Sony PCG-R505JLC User Manual

1Welcome...7Using Your VAIO Notebook...9Using the Keyboard...

Change text in this variable definition to document title.10Using the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter, but the keyboard

Change text in this variable definition to document title.100Using Your Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the Application Recover

Using Your Recovery CDs101To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers if theybecome cor

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1027 From the Action menu, click Uninstall. This will remove the device driverfrom your syst

Using Your Recovery CDs1034 Click Performance and Maintenance, then click System. The SystemProperties dialog box appears.5 From the Hardware tab, cli

Change text in this variable definition to document title.10410 When the recovery process is complete, click Finish. Some drivers willrequire that you

Using Your Recovery CDs1055 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructionsto complete the recovery process.If your notebook

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107TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounterwhen using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions,

Change text in this variable definition to document title.108Troubleshooting Your NotebookMy notebook does not start.❑ Check that the notebook is plug

Troubleshooting Your Notebook1094 Press to select Exit, then press to select Get Default Values. Themessage “Load default configuration now?” appears.

Using Your VAIO Notebook11Functions of the keyboard keysKey DescriptionNumeric keypadareaContains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use thenumer

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1109 Use the directional arrow keys to select “Exit” (Save Changes), thenpress Enter. The me

Troubleshooting Your Notebook111My notebook is unstable.Your notebook’s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state,such as Hibernate,

Change text in this variable definition to document title.112Troubleshooting the Docking StationI cannot operate the optical drive in the docking stat

Troubleshooting the Docking Station113I cannot remove the disc.You cannot remove the disc when the notebook is in power saving mode. Returnto normal m

Change text in this variable definition to document title.114Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenMy LCD screen is blank.❑ Verify that the notebook is plugge

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad115Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadMy mouse does not work.❑ If you are using an optional Sony PCGA-UMS1 se

Change text in this variable definition to document title.116The pointer does not move (while using the Touchpad or Mouse).❑ Press the Windows key, th

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices117Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral DevicesMy floppy disk drive cannot write t

Change text in this variable definition to document title.118❑ Press the Eject button on the optical drive.❑ If the Eject button does not work, open t

Troubleshooting the Software119Troubleshooting the SoftwareMy software program stops responding or crashes.Contact the software publisher or designate

Change text in this variable definition to document title.12IndicatorsWindows key The key with the Windows® logo displays the WindowsStart menu; it is

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1203 Right-click on the Local Area Connection with device name “WAN NetworkDriver,” and sele

Troubleshooting the Software121❑ Verify that the phone number the program is dialing is correct.❑ Verify that the software you are using is compatible

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1222 Click the Device Manager tab.3 Set the sound device to enable.❑ If your notebook is pow

Troubleshooting the Software123❑ Your connected printer may not function after the notebook resumes from apower saving mode. If this occurs, proceed a

Change text in this variable definition to document title.124Troubleshooting i.LINK devicesI cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers

125Getting HelpSony provides you with several support options to answer questions aboutyour VAIO notebook or the preinstalled software. Refer to these

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1264 Sony PC SupportProvides instant access to information on commonly encounteredproblems.

Software Support Information127Software Support InformationAdobe Acrobat Reader®, Adobe Photoshop® Elements,Adobe® Premiere® LE (Adobe Systems Inc.)Am

Change text in this variable definition to document title.128Photoprinter™ 2000 Pro (ArcSoft Inc.)PowerPanel™ (Phoenix Technologies Ltd.)Quicken® 2002

Software Support Information129WinDVD® (InterVideo Inc.)Sony Service CenterFor the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC(1-888-476-697

Using Your VAIO Notebook13Indicator lightsCombinations and functions with the Windows keyLight On OffHard disk Data is being read from orwritten to th

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131IndexAAbout This Computer tab 73AC Profile power setting 76Access Point, Wireless LAN 69adjustingbrightness 15Alt key 11Application Recovery CD 100

Change text in this variable definition to document title.132correction keys 11Ctrl key 11cursor-movement keys 11Ddigital video camera recorder 62disk

Index133JJog Dial 20Kkeyboard 9–??Fn key 15using 10Windows key 13LLauncher Mode 21LCDselecting to display output 59troubleshooting 114MMagicGate 28Max

Change text in this variable definition to document title.134System Hibernation 16, 33System Idle 33System Suspend 33power settingAC Profile 76Maximum

Index135usingfloppy disk drive 46Jog Dial 20keyboard 10Memory Stick 28phone line 35touchpad 17VAIO Action Setup 19using PC Card 24VVAIO Action Setup 1

Change text in this variable definition to document title.14+ Ctrl + F Displays the Search Results: Computers window where you canlocate other compute

Using Your VAIO Notebook15Combinations and functions with the Fn key✍ If you switch user accounts during a computing session, the Fn+F7 and Fn+F8 key

Change text in this variable definition to document title.16Fn+ (F12)HibernateProvides for the lowest level of power consumption. Whenyou execute this

