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1. AC adapter supplied Connecting a Power Source 9 Using Battery Power PCG N505VE comes with the PCGA BP51 battery pack and PCG N505VX comes with the PCGA BP52 battery pack You can use a battery pack as a source of power The 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 5 You can also purchase the high capacity PCGA BP52 battery pack as a separate option See Using Power Saving Modes on page 32 for power management information To insert the battery pack Move the lock lever on the bottom of the computer to the unLock position Lock lever 2 Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer and then slide the battery toward the computer until it clicks into place 3 Slide the lock lever into the Lock position to secure the battery on the computer 10 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide To charge the battery pack Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately one and one half hours To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour The battery
2. 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 56 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 6 Sony This service provides you with answers to commonly Fax on Demand asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4SON YPC 1 888 476 6972 Requires a fax machine or your fax software 7 Calling Son You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support 8 y P y PP Customer Representative without using your computer by Support calling 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Troubleshooting 57 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 13 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 tha
3. Q Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Phone Line on page 36 for details D Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone D Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct D Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook computer modem All preinstalled programs are compatible Call the software publisher or Sony Customer Support My modem connection is slow The computer s modem uses K56flex technology V 90 Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Q Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise Q If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems Q If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems D If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line 62 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide I cannot use DV devices and messages appear on the screen D Che
4. supplied with the printer 3 See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the online document Customizing Your VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook Connecting the i LINK Port Replicator EI Connecting an External Display You can use the port replicator to connect an external display to your notebook computer For example you can use the computer with any of the following Q Computer display monitor page 41 Projector page 42 Turn off your computer and the peripherals unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the external display Connect the power cord after connecting all of the other cables Turn on the peripherals then turn on your computer Some Computer displays or projectors may not be used as a monitor with the LCD on your computer display at the same time You can toggle the display mode between the LCD on your computer and the external display See To select a display on page 42 or Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key on page 21 The optional display adapter PCGA DA5 allows you to connect a display directly to the port replicator connector eliminating the need for the port replicator See Connecting an External Display on page 41 To connect a computer display Q Use the sy
5. A R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Using the Keyboard 19 Replacing a key top If the enter key or the space bar key comes off replace the key top in the position shown below If any other key top comes off replace it in its original location and push it down until it clicks To replace a key top Remove the wire from the key top then attach it to the hook on the unit Align the center of the key top and press it from the top Hook Wire Enter Key Space key 20 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Indicators Indicators Power Battery gt Information ch Light Hard disk 0 Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Functions Green light indicates the computer is turned on Umber light indicates the computer is in System Idle mode Umber flash indicatesthe computer is 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 Turns on when the PPK Timer is set Turns off when the PPK Timer is not set or the PPK Timer setting is inactive such as when the computer s power is off or in System Hibernation mode 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 n
6. the CD ROM drive to manually eject the tray To manually eject the tray insert the pin into the emergency eject hole on the front of the CD ROM drive See the manual that came with your CD ROM drive for more information of its use VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Connecting an i LINK device Your VAIO N505 SuperSlim Pro notebook includes an i LINK IEEE 1394 connector which you can use to connect to an i LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder Q Plug one end of an i LINK cable into the 5400 connector on the left side of the computer and the other end into the DV In Out connector on the digital video camera recorder ESS ESS SSS SRS SSRIS SSS SS S ESS Sos Digital video camera recorder i LINK cable not supplied 3 The Sony digital video camera recorder DCR PC7 is pictured your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible Connecting an i LINK device 49 See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use You can only connect one digital video camera recorder at a time The software limits the use of more than one digital video camera recorder or i LINK device at the same time The i LINK connector does not supply power to external devices If t
7. 128 MB by installing optional memory modules To upgrade memory contact your nearest Sony Authorized Service Center or check www ita sel sony com support pc pcdoc html For the location of a service center near you call 1 888 4SONYPC Getting Help 55 Getting Help Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence 1 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook Read Me First VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Customizing Your VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software Knowledge Database Contains Frequently Asked Questions the most up to date information on using your computer and software support information The User Guide this manual contains information on how to get the most from your computer find help and solve common problems It also contains product specifications The electronic document contains additional information on customizing your notebook computer You can access this guide 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
8. computer you need to complete a few steps to configure the Windows operating system that is already installed on your computer 3 You must configure Windows 98 before you can use the computer First ensure you have a phone cable connected to your computer and phone jack Then follow the on screen instructions to guide you through the configuration process The following is an overview of the process For details on the benefits of registration see Registering Your Computer on page 15 1 Entering information Enter your name and follow the online instructions to register Q Enter the information to use your modem to connect to the Internet Q Read and accept the License Agreement Q Enter the product ID number located on the Certificate of Authenticity on the cover of the Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual 2 Windows 98 Second Edition setup Click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizard screen 3 Selecting your computer settings If necessary change the Time Zone Date and Time on the Date Time Properties screen 4 You may sign up for Internet access with a Sony preferred Internet Service Provider Registering Your Computer 15 Registering Your Computer You can take advantage of Sony s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits by registering your computer with Sony Q Sony Customer Support Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems y
9. has no check mark To connect the CD ROM drive 5 You can connect a PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive while the computer is on unless you want to use the System and Application Recovery CDs Turn off your computer before using the System and Application Recovery CDs Remove the PC card slot protector from the PC card slot See Using PC Cards on page 26 for details 2 Remove the PC card from the bottom side of the CD ROM drive 46 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the SONY logo facing up See Using PC Cards on page 26 for details A protective cover is attached to the lens of the CD ROM drive at the factory Before using the CD ROM drive remove the protective cover To insert a CD ROM disc 1 Press the Eject button The disc tray slides out Eject button 2 Place the CD ROM disc in the tray with the label side facing up Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place Connecting the CD ROM Drive 47 3 Close the tray by pushing it gently The BUSY indicator on the CD ROM drive flashes while your computer is reading data from the disc Busy indicator To remove the CD ROM drive Q Remove the PC card from the computer See Using PC Cards on page 26 for details 3 Before removing the PC card make sure there is no disc in the tray If the disc tray does not eject using the eject button use the pin located on the bottom of
10. is detected If the two devices are too far apart or too close together data transfer may be interrupted or there may be noise in the transmission Do not cover the infrared ports with your hand or any other objects Avoid direct sunlight fluorescent light or flashing incandescent light near the infrared ports See the manual that came with your digital still camera or other infrared communication device for more information on installation and use The active area of infrared transmission extends about 39 inches 1m with a radius of 15 degrees 39 3 g inches 1m Infrared port EJ VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has three distinct power saving modes System Idle System Suspend and System Hibernation When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters System Hibernation mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 regardless of the power management setting you select 5 If your battery level falls to less than 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Normal Mode This is the normal state of your com
11. key comes off see Replacing a key top on page 19 for details If you take off the key top intentionally or press it excessively when you replace it it may cause a malfunction Handle the keys with care Troubleshooting 63 Power Management The operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as system hibernation is initiated and then changed before the operating system completely enters the lower power state To restore the computer to its normal operating stability close all open applications button forward and hold it there for four seconds or more to completely shut down the computer 64 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Using the System and Application Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Recovery utilities You need to connect the optional PCGA CD5 or PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive to use the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or accidentally erased You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CDs to reinstall individual applications or device drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s on page 66 The System Recovery CD contains
12. modem Supports 4 mbps 1 1 mbps and 115 kbps IrDA Standard One PCMCIA type II Card Card bus support Microphone Mono speaker Touchpad Data fax send receive Phone line RJ 11 i LINK port replicator i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 1 USB port Microphone In DC In Headphone i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 Printer Serial USB VGA monitor USB floppy disk drive Rechargeable battery AC adapter and power cord i LINK port replicator PCG N505VX only Phone cable 30 day limited express service t Extendible to one year from original date of purchase upon registration 90 day parts labor standard Extendible to one year from original date of purchase upon registration 40 watts maximum 19 5V DC AC100 240V Energy Star Compliant Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI Model PCG N505VX PCG N505VE Battery Lithium ion Dimensions 0 78 h x 10 2 w x 8 2 d 19 8mm x 259mm x 208mm H Weight 3 1 lbs 1 36 kg 2 7 lbs 1 20 kg Operating 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C Temperature 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 50 F 10 C 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
13. 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 BEES EI SSS Phone line jack cover 2 Plug one end of the phone cable into the jack on the inside of the phone line jack cover Make sure you insert the phone cable from the rear of the computer and that the modular jack clicks into place 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack Phone cable supplied 3 Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections might result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem Connecting the i LINK Port Replicator Connecting the i LINK Port Replicator You can use the PCGA UPRS i LINK port replicator supplied with PCG N505VX only to connect peripheral devices such as a printer or external display The port replicator has five ports including an i LINK port 1 Printer page 39 4 USB device page 50 2 External Display page 41 5 Serial page 43 3 i LINK device page 48 EJ VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide To attach the port replic
14. procedure in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 13 Windows should start automatically the next time you turn on your computer My LCD does not display anything Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer is on Q Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged Troubleshooting 59 Q The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the display m The video output may be directed to an external display attached to the port replicator Press Fn F7 until video output appears on the LCD 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 by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete Q Ifthe previous step does not work slide the power switch toward the front and hold it for four seconds This turns off the power Q If your computer locks up while playing a CD ROM stop the CD ROM and restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or turning off the computer wi
15. the Windows desktop appears insert the first Sony Application Recovery CD in the CD ROM drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs If you have two Application Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate Motion software the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D DVgate Motion saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DVgate Motion you should defragment your D partition regularly See the DVgate Motion online help for more information About the Software on Your Computer GA About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO 505 SuperSlim notebook is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section gives you an overview of the activities you can perform with your software titles For support information see For Answers to Your Software Questions on page 74 Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Inc Acrobat Reader software allows you
16. to view navigate and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format PDF an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition Adobe Systems Inc Create amazing photo effects with Adobe PhotoDeluxe Without learning complex software you can enhance restore and be creative with your photos Includes built in guided activities stock photos clip art and templates to assist you America Online America Online America Online is a popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with Easy to Use E mail manage your personal finances get the latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of others who share your interests AT amp T WorldNet Service AT amp T Fast reliable Internet access from AT amp T WorldNet Service AT amp T WorldNet Service provides web based e mail a personalized start page from Excite easy access to the Excite search engine free web pages online and live agent technical support instant messaging and special shopping discounts at Market Square 68 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide CompuServe 2000 CompuServe Inc The all new CompuServe 2000 delivers a powerful tool for Internet users who want serious and timely information in depth research and professional communities backed by state of the art technologies including high speed access and p
17. with the label side facing up My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette Q The diskette is write protected Disable the write protect feature or use a diskette that is not write protected Q Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive My speaker has no sound Q The built in speaker is turned off Press Fn F3 to turn on the speaker Q The speaker volume is set to the minimum level Press Fn F4 and then press or gt to increase the volume If you connect the external speakers turn up the volume Q If your computer is powered by the battery check that the battery is connected properly and that it is charged Q If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Q Check the volume controls in Windows 98 Q If you have connected a headphone or an audio cable to the Headphone connector disconnect the cable Q If you connect the external speakers assure that the speakers are properly connected Troubleshooting GI When I press Fn F3 I see the message Sound Disabled Use the following procedure to enable sound 1 Click Start select Settings and click Control Panel 2 Click the System icon 3 Click the Device Manager tab 4 Click Sound video amp game controllers 5 Double click Yamaha DS XG PCI Audio CODEC WDM Uncheck the Disable in this hardware profile box 7 Click Okay Sound is now enabled My modem does not work
