Sony PCG-R505GL Quick Start Manual

VAIO® ComputerQuick StartPCG-R505 Series

VAIO® Computer Quick Start10state and possible provincial tariffs. (Contact the state or provincial utility service commission, public service commiss

Notice to Users11Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)Please refer to your telephone directory under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Service.’ For

VAIO® Computer Quick Start12INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICENOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the

Notice to Users13devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed 5. The REN for this equipment is

VAIO® Computer Quick Start14CD-RW/DVD-ROM Laser Diode PropertiesPCGA-DSM51 docking stationLaser Output: 64 µW (CD)1.28 µW (DVD)Wave Length: 784 nm (CD

15Setting UpCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and com

VAIO® Computer Quick Start16Unpacking Your ComputerDocuments❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable online help file that contains detailed informa

Unpacking Your Computer17❑ Microsoft® Windows® manual — Explains how to use the basic features of the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed o

VAIO® Computer Quick Start18Applying ErgonomicsYour computer is a portable device and can be used in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you

Applying Ergonomics19Locating Controls and PortsFront1 Hard disk drive indicator 9 Touch pad2 Num lock indicator 10 Left and right buttons3 Caps lock

VAIO® Computer Quick Start20Back1 Battery portLeft1 DC IN port 4 Memory Stick® media slot2 USB port 5 PC Card slot3 Air vent12 345

Applying Ergonomics21 Right1 USB port 5 Peripheral device DC OUT port2 Headphone jack 6 VGA (monitor) port3 Microphone jack 7 Ethernet po

VAIO® Computer Quick Start22Removing Rubber Tab✍ Gently pull the rubber tab away from the computer to find the Ethernet port and modem jack.

Applying Ergonomics23Bottom1 Docking station connector 5 Air vent2 UNLOCK/LOCK switch 6 Reset switch3 UNLOCK switch 7 Ventilation fan4 Air vent

VAIO® Computer Quick Start24Locating Docking Station Controls and PortsYour computer comes with a PCGA-DSM51 docking station. The Sony docking station

Locating Docking Station Controls and Ports25Left1 Left lever 3 Floppy disk drive2 Air vent 4 i.LINK network switchRight1 Docking station connector 4

VAIO® Computer Quick Start26Connecting the Docking StationYou can connect the docking station to the computer while the computer is on or off. Connect

Locating Docking Station Controls and Ports27Disconnecting the Docking StationYou can disconnect the docking station when the computer is on or off. D

VAIO® Computer Quick Start284 Lift the computer up and slightly back to disengage it from the two front latches of the docking station.To disconnect t

Locating Docking Station Controls and Ports29Using the Start menu (Windows XP)1 Click Start, and click Undock Computer. The Undock Complete pop-up win

3Notice to Users...5Setting Up ...15Unpacking Your Computer ..

VAIO® Computer Quick Start30Using the UNDOCK switch1 Slide the UNDOCK switch forward. The Undock Complete window appears.2 Wait for the docking statio

31Getting StartedThis section helps you get your computer running and registered, so you can take advantage of Sony’s many support options. You’ll als

VAIO® Computer Quick Start32Turning On Your ComputerTo use your computer immediately, use the supplied AC adapter as a power source. Your supplied bat

Turning On Your Computer333 Slide the LOCK switch into the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer.Once you connect the AC adapter to the

VAIO® Computer Quick Start342 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter, and plug the other end into an AC outlet.3 Slide the release lever t

Turning On Your Computer35❑ To increase brightness, press Fn+F5, and then press the Up Arrow key or Right Arrow key . ❑ To decrease brightness, pres

VAIO® Computer Quick Start36Registering Your ComputerTake advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by reg

Turning On Your Computer37Locating Your VAIO Computer User GuideThe VAIO® Computer User Guide is a searchable online help file that contains detailed

VAIO® Computer Quick Start38To open the user guide (Windows 2K)❑ Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, point to VAIO H elp Center and click Documentati

Turning On Your Computer39Setting Up A Dial-Up ConnectionThis section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection to the Internet