Using the Touchpad17Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can pointto, select, drag, and scroll obje

Change text in this variable definition to document title.18See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features, such as clicking bothbuttons si

VAIO Action Setup19VAIO Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your notebook’s center Jog Dial™control and Timer. An overview of some

Change text in this variable definition to document title.2Connecting to a LAN...36To set up your Etherne

Change text in this variable definition to document title.20Using the Center Jog Dial ControlYour notebook is equipped with a center Jog Dial™ control

Using the Center Jog Dial Control21Launcher modeThe Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application islaunched or the Jog Dia

Change text in this variable definition to document title.221 Rotate the center Jog Dial control to select the item you want, then press thecenter Jog

Using the Center Jog Dial Control23Using the center Jog Dial control with other softwareIf the software you are using does not support the center Jog

Change text in this variable definition to document title.24Using a PC CardYour notebook includes one PC Card slot. A PC Card enables you to connectpo

Using a PC Card252 Push the the PC Card gently into the slot. The PC Card is automaticallydetected by your system. The Unplug or Eject Hardware icon a

Change text in this variable definition to document title.266 Push the Release button a second time. The PC Card pops out.7 Gently grasp the PC Card a

Using a PC Card27are orienting the card correctly. See the manual that came with your PC Cardfor more information on its use.

Change text in this variable definition to document title.28Using Memory Stick MediaMemory Stick® media is a compact, portable, and versatile recordin

Using Memory Stick Media29To insert a Memory Stick media1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and toward theMemory Stick media

3Customizing Your VAIO Notebook ...71Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen ...72Sony Notebook Setup tabs...

Change text in this variable definition to document title.303 When the Memory Stick media ejects, pull it out.Write-protecting a Memory Stick mediaMem

Using Memory Stick Media311 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot. See “Toinsert a Memory Stick media” for more information.2

Change text in this variable definition to document title.32❑ Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity orelectrical no

Using Power Saving Modes33Using Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your notebook, you can takeadvantage of power mana

Change text in this variable definition to document title.34To activate Hibernate mode1 Press the key combination Fn + F12, or press the power button

Connecting a Phone Line35Connecting a Phone LineYou need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and theInternet.1 Gently peel ba

Change text in this variable definition to document title.36Connecting to a LANYou can connect your notebook to 10Base-T and 100Base-TX-type Local Are

37Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your notebook by connecting it to a variety ofperipherals, as discussed in the following s

Change text in this variable definition to document title.38Connecting the Docking StationYour notebook may come with a PCGA-DSD5 or PCGA-DSM5 docking

Connecting the Docking Station39❑ A back panel that enables you to connect additional peripherals to yournotebook, as shown below.Back Panel1 USB port

Change text in this variable definition to document title.4Using Your Recovery CDs ...100To use the Application Reco

Change text in this variable definition to document title.40Connecting the notebook to the docking stationYou may connect your notebook to the docking

Connecting the Docking Station411 Plug one end of the AC adapter cable into the DC In port of the dockingstationandtheotherendintoanACoutlet.TheLEDoft

Change text in this variable definition to document title.42Disconnecting the notebook from the docking stationYou may disconnect the notebook from th

Connecting the Docking Station431 Pull out the two release levers on either side of the rear corners of thedocking station, to release the notebook fr

Change text in this variable definition to document title.44Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is onYou can use the Start Menu in the

Connecting the Docking Station45Using the UNDOCK switch1 Pull the UNDOCK switch on the right side of your notebook. The “UndockComplete” dialog box ap

Change text in this variable definition to document title.46Using the Floppy Disk DriveIf your notebook came with a docking station, you may use the b

Using the Floppy Disk Drive47To remove a floppy disk1 After you finish using the floppy disk, wait until the LED indicator turns off.2 Press the Eject

Change text in this variable definition to document title.48Using an Optical Disc DriveYou may use the PCGA-DSD5 CD-RW/DVD Docking Station or the PCGA

Using an Optical Disc Drive493 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place.4 Close the tray by pushing it gently. The BUSY indicator o

5Troubleshooting the LCD Screen...114My LCD screen is blank. ...114My LCD scree

Change text in this variable definition to document title.50To play a DVDTo play a DVD, you may use the optical disc drive and the preinstalledWinDVD®

Using an Optical Disc Drive51To play an audio CD, make sure the audio function is turned on. To do this,complete the following procedure.1 Click Start

Change text in this variable definition to document title.52Notes on CD and DVD discs❑ Donotdroporbendthedisc.❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc.