18. 2180 Memo 8 19 99 2 26 20 PM Direct Draw and Button Draw switches temporarily Absolute Mode Direct Draw Canvas Map Se For Help press FI a 4 To write move your finger slowly on the touchpad As you write the letters you wrote on the touchpad appear on the screen 5 To finish Smart Pad press the F10 key to return to the normal mode the relative coordinate mode Click File then click Exit 3 To learn more about Smart Pad click Help on the Smart Pad screen to display the online help file 24 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Using the Floppy Disk Drive You can connect the floppy disk drive to the USB connector on your computer To connect the floppy disk drive 3 You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting the floppy disk drive Plug the USB cable into the USB connector on the computer and the other end into the USB connector on the floppy disk drive The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up Floppy disk drive supplied The supplied floppy disk drive should be used only with PCG N505 You cannot use this floppy disk drive with another computer To use another USB device such as a USB mouse simultaneously connect the supplied i LINK port replicator PCGA UPR5 to your computer page 37 then plug another USB device into the USB connector on the i LINK port replicator To i
19. Mode 33 Connecting Peripheral Devices ttes 35 Connecting a Phone Lines is 36 Connecting the i LINK Port R phGator sens 37 Connecting a Printer ss 39 Connecting an External Display cccecescseeesee ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 41 Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device 0008 43 Connecting the CD ROM Drive cute nee nus 45 Connecting an i LINK deviennent due 48 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 0000 50 Connecting an External Display 51 Connecting External Speakerss ann 53 Adding Memory cesta easel itunes cle eens a eS 54 Obernai 55 Troubleshoot sn ent 57 Power Management 63 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 64 Using the System Recovery CD s 64 Using the Application Recovery CD s 66 Hard Drive Partition ss 66 About the Software on Your Compute tarde 67 About Your Recovery CDS sisi 73 For Answers to Your Software Questions cccccscesseseeeseeeees 74 SONY Service Center 76 Specification nette een 77 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with state of the art personal computing Features 3 For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook see page 77 Q Exceptional performance Your notebook includes a fast Intel Celeron or Intel Pentium II processor
20. Navigation keys Key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator area Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will be on Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen the four arrow keys which also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next Using the Keyboard 17 Key Description Escape key The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can h
21. SONY VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide PCG N505VE PCG N505VX Nek oy Notice to Users 1999 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval SONY ELECTRONICS INC PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Electronics Inc reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States Software specifications are subject to
22. VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Back Battery connector page 9 Left 1 ih Phone line jack page 36 5 WY USB connector page 50 1 0 i LINK port replicator connector o page 37 6 Microphone connector 3 DC In connector page 8 7 Q Headphone connector 4 5400 i i LINK IEEE 1394 page 48 Locating Controls and Connectors Right S IL 1 2 3 4 5 1 Infrared port page 30 4 PC card slot page 26 7 Power Switch page 12 5 ran 3 Programmable Power Key see the online document Customizing Your VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook Do not block air flow through the fan unit Blocking this unit may result in a system malfunction Bottom Battery release lever page 11 3 Reset switch N Battery lock lever pages 9 11 EJ VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source Using the AC Adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the computer Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Notebook computer gt Power cord supplied
23. a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the notebook computer you purchased The System Recovery utility gives you three options A Full Restore without Format restores all the software titles that originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk Q Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software Q Operating System Only restores the Windows 98 operating system the notebook computer utility programs and the device drivers that shipped with your computer if you choose the Full Restore with Format or Operating System Only option your hard disk will be formatted which removes all the information on the hard disk drive You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer This means you will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you choose the Full Restore without Format option you may need to reinstall applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 65 To use the System Recovery CD s 3 The optional PCGA CD5 or PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive must be connected to the computer to use the Syste
24. and a V 90 compatible modem Q Portability The high capacity lithium ion battery provides hours of use without AC power Q Sony audio and video quality High quality MPEG1 video which supports full screen display 10 4 Poly Si TFT and enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Q Windows 98 Second Edition Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft Q Communications Access popular online services send e mail browse the Internet and use fax features Model PCG N505VE has a Celeron processor and model PCG N505VX has a Pentium II processor t Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and government regulations 2 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your Notebook Computer Remove the following hardware items from the box Main unit i LINK port replicator model PCG N505VX only a Power cord z SS 2 Phone cable Manuals Q The VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide this manual contains information on how to get the most from you computer find help and solve common problems It also includes product specifications Q Read Me First contains Frequently Asked Questions the most up to date information on using your computer and software information Q The Consumer Information Guide contains ergonomic considerations and your computer s limited
25. and then insert the adapter into the PC card slot on your computer Q Use the 1010 symbol to locate the Serial connector Plug the connecting cable into this port on the port replicator and into the Digital 1 0 connector on the digital still camera gt to your computer to lOIOI Serial ZN Serial cable not supplied The Sony Digital Still Camera is pictured here other cameras may connect differently See the manual that came with your digital camera or other serial device for more information on installation and use If you use a digital camera that has an infrared data communication system or other infrared communication device see Using Infrared Communication Devices on page 30 Connecting the CD ROM Drive 45 Connecting the CD ROM Drive You can use the optional PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive with your notebook computer 3 Procedures for connecting a CD ROM drive may vary depending on the CD ROM drive See the manual that came with your CD ROM drive for more information on use To play audio CDs you need to connect the optional PCGA CD51 CD ROM If you play an audio CD in the optional PCGA CD5 CD ROM drive connect a headphone or an external speaker and change the settings as below To change the settings 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 the CD ROM device box
26. are 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 1 Turn off the computer and close the cover 2 Slide the lock lever to the untock position 3 Slide the release lever to the untock position and slide the battery away from the computer Battery release lever Lock lever You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in System Suspend mode You can remove the battery pack without turning the off the computer when your computer is connected to the AC adapter Before inserting or removing the battery pack close the cover 12 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Starting Your Computer Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover LCD lock lever 2 Slide the power switch on the right side toward the front of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on Power indicator Power switch 3 If you hold the power switch in the On position for more than four seconds the computer turns off 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To decrease the brightn
27. ated on the bottom of your Sony VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook Record the serial number in the space provided here Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center Model Number PCG N505VE PCG N505VX Serial Number Safety Information WARNING Li To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your notebook computer to rain or moisture LI To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only LJ Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm LJ Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 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 LI Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm Li Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak LI A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible For CD ROM The use of optical instruments with the CD ROM drive will increase eye hazard For DVD ROM As the laser beam used in the DVD ROM drive is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only AVERTISSEMENT L Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appa
28. ator Turn off the computer 2 Open the port replicator connector cover on the left side of the computer Port replicator connector cover 3 Plug the port replicator cable into the port replicator connector on the computer To remove the port replicator Turn off the computer 2 Press both sides of the port replicator cable connector and unplug the cable from the computer Connecting the i LINK Port Replicator EJ 3 Fold the port replicator cable into the compartment on the side of the port replicator 3 You cannot use the optional PCGA PR5 port replicator with your computer Connecting a Printer You can use the port replicator to connect a Windows 98 compatible printer or other parallel port device to your computer To connect a printer Use the D symbol to locate the Printer connector on the port replicator Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this connector 5 Turn off your computer and the printer unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the printer Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Turn on the peripherals then turn on your computer If you connect the printer which is not compatible with the Windows 98 your computer and the printer may not work properly 40 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide to your computer Power cord Printer to Printer Printer cable
29. change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Sony i LINK Memory Stick the Memory Stick logo VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Windows Windows NT and the Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Owner s Record The model number and serial number are loc
30. ck 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 It is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows 98 Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Shut Down command does not work properly follow these steps Q Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete If this does not work slide the power switch forward and hold it for four seconds Q Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer My PC card is not working Q Make sure the PC card is compatible with Windows 98 Q Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using The device which is connected to the i LINK connector on the optional i LINK port replicator does not work properly Use the i LINK connector on your computer The i LINK device which is connected to the computer is not recognized or a message appears Disconnect the i LINK device once then reconnect it The key top comes off Replace the key top to its original location and press it until it clicks If the enter key or the space bar
31. 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 Maximum speed for faxing is 14 4 kbps Your modem is capable of downloading at 56 kpbs using K56flex Technology or V 90 Your online service or Internet Service Provider however may not support this technology or operate at this speed Certain restrictions apply Height measured at the thinnest point Height at the thickest point is 0 87 22 2mm Specifications are subject to change without notice 78 Index A AC adapter 8 AC power 8 adding hardware 35 peripherals 35 printers 39 adjusting brightness 21 Alt key 17 Application Recovery CDs 66 Applications key 17 attaching port replicator 38 B battery pack 9 charging 10 connector 6 indicator light status 10 indicator lights 5 10 20 inserting 9 loading 9 power status 10 rechargeable 8 removing 11 battery power 8 brightness adjusting 12 21 built in speaker 5 21 volume 21 buttons Finish 14 left 5 right 5 Start Windows 98 13 C camera 44 cameras digital video recorder 48 Sony Digital Still 44 canceling commands 17 Caps Lock 5 indicator light 20 CD ROM discs inserting 46 CD ROM drive closing lid 47 connecting 26 45 troubleshooting 60 using 45 charge status indicator light 10 charging battery pack 10 choosing power source 8 coin operated telephones 36 c
32. e 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 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears 4 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 5 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears 6 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key 7 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Gave Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 8 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts When I turn on my computer the message No system disk or disk error Replace and press any key when ready appears and the computer does not start Remove the diskette from the floppy disk drive by pressing the Eject button and then press any key When I turn on my computer the message C WINDOWS appears and Windows does not start Q Enter win then press the Enter key When the message MS DOS is activated Do you want to return to Windows and restart applications appears press the Enter key again Windows starts Q When shutting down your computer follow the
33. ector 42 help 55 I i LINK 6 37 48 IEEE 1394 6 37 48 indicator lights battery 5 10 20 Caps Lock 5 20 charge status 10 hard drive 5 20 Information 5 20 Num Lock 5 20 power 5 Scroll Lock 5 20 infrared communication devices 30 EG other computers 30 infrared port 7 30 infrared transmission active distance 31 troubleshooting 31 input devices iv Insert key 16 17 inserting battery pack 9 diskettes into drive 24 installing hardware 35 peripherals 35 interference iv internal speaker See speakers K Keyboard 5 keyboard 5 16 21 L LCD lock lever 12 selecting to display output 42 troubleshooting 58 59 left button 5 lever LCD 12 Limited Warranty 15 Liquid Crystal Display screen See LCD lithium ion battery disposal v safety precautions v loading battery pack 9 M mega bass switch 21 memory adding 54 Memory Stick card slot 6 microphone 5 modem laws governing v troubleshooting 61 monitor 37 connecting 41 connector 42 selecting 42 switching among 21 mouse help 22 multiple phone lines 36 N navigation keys 16 Num Lock 5 indicator light 20 numeric keypad area 16 O online help 55 support options 55 operator keys 17 output devices iv adding 39 P parallel port 37 39 party phone lines 36 PBX 36 PC card inserting 26 release button 26 removing 28 slot 6 26 slot protector 27 troubleshooting 62 Type IT 26 phone connecting line 36 jack 36 laws governing v port
34. es is selected then press the Enter key Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts from the Recovery CD 66 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 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 64 3 You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CDs The application will not run from DOS If you have any questions on using the 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
35. ess 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 EE Shutting Down Your Computer To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your computer 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box Shut Down Windows xi R What do you want the computer to do C Stand by C Restart C Restart in MS DOS mode Cercel Hee 3 Select Shut down Click OK fa Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents 5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator turns off Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer 5 If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to restart the computer If you are unable to restart the computer in this way you can slide the power switch forward and hold for four seconds This operation may result in data loss During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend mode See Controlling Power Management in the online document Customizing Your VAIO N505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook 14 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Configuring Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition The first time you turn on your
36. ether This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0 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 co
37. he external device requires power from the i LINK connector you cannot use the device with your computer The VAIO 505 SuperSlim notebook supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate varies according to the 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 29 for a list of i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO 505 SuperSlim notebook Be sure to use 400 Mbps rate cables VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 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 You can connect the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 The driver for PCGA UMS1 is preinstalled on your computer To use the supplied floppy disk drive simultaneously connect the optional i LINK port replicator PCGA UPR5 to your computer and then plug the USB device into the USB connector on the i LINK port replicator Connecting an External Display EI Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your notebook computer For example you can use the computer with a com
38. ic formatting and spelling and grammar checkers EX VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Microsoft Works Suite 99 Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Works Suite is an integrated program for creating spreadsheets databases calendars and more The Works Calendar reminds you of important dates MindSpring Internet Desktop MindSpring Enterprises Inc The MindSpring Internet Desktop offers you access to different areas of the Internet from one convenient program With a single click on the MindSpring Internet Desktop you can easily search the Internet send and receive e mail access news and weather and more Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Netscape Communicator is an all in one Internet tool that makes it easy to browse the web send Internet e mail chat read newsgroups and compose great web documents PictureGear Sony Electronics This image management software displays images from your hard drive a Sony Digital Still Camera or a Sony Mavica Camera The images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation An online service that helps you find what you need online faster and smarter Prodigy delivers powerful online content such as sports scores stock quotes news and easy access to Excite plus quality customer service all at a competitive price About the Software on Your Compu
39. indicator light on the front of the computer indicates the status of the battery pack Battery pack supplied Battery indicator Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power 3 Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery is running out of power Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If your battery level falls to less than 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility See Using Power Saving Modes on page 32 You can also charge the battery with the battery charger PCGA BC5 not supplied See the manual that comes with the battery charger for more information of its use Connecting a Power Source 11 The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged at any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator starts flashing For some softw
40. ite http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4688 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Windows 98 Second Edition Operating System Word Works Money Outlook Internet Explorer Microsoft Corporation website http www microsoft com support phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinFax Basic Edition Symantec Corporation website http www symantec com techsupp phone 800 798 0850 fax 800 554 4403 in North America 541 984 2490 outside North America Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SON YPC 1 888 476 6972 Specifications 77 Specifications Model Processor Hard Disk Drive Standard RAM LCD Screen L2 Cache Memory MPEG Graphics Sound Capabilities Modem Infrared Expansion Capabilities Built in Capabilities Telecommunication Capabilities Connection Capabilities on N505 SuperSlim Pro Connection Capabilities on i LINK Port Replicator Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Power Management PCG N505VX PCG N505VE 333 MHz Pentium II 333 MHz Celeron 6 4 GB 64 MB SDRAM 64 MB SDRAM expandable to 128 MB expandable to 128 MB 10 4 Poly Si TFT 256 KB on CPU 128 KB on CPU MPEG Digital Video supports full screen playback NM2200 NMG5 Yamaha YMF744B K56flex and V 90 compatible
41. jector for more information on installation and use To remove the display adapter Press both sides of the display adapter connector and unplug it from the computer To select a display When you connect an external display to your computer you can press Fn F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices See Selecting the Display Mode in the online document Customizing Your VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook for more information Connecting External Speakers E Connecting External Speakers You can use the optional PCGA SP51 stereo speakers or other speakers designed for computer use with your computer See the manual that came with your speakers for more information Stereo speakers PCGA SP51 optional EZ Pa ZZ ZE 2 LT Sp LEZ 27 3 You cannot use the optional PCGA SP5 stereo speakers Turn down the internal speakers volume before you connect the external speakers To adjust the speaker volume press Fn F4 See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key on page 20 for details Do not place diskettes on the speakers the speaker s magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes The internal speaker does not work when the external speakers are connected EJ VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer You can increase memory to
42. le witha 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other and VMC IL4635 a 3 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other EJ VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Using Infrared Communication Devices Your computer includes an infrared port located on the right side of the computer You can use this port to communicate with other infrared equipped devices with compatible protocols such as a digital still camera or other computers To use infrared communication with a digital still camera Align the infrared ports on the computer and the digital camera so that they are in a direct line Infrared port To use infrared communication with another computer Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line 3 Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off By default it is not enabled when your system is shipped To enable infrared use click the Infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel and select the Enable infrared communication checkbox on the Options tab You can disable infrared communication when you are not using it to conserve battery life Use the Infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel to enable and disable infrared communication Do not use the icon in the taskbar Using Infrared Communication Devices EI Check the Status tag of the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel to determine if the infrared device
43. ls Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer ie If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it To insert a PC card 3 You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC card 1 Pull the PC card release button up away from the computer and push it in towards the computer Using PC Cards 27 2 Remove the PC card slot protector 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot front label facing up Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector The release button comes out Pull the release button then push it down towards the slot Insert with the arrow facing forward PC card Do not force a card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation While the card is inserted your computer may not enter the System Hibernation power management mode It may enter the System Suspend mode It is recommended that you remove the card when your computer enters the System Hibernation mode by pressing the Fn F12 keys or by using the PowerPanel utility and when it is set to enter the System Hibernation mode automatically while using a battery as the source of power See the manual that came with your PC card for more i
44. m Recovery CD You need to complete the Windows 98 registration process when you use the System Recovery CD Make sure you have the product ID number located on the cover of your Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual You will need this number to complete the recovery process Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD ROM drive 2 Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 13 3 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer 4 Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement 5 When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs If you have two System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Slide the power switch forward and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer 2 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Check that Y
45. mbol 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 p to your computer Power cord to Monitor Oo Computer display Display cable See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on installation and use VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide To connect a projector You can use a projector as an external display such as the Sony LCD Projector Use the Q symbol to locate the Monitor connector Plug the RGB signal cable into this connector 2 Use the Q symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the audio cable into this connector at Audio cable Projector J Power cord RGB signal cable to O Monitor See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and use To select a display When you connect an external display to the monitor connector you can press Fn F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices See Selecting the Display Mode in the online document Customizing Your VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook for more information Connecting the i LINK Port Replicator Connecting a Desktop C
46. ne America Online website http www aol com phone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day AT amp T WorldNet Service AT amp T website http www worldnet att net phone 800 400 1447 e mail worldnet attmail com hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day CompuServe 2000 CompuServe Inc website http www compuserve com phone 800 848 8990 EarthLink Network TotalAccess EarthLink Network Inc website http help earthlink net techsupport phone 800 395 8410 e mail support earthlink net hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day For Answers to Your Software Questions 75 eMail inChorus Softlink Inc website http www sonk com phone 408 970 3370 e mail support sonk com McAfee VirusScan Network Associates Inc website http support mcafee com phone 408 988 3832 e mail cybr nai com hours M F 9AM 5PM Central Time Mindspring Internet Desktop MindSpring website http help mindspring com support phone 800 719 4660 Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corporation website http www netscape com phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation website http www prodigy com phone 800 213 0992 hours 7 AM 3 AMET 76 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Quicken Basic Intuit Inc webs
47. ned by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures I Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna LJ Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 1 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected L Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with non compliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This modem uses the USOC RJ 11 telephone jack The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices
48. nformation on its use 28 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide To remove a PC card Follow the steps below when you remove the PC card while your computer is on If the card is not removed properly your system may not work well When your computer is off skip steps 1 to 5 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar Point to Settings and click Control Panel Double click PC card B W N From the list that displays click the PC card you want to remove then click the Stop button ul Click OK when You may safely remove the device appears Press the PC card release button 7 Grasp the card and pull it out Release button 8 Insert the PC card slot protector into the empty slot Using Smart Connect 29 Using Smart Connect The pre installed Smart Connect software allows you to use an i LINK cable not supplied to connect your VAIO 505 SuperSlim 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 505 SuperSlim notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4435 a 3 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4615 a 1 5 meter cab
49. nformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus n emp che pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations Les r parations de mat riel homologu doivent tre coordonn es par un repr sentant d sign par le fournisseur L entreprise de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de d brancher un appareil la suite de r parations ou de modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise la terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques et des canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a sont raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas AVIS L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie IES assign chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccord s une interface La terminaison d une interface t l phonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs la seule condition que la somme d indices d quivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n exc de pas 5 Contents Welcome anne dense nsente 1 FEAtUTES nent eee 1 Unpacking Your Noteb
50. nsert 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 LG VSD Using the Floppy Disk Drive 25 To remove a diskette Q When you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette 3 Do not press the Eject button while the LED indicator is on as this may damage the diskette Eject button LED indicator If the diskette does not come out by pressing the Eject button disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer 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 26 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Using PC Cards Your computer includes a PC card slot PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as a CD ROM drive 3 The PC card slot can accommodate one Type or Type II PC card This slot is compatible with 16 bit card and Card Bus ZV Zoomed Video port is not available Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the online document Customizing Your VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook for detai
51. nte un risque d incendie ou de br lures chimiques Ne pas d monter incin rer ou exposer a une temp rature de plus de 100 C Evacuer promptement la batterie us e Garder hors de port e des enfants INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier 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 tog
52. ny 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 Help for information on touchpad features such as clicking both buttons simultaneously adjusting touchpad speed Web Assist Tap Off and Easy Launcher functions To access Mouse Help press the Start button select Settings and then select Control Panel Click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and click the Help button Using Smart Pad 23 Using Smart Pad Smart Pad is an application that lets you create memos by writing on the touchpad using your finger To use Smart Pad 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to Programs point to Smart Utilities and then click Smart Pad 3 Press the F10 key Smart Pad enters tablet mode In this mode the touchpad corresponds with the Smart Pad screen This means that what you write on the touchpad appears on the screen in the corresponding location For example when you write letters on the left corner of the touchpad the letters appear on the left corner of the screen 3 1999 08 19 Smart Pad File Edt Pen Page View Window Help osaa els sale SR ele se ole lze 2121
53. old down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows 98 key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows 98 Start menu it is the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the task bar See Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key on page 18 Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands The Fn keys at the left and right sides both work the same See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key on page 21 Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button 18 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combinations Functions A F1 Displays Windows Help A Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar A E Displays Windows Explorer A F Displays the Windows Find All Files window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu A Ctrl F Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu A M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift A M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size
54. om the network until the problem is resolved Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs Contact the state or provincial utility service commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your facsimile 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 cent
55. omputer lithium ion battery v setting up 5 starting 12 troubleshooting 57 62 unpacking 2 connecting CD ROM drive 26 45 coin operated telephones 36 digital still camera 44 digital video camera recorder 48 floppy disk drive 24 monitor 41 multiple phone lines 36 network 26 79 80 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide parallel devices 39 party phone lines 36 PBX 36 phone line 36 port replicator 37 38 power source 8 printer 39 projector 42 serial device 44 connectors battery 6 DC In6 8 infrared 7 30 monitor 37 parallel 39 parallel port 37 port replicator 6 printer 37 39 Serial port 37 USB 24 correction keys 16 17 Ctrl key 17 cursor movement keys 16 customer assistance support options 55 D DC In6 8 digital still camera 30 connecting 44 digital video camera recorder 48 diskettes ejecting 25 inserting into drive 24 troubleshooting 60 display connector 37 options 42 selecting 42 disposal of lithium ion battery v drives 45 CD ROM 45 floppy disk 24 DV In Out 6 48 E Eject button 25 ejecting diskettes 25 electronic documentation 55 Energy Star ii Escape key 17 Express Service technical support 15 external devices display 41 51 See also monitor F faxes laws governing v Finish button 14 floppy disk drive connecting 24 disconnecting 25 troubleshooting 60 Fn key 17 combination commands 21 function keys 16 17 H hard drive indicator light 5 20 headphone conn
