Sony PCG-505TX User Manual

VAIO 505 SuperSlimNotebook User GuidePCG-505TS/PCG-505TX®®

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuidexNormal Mode...31System Suspend Mod

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide88condensation 77customizing 51lithium ion battery vsetting up 5setup screen 51starting 12troubleshooting 65–70c

Index89Ffaxeslaws governing ivFDD connector 6, 24Finish button 14floppy disk driveconnecting 24connector 6disconnecting 25troubleshooting 68Fn key 17c

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide90Maximum Performance power setting 53microphone 5modemconnector 6indicator 5laws governing ivtroubleshooting 69

Index91Presentation 53Print Screen key 17printerconnecting 37connector 35, 37port 37programmable power key 7projector 39Rradio interference iii, 77rec

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide92Wwarranty 15, 81Windows 98Certificate of Authenticity 14Control Panel 30Explorer 18Find window 18Finish button

ContentsxiNotes on Use ...75Limited Warranty StatementVAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook C

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1WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® 505 SuperSlim Notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computin

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide2Ergonomic ConsiderationsYou will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of environme

Welcome3❑ Furniture and posture – Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor

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5Using Your 505 SuperSlim NotebookThis section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer’s internal and external devices

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide6Back LeftBattery connector (page 9)Plastic pen holder (page 22)DC In connector (page 8)Phone line jack (page 34

Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook7RightBottom Infrared port (page 29) Programmable Power Key (page 59)Power switch (page 12) PC card slot (page 26)Bat

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 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide8Connecting a Power SourceYou can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.Using the

Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook9Using Battery PowerYou can use a battery pack as a source of power. The PCGA-BP51 battery pack that comes with your

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide10To charge the battery pack1Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2Insert the battery pack.The computer autom

Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook11To remove the battery pack1Turn off the computer.2Slide the lock lever to the UNLOCK position.3Slide the release le

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide12Starting Your Computer1Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover.2Slide the p

Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook13Shutting Down Your Computer1Click the Start button on the Windows® 98 taskbar.2Click Shut Down at the bottom of the

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide14Registering Windows 98The first time you turn on your computer, you need to complete a few steps to register a

Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook15Registering Your ComputerYou can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive the fo

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide16Using the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that p

Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook17Escape key The Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commandsPrint Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic

line has been disconnected at the network interface.❏Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.❏Avoid using the modem during an electri

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide18Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 KeyCombinations Functions + F1 Displays Windows Help. + Tab Swi

Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook19IndicatorsIndicators FunctionsInformation Turns on when the PPK Timer is set. Turns off when the PPK Timer is not s

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide20Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyCombinations/FeatureFunctionsFn+ (ESC)System SuspendPuts the syste

Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook21Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag,

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide22Using the Plastic PenThe plastic pen can be used on the touchpad for drawing or for signing your name with the

Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook23Using ScribblePadScribblePad is an application that lets you create memos by writing on the touchpad using the supp

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide24Using the Floppy Disk DriveYou can connect the floppy disk drive to the FDD connector on your computer:To conn

Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook25To remove a diskette❑When you finish using the diskette, wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide26Using PC CardsYour computer includes a PC card slot. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices,

Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook272Remove the PC card slot protector.3Insert the PC card into the PC card slot, front label facing up. Gently push th

FCC Part 68This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, t

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide28To remove a PC card1Close any applications that use the PC card. Otherwise data may be lost.2Click the PC card

Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook29Using Infrared Communication DevicesYour computer includes an infrared port, located on the right side of the compu

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide30When you transfer files directly from devices other than the internal hard disk drive, such as a CD-ROM drive

Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook31Using Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide32System Hibernation ModeThe state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off. The power i

33Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals:❑ Phone line (page 34)❑ Port replicat

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide34Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services, the Internet, a

Connecting Peripheral Devices35Connecting the Port ReplicatorYou can use the PCGA-PR5 port replicator (supplied) to connect peripheral devices such as

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide36To attach the port replicator 1Turn off the computer.2Open the port replicator connector cover on the left sid

Connecting Peripheral Devices373Fold the port replicator cable into the compartment on the side of the port replicator.Connecting a PrinterYou can use

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

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide38Connecting an External DisplayYou can use the port replicator to connect an external display to your notebook

Connecting Peripheral Devices39To connect a projector You can use a projector as an external display, such as the Sony LCD Projector.1Use the symbol

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide40Connecting an External Mouse and KeyboardYou can use the port replicator to connect an external mouse and keyb

