Sony Laptop PCG 505TX User Manual
®
VAIO 505 SuperSlim  
Notebook User Guide  
PCG-505TS/PCG-505TX  
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line has been disconnected at the  
network interface.  
Use caution when installing or  
modifying telephone lines.  
Avoid using the modem during an  
electrical storm.  
Do not use the modem or a telephone  
to report a gas leak in the vicinity of  
the leak.  
A socket outlet should be as close as  
possible to the unit and easily  
accessible.  
This equipment has been tested and found  
to comply with the limits for a Class B  
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio  
communications.  
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However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
AVERTISSEMENT  
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Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie  
ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil  
à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité.  
Pour prévenir tout risque  
d’électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le boîtier.  
Confier l’entretien de cet appareil  
exclusivement à un personnel qualifié.  
L’appareil doit être le plus près  
possible d’une prise murale pour en  
faciliter l’accès.  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna.  
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Increase the separation between the  
equipment and the receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet  
on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced  
radio/ TV technician for help.  
Regulatory Information  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
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You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in  
this manual could void your authority to  
operate this equipment.  
Model No: PCG-505TS/ PCG-505TX  
Responsible Party:  
Sony Electronics Inc.  
Only peripherals (computer input/ output  
devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that  
comply with FCC Class B limits may be  
attached to this computer product.  
Operation with non-compliant peripherals  
is likely to result in interference to radio  
and television reception.  
Address:  
1 Sony Drive  
Park Ridge, NJ 07656  
Telephone No.: 201-930-6970  
This device complies with Part 15 of  
the FCC rules. Operation is subject  
to the following two conditions: (1)  
This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device  
must accept any interference  
received, including interference  
that may cause undesired  
All cables used to connect peripherals must  
be shielded and grounded. Operation with  
cables, connected to peripherals, that are  
not shielded and grounded, may result in  
interference to radio and television  
reception.  
operation.  
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One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 for  
repair and/ or warranty information. If the  
trouble is causing harm to the telephone  
network, the telephone company may  
request that you remove the equipment  
from the network until the problem is  
resolved.  
FCC Part 68  
This equipment complies with Part 68 of  
the FCC rules. On the bottom of this  
equipment is a label that contains, among  
other information, the FCC equivalence  
number (REN) for this equipment. If  
requested, this information must be  
provided to the telephone company.  
Repair of this equipment should be made  
only by a Sony Service Center or Sony  
authorized agent. For the Sony Service  
Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC  
(1-888-476-6972).  
This modem uses the USOC RJ-11  
telephone jack.  
The REN is used to determine the quantity  
of devices which may be connected to the  
telephone line. Excessive RENs on the  
telephone line may result in the devices not  
ringing in response to an incoming call. In  
most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs  
should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of  
the number of devices that may be  
connected to the line, as determined by the  
total RENs, contact the telephone company  
to determine the maximum REN for the  
calling area.  
This equipment cannot be used on public  
coin service provided by the telephone  
company. Connection to Party Line Service  
is subject to state and possible provincial  
tariffs. (Contact the state or provincial  
utility service commission, public service  
commission or corporation commission for  
information.)  
Telephone Consumer  
Protection Act of 1991  
(United States)  
If the terminal equipment (Notebook  
Computer PCG-505TS/ PCG-505TX) causes  
harm to the telephone network, the  
telephone company will notify you in  
advance that temporary discontinuance of  
service may be required. But if advance  
notice is not practical, the telephone  
company will notify the customer as soon  
as possible. Also, you will be advised of  
your right to file a complaint with the FCC  
if you believe it is necessary.  
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of  
1991 makes it unlawful for any person to  
use a computer or other electronic device to  
send any message via a telephone facsimile  
machine unless such message clearly  
contains, in a margin at the top or bottom  
of each transmitted page or on the first  
page of the transmission, the date and time  
it is sent and an identification of the  
business, other entity, or individual  
The telephone company may make  
changes in its facilities, equipment,  
operations or procedures that could affect  
the operations of the equipment. If this  
happens, the telephone company will  
provide advance notice in order for you to  
make the necessary modifications in order  
to maintain uninterrupted service.  
sending the message, and the telephone  
number of the sending machine or such  
business, other entity, or individual.  
In order to program this information into  
your facsimile machine, see your fax  
software documentation.  
If trouble is experienced with this  
equipment (Notebook Computer  
PCG-505TS/ PCG-505TX), please contact  
1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972), or write  
to the Sony Customer Information Center,  
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Telephone Consumer  
Guidelines (Canada)  
! Danger of explosion if battery is  
incorrectly replaced. Replace only  
with the same or equivalent type  
recommended by the  
Please refer to your telephone directory  
under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/ or ‘Terms of  
Service’. For more detailed information  
please contact.  
manufacturer. Discard used  
batteries according to the  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
! Une batterie non conforme  
présente un danger d’explosion.  
La remplacer seulement par une  
batterie identique ou de type  
équivalent recommandé par le  
fabricant. Évacuer les batteries  
usées selon les directives du  
fabricant.  
CRTC  
Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale 1  
promenade du Portage, 5 étage, Hull PQ  
K1A 0N2.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies  
with Canadian ICES-003.  
! The battery pack used in this  
device may present a fire or  
chemical burn hazard if mistreated.  
Do not disassemble, heat above  
212° (100°C) or incinerate. Dispose  
of used battery promptly. Keep  
away from children.  
Cet appareil numérique de la class B est  
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION  
BATTERY  
! La manutention incorrecte du  
module de batterie de cet appareil  
présente un risque d’incendie ou  
de brûlures chimiques. Ne pas  
démonter, incinérer ou exposer à  
une température de plus de 100°C.  
Évacuer promptement la batterie  
usée. Garder hors de portée des  
enfants.  
You can return your unwanted lithium ion  
batteries to your nearest Sony Service  
Center or Factory Service Center.  
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In some areas the disposal of lithium  
ion batteries in household or  
business trash may be prohibited.  
For the Sony Service Center nearest you  
call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or  
1-800-961-7669 in Canada.  
! Do not handle damaged or leaking  
lithium ion batteries.  
! Ne pas manipuler les batteries au  
lithium-ion qui fuient ou sont  
endommagées.  
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termination on an interface may consist of  
any combination of devices subject only to  
the requirement that the sum of the Ringer  
Equivalence Number of all the devices  
does not exceed 5.  
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE  
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label  
identifies certified equipment. This  
certification means that the equipment  
meets certain telecommunications network  
protective, operational and safety  
requirements as prescribed in the  
appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical  
Requirements document(s). The  
Department does not guarantee the  
equipment will operate to the user ’s  
satisfaction.  
AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE  
CANADA  
AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada  
identifie le matériel homologué.  
Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est  
conforme aux normes de protection,  
d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de  
télécommunications, comme le prescrivent  
les documents concernant les exigences  
techniques relatives au matériel terminal.  
Le Ministère n’assure toutefois pas que le  
matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de  
l’utilisateur.  
Before installing this equipment, users  
should ensure that it is permissible to be  
connected to the facilities of the local  
telecommunications company. The  
equipment must also be installed using an  
acceptable method of connection.  
The customer should be aware that  
compliance with the above conditions may  
not prevent degradation of service in some  
situations.  
Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur  
doit s’assurer qu’il est permis de le  
raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise  
locale de télécommunication. Le matériel  
doit également être installé en suivant une  
méthode acceptée de raccordement.  
L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est  
possible que la conformité aux conditions  
énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la  
dégradation du service dans certaines  
situations.  
Repairs to certified equipment should be  
coordinated by a representative designated  
by the supplier. Equipment malfunctions  
or any repairs or alterations made by the  
user to this equipment may give the  
telecommunications company cause to  
request that the user disconnect the  
equipment.  
Les réparations de matériel homologué  
doivent être coordonnées par un  
Users should ensure for their own  
protection that the electrical ground  
connections of the power utility, telephone  
lines and internal metallic water pipe  
system, if present, are connected together.  
This precaution may be particularly  
important in rural areas.  
représentant désigné par le fournisseur.  
L’entreprise de télécommunications peut  
demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un  
appareil à la suite de réparations ou de  
modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou  
à cause de mauvais fonctionnement.  
Caution: Users should not attempt to make  
such connections themselves, but should  
contact the appropriate electric inspection  
authority, or electrician, as appropriate.  
Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit  
s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre  
de la source d’énergie électrique, des lignes  
téléphoniques et des canalisations d’eau  
métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés  
ensemble. Cette précaution est  
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number  
(REN) assigned to each terminal device  
provides an indication of the maximum  
number of terminals allowed to be  
particulièrement importante dans les  
régions rurales.  
connected to a telephone interface. The  
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Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas  
tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même;  
il doit avoir recours à un service  
d’inspection des installations électriques,  
ou à un électricien, selon le cas.  
AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie  
(IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal  
indique le nombre maximal de terminaux  
qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface.  
La terminaison d’une interface  
téléphonique peut consister en une  
combination de quelques dispositifs, à la  
seule condition que la somme d’indices  
d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les  
dispositifs n‘excède pas 5.  
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Contents  
Welcome  
Ergonomic Considerations ............................................................. 2  
Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook  
Locating the Controls and Connectors ......................................... 5  
Front.......................................................................................................5  
Back .......................................................................................................6  
Left .........................................................................................................6  
Right.......................................................................................................7  
Bottom ...................................................................................................7  
Connecting a Power Source ........................................................... 8  
Using the AC Adapter.........................................................................8  
Using Battery Power............................................................................9  
Starting Your Computer ............................................................... 12  
Shutting Down Your Computer .................................................. 13  
Registering Windows 98............................................................... 14  
Registering Your Computer ......................................................... 15  
Using the Keyboard ....................................................................... 16  
Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key ............18  
Indicators.............................................................................................19  
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ..............................20  
Using the Touchpad ...................................................................... 21  
Using the Plastic Pen ..................................................................... 22  
Using ScribblePad ..............................................................................23  
Using the Floppy Disk Drive ....................................................... 24  
Using PC Cards .............................................................................. 26  
Using Infrared Communication Devices.................................... 29  
Using Power Saving Modes ......................................................... 31  
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VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide  
Normal Mode .....................................................................................31  
System Suspend Mode ......................................................................31  
System Hibernation Mode................................................................32  
Connecting Peripheral Devices  
Connecting a Phone Line ..............................................................34  
Connecting the Port Replicator ....................................................35  
Connecting a Printer..........................................................................37  
Connecting an External Display ......................................................38  
Connecting an External Mouse and Keyboard ..............................40  
Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device .......................41  
Connecting the CD-ROM Drive ...................................................43  
Connecting External Speakers......................................................46  
Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder...........................48  
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device ......................49  
Customizing Your Notebook Computer  
Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen.............................51  
Notebook Setup Tabs ........................................................................52  
Controlling Power Management..................................................53  
Power Management Profiles ............................................................53  
Power Management Commands .....................................................54  
Displaying Battery Information ...................................................57  
Activating BatteryScope....................................................................57  
Battery Icon Descriptions..................................................................57  
Displaying Detailed Battery Information .......................................58  
Starting Your Favorite Software With Programmable Power  
Key (PPK) Setup .............................................................................59  
Using the Programmable Power Key With Other Keys...............60  
Selecting the Display Mode ..........................................................61  
Getting Help  
Troubleshooting ............................................................................65  
Using the System and Application Recovery CDs ....................71  
Using the System Recovery CD(s)...................................................71  
Using the Application Recovery CD(s)...........................................73  
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Contents  
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Notes on Use ......................................................................75  
Limited Warranty Statement  
VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook Computer Warranty ..................81  
GARANTIE RESTREINTE................................................................83  
Battery Limited Warranty.................................................................85  
GARANTIE RESTREINTE................................................................85  
Index ...................................................................................87  
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Welcome  
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® 505 SuperSlim  
Notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video,  
computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art  
personal computing.  
This manual offers a quick introduction and reference to your Sony  
computer.  
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Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook shows you how to use the  
standard components of your system.  
Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can add  
functionality by connecting various peripherals.  
Getting Help explains the support options available to you, shows  
you how to use the Sony Customer Support service, and offers basic  
troubleshooting tips.  
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Notes on Use provides facts and advice about using your notebook  
computer.  
Limited Warranty Statement provides your product warranty  
statement and explains how to extend your warranty for an  
additional nine months.  
The online version of the User Guide is included with your computer as an  
electronic document. It includes additional information on customizing  
your notebook computer.  
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Ergonomic Considerations  
You will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a  
variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt to  
apply the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and  
portable environments.  
Computer positioned  
directly in front of you  
Arms  
at desk  
level  
Wrists relaxed  
and flat  
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Position of your computer – Place the computer directly in front of  
you as you work. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in  
a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, touchpad,  
or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides.  
Take breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the  
computer may strain muscles or tendons.  
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Welcome  
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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.  
A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright  
posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward.  
Viewing angle of the computer’s display – Use the display’s tilting  
feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle  
fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position.  
Adjust the brightness settings of the display also.  
Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not create  
glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid  
bright spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for  
your display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your  
comfort and work effectiveness.  
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Placement of an external display – When using an external display,  
set the display at a comfortable viewing distance. Make sure the  
display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in  
front of the monitor.  
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Using Your 505 SuperSlim  
Notebook  
This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use  
your computer’s internal and external devices, such as the touchpad and  
floppy disk drive.  
Locating the Controls and Connectors  
Front  
LCD screen (pages 20, 75)  
Microphone  
Hard disk drive indicator (page 19)  
Num Lock indicator (page 19)  
Caps Lock indicator (page 19)  
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2
3
4
8
9
Keyboard (page 16)  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
Touchpad (page 21)  
Scroll Lock indicator (page 19)  
Information indicator (page 19)  
Battery indicator (pages 10, 19, 57)  
Power indicator (pages 12, 19)  
Left/right button (page 21)  
Speaker (page 46)  
5
6
7
Modem indicator (page 19)  
5
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Back  
Battery connector (page 9)  
1
Left  
Plastic pen holder (page 22)  
1
2
3
4
6
7
DC In connector (page 8)  
i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) (page 48)  
USB connector (page 49)  
Line In connector  
Phone line jack (page 34)  
200  
Port replicator connector (page 35)  
8
9
Floppy disk drive connector (page 24)  
External speaker connectors (page 46)  
Headphone connector (page 47)  
10  
5
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Right  
Infrared port (page 29)  
Power switch (page 12)  
Programmable Power Key (page 59)  
PC card slot (page 26)  
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3
4
Bottom  
Battery release lever (pages 9, 11)  
Battery lock lever (pages 9, 11)  
1
2
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Connecting a Power Source  
You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power  
source.  
Using the AC Adapter  
1
Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on  
the computer.  
2
Pull the prong on the AC adapter upwards and plug it into an AC  
outlet.  
Notebook computer  
AC adapter  
(supplied)  
DC in  
To remove the AC adapter  
1
2
Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and the adapter cable  
from the DC In connector on the computer.  
Align the adapter cable with the groove on the AC adapter and wrap  
the cable around the AC adapter.  
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Using Battery Power  
You can use a battery pack as a source of power. The PCGA-BP51 battery  
pack that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of  
purchase. Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack.  
✍ You can also purchase the high-capacity PCGA-BP52 battery pack as a separate option.  
See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 31 for power management information.  
To insert the battery pack  
1
Move the lock lever on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK  
position.  
Lock lever  
2
Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the tabs and notches  
on the back of the computer, and then slide the battery towards the  
computer until it clicks into place.  
Tabs  
Grooves  
3
Slide the lock lever into the LOCK position to secure the battery on the  
computer.  
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To charge the battery pack  
1
2
Connect the AC adapter to the computer.  
Insert the battery pack.  
The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator  
light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges). When the  
battery is 85% full, the battery indicator light turns off. This process takes  
approximately one and one half hours. To charge the battery completely,  
continue charging for an additional hour.  
A fully charged battery pack provides power for:  
Model  
PCG-505TX Approx. 1.5 to 2.5 hours  
PCG-505TS Approx. 1.5 to 3.0 hours  
PCGA-BP51  
PCGA-BP52  
Approx. 3.0 to 6.0 hours  
Approx. 3.0 to 7.0 hours  
The time varies based on your system configuration. See “Displaying  
Detailed Battery Information” on page 58 for details on checking the  
battery life.  
The  
battery indicator light on the front of the computer indicates the  
status of the battery pack.  
Battery pack  
(supplied)  
Battery indicator  
Battery Indicator  
Light Status  
Meaning  
On  
The computer is using battery power.  
The battery is running out of power.  
The battery is charging.  
Single blink  
Double blink  
Off  
The computer is using AC power.  
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✍ Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery is running out of power.  
Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power. The  
battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer.  
If your battery level falls to less than 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to  
recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery.  
You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel  
utility. See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 31.  
The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged  
at any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life.  
The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source. When  
battery life is nearly depleted, the battery indicator starts flashing.  
For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter  
System Hibernation mode when the battery life is low. To avoid loss of data when using  
battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power  
management mode, such as System Suspend or System Hibernation.  
To remove the battery pack  
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2
3
Turn off the computer.  
Slide the lock lever to the UNLOCK position.  
Slide the release lever to the UNLOCK position and slide the battery away  
from the computer.  
Battery release lever  
Lock lever  
✍ You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not  
connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in System  
Suspend mode.  
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Starting Your Computer  
1
Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the  
cover.  
LCD lock lever  
2
Slide the power switch on the right side toward the front of the  
computer until the green power indicator light turns on.  
Power indicator  
Power switch  
✍ If you hold the power switch in the on position for more than four seconds, the computer  
turns off.  
3
If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display. To  
decrease the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the down or left arrow  
key. To increase the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the up or right  
arrow key.  
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Shutting Down Your Computer  
! To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your computer.  
1
2
Click the Start button on the Windows® 98 taskbar.  
Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut  
Down Windows dialog box.  
3
4
Select Shut down.  
Click OK.  
✍ Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents.  
5
6
Wait for your computer to turn off automatically. The power indicator  
turns off.  
Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer.  
✍ If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above, press the  
Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys at the same time to restart the computer. If you are unable to restart  
the computer in this way, you can slide the power switch forward and hold for four seconds.  
This operation may result in data loss.  
During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend mode.  
See “Controlling Power Management” on page 53.  
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Registering Windows 98  
The first time you turn on your computer, you need to complete a few  
steps to register and configure the Windows 98 software that is already  
installed on your computer.  
✍ You must register Windows 98 before you can use the computer.  
The on-screen instructions guide you through the registration and  
configuration process. The following is an overview of the process.  
1
Gathering information:  
❑
❑
❑
Enter your name.  
Read and accept the License Agreement.  
Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the  
cover of the Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual.  
2
3
4
Windows 98 setup: Click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup  
Wizard screen.  
Selecting your computer settings: If necessary, change the Time Zone,  
Date and Time on the Date/ Time Properties screen.  
Registering your computer: For details on the benefits of registration,  
see “Registering Your Computer” on page 15. You can also sign up  
for your 100 free hours of Internet service at this time.  
5
Learning about Windows 98: If you wish, take the tour of  
Windows 98.  
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Registering Your Computer  
You can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer  
support and receive the following benefits by registering your computer  
with Sony:  
❑
Sony Customer Support – Talk to a Support Representative to  
troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer.  
❑
Extended Limited Warranty – Protect your investment. Extend your  
Warranty nine months for a total of 12 months from the original date  
of purchase when you register your computer.  
❑
❑
Express service – Provides convenient resolution of problems.  
Free Internet access – Use the Internet for up to 100 free hours when  
you sign up with GTE (no credit card necessary). Free access expires  
100 hours or 60 days after signing up, whichever occurs first.  
If you have not already registered, follow these steps to use your  
notebook computer ’s online registration service.  
✍ You must connect your phone line before using any online services, including the online  
registration service. See “Connecting a Phone Line” on page 34.  
1
2
Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop.  
Enter the information requested on the first online registration form.  
Press the Tab key to move from box to box.  
3
4
Click the Next button to advance to the next form.  
Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time  
you complete a form.  
The computer automatically transfers your registration information using  
your built-in modem and a toll-free telephone number.  
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Using the Keyboard  
Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter ’s, but the keyboard has  
additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks.  
Escape Key  
Function keys  
Print Screen key  
Correction keys  
Fn key  
Shift key  
Ctrl key  
Applications key  
Fn key  
Alt key  
Windows 98 key  
Numeric keypad area  
Navigation keys  
Keys  
Descriptions  
Numeric keypad  
area  
Contains the keys found on a typical calculator.  
Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or  
to perform mathematical calculations such as  
addition and subtraction. Note that you must  
press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric  
keypad. (When you do so, the Num Lock light  
will be on.)  
Navigation keys  
Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on  
the screen (the four arrow keys which also  
function as the Home, End, Page Up, and Page  
Down keys).  
Correction keys  
Function keys  
The Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable  
you to make corrections in your documents.  
The twelve function keys along the top of the  
keyboard are used to perform designated tasks.  
For example, in many applications, F1 is the Help  
key. The task associated with each function key  
may vary from one application to the next.  
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Keys  
Descriptions  
Escape key  
Print Screen key  
The Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commands  
The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot  
of the screen and places it in the Windows  
Clipboard. You can then paste the screen shot into  
a document and print it.  
Operator keys  
Several keys are always used with at least one  
other key: Ctrl, Alt, and Shift. When held down  
with another key, the Ctrl (Control) and Alt  
(Alternate) keys offer another way to give  
commands. For example, in many applications,  
instead of choosing the Save command from a  
menu, you can hold down Ctrl and press S  
(referred to as Ctrl+S). The Shift key operates the  
same way as on a typewriter; it’s used to produce  
capital letters or special symbols such as @ and $.  
Windows 98 key  
The key with the Windows logo displays the  
Windows 98 Start menu; it’s the equivalent of  
clicking the Start button on the task bar. See  
“Combinations and Functions with the Windows  
98 Key” on page 18.  
Fn key  
The Fn key is used in combination with other keys  
to issue commands. The Fn keys at the left and  
right sides both work the same. See  
“Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key”  
on page 20.  
Applications key  
The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of  
context-sensitive choices; pressing this key is the  
equivalent of clicking the right mouse button.  
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Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key  
Combinations  
Functions  
+ F1  
+ Tab  
+ E  
Displays Windows Help.  
Switches the selected button on the taskbar.  
Displays Windows Explorer.  
+ F  
Displays the Windows Find: All Files window  
to find a file or folder. This is the equivalent of  
selecting Find and then Files or Folders from  
the Start menu.  
+ Ctrl + F  
Displays the Windows Find: Computer  
window where you can locate other  
computers. This is the equivalent of selecting  
Find and then Computer from the Start menu.  
+ M  
Minimizes all displayed windows.  
Shift +  
+ M  
Returns all minimized windows to their  
previous size.  
+ R  
Displays the Run window. This is the  
equivalent of selecting Run from the Start  
menu.  
Fn +  
+ Insert  
Displays the Properties window. This is the  
equivalent of double-clicking the System icon  
in the Control Panel.  
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Indicators  
Indicators  
Functions  
Information  
Turns on when the PPK Timer is set. Turns off  
when the PPK Timer is not set or the PPK Timer  
setting is inactive. (Such as when the computer’s  
power is off or in System Hibernation mode.)  
Battery  
Power  
Indicates the status of the battery attached at the  
rear of the computer.  
Lights when the power to the computer is turned  
on. Flashes in System Suspend mode.  
Turns off when the computer is in System  
Hibernation mode or powered off.  
Light  
On  
Off  
Modem  
The modem is in use.  
The modem is not in use.  
Hard disk  
Data is being read from or  
written to the hard drive.  
Do not enter System  
The hard drive is not being  
accessed.  
Suspend mode or turn off  
the computer when this  
indicator light is on.  
Num Lock  
Caps Lock  
The number keys in the  
numeric keypad are active.  
The character keys in the  
keypad area are active.  
The letters appear in  
uppercase as you type. The  
Shift key lowers the case of  
typed letters when Caps  
Lock is on.  
Letters appear in lower case  
as you type (unless you hold  
down the Shift key).  
Scroll Lock The screen scrolls  
differently. (Exactly how it  
Information moves across  
the display normally.  
scrolls depends on the  
specific application. It has  
no effect in many  
applications.)  
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Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key  
Combinations/  
Feature  
Functions  
Puts the system into System Suspend mode, a  
power management state. To return the system  
to the active state, press any key or press the  
power switch on your computer.  
Fn+  
(ESC)  
System Suspend  
Displays the power status, as in the example  
below:  
Fn+  
(F2)  
Display power status  
Charging the  
battery  
Using AC  
power  
Toggles the built-in speaker off and on.  
Fn+  
(F3)  
Speaker switch  
Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.  
To increase volume, press Fn+F4, then  
To decrease volume, press Fn+F4, then  
Fn+ (F4)  
Speaker volume  
or ➜.  
or  
➜
.
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.  
To increase light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then  
Fn+  
(F5)  
Brightness control  
or ➜.  
To decrease light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then  
➜
or  
.
Toggles through the LCD, external display  
(connected to the Monitor connector on the  
port replicator) and both LCD and external  
display.  
Fn+  
Switch to the  
external display  
(F7)  
LCD and external display  
Only external display  
Only LCD  
Provides for the lowest level of power  
consumption. When you execute this command,  
the state of the system and state of the  
peripheral devices are written to the hard disk  
and the system power is turned off. To return  
the system to the original state, use the power  
switch to turn on power.  
Fn+  
(F12)  
System Hibernation  
Turns off the LCD in order to save power.  
Fn+D  
Video standby  
Zooms the display size in or out when the  
display is set to less than maximum resolution.  
Fn+F  
Change the display size  
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Using the Touchpad  
The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You  
can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the built-in  
touchpad.  
Pointer  
Touchpad  
Right button  
Left button  
Actions  
Descriptions  
Point  
Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item  
or object.  
Click  
Press the left button once.  
Double-click Press the left button twice.  
Right-click  
Press the right button once. In many applications, this action  
displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices.  
Drag  
Slide one finger while pressing the left button.  
Scroll  
Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad.  
✍ The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature.  
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Using the Plastic Pen  
The plastic pen can be used on the touchpad for drawing or for signing  
your name with the ScribblePad software. You can store the pen in the  
pen holder on the left side of the LCD screen. The method for inserting  
and removing the pen differs, depending on your model.  
To use the pen compartment for the PCG-505TS SuperSlim Notebook  
1
Press the bottom of the pen compartment to open the compartment.  
Press here to open  
pen compartment  
2
3
Slide the pen in or out of the compartment to store or remove it.  
When you are ready to close the pen compartment, press the top of  
the compartment until it clicks into place.  
To use the pen slot for the PCG-505TX SuperSlim Notebook  
To insert the pen  
To remove the pen  
For the PCG-505TX, the pen is stored in a slot. To insert the pen, put the  
tip of the pen into the bottom end of the slot, then press the pen into the  
slot. To remove the pen, press the pen down and pull it out.  
✍ The supplied plastic pen is designed to be used only on the touchpad. Do not use this pen  
on any surface other than the touchpad including the computer's LCD; it may damage the  
LCD.  
Store the pen in the pen compartment when you are not using it.  
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Using ScribblePad  
ScribblePad is an application that lets you create memos by writing on the  
touchpad using the supplied plastic pen.  
To use ScribblePad  
1
2
Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar.  
Point to Programs, point to Sony Stationery, and then click  
ScribblePad.  
3
Press the F10 key.  
ScribblePad enters tablet mode. In this mode the touchpad  
corresponds with the ScribblePad screen. This means that what you  
write on the touchpad appears on the screen in the corresponding  
location. For example, when you write letters on the left corner of the  
touchpad, the letters appear on the left corner of the screen.  
4
To write, move the pen slowly on the touchpad.  
As you write, the letters you wrote on the touchpad appear on the  
screen.  
✍ To learn more about ScribblePad, click Help on the ScribblePad screen to display the online  
help file.  
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Using the Floppy Disk Drive  
You can connect the floppy disk drive to the FDD connector on your  
computer:  
To connect the floppy disk drive  
1
2
3
Turn off the computer.  
Open the cover of the  
Floppy disk drive connector.  
FDD connector. The  
Plug the floppy disk drive cable into the  
VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up.  
FDD connector  
cover  
Floppy disk drive  
(supplied)  
Floppy disk drive cable  
To insert a diskette  
1
2
Hold the diskette with the label side facing up.  
Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place.  
Diskette  
Floppy disk drive  
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To remove a diskette  
❑
When you finish using the diskette, wait until the LED indicator  
turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette.  
Eject button  
LED indicator  
To remove the floppy disk drive  
1
2
Turn off the computer.  
Press both sides of the floppy disk drive cable and unplug the cable  
from the computer.  
3
Fold the floppy disk drive cable into the compartment on the side of  
the floppy disk drive.  
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Using PC Cards  
Your computer includes a PC card slot. PC cards allow you to connect  
portable external devices, such as a CD-ROM drive, or to connect to a  
network.  
✍ The PC card slot can accommodate one Type II PC card. This slot is compatible with Card  
Bus and ZV (Zoomed Video) port.  
Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card. You can  
use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup  
Screen” on page 51 for details.  
Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer.  
If an “!” mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog, remove  
the software driver and then reinstall it.  
To insert a PC card  
✍ You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC card.  
1
Pull the PC card release button up away from the computer and push  
it in towards the computer.  
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2
Remove the PC card slot protector.  
3
Insert 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 connector.  
The release button comes out.  
PC card  
✍ Do not force a card into the slot. It may damage the connector pins.  
If you have difficulty inserting a card, check that you are inserting the card with the correct  
orientation.  
See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on its use.  
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For some PC cards, if you alternate between normal power operation and the system  
suspend or system hibernation power management modes while the card is inserted, you  
may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized. Reboot your system to  
correct the problem.  
To remove a PC card  
1
Close any applications that use the PC card. Otherwise data may be  
lost.  
2
3
Click the PC card icon in the taskbar and close the card.  
Pull the PC card release button up and press it in towards the  
computer.  
Release button  
4
5
Gently grasp the card and pull it out.  
Insert the PC card slot protector into the empty slot.  
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Using Infrared Communication Devices  
Your computer includes an infrared port, located on the right side of the  
computer. You can use this port to communicate with other infrared-  
equipped devices with compatible protocols, such as a digital still camera  
or other computers.  
To use infrared communication with a digital still camera  
Align the infrared ports on the computer and the digital camera so that  
they are in a direct line.  
Infrared port  
To use infrared communication with another computer  
Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct  
line.  
✍ Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off. By default, it is not enabled  
when your system is shipped. To enable infrared use, click the Infrared icon in the Windows  
Control Panel, and select the Enable infrared communication checkbox on the Options tab.  
You can disable infrared communication when you are not using it to conserve battery life.  
Use the Infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel to enable and disable infrared  
communication. Do not use the icon in the taskbar.  
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When you transfer files directly from devices other than the internal hard disk drive, such as  
a CD-ROM drive or hard disk drive on a network, set the System Suspend and System  
Hibernation timers to off.  
Check the Status tag of the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel to determine if  
the infrared device is detected.  
If the two devices are too far apart or too close together, data transfer may be interrupted or  
there may be noise in the transmission.  
Do not cover the infrared ports with your hand or any other objects.  
Avoid direct sunlight, fluorescent light, or flashing incandescent light near the infrared  
ports.  
See the manual that came with your digital still camera or other infrared communication  
device for more information on installation and use.  
The active area of infrared transmission extends about 39 3/ inches (1m) with a radius of 15  
8
degrees.  
Infrared port  
15  
degrees  
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Using Power Saving Modes  
When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you  
can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery  
life. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn  
off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes:  
System Suspend and System Hibernation. When using battery power,  
you should be aware that the computer automatically enters System  
Hibernation mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5%,  
regardless of the power management setting you select.  
✍ If your battery level falls to less than 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to  
recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery.  
Normal Mode  
This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use. The green  
power indicator light is on in this mode. To save power, you can turn off a  
specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk.  
✍ For details, see “Controlling Power Management” on page 53.  
System Suspend Mode  
The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches  
off power to the CPU. The amber power indicator light flashes in this  
mode.  
To activate System Suspend mode  
Press Fn+Esc, or you can slide the power switch forward and release the  
switch immediately. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter  
System Suspend mode.  
To return to normal mode  
Press any key.  
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System Hibernation Mode  
The state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off.  
The power indicator light is off in this mode.  
To activate System Hibernation mode  
Press Fn+F12. The “Save to Disk Manager” screen appears, and then the  
computer enters System Hibernation mode. You can also use the  
PowerPanel utility to enter System Hibernation mode.  
To return to normal mode  
Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch forward. The  
computer returns to its previous state.  
✍ When returning from System Hibernation mode, the system status stored on the hard disk is  
erased and the computer starts normally if you slide the power switch forward and hold for  
more than four seconds.  
❑
❑
Time to return to normal mode:  
System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation  
Power consumption:  
System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation  
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You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these  
peripherals:  
❑
❑
Phone line (page 34)  
Port replicator (page 35)  
❑
❑
❑
❑
Printer (page 37)  
External display (page 38)  
External mouse or keyboard (page 40)  
Desktop computer or serial device (page 41)  
❑
❑
❑
❑
CD-ROM drive (page 43)  
External speakers (page 46)  
Digital video camera recorder (page 48)  
Universal Serial Bus (USB) device (page 49)  
✍ Turn off the computer before connecting peripherals. In normal use, you should turn on the  
peripherals before turning on the computer. You can connect USB devices while the  
computer is on.  
Connect the AC adapter only after connecting all cables.  
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Connecting a Phone Line  
You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services, the  
Internet, and Sony Customer Support.  
✍ In order to register your Sony VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook, register your software online,  
and use Sony Customer Support, you must connect to a phone line. Also, you must register  
your computer to receive the extended warranty.  
1
Open the phone line jack cover. The cover opens only to a 45 degree  
angle.  
Phone line  
jack cover  
2
3
Plug one end of the phone cable into the jack on the inside of the  
phone line jack cover. Make sure you insert the phone cable from the  
rear of the computer and that the modular jack clicks into place.  
Plug the other end into the wall jack.  
Phone line jack  
Phone cable  
(supplied)  
✍ Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated  
telephone, and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX).  
Some of these connections might result in excess electrical current and could cause a  
malfunction in the internal modem.  
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Connecting the Port Replicator  
You can use the PCGA-PR5 port replicator (supplied) to connect  
peripheral devices such as a printer or external display.  
3
5
1
2
4
Printer (page 37)  
Monitor (page 38)  
Mouse (page 40)  
Keyboard (page 40)  
Serial (page 41)  
1
2
3
4
5
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To attach the port replicator  
1
2
Turn off the computer.  
Open the port replicator connector cover on the left side of the  
computer.  
Port replicator  
connector cover  
3
Plug the port replicator cable into the port replicator connector on the  
computer.  
To remove the port replicator  
1
2
Turn off the computer.  
Press both sides of the port replicator cable and unplug the cable from  
the computer.  
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3
Fold the port replicator cable into the compartment on the side of the  
port replicator.  
✍ If you do not turn off the computer before removing the port replicator, you must turn off  
the computer before reattaching the port replicator.  
Connecting a Printer  
You can use the port replicator to connect a Windows 98-compatible  
printer or other parallel port device to your computer.  
To connect a printer  
❑
Use the  
symbol to locate the Printer connector on the port  
replicator. Plug the printer cable (supplied with the printer) into this  
connector.  
to your computer  
Power cord  
Printer  
to  
Printer  
Printer cable  
(supplied with the printer)  
✍ See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use.  
Before using the printer, you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook  
Setup software. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” on page 51.  
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Connecting an External Display  
You can use the port replicator to connect an external display to your  
notebook computer. For example, you can use the computer with any of  
the following:  
❑
❑
Computer display (monitor) (page 38)  
Projector (page 39)  
To connect a computer display  
❑
Use the  
symbol on the port replicator to locate the Monitor  
connector. Plug the display cable into this connector.  
❑
If necessary, plug one end of the display power cord into the display,  
and the other end into an AC outlet.  
to your computer  
Power cord  
to  
Monitor  
Computer display  
Display cable  
✍ See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on installation  
and use.  
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To connect a projector  
You can use a projector as an external display, such as the Sony LCD  
Projector.  
1
2
Use the  
symbol to locate the Monitor connector. Plug the RGB  
signal cable into this connector.  
Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector. Plug the audio  
cable into this connector.  
Projector  
Power cord  
to  
Audio cable  
RGB signal cable  
to  
Monitor  
✍ See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and use.  
To select a display  
When you connect an external display to the monitor connector, you can  
press Fn+F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display  
(LCD), the external monitor, or both devices. See “Selecting the Display  
Mode” on page 61 for more information.  
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Connecting an External Mouse and Keyboard  
You can use the port replicator to connect an external mouse and  
keyboard to your computer. The Mouse and Keyboard connectors require  
a PS/ 2®-style plug or adapter.  
To connect an external mouse and keyboard  
1
2
Turn off the computer.  
Use the and symbols to locate the Mouse and Keyboard  
connectors. Plug the mouse cable and keyboard cable into these  
connectors with the mark facing up.  
to your computer  
to  
Keyboard  
Keyboard  
Mouse  
to  
Mouse  
✍ See “Using the Keyboard” on page 16 for more information on using the keyboard.  
See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on  
installation and use.  
Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard, turn off the computer.  
Before connecting a mouse to the Serial port, make sure the mouse is compatible with a  
Serial port.  
You cannot use the built-in touchpad and an external mouse at the same time.  
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41  
Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device  
You can use the port replicator to connect your notebook computer to  
another computer, or to connect other peripherals, such as the Sony  
Digital Still Camera.  
To connect a desktop computer  
❑
Use the  
symbol to locate the Serial connector. Plug the connecting  
cable into this port on the port replicator and into the serial port on  
the desktop computer.  
to your computer  
to I/O  
to lOlOl  
Serial  
Serial cable  
(not supplied)  
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To connect a digital still camera  
❑
Use the  
symbol to locate the Serial connector. Plug the connecting  
cable into this port on the port replicator and into the Digital I/ O  
connector on the digital still camera.  
to your computer  
to lOlOl  
Serial  
to I/O  
Serial cable  
(not supplied)  
✍ The Sony Digital Still Camera (DSC-F1) is pictured; you may need to connect your camera  
differently.  
See the manual that came with your digital camera or other serial device for more  
information on installation and use.  
If you use a digital camera that has an infrared data communication system or other infrared  
communication device, see “Using Infrared Communication Devices” on page 29.  
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Connecting the CD-ROM Drive  
You can use the optional PCGA-CD5 CD-ROM drive with your notebook  
computer.  
To connect the CD-ROM drive  
1
2
Turn off your computer.  
Remove the PC card slot protector from the PC card slot. See “Using  
PC Cards” on page 26 for details.  
3
Connect the CD-ROM drive cable to the PC card supplied with the  
CD-ROM drive.  
PC card  
(supplied with  
CD-ROM drive)  
CD-ROM  
drive cable  
4
Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the label side facing up.  
See “Using PC Cards” on page 26 for details.  
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5
Connect the CD-ROM drive AC power adapter to the CD-ROM drive  
and plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet.  
to AC outlet  
AC adapter cable  
✍ The pick-up cover is attached to the lens of the CD-ROM drive at the factory. Before using  
the CD-ROM drive, remove the pick-up cover.  
To insert a CD-ROM disc  
1
2
Slide the power switch to the on position.  
Slide the Open button in the direction of the arrow to open the  
CD-ROM drive lid.  
Power switch  
Open button  
3
Place the CD-ROM disc in the tray with the label side facing up. Push  
the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place.  
Press here to  
click disk in place  
✍ Be sure to seat the CD-ROM disc firmly over the CD-ROM drive hub fingers. If you do not  
seat the disc firmly, you could damage your CD-ROM drive and you may not be able to open  
the CD-ROM drive lid.  
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4
Gently press on the CD-ROM drive lid until it clicks shut.  
Power/Busy indicator  
Press here to close lid  
To play an audio CD in the CD-ROM drive  
In addition to connecting the CD-ROM drive to your computer, you must  
connect the drive to the computer with a male-to-male stereo mini plug  
(not supplied).  
1
Connect one end of the stereo mini plug to the headphone jack on the  
CD-ROM drive and the other end to the Line In jack on the left side of  
your computer.  
to  
Line In  
to Headphone  
Audio cable  
2
3
Right-click the speaker icon on the taskbar and select Open Volume  
Control from the shortcut menu. The Volume Control window opens.  
Drag the Line In slider to adjust the volume.  
To remove the CD-ROM drive  
❑
Remove the PC card from the computer. See “Using PC Cards” on  
page 26 for details.  
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Connecting External Speakers  
You can use the optional PCGA-SP51 stereo speakers with your computer  
or other speakers designed for computer use.  
✍ Turn down the volume of the speakers before you connect them.  
To adjust the speaker volume, press Fn+F4. See “Combinations and Functions with the Fn  
Key” on page 20 for details.  
Do not place diskettes on the speakers; the speaker’s magnetic field may damage the data  
on the diskettes.  
The internal speaker does not work when the external speakers are connected.  
To connect the PCGA-SP51 stereo speakers  
❑
Insert the speakers into the slots on the sides of the display.  
Stereo speakers  
(optional)  
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To connect other external speakers  
❑
Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector. Plug the  
speaker cable into this connector.  
Speakers  
to  
Speaker cable (supplied with  
Headphone  
speakers)  
✍ See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on installation and use.  
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Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder  
The PCG-505TS and PCG-505TX SuperSlim Notebooks include an  
i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) connector, which you can use to connect to a digital  
video camera recorder.  
To connect a digital video camera recorder  
❑
Plug one end of an i.LINK cable into the 200 connector on the left  
side of the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out connector  
on the digital video camera recorder.  
to DV In/Out  
to 200  
i.LINK cable  
(not supplied)  
Digital video  
camera recorder  
✍ The Sony digital video camera recorder (DCR-PC7) is pictured; your digital video camera  
recorder may need to be connected differently.  
On Sony digital video cameras, connectors labeled “DV In/Out” or “i.LINK” are i.LINK-  
compatible.  
See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on  
installation and use.  
The i.LINK connector does not supply power to external devices. If the external device  
requires power from the i.LINK connector, you cannot use the device with your computer.  
The VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook supports transfer rates up to 200 Mbps; however, the  
actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device.  
The i.LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use. See  
the documentation that came with your software for more information.  
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Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device  
You can connect a USB device to your computer.  
To connect a USB device  
❑
Use the symbol to locate the USB connector on the left side of the  
computer. Plug one end of a USB cable into this port and the other  
end into the USB device.  
USB device  
USB connecting cable  
(not supplied)  
to  
USB  
✍ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on installation and  
use.  
When you enable the PowerPanel setting that allows the computer to enter System Suspend  
mode or System Hibernation mode, your computer may enter System Suspend mode or  
System Hibernation mode while you are using a USB device, such as a USB mouse or a USB  
keyboard. Therefore, when using a USB device, select the AC Profile or change the profile  
setting in PowerPanel so that the computer does not enter System Suspend mode or System  
Hibernation mode. The default AC Profile settings do not allow the computer to enter  
System Suspend mode or System Hibernation mode. For details, see the PowerPanel Help.  
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Customizing Your Notebook  
Computer  
You can customize the settings of your notebook computer. The following  
sections briefly describe how to change your computer’s default settings.  
You can also refer to the Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed  
information.  
Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen  
To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen:  
1
2
Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar.  
Point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup.  
3
4
Select the tab for the item you want to change. See “Notebook Setup  
Tabs” on page 52.  
After you finish, click OK.  
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Notebook Setup Tabs  
Tab  
Descriptions  
About This Computer  
Display system information, including memory  
capacity, serial number, and BIOS version.  
Printer  
Change printer port mode settings.  
Power On  
Device Sequence  
Select the order of drives and devices from which  
you want to load the operating system.  
Power On Password  
Enable Ports  
Set the password to secure your computer.  
Change the hardware resources such as I/ O address,  
IRQ, or DMA depending on the optional hardware  
or software you use. Disabling ports releases  
resources to the system. To change the serial, audio,  
and modem settings, click Advanced on the Basic/  
Advanced tab.  
Basic/ Advanced  
Toggle between Advanced mode (additional screens  
with advanced settings) and Basic mode of display.  
Advanced mode includes Serial, Audio, Built-in  
Modem, Infrared, and View Resources tabs.  
✍ For more information about each option, click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to  
display the help file.  
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Controlling Power Management  
The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power management of  
your notebook computer and provides key information about system  
activity and battery life. The following sections briefly describe how to  
conserve your computer’s battery power. You can also refer to the  
PowerPanel Help for more detailed information. To activate a profile or  
command, see “To activate the PowerPanel Profiles toolbar” on page 55.  
Power Management Profiles  
PowerPanel provides several predefined power management profiles.  
Each profile consists of a group of specific power management settings  
that are designed to meet specific power management goals—ranging  
from maximum power management to no power management. You can  
change the settings for any of the predefined profiles or you can create  
your own profile to suit your portable computing needs. The predefined  
profiles are:  
Icon  
Description  
Maximum Performance – Provides the best system performance  
while still conserving power.  
Maximum Battery Life – Provides power saving features to give  
you maximum battery life and good performance. It slows the  
computer and puts it into System Suspend mode after a specified  
period of inactivity.  
Power Management Off – Turns off all power management features  
such as System Suspend and System Hibernation modes.  
AC Profile – The power management state when AC power is in  
use. Similar to the Power Management Off setting. PowerPanel  
automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature.  
Games – Disables the display and the Hard Disk Spindle Down  
timer.  
Presentation – Keeps the display on at all times while it conserves  
power. This option is ideal for slide show presentations. You can  
establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Sleep, and  
System Suspend to optimize power management for your system.  
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Word Processing – Optimizes power management with longer  
timeouts on the hard disk and display screen. You can also establish  
settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Sleep, and System  
Suspend to optimize power management for your system.  
Communications – Extends battery life by initiating a quick display  
timeout. The Internal modem remains powered. You can also  
establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Sleep, and  
System Suspend to optimize power management for your system.  
Power Management Commands  
PowerPanel also provides power management commands that you can  
use to activate specific power management functions and to control  
power for a specific device. You might use these commands when you  
want to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action, such as  
putting the system into Video Standby mode before the Video Standby  
timer expires.  
System Suspend – Puts the system into System Suspend mode, a  
power management state that saves the state of the system and  
peripheral devices in memory (RAM). Power consumption reduces  
to a minimum, and the system remains on. To return the system to  
the active state, press any key or the power switch on your  
computer.  
System Hibernation – Provides for the lowest level of power  
consumption. The system writes the state of the system and  
peripheral devices to the hard disk and turns off the system power.  
To return the system to the original state, use the power switch to  
turn on power. The system saves the data in the Save to Disk  
Partition on the hard drive.  
LCD (Video) Standby – Turns off the LCD to save power. If you  
turn off the Video Standby timer, the display remains active except  
when the system enters System Suspend mode. The video display  
system is one of the largest consumers of power in the system.  