56. omputer or Serial Device You can use the port replicator to connect your notebook computer to another computer or to connect other peripherals such as the Sony Digital Still Camera To connect a desktop computer Q Use the jojo symbol to locate the Serial connector Plug a null modem cable not supplied into this port on the port replicator and into the serial port on the desktop computer gt to your computer to lOlOl Serial Null modem cable not supplied 5 Turn off your computer and the peripherals unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the null modem cable Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Turn on the peripherals then turn on your computer Be sure to use a null modem cable which is a specially designed crossed wire serial cable that allows two computers to be connected to each other You cannot transfer data if you connect the straight cable To transfer data between computers the software which supports the connection by serial cable should be installed on both your computer and the computer to which you want to transfer data 44 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide To connect a digital still camera Q If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick card Copy images to the Memory Stick card insert the card into the optional Memory Stick PC Adapter
57. onics Smart Publisher makes it easy for you to send web pages to the Internet using e mail or FTP 72 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Smart Write Sony Electronics A word processor that allows you to create documents that incorporate pictures and sound With Smart Write you can record your voice right into the page and draw directly onto your documents with a computer pencil WinFax Basic Edition Symantec Corporation WinFax Basic software incorporates an easy to use interface that allows you to send and receive faxes easily Upgrade to WinFax Pro to receive additional features About the Software on Your Computer 73 About Your Recovery CDs Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics This program allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or accidentally erased files System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics This program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased accidentally It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased 74 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide For Answers to Your Software Questions Acrobat Reader Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition Adobe Systems Incorporated website http www adobe com phone 206 628 2746 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PT America Onli
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59. ou may be having with your computer Q Extended Limited Warranty Protect your investment Extend your Warranty nine months for a total of 12 months from the original date of purchase when you register your computer Q Express service Provides convenient resolution of problems If you have not already registered follow these steps to use your notebook computer s online registration service You may sign up with a Sony preferred Internet Service Provider 3 You must connect your phone line before using any online services including the online registration service See Connecting a Phone Line on page 36 Click the Registration icon on the VAIO desktop 2 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Press the Tab key to move from box to box 3 Click the Next button to advance to the next form 4 Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built in modem and a toll free telephone number ET VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Escape Key Function keys Print Screen key Correction keys Pause Shift key Fn key Ctrl key Applications key Fn key Windows 98 key Numeric keypad area
60. owerful e mail messaging DVgate Motion Sony Electronics Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK connector and capture your own video clips You can edit the clips from your video add others and combine clips into new movie segments DVgate Still Sony Electronics Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK connector and capture your own still images You can save your images in a variety of popular file formats EarthLink Sprint TotalAccess EarthLink Network Inc An Internet Service Provider that supplies access information and assistance to its customers introducing them to the Internet Member benefits include e mail a Personal Start Page a free 6 MB web site a member newsletter and 24 hour technical support eMail inChorus Softlink Inc This communications tool turns your e mail into multimedia e mail With eMail inChorus in minutes you can send your colleagues and friends presentations and e mails narrated with your pre recorded voice and illustrated with graphics and animated annotation McAfee VirusScan Network Associates Inc Protect your computer from viruses VirusScan can detect viruses from floppy disks Internet downloads e mail attachments intranets shared files CD ROMs and online services popular file formats About the Software on Your Computer 69 Media Bar Sony Electronics Media Bar software is your all in one solution for audio video
61. playback Media Bar software handles all common computer multimedia formats and controls selected Sony devices In addition to audio video library cataloging and playlist management Media Bar software includes digital video quality control and effects features Media Bar software seamlessly integrates a variety of new media formats with an easy to use software interface Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows 98 Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer delivers the web the way you want it It is safe easy to use and you can personalize how you access the web Outlook Express and other tools in Internet Explorer also help you have a great experience when you are on the web Microsoft Money 99 Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Money 99 is personal finance software that lets you perform your financial tasks everything from paying bills to planning for the future in a smarter faster way With Money s online services you can pay bills and bank from the comfort of home Microsoft Outlook 98 Microsoft Corporation Outlook 98 is Microsoft s premier messaging and collaboration client It combines the leading support for Internet standards based messaging systems with integrated calendar contact and task management features Microsoft Word 97 Microsoft Corporation The world s leading word processor allows you to create professional looking letters school reports and other documents using ready to use templates automat
62. puter display monitor or projector 5 Turn off your computer and the peripherals unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the external display Connect the power cord after connecting all the other cables Turn on the peripherals then turn on your computer Some computer displays or projectors may not be used as a monitor with the LCD on your computer display at the same time The optional i LINK port replicator allows you to connect an external display eliminating the need for the display adapter See Connecting the i LINK Port Replicator on page 37 To connect a computer display Use the O port replicator connector on the left side of the computer Plug the optional PCGA DAS display adapter 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 lt gt ES Ss S IS IS OS SOS S X SSS SSES ROSES N Coss lt gt amp Display cable not supplied Display adapter not supplied 5 See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on installation and use 52 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide To connect a projector You can use a projector such as the Sony LCD Projector as an external display Monitor Projector RGB signal cable Display adapter not supplied Audio cable not supplied See the manual that came with your pro
63. puter 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 3 For details see Controlling Power Management in the online document Customizing Your VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook System Idle Mode This mode is convenient if you do not need to use your computer for a brief period The hard disk and video display enter a low power state and the CPU clock and processor stop The power indicator light is tan in this mode To activate System Idle mode Press Fn S You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Idle mode To return to normal mode Press any key Using Power Saving Modes 33 System Suspend Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The tan power indicator light flashes in this mode To activate System Suspend mode Press Fn Esc You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Suspend mode To return to normal mode Press any key System Hibernation Mode The state of the system is saved on the hard drive 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 When re
64. rale 1 promenade du Portage 5 tage Hull PQ K1A ON2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center 5 In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium ion qui fuient ou sont endommag es Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Une batterie non conforme pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant vacuer les batteries us es selon les directives du fabricant The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil pr se