VAIO® Computer Quick Start4Caring for Your Computer...51Storing Your Computer ...52Using

VAIO® Computer Quick Start403 Click Next.4 If it is not already selected, click Connect to the Internet.5 Click Next.6 Follow the on-screen instructio

Turning On Your Computer41To set up a dial-up connection (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system)1 Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, Com

VAIO® Computer Quick Start423 Select the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down command at the bottom of the menu.❑ (Windows XP) Click Turn Off Computer at th

43Expanding Your Computing PowerThis section helps you get started upgrading computer memory and locating information about preinstalled software prog

VAIO® Computer Quick Start44Upgrading MemoryDepending on the configuration you purchased, your computer may accept additional memory modules. For info

45Using the Recovery CDs❑ Application and System Recovery CDs❑ Using Your Recovery CDs

VAIO® Computer Quick Start46Application and System Recovery CDsYour computer comes with the following Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs. Yo

Application and System Recovery CDs47To reinstall programs with the Application Recovery CD(s)1 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on,

VAIO® Computer Quick Start489 Click to cancel the Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...) option.10 Click to select the Include this location in th

Application and System Recovery CDs49You can use the System Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with you

5Notice to Users© 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be repro

VAIO® Computer Quick Start504 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility wizard appears, click Next.5 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the rec

51Caring for Your ComputerThis section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer.❑ Storing Your Computer❑ Using Cables and Connecti

VAIO® Computer Quick Start52Storing Your Computer❑ Do not place your computer in a location subject to:❑ Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts❑

Cleaning Your Computer53your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line, the telephone company has the right to disconnect your servic

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55TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your computer. For more troubleshooting topics r

VAIO® Computer Quick Start56Troubleshooting Your ComputerWhy doesn’t my computer start?❑ Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power sourc

Troubleshooting Your Computer574 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab, and then press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values.

VAIO® Computer Quick Start588 Press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears.9 Select Yes, and press Enter.10 Select Exit (Save Changes), and pres

Troubleshooting Your Computer59Why won’t the power management respond?Your computer’s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state, suc

VAIO® Computer Quick Start6Sony, DVgate, Handycam, i.LINK, Mavica, MagicGate™ Memory Stick , Memory Stick , MovieShaker, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are

VAIO® Computer Quick Start60Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenWhy did the computer (LCD) screen go blank?❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the comput

Troubleshooting Your Computer614 Select Sony Notebook Setup again, and press Enter.5 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Device tab.6 Press the

VAIO® Computer Quick Start622 Press U. The Turn off computer window opens. 3 Press R to select restart.4 (Windows 2000) Press Enter.❑ If the computer

Troubleshooting Your Computer63How do I remove a disc from the optical drive?To remove a disc from the optical drive, make sure the computer is turned

VAIO® Computer Quick Start64Program Support InformationAdobe® Acrobat® Reader®, Photoshop® Elements Trial Version (Adobe Systems Inc.)3 Operating Syst

Troubleshooting Your Computer65America Online® (America Online, Inc.)EarthLink™ Network Total Access (EarthLink Network Inc.)PC-Cillin® 2000 (Trend Mi

VAIO® Computer Quick Start66Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.)Windows® Operating System, Word, (Microsoft Corp.)WinDVD® (InterVideo, Inc.)Sony

67IndexAAC adapter 32connecting 33Application Recovery CD 46Bbatterycharging 32indicator 19port 20UNLOCK/LOCK switch 23brightness control 34buttonslef

VAIO® Computer Quick Start68help 37, 55Ii.LINK port 21indicatorsbattery 19caps lock 19docking station 19hard disk drive 19Memory Stick media 19num loc

Index69Recovery CDs 46regulatory information 8reset switch 23restoring data 46Sscroll lock indicator 19Serial port 24shutting down computer 41software

Notice to Users7Safety InformationWARNING❑To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your computer to rain or moisture.❑ To avoid electrical shock

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start8ligne téléphonique n’ait été débranche de l’interface réseau.❑ Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les li

Notice to Users9harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa