Sony PCG-Z505HSK User Manual

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro™Notebook User GuidePCG-Z505HSK®®

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WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video com

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your NotebookRemove the following hardware items from the box:*i.LINK (IEEE 1394) port is not

Unpacking Your Notebook!Recovery CDs❑System Recovery CD(s)❑Application Recovery CD(s) Other❑Setting up your VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook (poster

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#Setting Up Your VAIO® NotebookLocating Controls and ConnectorsFrontPower indicator (pages 12, 18) LCD screen (pages 12, 19, 54)Battery indicator (pag

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide$Back Left*i.LINK (IEEE 1394) port is not currently supported by Microsoft Windows 2000.Battery connector

Locating Controls and Connectors%RightBottom Jog Dial control (page 21)Power switch USB connector (page 46)Infrared port Ethernet network connectorPho

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide&Connecting a Power SourceYou can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power sourc

Connecting a Power Source'Using Battery PowerYou can use a battery pack as a source of power. The PCGA-BPZ51 battery pack that comes with your co

Notice to UsersIf you have questions about this product, call the Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669); or write to the Sony Cust

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User GuideTo charge the battery pack1Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2Insert the battery pack.The compute

Connecting a Power SourceTo remove the battery packYou can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the computer when your computer is

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Starting Your Computer1Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover.2Slid

Shutting Down Your Computer!Shutting Down Your Computer1Click the Start button on the Windows® taskbar.2Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start me

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide"Registering Your ComputerYou can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support a

Using the Keyboard#Using 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 Guide$Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the W

Using the Keyboard%Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyCombinations Functions + F1 Displays Windows Help. + Tab Switches the selected butt

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide&IndicatorsIndicators FunctionsBattery Indicates the status of the battery attached at the rear of

Using the Keyboard'Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyCombinations/Feature FunctionsFn+ (ESC)System SuspendPuts the system into System S

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 Guide Fn+FChange the display sizeZooms the display size in or out when the display is set to less than maximu

VAIO® Action Setup VAIO® Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Jog Dial™ control. An overview of some of the functio

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Launcher modeThe Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is launched o

VAIO® Action Setup !Using the Jog Dial ControlThis section explains how to use the Jog Dial control. For information on how to change the Jog Dial co

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide "Guide modeThe Jog Dial control window displays the Jog Dial’s function.Software that supports the

VAIO® Action Setup #Dialog boxWhen a window such as Screen properties is active, Dialog is displayed in the Jog Dial control window. You can select an

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide $Using Memory Stick® MediaThis new compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity

Using Memory Stick® Media %To remove the Memory Stick mediaMake sure the access light is off. Push the media in toward the computer. When the media co

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide &Using the Floppy Disk DriveYou can connect the floppy disk drive to the (USB) connector on your c

Using the Floppy Disk Drive 'To remove a disketteWhen you finish using the diskette, wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Ej

Regulatory InformationIf you have questions about this product, call the Sony Customer Information Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669); or write to the So

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide!Using PC CardsYour computer includes a PC card slot. PC cards allow you to connect portable external de

Using PC Cards!3Insert 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

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide! 3Pull the PC card release button up and press it in towards the computer.4Gently grasp the card and pul

Using Power Saving Modes!!Using Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power man

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide!"System Suspend ModeThe computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off powe

!#Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals:❑Phone line (page 36)❑Port replicator

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide!$Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services, the Inte

Connecting to the Local Area Network (LAN)!%Connecting to the Local Area Network (LAN)You can connect your computer to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type ne

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide!&Connecting the i.LINK® Port ReplicatorYou can use the PCGA-UPR5 i.LINK port replicator* (supplied)

Connecting the i.LINK® Port Replicator!'To attach the port replicator 1Turn off the computer.2Open the port replicator connector cover on the lef

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 termina

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide"3Fold the port replicator cable into the compartment on the side of the port replicator.If you do

Connecting the i.LINK® Port Replicator"Connecting an External DisplayYou can use the port replicator to connect an external display to your note

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide" To connect a projector You can use a projector as an external display.1Use the symbol to locate

Connecting the CD Drive"!Connecting the CD DriveYou can use the optional PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM drive with your notebook. If you use the optional drive

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide""3Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the SONY logo facing up. See “Using PC Cards”

Connecting the CD Drive"#3Close the tray by pushing it gently. The BUSY indicator on the CD-ROM drive flashes while your computer is reading data

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide"$Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) DeviceYou can connect a Windows® 2000-compatible USB devic

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device"%✍When you wish to use another USB device, such as a floppy disk drive, at the same time, connect

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide"&Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display to your notebook computer. F

Connecting an External Display"'To connect a projectorYou can use a projector as an external display.To remove the display adapterPress both

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERYYou can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.For th

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide#Adding MemoryIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your c

Adding Memory#To install a memory module1Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your printer.2Unplug the computer and

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide# 9Gently replace the keyboard, then press it into your computer. Be careful not to detach the cable when

#!Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions,

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide#"When I turn on my computer, the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not

##My computer locks up❑Try restarting the computer. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click Shut Down, and then click Restart the comp

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide#$When I click an application icon a message appears, such as You must insert the application CD into yo

#%My modem connection is slowThe computer’s modem uses K56flexTM technology/V.90. Many factors influence modem connection speed, including telephone l

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide#&Power ManagementThe operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as system hibe

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs#'Using the System and Application Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the System

Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterati

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide$To use the System Recovery CD(s)1Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive.2Shut down your

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs$Using the Application Recovery CD(s)The Application Recovery CDs allow you to reinstall individual appl

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide$ SpecificationsModel PCG-Z505HSKProcessor500 MHz* Intel® Mobile Pentium® III processorHard Disk Drive12

Specifications$!* MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. Processor speed may be reduced wh

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$#IndexAAC adapter 8AC power 8addinghardware 35peripherals 35printers 40adjustingbrightness 19Alt key 16Application Recovery CDs 61Applications key 16

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide$$printer 40projector 42connectorsbattery 6DC In 6, 8infrared 7monitor 38parallel 40parallel port 38port

$%Kkeyboard 5, 1517, 19LLCDlock lever 12selecting to display output 42troubleshooting 54Left 5left button 5leverLCD 12Limited Warranty 14Liquid Cryst

VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide$&projector 42Rradio interference ivrechargeable battery pack 8, 9recharging battery pack 10Recovery

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