Connecting Peripheral Devices41Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial DeviceYou can use the port replicator to connect your notebook computer to anot

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide42To connect a digital still camera❑Use the symbol to locate the Serial connector. Plug the connecting cable in

Connecting Peripheral Devices43Connecting the CD-ROM DriveYou can use the optional PCGA-CD5 CD-ROM drive with your notebook computer.To connect the CD

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide445Connect the CD-ROM drive AC power adapter to the CD-ROM drive and plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet.To in

Connecting Peripheral Devices454Gently press on the CD-ROM drive lid until it clicks shut.To play an audio CD in the CD-ROM driveIn addition to connec

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide46Connecting External SpeakersYou can use the optional PCGA-SP51 stereo speakers with your computer or other spe

Connecting Peripheral Devices47To connect other external speakers❑Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector. Plug the speaker cable into this

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

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide48Connecting a Digital Video Camera RecorderThe PCG-505TS and PCG-505TX SuperSlim Notebooks include an i.LINK™ (

Connecting Peripheral Devices49Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) DeviceYou can connect a USB device to your computer.To connect a USB device❑ Us

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51Customizing Your Notebook ComputerYou can customize the settings of your notebook computer. The following sections briefly describe how to change yo

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide52Notebook Setup TabsTab DescriptionsAbout This Computer Display system information, including memory capacity,

Customizing Your Notebook Computer53Controlling Power ManagementThe PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power management of your notebook com

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide54Power Management CommandsPowerPanel also provides power management commands that you can use to activate speci

Customizing Your Notebook Computer55To activate the PowerPanel Profiles toolbar1Double-click the (atom) icon on the taskbar. The Profiles toolbar ap

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide56To change the power management settings using the PowerPanel Profiles toolbarYou can change power management s

Customizing Your Notebook Computer57Displaying Battery InformationYou can display detailed information for the battery in your computer. The following

Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide58Displaying Detailed Battery InformationYou can obtain detailed information about the batteries. ❑ Double-click

Customizing Your Notebook Computer59Starting Your Favorite Software With Programmable Power Key (PPK) SetupThe PPK Setup software enables you to start

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide602Select the software title you want PPK to launch automatically from the Registered Files list and right-click

Customizing Your Notebook Computer61Selecting the Display ModeWhen you connect an external display, you can toggle the display mode between the LCD on

62.9Click OK until all the Settings windows close.Display modes FunctionsMonitor Displays only an external display connected to the Monitor connector

63Getting HelpSony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software,

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide646Sony Fax-on-Demand This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this autom

Getting Help65Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simpl

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide66When I turn on my computer, the message “Operating system not found” appears and Windows does not start❑Check

Getting Help67My LCD does not display anything❑Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check that the power i

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide68Movements of the displayed images are awkward (not smooth)In PowerPanel, select Change CPU Speed. Remove the c

Getting Help69❑ If you connect external speakers, check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up. If the speakers have a m

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide70❑ If your problem is fax-related, check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and th

Getting Help71Using the System and Application Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Recovery uti

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide72To use the System Recovery CD(s)1Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive.2Shut down your comput

Getting Help737Check that [Yes] is selected, then press the Enter key. The computer restarts from the Recovery CD.Using the Application Recovery CD(s)

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75Notes on UseThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help protect your computer from potential damage.On Handling the LCD Screen❑

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide76❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.❑ Unplug your computer from the

Notes on Use77❑ The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception. Should this occur, relocate the co

ixContentsWelcomeErgonomic Considerations...2Using Your 505 SuperSlim NotebookLocating the C

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide78On Cleaning CD-ROM Discs❑Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Proper care of

Notes on Use79On Maintenance❑Make sure to disconnect the AC adapter before cleaning the computer.❑ Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the

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81Limited Warranty StatementVAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook Computer WarrantyThe limited warranty on your Sony 505 SuperSlim Notebook covers parts and lab

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide82This Limited Warranty is non-transferable. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale (which is evidence

Limited Warranty Statement83For Product support, online knowledge base, frequently asked questions, and free updates via the Internet: http://www.sony

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide84Avant d’envoyer le Produit à SONY pour le faire réparer, assurez-vous d’en retirer tous produits de tierce par

Limited Warranty Statement85Battery Limited WarrantyThe limited warranty on the battery included with your Sony VAIO Notebook Computer covers defects

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87IndexAAbout This Computer tab 52AC adapter 8AC power 8AC Profile power setting 53addinghardware 33peripherals 33printers 37adjustingbrightness 20air