Connecting a Parallel Port Printer53Connecting a Parallel Port PrinterIf your notebook came with a docking station, you may connect a Windows®compatib

Change text in this variable definition to document title.54Connecting a USB PrinterYou may connect a Windows® compatible Universal Serial Bus (USB) p

Connecting an External Display55Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect a computer display (such as a monitor or a projector) to yournotebook or

Change text in this variable definition to document title.565 See the manual that came with your computer display for more informationon its installat

Connecting an External Display574 See the manuals that came with your printer, and the docking station (ifapplicable), for more information on printer

Change text in this variable definition to document title.584 Press the key combination Fn + F7 to change the display to projector.Using the docking s

Connecting an External Display593 Plug the audio cable into the green Headphone jack on the right side of thenotebook.4 See the manual that came with

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.60Connecting a USB DeviceYou can connect a variety of Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices suc

Connecting a USB Device61Using the docking station1 Locate a USB port, identified by the symbol, on the docking station.There are two USB ports locate

Change text in this variable definition to document title.62Connecting an i.LINK* DeviceYour VAIO notebook includes an i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port,

Connecting an i.LINK Device63Notes on i.LINK devices❑ The above figure displays connection to a Sony digital video camera; yourdigital video camera re

Change text in this variable definition to document title.64Connecting VAIO ComputersYou may use an optional i.LINK®*cable to connect your VAIO® noteb

Connecting VAIO Computers65If your notebook is connected to the docking stationIf you want to exchange data with another computer using the optional i

Change text in this variable definition to document title.66❑ Set the i.LINK network switch to the unmarked side.

Connecting External Speakers67Connecting External SpeakersYou can connect external speakers to your notebook to enhance the sound qualityof your noteb

Change text in this variable definition to document title.68Connecting an External MicrophoneYou can use an external microphone to enhance the quality

Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities69Expanding Your Notebook CapabilitiesThe following peripheral devices can be connected to your notebook, to expan

7WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® notebook, andwelcome to the VAIO User Guide. This user guide provides detailedinformation

Change text in this variable definition to document title.70You can also connect your Access Point to a telephone line, Integrated ServicesDigital Net

71Customizing Your VAIO NotebookThe following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook’sdefault settings:❑ Displaying the Sony Notebook S

Change text in this variable definition to document title.72Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenTo display the Sony Notebook Setup screen:1 Click

Customizing Your VAIO Notebook73Sony Notebook Setup tabsTab DescriptionAbout This Computer Display system information, including memorycapacity, seria

Change text in this variable definition to document title.74Controlling Power ManagementThe PowerPanel™ utility allows you to control the power settin

Controlling Power Management75To customize Power Management settingsYou can customize power management settings, such as the system timer and thebrigh

Change text in this variable definition to document title.76any of the predefined profiles (except for the Disable Power Managementprofile), or you ca

Controlling Power Management77Word ProcessingOptimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard diskand display screen. You can also establis

Change text in this variable definition to document title.78Power Management commandsPowerPanel™ also provides power management commands that you can

Displaying Battery Information79Displaying Battery InformationYou can display detailed information for each of the batteries in your notebook.The foll

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.80Displaying detailed battery informationDouble-click the battery icon on the task tray to d

Displaying Battery Information81To customize the Battery Information toolbar and alarm systemYou can customize the Battery Information toolbar to suit

Change text in this variable definition to document title.82Selecting the Display ModeThis notebook uses the Intel® video controller, which enables yo

Selecting the Display Mode833 Click the Settings tab, then click the Advanced button to display the Intel®82815 Graphics Controller Properties dialog

Change text in this variable definition to document title.848 Select the type of display.To change the window design of Sony software1 Click Start in

85Adding MemoryIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand thefunctionality of your notebook. The amount of memory on your notebook

Change text in this variable definition to document title.86❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives and other components.Perform the pr

Removing a Memory Module87Removing a Memory Module1 Turn off your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as yourprinter.2 Unplug the not

Change text in this variable definition to document title.88Installing a Memory Module1 Turn off your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices,

Installing a Memory Module895 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side, then gently turn it over on thetouchpad space. Be careful not to detach the

9Using Your VAIO NotebookThis section describes the following aspects of your new computer:❑ Using the Keyboard❑ Using the Touchpad❑ VAIO Action Setup

Change text in this variable definition to document title.9010 Press the module into place until it clicks.11 Gently replace the keyboard, then press

Installing a Memory Module9112 Close the notebook cover, then tighten the screws on the bottom of thecomputer.

Change text in this variable definition to document title.92Viewing the Amount of Memory1 Restart the notebook.2 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar,

93About the Software on Your NotebookYour VAIO® notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, andcommunicate as soon as you turn it on. This sectio

Change text in this variable definition to document title.94Adobe Premiere® LEAdobe Systems Inc.Adobe Premiere LE offers interface and editing tools f

About the Software on Your Notebook95JogDial UtilitySony Electronics Inc.JogDial Utility allows you to easily scroll, launch applications, access sett

Change text in this variable definition to document title.96PC-Cillin®Trend Micro, Inc.PC-Cillin provides portable, easy-to-use, real-time antivirus s

About the Software on Your Notebook97QuickTime®Apple Computer Inc.QuickTime is versatile software used to play hundreds of different kinds of files,in

Change text in this variable definition to document title.98Sony on Yahoo!Yahoo! Inc.Personalize your own web portal with Sony on Yahoo! Get a free we

Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs99Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsYour notebook comes with the following application, driver,