65. re 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 lt ___ 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 Darken the LCD in order to save power Zooms the display size in or out when the display is set to less than maximum resolution Puts the system into System Idle mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key 3 Some functions are not available until Windows launches 22 VAIO 505 SuperSlim 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 ae R Pointer Touchpad Right button Left button Actions Descriptions Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button once In ma
66. reil l abri de la pluie et de l humidit I Pour pr venir tout risque d lectrocution ne pas ouvir le chassis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu a une personne qualifi e l L appareil doit tre le plus pr s possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter l acc s Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCG N505VE PCG N505VX Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 Telephone No 201 930 6970 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determi
67. replicator 6 connecting 37 38 power indicator light 5 switch 12 Power Management 63 power saving modes 21 32 82 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide System Hibernation 21 33 System Idle 21 32 System Suspend 21 33 Video Standby 21 power sources 8 connecting 8 Print Screen key 17 printer connecting 39 connector 37 39 port 39 projector 42 R radio interference iv rechargeable battery pack 8 9 recharging battery pack 10 Recovery CDs 66 registering your computer 15 removing battery pack 11 diskettes 25 floppy disk drive 25 restoring data 66 right button 5 S screen See LCD Scroll Lock 5 indicator light 20 selecting display 42 LCD 42 monitor 42 power source 8 Serial connector 37 44 serial devices connecting 44 digital still 44 setting up Windows 98 14 Shift key 17 Shut Down Windows dialog box 13 Smart Connect 29 Smart Pad 23 Sony Fax on Demand service 56 Sony Online Support options 55 speakers built in 5 Start button 13 starting computer 12 startup problems 13 switching display 21 monitor 21 System Hibernation mode 21 33 System Idle mode 21 32 System Recovery CD s 64 System Suspend mode 21 33 T technical support support options 55 touchpad 5 22 troubleshooting 57 62 startup 13 57 turning on computer 12 TV interference iv U unpacking the computer 2 USB connector 24 50 USB device 50 V video camera recorder 48 Video Standby mode 21 W warranty 15 Window
68. s 98 Certificate of Authenticity 14 Control Panel 31 Explorer 18 Find window 18 Finish button 14 5 Help 18 key 17 key combinations 18 License Agreement 14 setup 14 Setup Wizard screen 14 Start button 13 taskbar 13 59
69. t 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 35 Q If you plugged the computer into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Q If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness control is adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Q Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn on the computer Q Ifthe above procedures do not work press the reset switch on the bottom of the computer using a small pin and then restart the computer When I turn on my computer the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Q Check the floppy disk drive to see if a non bootable diskette is in the drive Q Ifanon bootable diskette is in the drive turn off the computer remove the diskette and then turn on the computer again Confirm that Windows starts properly If Windows still does not start follow the procedure below to initialize the BIOS EJ VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Q Ifth
70. ter 71 Quicken Basic 99 Intuit Inc Quicken is a fast easy way to organize your finances Quicken works just like your checkbook so it is easy to learn and use Quicken manages all your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans You can even pay your bills online Smart Capture Sony Electronics Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam camcorder that supports the i LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence Smart Connect Sony Electronics Smart Connect allows you to use an i LINK cable not supplied to connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer that supports Smart Connect You can then use one computer to copy delete and edit files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer Smart Label Sony Electronics This tool allows you to record your voice and play it back at any time to remind you of important information such as telephone numbers or appointments It can also be used as a normal text memo pad It can record a voice memo up to 60 seconds long You can combine this with pictures and or text to create a memo that you can place on your computer desktop Smart Publisher Sony Electr
71. th 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 cannot print Try changing the printer port mode In Sony Notebook Setup select the Printer FDD tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set to bi directional change it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the online document Customizing Your VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook for details on using Sony Notebook Setup CJ VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide I cannot play a CD ROM Q Make sure the label of the CD ROM is facing up Q If the CD ROM requires software make sure the software is installed according to the program s instructions Q Moisture condensation may have occurred Disconnect the CD ROM drive and disconnect the power to the drive for at least one hour Q Make sure the CD ROM drive is properly connected See Connecting the CD ROM Drive on page 45 Clean the CD ROM 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 Q Make sure you place the disc in the tray
72. turning from System Hibernation mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you slide the power switch forward and hold for more than four seconds Q Time to return to normal mode System Idle requires less time than System Suspend and System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation Q Power consumption System Idle uses more power than System Suspend and System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation 34 Connecting Peripheral Devices ES Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals Q Phone line page 36 Q Port replicator page 37 Q Printer page 39 Q External display page 41 Q Desktop computer or serial device page 43 Q CD ROM drive page 45 Q i LINK device page 48 Q Universal Serial Bus USB device page 50 Q External display page 51 Q External speakers page 53 5 Turn off the computer before connecting peripherals In normal use you should turn on the peripherals before turning on the computer You can connect USB devices while the computer is on Connect the AC adapter only after connecting all cables Eq VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services the Internet and Sony Customer Support 5 In order to register your Sony VAIO 505 SuperSlim notebook register your software
73. umeric 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 EI Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature Fn 2 ESC System Suspend Fn 0 F3 Speaker switch Fn a F4 Speaker volume Fn F5 Brightness control Fn F7 Switch to the external display Fn F12 System Hibernation Fn B Mega Bass switch Fn D Video standby Fn F Change the display size 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 or the external speakers volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then or To decrease volume press Fn F4 then ore Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then T or gt To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then o
74. warranty statement Q The Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic feature of the Windows operating system PCGA BP51 shown here is supplied with PCG N505VE PCGA BP52 not shown is supplied with PCG N505VX Unpacking Your Notebook Computer EJ Software CDs o Microsoft Works Suite CDs Recovery CDs Q System Recovery CD s Q Application Recovery CD s To use these recovery CDs you need to purchase the PCGA CD5 or PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive Other Q Setting up your VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook poster Q Packet containing special product offers Locating Controls and Connectors EI Locating Controls and Connectors This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer s internal and external devices such as the touchpad and floppy disk drive Front LCD screen pages 21 58 1 8 6 Hard disk drive indicator page 20 2 External speaker connectors page 21 9 Num Lock indicator page 20 3 Microphone 10 Caps Lock indicator page 20 4 Speaker pages 21 60 11 Scroll Lock indicator page 20 5 1 Power indicator pages 12 20 12 Keyboard page 16 6 Battery indicator pages 10 20 13 Touchpad page 22 7 C4 information indicator page 20 14 Leftrright button page 22 6
75. which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment please contact 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 or write to the Sony Customer Information Center One Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 for repair and or warranty information If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you remove the equipment fr

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