 12 14 Connecting a Power Source EI 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 PCGA ACX1 into the DC In connector on the computer Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet AC adapter supplied Power cord supplied The icon indicates the location of the DC In connector on the left side of your computer Notes on the AC Adapter Q Your computer operates on 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz J Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a copy machine or shredder Q 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
35. ce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure C Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD C Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module 62 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide To Install a Memory Module 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs 3 Wait until the computer cools down Then unscrew the six screws with the e mark on the bottom of your computer 4 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly SOO LIN uv ESS LR IS LS ss lt gt 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 6 If you are adding memory to the PCG Z505JS PCG Z505JSK you must remove the existing memory module Follow the instructions in To Remove a Memory Module on page 63 Remove the memory module from its packaging Install the memory module Be careful not to touch the other components of the motherboard Adding Memory 63 9 Gently replace the key
36. ct battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator starts flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter System Hibernation mode when the battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as System Suspend or System Hibernation To remove the battery pack You can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the computer when your computer is connected to the AC adapter Before inserting or removing a battery pack close the cover Turn off the computer and close the cover 2 Slide the lock lever to the unlock position 3 Slide the release lever to the uoc position and slide the battery away from the computer Battery release lever Lock lever 3 You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in System Suspend mode Connecting a Power Source EHI Additional Notes On Batteries Q 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 Q Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Q Charge the batteries
37. dures for connecting the CD drive may vary depending on the CD drive See the manual that came with your CD drive for more information on use To play an audio CD in the optional PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive with your notebook your computer s settings must be set properly You can check the settings as follows 1 Click the Start button select Settings and click Control Panel 2 Click the Multimedia icon 3 Click the CD tab and make sure the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device box is checked When this box is checked your notebook computer s settings are correct for playing an audio CD in the PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive 1 Remove the PC card slot protector from the PC card slot See Using PC Cards on page 32 for details 2 Remove the PC card from the bottom side of the CD drive Connecting the CD CDRW DVD Drive 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the SONY logo facing up See Using PC Cards on page 32 for details 3 A protective cover is attached to the lens of the CD ROM drive at the factory Before using the CD ROM drive remove the protective cover fo Insert a Disc Press the Eject button The disc tray slides out Eject button J Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place EJ VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 3 Close the tray by pushing it gently The BUSY indicator on the dri
38. e tous les fils de mise la terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques et des canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a sont raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas AVIS L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie IES assign chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccord s une interface La terminaison d une interface t l phonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs la seule condition que la somme d indices d quivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n exc de pas 5 L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie de ce mat riel est de 1 3 Contents aM vU X X X 1 FEAtUTES e n 1 Unpacking Your Notebook nent ds 2 hu ss 2 Software DS ue actes desc terii R beer rer eite eee All 3 Recovery 3 M As 3 Ergonomic Considerations ues octo uel tende torrida CH OO 4 hec mcum 5 Handling Your Notebook ss 6 Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook 7 Locating Controls and Connectors s osse bier re tria 7 FiO a erise
39. ea If the terminal eguipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be reguired 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 eguipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the eguipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this eguipment 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 eguipment 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
40. ed directly in front of you Arms at desk Y level Wrists relaxed and flat 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 Ergonomic Considerations EB Q Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness D Placement of an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make su
41. er automatically enters System Hibernation mode when the remaining battery charge drops to approximately 10 regardless of the power management setting you select f your battery level falls to less than 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Normal Mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk For details see Controlling Power Management in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO 2505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook System Idle Mode This mode is convenient if you do not need to use your computer for a brief period The hard disk and video display enter a low power state and the CPU clock and processor stop The power indicator light is tan in this mode To activate System Idle Mode Press Fn S You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Idle mode To return to normal Mode Press any key 42 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide System Suspend Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The tan power indicator light flashes in this mode To activate System Suspend Mode Press Fn Esc You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Suspend mode To return to normal Mode Press an
