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V AIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide PCG-N505VE/PCG-N505VX ® ®.
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Owner ’s Record The model number an d se rial number ar e located on the bot to m of your Sony V AIO ® 505 SuperSlim Noteboo k. Recor d the seria l number in the space provid ed here. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center .
This equipment ha s been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cl ass B digit al device , pursua n t to Par t 15 of the Rules. These limits ar e designed to pr ovide reas onable pr otection aga inst harmfu l interfer e nce in a resi dential installati on.
If trouble is experi enced with this equipment, please contact 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476 -6972), or writ e to the Sony Customer Information Cente r , One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 for r epair and/or war ranty infor mation.
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ix Contents Welcome ............................................................................................ 1 Features ............................................................................................. 1 Unpacking Your Notebook Computer .
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide x Using Smart Connect .....................................................................29 Using Infrared Communication Devices ....................................3 0 Using Power Saving Modes .............
1 We l c o m e Congratulations on your pur chase of the Sony V AIO ® 505 SuperSlim Notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video computing and communications to pr ovide you with state-of-the-art personal computing.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 2 Unpacking Y our Notebook Computer Remove the following har dwar e items fr om the box: Manuals ❑ The VA I O ® 505 SuperSlim™ Notebook User Guide (this manual) contains information on how to get the most fr om you computer , find help and solve common pr oblems.
Unpacking Y our Notebook Computer 3 Software CDs ❑ Microsoft ® W orks Suite CDs Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) Other ❑ Setting up your V AIO ® 505 SuperSli.
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Locating Co ntrols and Conn ectors 5 Locating Controls and Connectors This section describes how to start using your co mputer and how to use your compute r ’s internal and externa l devices, s uch as the touchpad and floppy disk drive.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 6 Back Left Battery connector (page 9) Phone line jack (pa ge 36) USB connector (page 50) i.LINK ® port replicator connector (page 37) m Microphone connector DC In connector (page 8) i Headphone connector S400 i.
Locating Co ntrols and Conn ectors 7 Right Bottom Infrared port (page 30) PC card slot (page 26) P ower Switch (page 12) Fa n * * Do not block air flow through t he fan unit.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 8 Connecting a Power Source Y ou can use either AC power or a r e chargeable 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 .
Connecti ng a Power Source 9 Using Battery Power PCG-N505VE comes with the PCGA-BP51 battery pack, and PCG- N505VX comes with the PCGA-BP52 battery pack. Y o u can use a battery pack as a sour ce of power . The battery pack that comes with your computer is not fully char ged at the time of pur chase.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 10 T o charge the battery pack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer . 2 Insert the battery pack. The computer automatically char g es the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the batte ry char ges).
Connecti ng a Power Source 11 T o re move the ba ttery pack 1 T urn off the computer and close the cover . 2 Slide the lock lever to the UNLOCK position.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 12 Starting Y our Computer 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the dir ection of th e arrow , and lift the cover . 2 Slide the power switch on th e right side towar d the fr ont of the computer until the gr een power indicator light turns on.
Shutting Down Y our Compute r 13 Shutting Down Y o ur Computer 1 Click the Start button on the W indows ® 98 taskbar . 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down W indows dialog box. 3 Select Shut down. 4 Click OK. 5 W ait for your computer to turn of f automatically .
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 14 Configuring Microsoft ® Windows ® 98 Second Edition The first time you turn on your computer , you need to complete a few steps to configur e the W indows operating system that i s alr eady installed on your computer .
Registering Y our Computer 15 Registering Y o ur Computer Y ou can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits by r egistering your computer with Sony: ❑ Sony Customer Support – T alk to a Support Re pr esentative to troubleshoot pr oblems you may be having with your computer .
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 16 Using the Keyboard Y our keyboard is very similar to a typewriter ’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer -r elated tasks. Key Description Numeric keypad are a Contains the keys found on a typical calculator .
Using the Keyboard 17 Escape key The Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commands Print Scr een ke y The Print Scr een key takes an electr onic snapshot of the scr een and places it in the W indows Clipboar d. Y ou can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 18 Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combinations Fu nctions + F1 Di splays W indows Help. + T ab Switches the selected button on the taskbar . + E Displays W indows Explor er . + F Displays th e W indows F ind : Al l Files window to find a file or folder .
Using the Keyboard 19 Replacing a key top If the enter key or the space bar key comes of f, replace the key top in the position shown below . If any other key top comes off, r eplace it in its original location and push it down until it clicks. T o replac e a key top Remove the wir e from the key top, then attach it to the hook on the unit.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 20 Indicators Indicator s Functions Power Gree n light indicates the computer is turned on. Umber light indicates the computer is in System Idle mode. Umber flash indicatesthe computer is in System Suspend mo de.
Using the Keyboard 21 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/ Feature Function s Fn+ (ESC) System Suspend Puts the system into System Suspend mode, a power management state. T o return the system to the active state, press any key or press the power switch on your computer .
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 22 Using the T o uchpad The keyboard contains a cursor -pointing device called a touchpad. Y ou can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the scr een using the built-in touchpad. Actions Descriptions Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object.
