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VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro™Notebook User GuidePCG-Z505R/PCG-Z505RX®®

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User GuidexUsing PC Cards ...28Using Smart

Welcome1WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, vid

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide2Unpacking Your Notebook ComputerRemove the following hardware items from the box:Manuals❑The VA I O® Z505

Unpacking Your Notebook Computer3Software CDsMicrosoft® Works Suite CDsRecovery CDs❑System Recovery CD(s)❑Application Recovery CD(s) Other❑Setting up

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide4Locating Controls and ConnectorsFrontBack Information indicator (page 18) LCD screen (pages 19, 71)Battery

Locating Controls and Connectors5LeftDC In connector (page 7)i Headphone connector (page 43) i.LINK® port replicator connector (page 39)PC card slot (

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide6RightBottom Power switch (page 11) Ethernet network connectorProgrammable Power Key (see the online docume

Connecting a Power Source7Connecting a Power SourceYou can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.Using the AC Adapter1P

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide8Using Battery PowerYou can use a battery pack as a source of power. The PCGA-BPZ51 battery pack that comes

Connecting a Power Source9To charge the battery pack1Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2Insert the battery pack.The computer automatically charg

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 reprod

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide10To remove the battery packYou can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the computer when

Starting Your Computer11Starting Your Computer1Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover.2Slide the power switch on t

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide12Shutting Down Your Computer1Click the Start button on the Windows® 98 taskbar.2Click Shut Down at the bot

Configuring Microsoft® Windows® 9813Configuring Microsoft® Windows® 98The first time you turn on your computer, you need to complete a few steps to co

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide14Registering Your ComputerYou can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and rece

Using the Keyboard15Using the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific comp

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide16Escape key The Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commandsPrint Screen key The Print Screen key takes an

Using the Keyboard17Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 KeyCombinations Functions + F1 Displays Windows Help. + Tab Switches the selected b

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide18IndicatorsIndicators FunctionsInformation Turns on when the PPK Timer is set. Turns off when the PPK Time

Using the Keyboard19Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyCombinations/FeatureFunctionsFn+ (ESC)System SuspendPuts the system into System Suspen

Owner’s RecordThe model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ notebook. Record the serial number i

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide20Fn+FChange the display sizeZooms the display size in or out when the display is set to less than maximum

Using the Touchpad21Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll obj

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide22Using Smart PadSmart Pad is an application that lets you create memos by writing on the touchpad using yo

Using the Floppy Disk Drive23Using the Floppy Disk DriveYou can connect the floppy disk drive to the (USB) connector on your computer:To connect the

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide24To remove a diskette❑When you finish using the diskette, wait until the LED indicator turns off and then

Using Memory Stick™ Cards25Using Memory Stick™ CardsThis new compact, portable, and versatile IC recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that o

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide26To remove a Memory Stick cardMake sure the access light is off. Push the card in toward the computer. Whe

Using Memory Stick™ Cards274Create a new folder and name it “DCIM.”5Open the DCIM folder and create a new folder named “100MSDCF.”6Click the Start but

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide28Using PC CardsYour computer includes a PC card slot. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devi

Using PC Cards292Remove the PC card slot protector.3Insert the PC card into the PC card slot, front label facing up. Gently push the card into the slo

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 de

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide30To remove a PC card1Close any applications that use the PC card. Otherwise data may be lost.2Click the PC

Using Smart Connect31Using Smart ConnectThe pre-installed Smart Connect software allows you to use an i.LINK cable (not supplied) to connect your VAIO

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide32Using Infrared Communication DevicesYour computer includes an infrared port, located on the right side of

Using Infrared Communication Devices33Check the Status tag of the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel to determine if the infrared device is

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide34Using Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take adv

Using Power Saving Modes35System Suspend ModeThe computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The tan powe

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide36Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these periph

Connecting a Phone Line37Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services, the Internet, and Sony Custome

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide38Connecting to the Network (LAN)You can connect your computer to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type networks via

Connecting the i.LINK® Port Replicator39Connecting the i.LINK® Port ReplicatorYou can use the PCGA-UPR5 i.LINK port replicator (supplied) to connect p

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 So

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide40To attach the port replicator 1Turn off the computer.2Open the port replicator connector cover on the lef

Connecting the i.LINK® Port Replicator413Fold the port replicator cable into the compartment on the side of the port replicator.If you do not turn off

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide42Connecting an External DisplayYou can use the port replicator to connect an external display to your note