42. erting 32 release button 32 removing 34 slot 32 slot protector 33 troubleshooting 77 Type II 32 phone connecting line 44 jack 44 laws governing v PictureGear 26 port replicator 8 connecting 47 48 power 22 indicator light 7 switch 16 power saving modes 24 41 System Hibernation 23 42 System Idle 23 41 System Suspend 23 42 power sources 11 connecting 11 Print Screen key 20 printer connecting 49 connector 47 49 port 49 projector 51 R radio interference iv rechargeable battery pack 11 12 recharging battery pack 13 Recovery CDs 3 80 removing battery pack 14 diskettes 31 floppy disk drive 31 restoring data 80 right button 7 S screen See LCD Scroll Lock 7 indicator light 22 selecting display 51 LCD 51 monitor 51 power source 11 Serial connector 47 setup 5 Shift key 20 Shut Down Windows dialog box 17 Smart Connect 40 Smart Pad 29 Software CDs 3 speakers built in 7 Start button 17 starting computer 16 startup problems 17 switching display 23 monitor 23 System Hibernation mode 23 42 System Idle mode 23 41 System Recovery CD s 78 System Suspend mode 23 42 T touchpad 7 28 troubleshooting 72 77 startup 17 72 turning on computer 16 TV interference iv U unpacking the computer 2 USB connector 9 30 57 USB device 57 Using the Jog Dial Control 38 A KH V VAIO Action Setup 36 video camera recorder 55 W Windows 98 Explorer 21 Find window 21 Help 21 key 20 key combin
43. for information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your facsimile machine see your fax software documentation Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Please refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudi re Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 tage Hull PQ K1A 0N2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet ppareil num rigue de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center f n some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony Service Center nearest you
44. go appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key E VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 6 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 After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD at the first boot Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically complete full recovery of your system Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CDs allow you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer and you may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you do need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD See Using the System Recovery CD s on page 78 You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CDs The application will not run fro
45. hium ion battery vi setting up 7 starting 16 troubleshooting 72 77 unpacking 2 85 86 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide connecting CD ROM drive 32 52 coin operated telephones 45 digital video camera recorder 55 floppy disk drive 30 monitor 50 multiple phone lines 45 network 32 parallel devices 49 party phone lines 45 PBX 45 phone line 44 port replicator 47 48 power source 11 printer 49 projector 51 Connecting the CD CDRW DVD Drive 52 connectors battery 8 DC In 8 11 infrared 9 monitor 47 parallel 49 parallel port 47 port replicator 8 printer 47 49 Serial port 47 USB 9 30 correction keys 19 20 Ctrl key 20 cursor movement keys 19 D DC In 8 11 digital video camera recorder 55 diskettes ejecting 31 handling 31 inserting into drive 30 troubleshooting 75 display connector 47 options 51 selecting 51 disposal of lithium ion battery vi drives 52 CD ROM 52 floppy disk 30 DV In Out 8 55 DVD Drive 52 DVgate 27 81 E Eject button 31 ejecting diskettes 31 Energy Star ii ergonomic considerations 4 Escape key 19 Ethernet network connector 9 external devices display 50 59 See also monitor F faxes laws governing v floppy disk drive connecting 30 disconnecting 31 troubleshooting 75 Fn key 20 combination commands 23 function keys 20 G Getting Help 71 Guide Mode 38 H handling 6 CD or DVD Media 54 diskettes 31 handling the LCD screen 18 Handycam 27 h
46. ia 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 Make sure the access light is off Push the media in toward the computer When the media comes out pull it out The Memory Stick window closes automatically when you remove the media When the media s erasure prevention switch is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded or erased Before using Memory Stick media you should back up important data Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the media finishes reading or writing data before removing it If the media is removed prematurely a blue screen with an error message appears prompting you to continue or exit Re insert the media into the slot and press Enter to continue This allows the media to finish reading or writing data To avoid damaging data Do not remove a media or turn off the power while the access light is on 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 temper
47. icator cable into the port replicator connector on the computer 7o Remove the Port Replicator Turn off the computer 2 Press both sides of the port replicator cable connector and unplug the cable from the computer 77 EC Connecting the i LINK Port Replicator 49 3 Fold the port replicator cable into the compartment on the side of the port replicator You cannot use the optional PCGA PR5 port replicator with your computer When you use the port replicator your computer s mini USB connector does not work Connecting a Printer You can use the port replicator to connect a Windows 98 or Windows 2000 compatible printer or other parallel port device to your computer Turn off the computer before connecting peripherals In normal use you should turn on the peripherals before turning on the computer You can connect i LINK devices while the computer is on Connect the AC adapter only after connecting all cables 7o Connect a Printer Q Use the amp symbol to locate the Printer connector on the port replicator Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this connector to your computer Power cord to Printer Printer Printer cable i supplied with the printer Q You can connect a Windows 98 or Windows 2000 compatible USB printer to your computer Use the symbol to locate the USB port on your computer and printer Plug the USB printer cable
48. ician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this eguipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC Part 68 This eguipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this eguipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC Ringer Eguivalence Number REN for this eguipment If reguested 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 guantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling ar