Using Smart Pad 23 Using Smart Pad Smart Pad is an application that lets you create memos by writing on the touchpad using your finger . T o use Smart Pad 1 Click the Start button on the W indows 98 taskbar . 2 Point to Programs, point to Smart Utilities, and then click Smart Pad.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 24 Using the Floppy Disk Drive Y ou can connect the floppy disk drive to the (USB) connector on your computer: T o connect the floppy disk drive Plug the USB cable into the (USB) connector on the computer and the other end into the USB connector on the floppy disk drive.
Using the Floppy Disk Drive 25 T o remove a disk ette ❑ When you finish using the diskette, wait until the LED indicator turns of f and then pr ess the Eject button to remove the diskette. If the diskette does not come out by pr essing the Eject button, disconnect the floppy disk drive fr om the computer .
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 26 Using PC Cards Y our computer includes a PC card slot. PC car ds allow you to connect portable external devices, such as a CD-ROM drive. T o insert a PC card 1 Pull the PC car d r elease button up away fr om the computer and push it in towards the computer .
Using PC Cards 27 2 Remove the PC car d slot pr otector . 3 Insert the PC card into the PC car d slot, fr ont label facing up. Gently push the car d into the slot until the car d is fixed into the connector . The r elease button comes out. Pull the r elease button, then push it down towar ds the slot.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 28 T o remove a PC card 1 Click the Start button on the W indows 98 taskbar . 2 Point to Settings and click Contr ol Panel. 3 Double-click PC card. 4 From the list that displays, click the PC car d you want to r emove, then click the Stop button.
Using Smart Connect 29 Using Smart Connect The pre-installed Smart Connect softwar e allows you to use an i.LINK cable (not supplied) to connect your V A IO 505 SuperSlim notebook to another V AIO computer that also has Smart Connect. Y ou can then use one computer to copy , delete, and edit files on the other computer .
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 30 Using Infrared Communication Devices Y our computer includes an infrared port, located on the right side of the computer . Y ou can use this port to communicate with other infrar ed- equipped devices with compatible protocols, such as a digital still camera or other computers.
Using Infrared Co mmunication Devic es 31 Check the St atus tag of the Infrared Monitor i n the Windows Cont rol P anel to determine if the infrared device is detected. If the two devices are to o far apart or too c lose together , data transfer may be interrupt ed or there may be noise in the tr ansmission.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 32 Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the sour ce of power for your computer , you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life.
Using Power Saving M odes 33 System Suspend Mode The computer saves the cur r ent state of the system in RAM and switch es of f power to the CPU. The tan power indicator light flashes in this mode. T o activate System Suspend mode Press Fn +Esc. Y ou can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Suspend mode.
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Connecti ng Periphera l Device s 35 Connecting Peripheral Devices Y ou can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals: ❑ Phone line (page 36) ❑ Port replicator (page 37) ❑ Printer (page 39) ❑ External display (pa ge 41) ❑ Desktop computer or serial device (page 43) ❑ CD-ROM drive (page 45) ❑ i.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 36 Connecting a Phone Line Y ou need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services, the Internet, and Sony Customer Support. 1 Open the phone line jack cover . The cover opens only to a 45 degr ee angle.
Connecting the i. LINK Port Replicator 37 Connecting the i.LINK Port Replicator Y ou can use the PCGA-UPR5 i.LINK port re plicator (supplied with PCG-N505VX only) to connect peripheral devices such as a printer or external displ ay . The port r eplicato r has five ports, including an i.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 38 T o attach the port replic ator 1 T urn off the computer . 2 Open the port r eplicator connector cover on the left side of the computer . 3 Plug the port replicator cable into the port r eplicator connector on the computer .
Connecting the i. LINK Port Replicator 39 3 Fold the port r eplicator cable into the compartment on the sid e of the port r eplicator . Connecting a Printer Y ou can use the port replicator to c onnect a W indows 98-compatible printer or other parallel port device to your computer .
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 40 ✍ See the manual that came with your printer for more information on inst allation and use . Before using the printer , you may need to c hange the Printer setting in the So ny Notebook Setup softw are .
Connecting the i. LINK Port Replicator 41 Connecting an External Display Y ou can use the port replicator to connect an external display to your notebook computer .
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 42 T o con nect a projec tor Y ou can use a projector as an external d isplay , such as the Sony LCD Projector . 1 Use the symbol to locate the Monitor connector . Plug the RGB signal cable into this connector .
Connecting the i. LINK Port Replicator 43 Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device Y ou can use the port r eplicator to connect your notebook computer to another computer , or to connect other peripherals, such as the Sony Digital Still Camera. T o connect a de sktop computer ❑ Use the symbol to locate the Serial connector .
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 44 T o connect a digital still camera ❑ If your digital video camera r ecor der includes a Memory St ick slot, you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick card.