Hard Disk Sleep – Turns off the hard disk spindle motor. Although  
you can manually turn off the power to the hard disk through this  
command, any system request to the hard disk turns on the power  
to the hard disk.  
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Speed Controller - Controls the speed at which the CPU performs.  
Click this button to open the Speed Controller dialog box. When  
you select the Auto checkbox, the CPU performs at full speed while  
the system is active and at 25% of full speed during periods of  
inactivity. Auto is the recommended option. You can also choose to  
run the CPU at 100%, 75%, 50%, or 25% of full speed regardless of  
whether the system is active or inactive. Using this command can  
help conserve battery power.  
PC Card – Controls the PC card sockets. Click this button to open  
the PC Card (PCMCIA) Properties dialog box. You can view the  
properties for the PC cards.  
To activate the PowerPanel Profiles toolbar  
1
Double-click the  
appears.  
(atom) icon on the taskbar. The Profiles toolbar  
✍ When the Profiles toolbar is already visible on the desktop, double-clicking the atom icon  
hides the toolbar.  
When you move the pointer over the atom icon on the taskbar, a  
tooltip with the name of the active power management profile  
appears.  
2
Click the button you want to set.  
The power management settings associated with the profile you  
select become active.  
✍ To display the Commands toolbar, right-click an empty portion of the toolbar and select  
Commands from the shortcut menu. Refer to the PowerPanel Help for information on  
customizing the PowerPanel toolbars.  
When you use the battery pack to power your computer, your system selects the  
Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default. If you select a different  
power management profile while using battery power, that profile is selected  
automatically the next time you use the battery pack to power your computer.  
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To change the power management settings using the PowerPanel Profiles  
toolbar  
You can change power management settings, such as the settings for the  
System Suspend timer or the speed at which the CPU performs.  
1
Click the  
(atom) icon on the taskbar. The PowerPanel bar appears.  
(If the bar does not appear, click the Start button, point to VAIO, and  
select PowerPanel.)  
2
3
Right-click the Profiles icon for the item you want to change, then  
click Open. The Profile Manager starts.  
Double-click the item you want to change. A list of settings appears  
with a check mark indicating the current setting.  
4
5
6
Click the desired setting.  
Click the File menu, then click Save.  
Click the File menu, then click Close. The Profile Manager closes and  
the new setting is activated.  
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Displaying Battery Information  
You can display detailed information for the battery in your computer.  
The following sections briefly describe how to display your computer’s  
general battery information. You can also refer to the BatteryScope Help  
for more detailed information.  
Activating BatteryScope  
To activate BatteryScope  
1
2
Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar.  
Point to VAIO and click BatteryScope. The battery icon appears on  
the taskbar.  
When you move the pointer over the battery icon on the taskbar, a  
tooltip appears indicating the total capacity remaining in the battery  
and the estimated time until the battery fully discharges.  
You can also view battery gauges on the shared PowerPanel and  
BatteryScope toolbar.  
❑
❑
Percentage indicator  
Displays the percentage of the remaining capacity.  
Time indicator  
Displays estimated time (hours/ minutes) remaining before the  
battery fully drains, also referred to as the time-to-empty.  
Battery Icon Descriptions  
Battery icon  
Battery status  
Discharging  
Charging  
No battery  
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Displaying Detailed Battery Information  
You can obtain detailed information about the batteries.  
❑
Double-click the battery icon on the toolbar to display the  
BatteryScope window.  
The screen appears displaying the Battery tab, which contains  
information such as the estimated time-to-empty and the charging  
time.  
To customize the BatteryScope toolbar and alarm system  
You can customize the BatteryScope toolbar to suit your portable  
computing needs, including modifications to the alarm settings. Refer to  
the BatteryScope Help for more information.  
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Starting Your Favorite Software With  
Programmable Power Key (PPK) Setup  
The PPK Setup software enables you to start your favorite software by  
simply pressing the programmable power key.  
Programmable  
power key  
This section briefly describes how to use the programmable power key.  
You can also refer to the PPK Setup Help for more detailed information.  
To use the PPK Setup screen:  
1
Double-click the PPK Setup icon on the taskbar. The PPK Setup  
screen appears.  
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2
Select the software title you want PPK to launch automatically from  
the Registered Files list and right-click. The Setup options screen  
appears.  
3
4
Click Set as PPK launch file. The  
software title.  
appears next to the selected  
Click OK.  
✍ The default settings for PPK do not allow you to start the selected software when the  
computer’s LCD is closed. To start the selected software while the LCD is closed, click the  
Enable/Disable tab and select Enable PPK even if LCD Panel is closed. Be aware, however  
that the software can now start accidentally if you press the programmable power key when  
you carry the computer.  
Using the Programmable Power Key With Other Keys  
You can also choose to start other applications by pressing the  
programmable power key in combination with the Alt, Ctrl, or Shift keys.  
To select the key combination, right-click the application you want to start  
and select an item from the menu. When you select Set as PPK launch file,  
you can turn on the power and start the selected application by just  
pressing the programmable power key. When you select Set as Alt+PPK  
launch file, Set as Ctrl+PPK launch file, or Set as Shift+PPK launch file,  
you need to turn on the computer to use these functions.  
Using the internal timer:  
You can use the internal timer to start software at a specific time. You can  
use this feature when the computer is on or in system suspend mode.  
✍ If the computer's LCD is closed, you cannot use the internal timer to start software using the  
default settings. To start software while the LCD is closed, click the Enable/Disable tab and  
select the checkbox next to Enable Timer launch even if LCD Panel is closed.  
It may take some time to actually start the software. It is advised that you confirm the time  
your selected software takes to start.  
When selecting software that uses a phone line: The computer may not be able to  
disconnect the phone line due to communication and server conditions. Be sure to monitor  
the status of the software when running PPK Setup, and manually disconnect the phone line  
if you notice a malfunction. Furthermore, when using the timer to start the software, it is  
advised that you set the computer to enter system suspend or system hibernation mode  
after a certain time. This allows the computer to disconnect the phone line if the computer  
fails to disconnect the line normally. However, the computer cannot disconnect the phone  
line when it enters system suspend mode in case the internal modem ring resume is set to  
on.  
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Selecting the Display Mode  
When you connect an external display, you can toggle the display mode  
between the LCD on your computer and an external display.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar.  
Point to Settings and click Control Panel.  
Click Display.  
Click the Settings tab.  
Click the Advanced button.  
Click the NeoMagic® tab.  
7
8
Click Display Options.  
Select one of the options under Display Mode:  
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Display modes  
Functions  
Monitor  
Displays only an external display connected to the  
Monitor connector on the port replicator.  
LCD Panel  
Displays only the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) on  
your computer.  
Monitor/ LCD  
Displays simultaneously both the LCD and an external  
display connected to the Monitor connector on the port  
replicator.  
9
Click OK until all the Settings windows close.  
✍ You can adjust the refresh rate when you select Monitor as the display mode.  
Some displays do not support using both the computer’s LCD and an external display  
simultaneously.  
To use the Monitor and Monitor/LCD display modes, an external display must be connected  
to the monitor connector on the port replicator.  
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Getting Help  
Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When  
you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software,  
check these sources for answers, in the following sequence:  
Contains a complete list of the items that ship with  
1
2
3
VAIO 505  
SuperSlim  
Notebook Read  
Me First  
your computer, product specifications, software  
support information, and the most up-to-date  
information on using your computer.  
Explains how to use your 505 SuperSlim Notebook  
and connect peripheral devices.  
VAIO 505  
SuperSlim  
Notebook User  
Guide  
The electronic version of the User Guide contains  
additional information on customizing your  
notebook computer. You can access this guide from  
the Windows Start menu by selecting Programs/  
VAIO/ Documentation.  
Online User  
Guide  
Most of the manuals for preinstalled software are  
located on your hard disk drive as online help files.  
You can access the online help files from the Help  
menu in the specific application. A printed manual is  
available for some applications.  
4
5
Manuals and  
online help files  
that may  
accompany  
your  
preinstalled  
software  
Provides instant access to information on commonly  
encountered problems. Enter a description of your  
problem and the Knowledge Database searches for  
the corresponding solutions online. You can access  
the Sony Knowledge Database at:  
Knowledge  
Database  
http:/ / www.sony.com/ pcsupport  
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This service provides you with answers to commonly  
6
Sony  
Fax-on-Demand  
asked questions. You can use this automated service  
to request a list of available topics and then select the  
topics that you want to receive. To contact the Sony  
fax-on-demand service, call 1-888-4SONYPC  
(1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or your  
fax software.)  
You can call and speak with a Sony Customer  
Support Representative without using your  
computer by calling 1-888-4SONYPC  
(1-888-476-6972). Software support is available free of  
charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.  
7
Calling Sony  
Customer  
Support  
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65  
Troubleshooting  
This section describes how to solve common problems you may  
encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple  
solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer  
Support.  
✍ When you reconnect devices, be sure to turn off the computer as described in “Shutting  
Down Your Computer” on page 13. Turning off the computer using other methods may  
result in data loss.  
My computer does not start  
❑
Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is  
turned on. Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the  
computer indicates that the power is on.  
❑
❑
❑
Check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged.  
Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive.  
Confirm that the AC adapter and all cables are connected firmly, as  
described in “Connecting Peripheral Devices” on page 33.  
❑
❑
If you plugged the computer into a power strip or UPS, make sure the  
power strip or UPS is turned on and working.  
If you are using an external display, check that it is plugged into a  
power source and turned on. Check that the brightness control is  
adjusted correctly. See the manual that came with your display for  
details.  
❑
❑
Moisture condensation may have occurred. Do not use the computer  
for at least one hour and then turn on the computer.  
When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may not be able  
to boot your system properly. You can correct this situation as  
follows: Plug in the AC adapter and allow the computer to charge for  
one hour while the power is on. Do not use the computer during this  
time. After one hour, turn the power off and then on again. To charge  
the internal backup battery fully, keep the AC adapter connected for  
more than 24 hours after turning the power on. You can use your  
computer while charging the battery.  
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When I turn on my computer, the message “Operating system not found”  
appears and Windows does not start  
❑
Check the floppy disk drive to see if a non-bootable diskette is in the  
drive.  
❑
If a non-bootable diskette is in the drive, turn off the computer,  
remove the diskette, and then turn on the computer again. Confirm  
that Windows starts properly. If Windows still does not start, follow  
the procedure below to initialize the BIOS.  
❑
If the floppy disk drive is empty or contains a bootable diskette, use  
the following procedure to initialize the BIOS:  
1 Remove the floppy disk drive, port replicator, PC card, and any  
other peripheral devices. from the computer.  
2 Turn the computer off and then turn it on again.  
3 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo  
appears. The BIOS setup menu screen appears.  
4 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.  
5 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the  
Enter key. The message “Load default configuration now?”  
appears.  
6 Check that [Yes] is selected, then press the Enter key.  
7 Press the arrow keys to select Exit (Save Changes) and then press  
the Enter key. The message “Save configuration changes and exit  
now?” appears.  
8 Check that [Yes] is selected, then press the Enter key. The computer  
restarts.  
When I turn on my computer, the message “C:\WINDOWS” appears and  
Windows does not start  
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Enter “win”, then press the Enter key. When the message “MS-DOS is  
activated. Do you want to return to Windows and restart  
applications?” appears, press the Enter key again. Windows starts.  
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When shutting down your computer, follow the procedure in  
“Shutting Down Your Computer” on page 13. Windows should start  
automatically the next time you turn on your computer.  
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My LCD does not display anything  
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Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is  
turned on. Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the  
computer is on.  
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Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged.  
The computer may be in LCD (Video) Standby mode. Press any key  
to activate the display.  
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The video output may be directed to an external display attached to  
the port replicator. Press Fn+F7 until video output appears on the  
LCD.  
The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly  
Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image. See the  
manual supplied with your display for more information.  
My computer “locks up”  
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Try restarting the computer. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start  
button, click Shut Down, and then click Restart the computer.  
If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step, you can  
restart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.  