49. ject only to the reguirement that the sum of the Ringer Eguivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The Ringer Eguivalence Number for this eguipment is 1 3 AVIS DE L INDUSTRIE CANADA AVIS L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie le mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme aux normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au mat riel terminal Le Minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de t l communication Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus 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 qu
50. l 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Reguires a fax machine or your fax software You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on the Sony PC Support web page at http www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support 3 When you reconnect devices be sure to turn off the computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 17 Turning off the computer using other methods may result in data loss My computer does not start Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on Q Check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged Q Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive Q Confirm that the AC adapter and all cables are connected firmly as described in Connecting Peripheral Devices on page 43 oO If you plugged the computer into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working oO If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness control is adjusted correctly See the manual that came with y
51. lim Pro Notebook User Guide Saving a Movie 1 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 1 O UI BR OO NO Exporting movies may take a long time to complete Save movie as DV Digital Video takes the longest and Ouick Save is the fastest About Your Software 69 PictureGear 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 quick reminders of your pictures Brighten contrast enhance resize crop and color correct your pictures Create panoramic views animations screen savers wallpaper still pictures from MPEG and even html photo albums Managing Your Pictures Use the collection feature to manage your pictures Click the Folder tab and browse to locate your pictures NO Select the pictures you want to have in a collection 3 From Collection menu select Create New Collection 4 Enter a name for the collection and then click okay Creating a Photo Album Select the pictures you want to use to make an album From the Utilities menu select Album Maker 1 2 3 Choose the type of Album you want and click Okay 4 Now add more pictures frames text and effect
52. lim Pro Notebook User Guide Using Smart Connect The preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i LINK amp cable optional to connect your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook to another VAIO computer that also has Smart Connect You can then use one computer to copy delete and edit files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer See the Smart Connect online help for more information i LINK cable i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4615 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other and VMC IL4408A a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end You can purchase these cables from your local retailer through the Sony VAIO Direct Web site http www sonydirect com notebookaccessories or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free Using Power Saving Modes EN Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has three distinct power saving modes System Idle System Suspend and System Hibernation When using battery power you should be aware that the comput
53. lution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine EJ VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Jog Dial control Memory Stick media and i LINK interface An overview of some of the functions controlled by VAIO Action Setup is provided below For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup right click the Jog Dial control icon B or D in the task tray and click Help Topics The Jog Dial Control Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial control on the right side of the unit 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 computer automatically and start the selected application or document 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 The Jog Dial Control EA Using the Jog Dial Control This section explains how to use the Jog Dial control For information on how to change the Jog Dial control s settings right click the Jog Dial control icon 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 cont
54. m MS DOS If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CDs contact Sony Customer Support Some applications on the Application Recovery CDs must be decompressed before the installation process begins Your screen does not change while the files are decompressed The time to decompress an application varies and may be as long as 30 minutes To use the Application Recovery CD s Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the first Sony Application Recovery CD in the CD ROM drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process f Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs If you have two Application Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Using the System and Application Recovery CDs EI Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate Motion software the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D DVgate Motion saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DVgate Motion you should defragme
55. n a camera is connected to the i LINK connector on the notebook you should not connect any other devices to the i LINK connector on the port replicator When a camera is connected to the i LINK connector on the port replicator you should not connect any other devices to the i LINK connector on the notebook Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device You can connect a USB device such as a USB mouse to your computer To Connect a USB Device Use the Y symbol to locate the USB connector on the right side of the computer Plug one end of the USB cable into this port and the other end into the USB mouse USB mouse USB connecting cable optional To Connect a Second USB Device When you wish to use another USB device such as a floppy disk drive at the same time connect the second USB device to the mini USB connector by attaching the supplied conversion adapter CSG Conversion adapter EJ VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide f You can use the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 with this computer Plug the USB mouse into the USB connector You do not need to turn off your computer For more information connect the mouse double click the Mouse tab in the Control Panel and then click Help in the Mouse Suite tab See the manual that came with your USB device for more informatio