Connecting the i.LINK® Port Replicator43To connect a projector You can use a projector as an external display, such as the Sony LCD Projector.1Use the

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide44Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial DeviceYou can use the port replicator to connect your notebook co

Connecting the i.LINK® Port Replicator45To connect a digital still camera❑If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot, you can

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide46Connecting the CD-ROM DriveYou can use the optional PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM drive with your notebook computer. I

Connecting the CD-ROM Drive473Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the SONY logo facing up. See “Using PC Cards” on page 28 for details.To in

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide483Close the tray by pushing it gently. The BUSY indicator on the CD-ROM drive flashes while your computer

Connecting an i.LINK device49Connecting an i.LINK deviceYour VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook includes an i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connector, which you can

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICENOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain tele

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide50✍The Sony digital video camera recorder (DCR-PC7) is pictured; your digital video camera recorder may nee

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device51Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) DeviceYou can connect a USB device, such as a USB mouse, to yo

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide52✍See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on installation and use.to USBConvers

Connecting an External Display53Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display to your notebook computer. For example, you can use

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide54To connect a projectorYou can use a projector, such as the Sony LCD Projector, as an external display.To

Adding Memory55Adding MemoryIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. You can increase memory

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide56To install a memory module1Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your pr

Adding Memory575Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side, then gently turn it over on the space where the touchpad is. Be careful not to detach the

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide588Install the memory module. Be careful not to touch the other components of the motherboard.9Gently repla

Adding Memory5912Click the Start button, point to VAIO, and click Sony Notebook Setup. The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears.13Click the About This C

AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADAAVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué.Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme a

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide60Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your com

Troubleshooting61❑If the floppy disk drive is empty or contains a bootable diskette, use the following procedure to initialize the BIOS:1 Remove the f

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide62The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properlyUse the controls on your externa

Troubleshooting63❑Make sure the CD-ROM drive is properly connected. See “Connecting the CD-ROM Drive” on page 46.❑Clean the CD-ROM.❑Check the speaker

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide64My modem connection is slowThe computer’s modem uses K56flexTM technology/V.90. Many factors influence mo

Troubleshooting65My computer does not shut downIt is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows 98 Start menu. Using o

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide66Using the System and Application Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the System Recove

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs67To use the System Recovery CD(s)1Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive.2Shut down your

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide685Check that Yes is selected, then press the Enter key. 6Press the arrow keys to select Exit (Save Changes

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs69Hard Drive PartitionIn order to improve the performance of your computer’s DVgate™ Motion software, the

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide70About the Software on Your ComputerYour VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook is ready to help you work, play,

About the Software on Your Computer71CompuServe® 2000CompuServe, Inc.The all new CompuServe 2000 delivers a powerful tool for Internet users who want

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide72Media Bar™Sony ElectronicsMedia Bar software is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playback. Media

About the Software on Your Computer73MindSpring Internet DesktopMindSpring Enterprises, Inc.The MindSpring Internet Desktop offers you access to diffe

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide74Smart Capture Sony ElectronicsSmart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smar

About the Software on Your Computer75Smart WriteSony ElectronicsA word processor that allows you to create documents that incorporate pictures and sou

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide76About Your Recovery CDsApplication Recovery CD(s)Sony ElectronicsThis program allows you to reinstall ind

For Answers to Your Software Questions77For Answers to Your Software QuestionsAcrobat® Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Business Edition(Adobe Systems Incor

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide78GTE® (GTE Corporation) McAfee VirusScan (Network Associates, Inc.) Netscape Communicator™ (Netscape Commu

For Answers to Your Software Questions79Sony Service CenterFor the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).

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VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide80SpecificationsModel PCG-Z505R PCG-Z505RXProcessor 366 MHz* Pentium II 400 MHz* Pentium IIHard Disk Drive

Specifications81* MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance.† GB means one billion bytes when

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83IndexAAC adapter 7AC power 7addinghardware 36peripherals 36printers 41adjustingbrightness 19Alt key 16Application Recovery CDs 68Applications key 16

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide84parallel devices 41party phone lines 37PBX 37phone line 37port replicator 39, 40power source 7printer 41projec

85Insert key 15, 16insertingbattery pack 8diskettes into drive 23installinghardware 36peripherals 36interference ivinternal speakerSee speakersKkeyboa

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide86System Hibernation 19, 35System Idle 20, 34System Suspend 19, 35Video Standby 19power sources 7connecting 7Pri

87setup 13Setup Wizard screen 13Start button 12taskbar 12, 62