If the previous step does not work, slide the power switch toward the  
front and hold it for four seconds. This turns off the power.  
If your computer locks up while playing a CD-ROM, stop the  
CD-ROM, and restart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.  
✍ Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete or turning off the computer with the power switch may result in  
data loss in files that are currently open.  
My software program “locks up” or crashes  
Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical  
support.  
I cannot print  
Try changing the printer port mode. In Sony Notebook Setup, select the  
Printer/ FDD tab. If the printer port mode is set to ECP, change it to bi-  
directional. If the printer port mode is set to bi-directional, change it to  
ECP. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” on page 51 for  
details on using Sony Notebook Setup.  
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Movements of the displayed images are awkward (not smooth)  
In PowerPanel, select Change CPU Speed. Remove the check from Auto,  
and set Speed Control to 100%.  
I cannot play a CD-ROM  
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Make sure the label of the CD-ROM is facing up.  
If the CD-ROM requires software, make sure the software is installed  
according to the program’s instructions.  
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Moisture condensation may have occurred. Disconnect the CD-ROM  
drive and disconnect the power to the drive for at least one hour.  
Make sure the CD-ROM drive is properly connected. See “Connecting  
the CD-ROM Drive” on page 43.  
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Clean the CD-ROM.  
Check the speaker volume.  
When I click an application icon a message appears, such as “You must insert  
the application CD into your CD-ROM drive”, and the software does not start  
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Some titles require specific files that are located on the application’s  
CD-ROM. Insert the disc and try starting the program again.  
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Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up.  
My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette  
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The diskette is write-protected. Disable the write-protect feature or  
use a diskette that is not write-protected.  
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Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive.  
My speaker has no sound  
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The built-in speaker is turned off. Press Fn+F3 to turn on the speaker.  
The speaker volume is turned to the minimum. Press Fn+F4, and then  
press or ➜ to increase the volume.  
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If your computer is powered by the battery, check that the battery is  
connected properly and that it is charged.  
If you are using an application that has its own volume control, check  
that the volume is turned up.  
Check the volume controls in Windows 98.  
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If you connect external speakers, check that the speakers are properly  
connected and the volume is turned up. If the speakers have a mute  
button, make sure it is off. If the speakers are powered by batteries,  
check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are  
charged.  
If you have connected a headphone or an audio cable to the  
Headphone connector, disconnect the cable.  
When I press Fn+F3, I see the message “Sound Disabled”  
Use the following procedure to enable sound:  
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Click Start, select Settings, and click Control Panel.  
Double-click the System icon.  
Click the Device Manager tab.  
Double-click Sound, video & game controllers.  
Double-click ES1879 Control Interface (WDM).  
Uncheck the "Disable this hardware profile" box.  
Click Okay. Sound is now enabled.  
My modem does not work  
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Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack. See  
“Connecting a Phone Line” on page 34 for details.  
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Check that the phone line is working. You can check the line by  
plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone.  
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Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct.  
Check that the software you are using is compatible with the  
notebook computer modem. (All preinstalled programs are  
compatible.) Call the software publisher or Sony Customer Support.  
My modem connection is slow  
The computer ’s modem uses K56flexTM technology/ V.90. Many factors  
influence modem connection speed, including telephone line noise or  
compatibility with telephone equipment (such as fax machines or other  
modems). If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other  
PC-based modems, fax machines, or your Internet Service Provider, check  
the following:  
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Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from  
any line noise.  
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If your problem is fax-related, check that there are no problems with  
the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax  
modems.  
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If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service  
Provider, check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems.  
If you have a second phone line available, try connecting the modem  
to that line.  
My mouse does not work  
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If you are using an external mouse, check that the mouse is plugged  
into the mouse connector. See “Connecting an External Mouse and  
Keyboard” on page 40 for details.  
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If you have connected an external mouse while your computer is on,  
you should restart your computer.  
I cannot use DV devices and messages appear on the screen  
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Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are  
properly connected.  
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If you are using multiple i.LINK devices, the combination of the  
connected devices may cause unstable operation. In this case, turn off  
the power to all connected devices and disconnect unused devices.  
Check the connection, then turn on the power again.  
My computer does not shut down  
It is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on  
the Windows 98 Start menu. Using other methods, including those listed  
here, may result in loss of unsaved data. If the Shut Down command does  
not work properly, follow these steps:  
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Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete. If this does not  
work, slide the power switch forward and hold it for four seconds.  
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Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery  
pack from your computer.  
My PC card is not working  
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Make sure the PC card is compatible with Windows 98.  
Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not  
currently using.  
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Using the System and Application Recovery CDs  
The following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and  
Application Recovery utilities. You need to connect the optional PCGA-  
CD5 CD-ROM drive to use the System and Application Recovery CDs.  
Using the System Recovery CD(s)  
You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they  
are corrupted or accidentally erased. You may not need to recover the  
entire contents of your hard drive. If you experience a problem with your  
computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may  
correct the problem. Use the Application Recovery CDs to reinstall  
individual applications or device drivers. See “Using the Application  
Recovery CD(s)” on page 73.  
The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software  
originally installed on your hard disk drive. It can be used only to  
recover the hard disk of the notebook computer you purchased.  
The System Recovery utility gives you three options:  
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Full Restore without Format restores all the software titles that  
originally came with your computer without formatting the hard  
disk.  
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Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then  
restores all the original software.  
Operating System Only restores the Windows 98 operating system,  
the notebook computer utility programs, and the device drivers that  
shipped with your computer.  
! If you choose the Full Restore with Format or Operating System Only option,  
your hard disk will be formatted, which removes all the information on the  
hard disk drive. You will lose any software you have installed and any other  
files you have created since you started to use your computer. This means you  
will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the  
computer when you purchased it. If you choose the Full Restore without  
Format option, you may need to reinstall applications that were not included  
with the computer when you purchased it. If you have any questions on using  
the System Recovery CD, contact Sony Customer Support.  
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To use the System Recovery CD(s)  
✍ The optional PCGA-CD5 CD-ROM drive must be connected to the computer to use the  
System Recovery CD.  
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You need to complete the Windows 98 registration process when you use the System  
Recovery CD. Make sure you have the product ID number located on the cover of your  
Microsoft Windows 98 “Getting Started” manual. You will need this number to complete  
the recovery process.  
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2
Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive.  
Shut down your computer as described in “Shutting Down Your  
Computer” on page 13.  
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4
Wait four seconds and turn on your computer.  
Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End-User  
License Agreement.  
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When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen  
instructions to complete the recovery process.  
✍ Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs. If you have two System Recovery  
CDs, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. You are prompted to insert the  
second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed.  
The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete.  
If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD  
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2
Slide the power switch forward and hold it for more than four  
seconds to turn off the computer.  
Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo  
appears. The BIOS setup menu screen appears.  
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4
Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.  
Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the  
Enter key. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears.  
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6
Check that [Yes] is selected, then press the Enter key.  
Press the arrow keys to select Exit (Save Changes) and then press the  
Enter key. The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?”  
appears.  
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Check that [Yes] is selected, then press the Enter key. The computer  
restarts from the Recovery CD.  
Using the Application Recovery CD(s)  
The Application Recovery CDs allow you to reinstall individual  
applications and device drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally  
erased. Reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may  
correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer, and you may  
not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive. If you do need  
to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer, use the  
System Recovery CD. See “Using the System Recovery CD(s)” on  
page 71.  
✍ You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CDs. The application will not run  
from DOS. If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CDs, contact Sony  
Customer Support.  
Some applications on the Application Recovery CDs must be decompressed before the  
installation process begins. Your screen does not change while the files are decompressed.  
The time to decompress an application varies and may be as long as 30 minutes.  
To use the Application Recovery CD(s)  
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2
Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all  
applications.  
When the Windows desktop appears, insert the first Sony  
Application Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive. The Application  
Recovery utility loads automatically.  
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When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen  
instructions to complete the recovery process.  
Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs. If you have two Application  
Recovery CDs, insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program. You may be  
prompted to insert the second CD, depending on the application you wish to restore.  
For a list of the contents of the Application Recovery CD, see the online version of Read  
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Notes on Use  
This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help protect  
your computer from potential damage.  
On Handling the LCD Screen  
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Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD. Be  
careful when using the computer near a window.  
Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it. This could cause  
malfunction.  
Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a  
residual image on the screen. This is not a malfunction. When the  
computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to  
normal.  
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A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is  
displayed for a lengthy period of time. The residual image disappears  
in a while. You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images.  
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The screen becomes warm during operation. This is normal and does  
not indicate a malfunction.  
The LCD is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may,  
however, see tiny black points and/ or bright points (red, blue, or  
green) that continuously appear on the LCD. This is a normal result  
of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction.  
On the Power Source  
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Your computer operates on 100V-240V AC 50/ 60 Hz.  
Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment,  
such as a copying machine or shredder.  
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You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device  
prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges  
such as those that may occur during an electrical storm.  
Do not place heavy objects on the AC adapter or its cord.  
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To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord  
itself.  
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Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using  
the computer for a long time.  
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When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet.  
Use only the AC adapter supplied. Do not use any other AC adapter.  
On Handling  
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Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly  
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of  
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine,  
as these may damage the finish of your computer.  
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the computer, shut down  
your computer and then unplug it. You may want to have the  
computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any  
further.  
Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the  
computer.  
On Installation  
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Do not place your computer in a location subject to:  
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Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts  
Direct sunlight  
Excessive dust  
Moisture or rain  
Mechanical vibration or shock  
Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded  
Ambient temperature of more than 95º F (35º C) or less than  
50º F (10º C)  
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High humidity  
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Do not place electronic equipment near your computer. The  
computer ’s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction.  
Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do  
not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets,  
or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its  
ventilation slots. Leave a space of at least 8 inches behind the back  
panel of the computer.  
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The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause  
interference to radio or TV reception. Should this occur, relocate the  
computer a suitable distance away from the set.  
Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables;  
otherwise, problems may result.  
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Do not use cut or damaged connection cables.  
Your computer will not work with party lines, cannot be connected to  
a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple phone  
lines or a private branch exchange (PBX).  
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If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office  
and determines that your computer is responsible for a problem, the  
telephone company may bill you for the service call. Also, if you do  
not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting the  
telephone line, the telephone company has the right to disconnect  
your service until you correct the problem.  
On Moisture Condensation  
If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one,  
moisture may condense inside your computer. In this case, allow at least  
an hour before turning on your computer. If any problems occur, unplug  
your computer, and contact your Sony Service Center.  
On Upgrading the System  
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Memory upgrades must be installed by an authorized Sony Service  
Center. If you attempt to install a memory upgrade, this will void  
your warranty.  
On Handling Diskettes  
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Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the  
diskette.  
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Keep diskettes away from magnets.  
Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources.  
On Handling CD-ROM Discs  
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Do not touch the surface of the disc.  
Do not drop or bend the disc.  
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On Cleaning CD-ROM Discs  
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Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors.  
Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability. Do not  
use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners  
or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc.  
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For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to  
wipe the surface from the center out.  
If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out  
well, and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out.  
Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth.  
On Using Batteries  
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Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140° F (60° C),  
such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.  
Battery life is shorter in a cold environment. This is due to decreased  
battery efficiency at low temperatures.  
Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50° F and 80° F (10° C  
to 30° C). Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.  
While the battery is in use or being discharged, the battery pack heats  
up. This is normal and is not cause for concern.  
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Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat.  
Keep the battery pack dry.  
Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack.  
Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.  
If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time,  
remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the  
battery.  
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If, after fully charging the battery pack, the battery power is still low,  
the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be  
replaced.  
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You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging.  
If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of  
time, recharge the battery.  
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On Maintenance  
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Make sure to disconnect the AC adapter before cleaning the  
computer.  
Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen. Use a  
soft, dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen.  
Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring  
powder or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.  