56. n on installation and use Connecting an External Display EJ Connecting an External Display You can connect your notebook to a computer display monitor or projector To Connect a Computer Display Monitor Use the 1 0 port replicator connector on the left side of the computer Plug the display adapter optional into this connector If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet Computer display Power cord Display cable optional Display adapter optional See the manual that came with your computer display monitor for more information on installation and use E VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 7o Connect a Projector You can use a projector such as the Sony LCD Projector as an external display Projector RGB signal cable Display adapter optional Audio cable optional See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and use 7o Remove the Display Adapter Press both sides of the display adapter connector and unplug it from the computer 7o Select a Display When you connect an external display to your computer you can press Fn F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices n See Selecting the Display Mode in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO 2505 SuperSlim ProT
57. n the touchpad As you write the letters you wrote on the touchpad appear on the screen Click Help on the Smart Pad screen to display the Help file EJ VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using the Floppy Disk Drive You can connect the floppy disk drive to the USB connector on your computer To connect the floppy disk drive You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting the floppy disk drive Plug the USB cable from the floppy disk drive into the Y USB connector on the computer The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up Floppy disk drive supplied Attached USB cable VV USB connector n To use two USB devices at the same time plug the second device into the Y connector on the left side of the computer using the supplied conversion adapter To insert a diskette 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place Diskette ee Floppy disk drive 277 Using the Floppy Disk Drive EB To remove a diskette Q When you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette Eject button LED indicator Handling Diskettes Q Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette J Keep diskettes away from magnets Q Keep diskettes awa
58. ness 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 Computer EU Shutting Down Your Computer To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your computer Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box 3 Select Shut down Click OK n Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents 5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator turns off 6 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer f you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to restart the computer If you are unable to restart the computer in this way you can slide the power switch forward and hold for four seconds This operation may result in data loss During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend mode See Controlling Power Management in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO 7505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook To access the online documents click the Start button point to Help Center and click VAIO User Manuals EJ VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Handling the LCD Screen Q Do not leave the LCD facing the sun
59. nt your D partition regularly See the DVgate Motion online help for more information See Specifications on page 82 82 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Specifications Model Processor Hard Disk Drive C D Partition Approx Standard RAM LCD Screen L2 Cache Memory MPEG Graphics Sound Capabilities Diskette Drive Modem Infrared Expansion Capabilities Built in Capabilities Telecommunication Capabilities Connection Capabilities on Z505 SuperSlim Pro Connection Capabilities on i LINK Port Replicator Supplied Accessories Power Requirements PCG Z505JE PCG Z505JEK PCG Z505JS PCG Z505JSK 500 MHz Intel Pentium 650 MHz Intel Pentium III processor III processor featuring Intel SpeedStep technology 9 GB 12 GB 6 GB 3 GB 8 GB 4 GB 64 MB SDRAM expandable 128 MB SDRAM to 192 MB expandable to 256 MB 12 1 XGA TFT 256 KB on CPU 256 KB on CPU MPEG1 Digital Video supports full screen playback 128 bit accelerator with 3 128 bit accelerator with 6 MB Video RAM MB Video RAM 16 bit CD guality stereo sound External USB 3 5 1 44 MB 56K and V 90 compatible modem Supports 4 mbps 1 1 mbps and 115 kbps IrDA Standard One PCMCIA type II Card Card Bus support Microphone Stereo speakers Touchpad Data fax send receive Phone line RJ 11 i LINK port replicator i LINK IEEE 1394 2 USB ports including 1 mini USB port 10Base T 100
60. of the media click OK Power Management The operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as system hibernation is initiated and then changed before the operating system completely enters the lower power state To restore the computer to its normal operating stability close all open applications and slide the power switch forward and hold it there for four seconds or more to completely shut down the computer 78 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using the System and Application Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Recovery utilities You need to connect the optional PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive the PCGA CDRW51 CD RW drive or the PCGA DVD51 DVD drive to use the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or accidentally erased You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CDs to reinstall individual applications or device drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s on page 80 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
61. omputer restarts When I turn on my computer the message CAWINDOWS appears and Windows does not start Q Enter win then press the Enter key When the message MS DOS is activated Do you want to return to Windows and restart applications appears press the Enter key again Windows starts Q When shutting down your computer follow the procedure in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 17 Windows should start automatically the next time you turn on your computer Troubleshooting E My LCD does not display anything Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer is on J Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged Q The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the display Q The video output may be directed to an external display attached to the port replicator Press Fn F7 until video output appears on the LCD The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual supplied with your display for more information My computer locks up Q Try restarting the computer On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click Shut Down and then click Restart the computer Q If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the computer
62. optional into the USB connector EJ VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide f See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook Connecting an External Display You can use the port replicator to connect an external display to your notebook computer For example you can use the computer with any of the following J Computer display monitor page 50 Q Projector page 51 To Connect a Computer Display Monitor Q Use the symbol on the port replicator to locate the Monitor connector Plug the display cable into this connector Q If necessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet gt to your computer Pee Er m SG to Monitor Computer display Display cable See the manual that came with your computer monitor display for more information on installation and use The optional display adapter PCGA DA5 allows you to connect a display directly to the port replicator connector see page 59 eliminating the need for the port replicator Connecting the i LINK Port Replicator 7o Connect a Projector You can
63. our display for details Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn on the computer oO 72 OO KH When I turn on my computer the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Q Check the floppy disk drive to see if a non bootable diskette is in the drive J Ifanon bootable diskette is in the drive turn off the computer remove the diskette and then turn on the computer again Confirm that Windows starts properly If Windows still does not start follow the procedure below to initialize the BIOS Li If the floppy disk drive is empty or contains a bootable diskette use the following procedure to initialize the BIOS 1 Remove the floppy disk drive port replicator PC card and any other peripheral devices from the computer 2 Turn the computer off and then turn it on again 3 Turnon the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears 4 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 5 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears 6 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key 7 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 8 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The c
64. p tray 65 66 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 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 Click the Shake tab 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray 3 Click Shake 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 About Your Software 67 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 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 dick 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 68 VAIO Z505 SuperS
65. pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Q Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time Q When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Q Use only the AC adapter supplied Do not use any other AC adapter EHI VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using Battery Power You can use a battery pack as a source of power The PCGA BPZ51 battery pack that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack You can also purchase the triple capacity PCGA BPZ52 battery pack as a separate option See Using Power Saving Modes on page 41 for power management information To insert the battery pack You can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the computer when your computer is connected to the AC adapter Before inserting or removing a battery pack close the cover Move the lock lever on the bottom of the computer to the unlock position Lock lever 2 Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer and then slide the battery toward the computer until it clicks into place Battery 3 Slide the lock lever into the Lock position to secure the battery on the computer Connecting a Power Source EHI To charge the battery pack Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack
66. r o Battery gt i Information rh Light Hard disk o Num Lock 5 Caps Lock a A Scroll Lock Functions Lights when the power to the computer is turned on Flashes in System Suspend mode Turns off when the computer is in System Hibernation mode or powered off Indicates the status of the battery attached at the rear of the computer Depending on the VAIO Action Setup setting the Information indicator lights when you have received new e mail and or retrieve e mail On Data is being read from or written to the hard drive Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on The number keys in the numeric keypad are active The letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on The screen scrolls differently Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application It has no effect in many applications off The hard drive is not being accessed The character keys in the keypad area are active Letters appear in lower case as you type unless you hold down the Shift key Information moves across the display normally Using the Keyboard EJ Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature Fn 3 ESC System Suspend Fn 1X F3 Speaker switch Fn a F4 Speaker volume Fn F5 Brightness control Fri F7
67. ra isea E a E E S RYN NR 7 Back sinistres dir dre diee ii n dere 8 Left FT HN FWY FR FN EN ARFER ERYN FYFY SAF Eee ae KAA NAU 8 Rishis PT p 9 BOHONA 10 Connecting a Power Source nus iad en aient 11 Using th AC Adapter eine teet rre eed 11 Notes on the AC Adapter ss 11 Using Battery Power ss 12 Additional Notes On Batteries 15 Starting Y ODE COPIDUEGE RF eee 16 Shutting Down Your Computer iai cei i GR cer iai turi 17 Handling th LED Sor i M 18 ES VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide L ng the Keyboard aud CYR AU lus 19 Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key 21 Inici catOFS ee tdeo cipere Certe rt eer epe tp epe eet ho 22 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key 23 Using Memory Stick Media eiii NWN 24 LLINK Mere sas end 27 Using the Toad Y ra nane aim Con EE EQ 28 Using Smart Pade senne e CHRYF ution 29 Using the Floppy Disk DPVB ns en 30 Using PG MS CF ane nee 32 Cleaning Your INOLGBODE een due 35 VAIO Action Setup ER ten Fd Y FO 36 The Jog Dial anal ee 36 Using the Jog Dial Control ss 37 Launcher Mode iiss nesciret erbe citet intet ote bee ith bos 37 Guide Mode aee Herde eene be eec op te tope nina 38 Using the Jog Dial Control with Sony Software 38 Using the Jog Dial Control with Other Software 38 Using Smart Connect uiis oeste urbe butt etatis coarse 40 Using Power Saving MOS ii A
68. re the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor Notes on Setup J Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 18 F 10 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction oO 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 D If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least an hour before turning on your computer If any problems occur unplug your computer and contact your Sony Service Center D The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set oO Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may result oO
69. rol window becomes active When an arrow is displayed next to an item in the Jog Dial control window you can display a submenu of that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial control button Using Launcher Mode To use the Jog Dial control click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray Alternatively you can press the Jog Dial control while pressing the Ctrl key on the keyboard to switch to the launcher mode Turn the Jog Dial control to select the item you want then press the Jog Dial control The window switches to the guide mode and shows the Jog Dial s function JOG Guide ax inimize Wind Finish Window s Jog Dial Laun Menu bar Turn or press the Jog Dial control to use the desired function 3 To select another item switch to the launcher mode and repeat from step 1 EJ VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 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 Some Sony software applications have two modes in List View Simple Menu and Full Menu You can switch the mode by pressing the shift key while turning the Jog Dial control Using Guide Mode The Jog Dial control window displays the Jog Dial s function Using the Jog Dial Control with Sony Software If Sony
70. s Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook Record the serial number in the space provided here Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center Model Number PCG 5211 PCG 5212 PCG 5201 PCG 5202 Serial Number Safety Information WARNING l To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your notebook to rain or moisture L1 To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Li Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm 1 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Li Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface LJ 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 1 A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible AVERTISSEMENT 3 Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil l abri de la pluie et de l humidit Li Pour pr venir tout risque d lectrocution ne pas ouvrir le ch ssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu une personne qualifi e
71. s 5 When you are finished select Create Album in File menu or click the Create Album icon on the toolbar o Designate the folder you where want to save the Album Enter the Target Album name select Thumbnails and click Okay The new album can be viewed using most internet browsers EX VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using Panorama Maker Panorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic picture The source images should be the same size and overlap 20 How to stitch a panoramic picture Gather the source images into the same folder or collection 2 Select the images you want to use We recommend 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures 3 From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker 4 Select the correct lens and click Okay 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 Select the MPEG file 2 From the Movie Sound menu select Scene break down 3 Then select Movie Stitch to create a panoramic picture Getting Help E H 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 Read Me First User Guide Electronic Documenta
72. slot front label facing up Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector The release button comes out Insert with the arrow SS N facing forward PC card Do not force a card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on its use E VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide To remove a PC card For some PC cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the System Suspend or System Hibernation power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Reboot your system to correct the problem Close any applications that use the PC card otherwise data may be lost Click the PC card icon in the taskbar and close the card Pull the PC card release button up and press it in towards the computer Release button 4 Gently grasp the card and pull it out 5 Insert the PC card slot protector into the empty slot Cleaning Your Notebook EJ Cleaning Your Notebook Q Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer Q Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen Q Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent so
73. specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail version Updates and additions to software may reguire an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may reguire a fee and credit card information Financial services may reguire prior arrangements with participating financial institutions As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Eguipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office eguipment 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 eguipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Sony i LINK Jog Dial Handycam PictureGear DVgate VAIO the VAIO logo Z505 SuperSlim Pro MagicGate Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation MS DOS Windows the Windows 2000 logo and the Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owner
74. sponsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 Telephone 201 930 6972 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 eguipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This eguipment generates uses and can radiate radio freguency 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 eguipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the eguipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures L Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the eguipment and the receiver L Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 1 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV techn
75. tion Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software Knowledge Database Sony Fax on Demand Software Updates Contains Frequently Asked Questions the most up to date information on using your computer and software support information Explains how to use your notebook computer and peripheral devices and solve common problems Also includes product specifications Read Me First and the User Guide are also available electronically on your hard drive along with two additional documents Customizing Your VAIO Model Name and Troubleshooting Help You can access this electronic documentation from the Windows Start menu by selecting Programs VAIO Documentation Most of the manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files You can access the online help files from the Help menu in the specific application A printed manual is available for some applications Provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can access the Sony Knowledge Database at http www sony com pcsupport This service provides you with answers to commonly asked guestions You can use this automated service to reguest a list of available topics and then select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service cal
76. u do so the Num Lock light will be on Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen the four arrow keys which also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next Escape key The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands EJ VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Key Description Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu it is the eguivalent of
77. use a projector as an external display such as the Sony LCD Projector 1 Use the O symbol to locate the Monitor connector Plug the RGB signal cable into this connector 2 Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the audio cable into this connector Projector Audio cable RGB signal cable to Monitor 5 See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and use 7o Select a Display When you connect an external display to the monitor connector you can press Fn F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices See Selecting the Display Mode in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook for more information EJ VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting the CD CDRW DVD Drive You can use the optional PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive the PCGA CDRW51 CD RW drive or PCGA DVD51 DVD drive with your notebook If you use either optional drive when your computer is running on battery power the battery life will be shorter The drive draws power from the computer through a PC card To Connect the CD Drive 3 You can connect a PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive or PCGA CDRW51 CD RW drive while the computer is on unless you want to use the System and Application Recovery CDs Turn off your computer before using the System and Application Recovery CDs Proce
78. ve flashes while your computer is reading data from the disc Busy indicator Handling CD or DVD Media Q Do not touch the surface of the disc Q Do not drop or bend the disc Cleaning CD or DVD Media Q Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Q If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth To Remove the Drive Q Remove the PC card from the computer See Using PC Cards on page 32 for details Connecting an i LINK device EJ Connecting an i LINK device Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook includes an i LINK IEEE 1394 connector which you can use to connect to a compatible i LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder To Connect a Digital Video Camera Recorder Plug one end of an i LINK cable into the S400 amp connector on the left side of the computer and the other end into the DV In Out connector on the digital video camera recorder If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy
79. y from direct sunlight and other heat sources To remove the floppy disk drive Wait until the LED indicator turns off and then unplug the USB cable from the computer To carry the floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the side of the floppy disk drive EI VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using PC Cards Your computer includes a PC card slot PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as a CD ROM drive 3 The PC card slot can accommodate one Type or Type II PC card This slot is compatible with 16 bit card and Card Bus ZV Zoomed Video port is not available Some PC cards may reguire that you disable idle devices when using the PC card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook for details Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer If an 1 mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it To insert a PC card f You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC card Pull the PC card release button up away from the computer and push it in towards the computer Using PC Cards EJ 2 Remove the PC card slot protector 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card
80. y key System Hibernation Mode The state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate System Hibernation Mode Press Fn F12 You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Hibernation mode To return to normal Mode Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch forward The computer returns to its previous state n When returning from System Hibernation mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you slide the power switch forward and hold for more than four seconds O Time to return to normal mode System Idle requires less time than System Suspend and System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation oO Power consumption System Idle uses more power than System Suspend and System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals Q a EB CE Phone line page 44 Port replicator page 47 Printer page 49 External display page 50 Desktop computer or serial device CD ROM drive page 52 i LINK device page 55 Universal Serial Bus USB device page 57 External display page 59 43 E VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services the
81. you have connected an external mouse to the mini USB connector it may cause some problems when you transfer high speed or high capacity data Use the USB connector I cannot use DV devices and messages appear on the screen OQ Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected Q If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case turn off the power to all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check the connection then turn on the power again My computer does not shut down Itis best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Shut Down command does not work properly follow these steps Q Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete If this does not work slide the power switch forward and hold it for four seconds Q Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer My PC card is not working Q Make sure the PC card is compatible with Windows Q Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using When I remove the Memory Stick media an error message appears Insert the media into the slot again and press the Enter key Wait until the active application finishes then remove the media If the message confirms eject

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