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Limited Warranty Statement  
VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook Computer Warranty  
The limited warranty on your Sony 505 SuperSlim Notebook covers parts  
and labor against defects in material or workmanship for a period of  
three months from the original date of purchase. You can extend the  
warranty period for an additional nine months by registering your  
computer. See “Registering Your Computer” on page 15. Once you  
register your computer, the limited warranty period is twelve months  
from the original date of purchase.  
There is a separate warranty for the battery included with your computer.  
See “Battery Limited Warranty” on page 85.  
For the purpose of this Limited Warranty “SONY” means SONY ELECTRONICS INC. for Products  
purchased in the United States of America and Sony of Canada Ltd. for Products purchased in Canada.  
SONY warrants this computer hardware product (“the Product”) against defects in material or  
workmanship as follows:  
1. Labor: For a period of ninety (90) calendar days from the original date of purchase from SONY or a  
SONY authorized reseller, SONY will repair defects in material or workmanship in the Product at no  
charge, or pay the associated labor charges to a SONY authorized personal computer service facility. The  
ninety (90) day warranty period is extendible only to the original purchaser, for an additional period of  
nine (9) months, for a total of twelve (12) months from date of purchase when the Product is registered  
electronically prior to the expiry of ninety (90) days from the original date of purchase. After the  
applicable period you must pay for all labor charges.  
2. Parts: For a period of ninety (90) calendar days from the original date of purchase from SONY or a  
SONY authorized reseller, SONY will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt, at SONY’s option, replacement  
parts in exchange for defective parts. Any replacement parts will be warranted for the remainder of the  
original warranty period or ninety (90) calendar days from installation by SONY’s authorized personal  
computer service facility, whichever is longer. The ninety (90) day warranty period is extendible only to  
the original purchaser, for an additional period of nine (9) months, for a total of twelve (12) months from  
date of purchase when the Product is registered electronically prior to the expiry of ninety (90) days from  
the original date of purchase. All defective parts replaced under this Limited Warranty will become the  
property of SONY.  
This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the Product. It does not  
cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products  
whether or not contained in the Product; SONY excludes all warranties express or implied in respect of  
any software provided with the product and any such software is provided “AS IS” unless expressly  
provided for in any enclosed software limited warranty. Please refer to the End User License Agreements  
included with the Product for your rights and obligations with respect to the software.  
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This Limited Warranty is non-transferable. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale (which is  
evidence that the Product is within the warranty period) must be presented to obtain warranty service. In  
addition, if replacement parts are required and you wish to receive the most expedient service available,  
you will be required to provide SONY with a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event  
you fail to return the original parts in the postage-paid envelope we provide. The credit card will only be  
charged for SONY’s list price for the part if the original part has not been returned within thirty (30) days.  
In respect of certain components you may be entitled to express warranty service during the warranty  
period, subject to certain restrictions. Please contact SONY as indicated below for further information.  
With respect to all service provided, it is your responsibility prior to Product service to backup the  
contents of your hard drive, including any data you have stored or software you have installed on the  
hard drive. It is likely that the contents of your hard drive will be lost or reformatted in the course of  
service and SONY will not be responsible for any damage to or loss of any programs, data or other  
information stored on any media or any part of any Product serviced hereunder or any consequential  
damages resulting therefrom.  
IF DURING THE REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT THE CONTENTS OF THE HARD DRIVE ARE ALTERED,  
DELETED, OR IN ANY WAY MODIFIED, SONY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE WHATSOEVER. YOUR  
PRODUCT WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU CONFIGURED AS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED (SUBJECT  
TO AVAILABILITY OF SOFTWARE).  
Be sure to remove all third party hardware, software, features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments  
not warranted by SONY prior to sending the Product to SONY for service. SONY is not liable for any loss  
or damage to these items.  
This Limited Warranty does not cover any consumable items (such as batteries) supplied with this  
Product; cosmetic damages; damage or loss to any software programs, data, or removable storage media;  
or damage due to (1) acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use or modifications of  
this Product; (2) improper operation or maintenance of this Product; (3) connection to improper voltage  
supply; or (4) attempted repair by any party other than a SONY authorized personal computer service  
facility. This Limited Warranty does not apply when the malfunction results from the use of this Product  
in conjunction with accessories, products or ancillary or peripheral equipment, or where it is determined  
by SONY that there is no fault with this Product itself. This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United  
States of America and Canada. This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has  
been altered or removed from the Product.  
Repair or replacement of defective parts or hardware as provided under this Limited Warranty is the  
exclusive remedy of the consumer. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS  
OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY  
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, DOWN TIME AND PURCHASER’S TIME. FOR BREACH OF ANY  
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR  
ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY RELATED TO THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT  
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE  
DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.  
Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,  
or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may  
not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights  
which vary from state to state, or province to province.  
Technical Support: Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited  
Warranty, SONY has established a telephone number for technical support. Charges may apply for  
technical support, unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in  
writing as a feature of your Product. Prior to placing your call, please have available the model and serial  
number for your Product, date of purchase, a list of all options installed in your Product and a detailed  
description of the problem.  
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For Product support, online knowledge base, frequently asked questions, and free updates via the  
Internet: http:/ / www.sony.com/ pcsupport/  
For Product information, service assistance, resolution of a service problem, or technical assistance, call:  
1-888-4SONYPC (476 – 6972).  
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GARANTIE RESTREINTE  
SONY DU CANADA LTÉE (“SONY”) garantit comme suit ce Produit d’ordinateur (“le Produit”) contre  
tous vices de matières premières et de fabrication :  
1. Main-d’oeuvre : Pendant une période de quatre-vingt-dix (90) jours à compter de la date d’achat  
originale chez SONY ou chez un de ses revendeurs autorisés, SONY réparera le Produit à ses frais ou en  
remboursera les frais de main-d’oeuvre au centre de réparation d’ordinateur personnel autorisé SONY.  
La période de garantie de quatre-vingt-dix (90) jours peut être prolongée au bénéfice de l’acheteur  
original pour une période additionnelle de neuf (9) mois, soit un total de douze (12) mois à compter de la  
date d’achat, lorsque le Produit est enregistré électroniquement. Après la période applicable, l’acheteur  
doit payer tous les frais de main-d’oeuvre.  
2. Pièces : Pendant une période de quatre-vingt-dix (90) jours à compter de la date d’achat originale chez  
SONY ou chez un de ses revendeurs autorisés, SONY fournira à ses frais des pièces de rechange neuves  
ou reconstruites, à sa discrétion, en échange des pièces défectueuses. Ces pièces de remplacement seront  
garanties pour le reste de la période originale de garantie ou pour quatre-vingt-dix (90) jours à compter  
de leur installation par un centre de service d’ordinateur personnel autorisé SONY, au plus long des deux  
termes. La période de garantie de quatre-vingt-dix (90) jours peut être prolongée au bénéfice de  
l’acheteur original pour une période additionnelle de neuf (9) mois, soit un total de douze (12) mois à  
compter de la date d’achat, lorsque le Produit est enregistré électroniquement. Toutes les pièces  
défectueuses remplacées au titre de cette garantie restreinte deviennent la propriété de SONY.  
Cette garantie restreinte couvre uniquement les composants physiques emballés avec le Produit. Elle  
n’inclut pas l’assistance technique en rapport avec l’utilisation du matériel ou du logiciel et ne couvre  
aucun logiciel, qu’il soit ou non fourni avec le Produit. Les logiciels sont fournis “TELS QUELS” à moins  
d’être expressément couverts par une autre garantie restreinte spécifique. Veuillez vous reporter aux  
Contrats de licence d’utilisation accompagnant le Produit quant à vos obligations en rapport avec les  
logiciels.  
Cette garantie restreinte est incessible.  
Pour vous prévaloir du service au titre de la garantie, vous devrez présenter une preuve d’achat sous  
forme de facture de vente attestant que le Produit est couvert par la garantie en vigueur. Par ailleurs, si  
des pièces doivent être remplacées et que vous désirez obtenir le service le plus rapide possible, vous  
devrez fournir à SONY une autorisation lui permettant d’en porter le montant à votre carte de crédit  
advenant que vous négligiez de retourner les pièces originales dans l’enveloppe affranchie qui vous est  
fournie. Seul le prix courant de SONY pour cette pièce sera porté à votre carte de crédit si la pièce ne lui  
est pas retournée dans un délai de trente (30) jours.  
Vous pouvez avoir droit au service de garantie exprès durant la période de garantie, sous réserve de  
certaines restrictions. Pour tout renseignement, veuillez communiquer avec SONY de la façon indiquée  
ci-après.  
Vous avez l’entière responsabilité de faire une copie de sauvegarde du contenu du disque dur, incluant  
toute donnée en mémoire ou tout logiciel que vous y avez installé. Il est fort probable que le contenu du  
disque dur sera reformaté ou perdu en cours de service et SONY ne pourra être tenue responsable  
d’aucun dommage ni de la perte des programmes, des données ou de toute autre information gardée en  
mémoire sur tout support d’information ou sur toute partie de tout Produit en réparation.  
SI, DURANT LA RÉPARATION DU PRODUIT, LE CONTENU DU DISQUE DUR EST ALTÉRÉ,  
SUPPRIMÉ OU MODIFIÉ, SONY N’EN SERA AUCUNEMENT RESPONSABLE. LE PRODUIT VOUS  
SERA RETOURNÉ TEL QU’IL ÉTAIT CONFIGURÉ QUAND VOUS L’AVEZ ACHETÉ (SOUS RÉSERVE  
DE LA DISPONIBILITÉ DU LOGICIEL).  
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Avant d’envoyer le Produit à SONY pour le faire réparer, assurez-vous d’en retirer tous produits de tierce  
partie, logiciels, caractéristiques, pièces, options, altérations et accessoires non garantis par SONY car  
SONY n’est pas responsable de la perte ou de l’endommagement de ces articles.  
Cette garantie restreinte exclut les articles consommables (comme les batteries) fournis avec le Produit ;  
les dommages cosmétiques ; l’endommagement ou la perte des logiciels, données et supports  
informatiques amovibles ; les dommages dus à 1) un cas fortuit, un accident, une mauvaise utilisation, un  
abus, une négligence, une utilisation commerciale ou une modification du Produit ; 2) l’utilisation ou  
l’entretien incorrect du Produit ; 3) le branchement à une source électrique non conforme ; ou 4) toute  
tentative de réparation par tout autre qu’un centre de service d’ordinateur personnel autorisé SONY.  
Cette garantie restreinte ne s’applique pas si la défectuosité est causée par l’utilisation du Produit en  
conjonction avec des accessoires, articles ou équipements périphériques ou connexes, ou si SONY  
détermine que le Produit lui-même ne comporte aucun défaut. Cette garantie restreinte n’est valide qu’au  
Canada.  
Cette garantie restreinte est nulle si le numéro de série appliqué en usine a été modifié ou enlevé du  
Produit.  
La réparation ou le remplacement du matériel ou des pièces défectueuses tel que prévu au titre de cette  
garantie est le seul recours de l’acheteur. SONY NE SERA AUCUNEMENT RESPONSABLE DE TOUT  
DOMMAGE INDIRECT OU CONSÉCUTIF POUR DÉROGATION À TOUTE GARANTIE EXPRESSE  
OU TACITE, RUPTURE DE CONTRAT, NÉGLIGENCE, RESPONSABILITÉ STRICTE OU TOUTE  
AUTRE THÉORIE JURIDIQUE EN RAPPORT AVEC CE PRODUIT. DE TELS DOMMAGES INCLUENT,  
ENTRE AUTRES, LE TEMPS DE L’ACHETEUR, LA PERTE DE PRODUCTIVITÉ, DE REVENUS ET DE  
PROFITS, ET LA PERTE DE DONNÉES OU D’UTILISATION DU PRODUIT OU DE TOUT  
ÉQUIPEMENT CONNEXE. SAUF DANS LA LIMITE OÙ LA LOI APPLICABLE L’INTERDIT, TOUTE  
GARANTIE TACITE DE VALEUR MARCHANDE OU DE CONVENANCE À UNE FIN PARTICULIÈRE  
DE CE PRODUIT EST RESTREINTE DANS SA DURÉE À LA DURÉE DE CETTE GARANTIE.  
Certaines provinces ne permettent pas l’exclusion ou la restriction des dommages accidentels ou indirects  
et n’admettent pas de limites quant à la durée d’une garantie tacite, de sorte que les exclusions/  
restrictions exprimées ci-dessus peuvent ne pas s’appliquer. Cette garantie vous donne des droits  
spécifiques et vous pouvez en avoir d’autres qui varient selon la province.  
Soutien technique : Bien que le soutien technique ne soit pas offert gratuitement au titre de cette garantie  
restreinte, SONY a prévu une ligne téléphonique à cet effet. Des frais peuvent être exigés à moins que le  
soutien technique gratuit et temporaire ne soit expressément indiqué par écrit comme caractéristique de  
votre Produit. Avant de placer l’appel, assurez-vous d’avoir les numéros de modèle et de série du  
Produit, la date d’achat, la liste des options qui y sont installées et une description détaillée du problème.  
Vous trouverez sur l’Internet un appui direct, une base de renseignements, une foire aux questions et des  
mises à jour gratuites sous http:/ / www.sony.com/ pcsupport/  
Pour de l’information sur les produits, de l’aide avec le service, la résolution de problèmes de service ou  
pour une aide technique, veuillez composer le 1-888-4SONYPC (476-6972).  
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Battery Limited Warranty  
The limited warranty on the battery included with your Sony VAIO  
Notebook Computer covers defects in material or workmanship for a  
period of 30 days from the original date of purchase. This warranty is not  
extendible.  
For the purposes of this Limited Warranty, “SONY” means Sony Electronics Inc. for Products purchased  
in the United States of America and Sony of Canada Ltd. for Products purchased in Canada. Sony  
warrants this Product against defects in material or workmanship for thirty (30) days from your purchase  
date. If this Product is determined to be defective, SONY will replace the Product at no charge to you.  
This Limited Warranty contains your exclusive remedy. SONY shall not be liable for any incidental or  
consequential damages for breach of any express or implied warranty on this product. Some states and  
provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above  
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights which vary  
from state to state or province to province. For information on obtaining warranty service, please call  
SONY at 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).  
GARANTIE RESTREINTE  
Au titre de cette garantie restreinte, “SONY” signifie Sony du Canada Ltée pour les produits achetés au  
Canada et Sony Electronics Inc. pour les produits achetés aux États-Unis. SONY garantit ce produit contre  
tous vices de matières premières et de fabrication pour trente (30) jours à compter de la date d’achat. Si ce  
produit est reconnu défectueux, SONY le remplacera à ses frais. Cette garantie restreinte est votre seul  
recours. SONY ne sera aucunement responsable de tout dommage indirect ou consécutif pour dérogation  
à toute garantie tacite ou expresse sur ce produit. Certaines provinces ne permettent pas l’exclusion ou la  
restriction des dommages accidentels ou indirects, de sorte que les exclusions/ restrictions exprimées ci-  
dessus peuvent ne pas s’appliquer. Cette garantie vous donne des droits spécifiques et vous pouvez en  
avoir d’autres qui varient selon la province. Pour de l’information sur le service au titre de la garantie,  
veuillez appeler Sony au 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).  
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Index  
volume 20  
buttons  
A
About This Computer tab 52  
Finish 14  
AC adapter 8  
left 5  
AC power 8  
Open 44  
right 5  
AC Profile power setting 53  
adding  
Start (Windows 98) 13, 51  
hardware 33  
peripherals 33  
printers 37  
C
camera 41  
adjusting  
cameras  
brightness 20  
digital video recorder 48  
air circulation 76  
Alt key 17  
Application Recovery CDs 73  
Applications key 17  
attaching port replicator 36  
Sony Digital Still 41  
canceling commands 17  
Caps Lock 5  
indicator light 19  
CD-ROM discs  
cleaning 78  
handling 77, 78  
inserting 44  
B
Basic/ Advanced tab 52  
battery pack 9, 78  
charge status icons 57  
charging 10  
playing audio 45  
CD-ROM drive  
closing lid 45  
connector 6  
connecting 26, 43  
opening lid 44  
troubleshooting 68  
using 43  
indicator light status 10  
indicator lights 5, 10, 19  
inserting 9  
loading 9  
charge status indicator light 10  
charging battery pack 10  
choosing  
power status 10  
rechargeable 8  
removing 11  
power source 8  
cleaning computer 76  
coin-operated telephones 34  
computer  
battery power 10  
BatteryScope utility 57  
brightness  
adjusting 12, 20  
built-in speaker 5, 20  
cleaning 76  
87  
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condensation 77  
customizing 51  
lithium ion battery v  
setting up 5  
Serial port 35  
USB 6  
correction keys 16, 17  
Ctrl key 17  
setup screen 51  
starting 12  
troubleshooting 65–70  
cursor-movement keys 16  
customer assistance  
support options 63  
customizing your computer 51  
connecting  
CD-ROM drive 26, 43  
coin-operated telephones 34  
digital still camera 41  
digital video camera recorder 48  
external keyboard 40  
external mouse 40  
external speakers 46, 47  
floppy disk drive 24  
keyboard 40  
D
DC In 6, 8  
digital still camera 29  
connecting 41  
digital video camera recorder 48  
diskettes  
ejecting 25  
handling 77  
monitor 38  
multiple phone lines 34  
network 26  
inserting into drive 24  
troubleshooting 68  
display  
parallel devices 37  
party phone lines 34  
PBX 34  
connector 35  
mode 61  
options 39  
phone line 34  
selecting 39  
port replicator 35, 36  
power source 8  
disposal of lithium ion battery v  
drives 43  
printer 37  
CD-ROM 43  
projector 39  
serial device 41  
floppy disk 6, 24  
DV In/ Out 6, 48  
USB device 49  
E
connectors  
battery 6  
Eject button 25  
DC In 6, 8  
ejecting  
external speakers 6  
FDD 6, 24  
diskettes 25  
electronic  
headphone 6  
i.LINK 6  
infrared 7, 29  
keyboard 35  
monitor 35  
documentation 63  
Enable Ports tab 52  
ergonomic considerations 2–3  
Escape key 17  
Express Service technical support 15  
external devices  
display 3, 38  
mouse 35  
parallel 37  
parallel port 35  
phone line 6  
port replicator 6  
printer 35, 37  
See also monitor  
keyboard 40  
mouse 40  
speakers 46, 47  
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89  
infrared port 7, 29  
infrared transmission  
active distance 30  
troubleshooting 30  
input devices iii  
Insert key 16, 17  
inserting  
F
faxes  
laws governing iv  
FDD connector 6, 24  
Finish button 14  
floppy disk drive  
connecting 24  
battery pack 9  
connector 6  
diskettes into drive 24  
installing  
disconnecting 25  
troubleshooting 68  
Fn key 17  
combination commands 20  
function keys 16, 17  
hardware 33  
peripherals 33  
interference iii, 77  
internal speaker  
See speakers  
G
Games 53  
glare 3  
K
keyboard 5, 16–18, 20  
connecting 40  
connector 40  
H
handling  
external connector 35  
audio CDs 78  
CD-ROM discs 77, 78  
diskettes 77  
L
LCD 62, 75  
Hard Disk Sleep power setting 54  
hard drive  
lock lever 12  
reducing glare 3  
selecting to display output 39  
troubleshooting 67  
left button 5  
indicator light 5, 19  
headphone  
connector 6, 39  
help 63  
lever  
LCD 12  
lighting 3  
I
i.LINK 6, 48  
Limited Warranty 15, 81  
Liquid Crystal Display screen  
See LCD  
lithium ion battery  
disposal v  
safety precautions v  
loading  
battery pack 9  
location for computer 3  
IEEE1394 6, 48  
indicator lights 19  
battery 5, 10, 19  
Caps Lock 5, 19  
charge status 10  
hard drive 5, 19  
Information 5, 19  
modem 5  
Num Lock 5, 19  
power 5  
M
Scroll Lock 5, 19  
infrared communication devices 29  
other computers 29  
maintenance 76, 79  
Maximum Battery Life power setting  
53  
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Maximum Performance power setting  
53  
release button 26  
removing 28  
slot protector 27  
slots 7, 26  
microphone 5  
modem  
connector 6  
indicator 5  
troubleshooting 70  
Type II 26  
laws governing iv  
troubleshooting 69  
moisture condensation 77  
monitor 35, 62  
pen 6  
phone  
connecting line 34  
jack 6, 34  
connecting 38  
laws governing iv  
connector 39  
selecting 39  
switching among 20  
mouse  
plastic pen 6, 22  
port replicator 6  
connecting 35, 36  
power 19  
indicator light 5  
connecting 40  
connector 35  
troubleshooting 70  
multiple phone lines 34  
programmable key 7  
switch 7, 12  
power management  
settings 53  
N
Power Management Off power setting  
53  
navigation keys 16  
network  
Power On  
connecting 26  
Notebook Setup tabs 52  
Num Lock 5  
indicator light 19  
numeric keypad area 16  
Device Sequence tab 52  
Password tab 52  
power saving modes 31  
System Hibernation 20, 32  
System Suspend 20, 31  
Video Standby 20  
power setting  
O
online  
AC Profile 53  
help 63  
LCD (Video) Standby 54  
Maximum Battery Life 53  
Maximum Performance 53  
Power Management Off 53  
System Hibernation 54  
System Suspend 54  
power sources 8, 75  
connecting 8  
support options 63  
Open button 44  
opening  
CD-ROM drive lid 44  
operator keys 17  
output devices iii  
adding 37  
power standby  
P
Hard Disk Sleep 54  
PowerPanel  
activating 55  
customizing toolbar 53, 54  
PPK 7  
parallel port 35, 37  
party phone lines 34  
PBX 34  
PC card  
inserting 26  
precautions 76  
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91  
Presentation 53  
Print Screen key 17  
printer  
displaying 51  
Enable Ports tab 52  
Power On Device Sequence tab 52  
connecting 37  
connector 35, 37  
port 37  
Power On Password tab 52  
setup tabs 52  
Shift key 17  
programmable power key 7  
projector 39  
Shut Down Windows dialog box 13  
Sony Customer Support 64  
Sony Fax-on-Demand service 64  
Sony Notebook Setup screen 51  
speakers  
R
radio interference iii, 77  
rechargeable battery pack 8, 9  
recharging battery pack 10  
Recovery CDs 73  
registering  
built-in 5  
connectors 6  
external 46, 47  
troubleshooting 68  
Start button 13, 51  
starting  
computer 12  
startup problems 13  
switching  
Windows 98 14  
your computer 15  
regulatory information iii  
removing  
battery pack 11  
diskettes 25  
display 20  
floppy disk drive 25  
restoring data 73  
right button 5  
monitor 20  
System Hibernation mode 20, 32, 54  
System Suspend mode 20, 31, 54  
S
T
screen  
technical support  
support options 63  
touchpad 5, 21  
troubleshooting 65–70  
startup 13, 65  
See LCD  
ScribblePad 23  
plastic pen 6  
Scroll Lock 5  
indicator light 19  
selecting  
turning on  
computer 12  
display 39  
TV interference iii, 77  
LCD 39  
U
monitor 39  
power source 8  
Serial connector 35, 41  
serial devices  
connecting 41  
digital still 42  
setting up  
USB  
connecting 49  
connector 6, 49  
V
ventilation 76  
Windows 98 14  
setup screen  
About This Computer tab 52  
Basic/ Advanced tab 52  
video camera recorder 48  
Video Standby mode 20  
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W
warranty 15, 81  
Windows 98  
Certificate of Authenticity 14  
Control Panel 30  
Explorer 18  
Find window 18  
Finish button 14  
Help 18  
key 17  
key combinations 18  
License Agreement 14  
registering 14  
setup 14  
Setup Wizard screen 14  
Start button 13  
taskbar 13, 67  
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