Connecti ng the CD-ROM Drive 45 Connecting the CD-ROM Drive Y ou can use the optional PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM drive with your notebook computer . T o change the settings: 1 Click the Start button, select Settings, and click Contr o l Panel. 2 Click the Multimedia icon.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 46 3 Insert the PC car d into the PC car d slot with the SONY logo facing up. See “Using PC Card s” on page 26 for details. T o insert a CD-ROM di sc 1 Pre ss the Eject button. The disc tray slides out. 2 Place the CD-ROM disc in the tray with the label side facing up.
Connecti ng the CD-ROM Drive 47 3 Close the tray by pushing it gently . The BUSY indicator on the CD-ROM drive flashes while your computer is r eading data fr om the disc. T o remove the CD-ROM drive ❑ Remove the PC car d fr om the computer . See “Using PC Car ds” on page 26 for details.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 48 Connecting an i.LINK device Y our V AIO N505 SuperSlim Pro notebook includes an i.LINK (IE EE-1394) connector , which you can use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camera r ecor der . T o connect a digital video camera reco rder ❑ Plug one end of an i.
Connecting an i.LINK devi ce 49 See the manual that came with your digital video camer a recorder for m ore information on instal lation an d use . Y ou can only co nnect one d igital v ideo camer a recorder at a time . T he software limits th e use of more than one digital video camer a recorder or i.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 50 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device Y ou can connect a USB device, such as a USB mouse, to your computer . T o co nnect a USB device Use the symbol to loc ate the USB connector on the right side of the computer .
Connecting an External Di splay 51 Connecting an External Display Y ou can connect an external display to your notebook computer . For example, you can use the computer with a computer display (monitor) or projector . T o con nect a compute r display Use the port re plicator connector on the left side of the computer .
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 52 T o connect a proj ector Y ou can use a pr ojector , such as the Sony LCD Pr ojector , as an external display . T o remove the display adapter Press both sides of the display adapter connector and unplug it fr om the computer .
Connecting External Speakers 53 Connecting External Speakers Y ou can use the optional PCGA-SP51 ster eo speakers or other speakers designed for computer use with your computer . See the manual that came with your speakers for mor e inform ation. ✍ Y ou cannot use the optional PCGA-SP5 stereo speak ers .
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 54 Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer . Y ou can incr ease memory to 128 MB by installing optional memory modules. T o upgrade memory , contact your nearest Sony Authorized Service Center or check www .
Getting Help 55 Getting Help Sony pr ovides several support options for your Sony computer . When you have questions about your computer and the pr einstalled softwar e, check these sour ces for answe.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 56 6 Sony Fax-on-Demand This service pr ovides you with answers to commonly asked questions. Y ou can use this automated service to r equest a list of available topics and then select the topics t hat you wa nt to r eceive.
T roubleshooting 57 T roubleshooting This section describes how to solve common pr oblems you may encounter when using your computer . Many pr oblems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions befor e you call Sony Customer Support. My computer does not s tart ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 58 ❑ If the floppy disk drive is empty or contains a bootable diskette, use the following proce dur e to initialize the BIOS: 1 Remove the floppy disk drive, port r eplicator , PC car d, and any other peripheral devices fr om the computer .
T roubleshooting 59 ❑ The computer may be in LCD (V ideo) Standby mode. Press any key to activate the display . ❑ The video output may be dir ected to an exte rnal display attached to the port r eplicator . Press Fn+F7 until video output appears on the LCD.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 60 I cannot play a CD-RO M ❑ Make sur e the label of the CD-ROM is facing up. ❑ If the CD-ROM requir es softwar e, make sur e the softwar e is installed according to the pr ogram’s instructio ns. ❑ Moistur e condensation may have occurr ed.
T roubleshooting 61 When I press Fn+F3, I see the message “Sound Disabled” Use the following pr ocedur e to enable sound: 1 Click Start, select Settings, and click Control Panel. 2 Click the System icon. 3 Click the Device Manager tab. 4 Click Sound, video & game contr ollers.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 62 I cannot use DV devices and message s appear on the screen ❑ Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables ar e properly c onnected. ❑ If you ar e using multiple i.LINK devices, the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation.
T roubleshooting 63 Power Management The operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as system hibernation is initiated and then changed befor e the operating system completely enters the lowe r power state.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 64 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Syste m Recovery and Application Recovery utilities. Y ou need to connect the optional PCGA-CD5 or PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM drive to use the System and Application Recovery CDs.
Using the System an d Applicati on Recovery CDs 65 T o use the System Recovery CD (s) 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2 Shut down your computer as describe d in “Shutting Down Y our Computer” on page 13. 3 W ait four seconds and turn on your computer .
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 66 Using the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CDs allow you to r e install individual applications and device drivers if they ar e corr upted or acc identally erased.
About the Software on Y our Computer 67 About the Software on Y our Computer Y our V A IO 505 SuperSlim notebook is ready to help you work, play , learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it o n. This section gives you an overview of the activities you can perform with your softwar e titles.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 68 CompuServe® 2000 CompuServe, Inc. The all new CompuServe 2000 delivers a powerful tool for Inte rnet users who want serious and timely information, in-depth r esear ch, and professional communities backed by state-of-the-art technologies, including high-speed access and powerful e-mail messaging.
About the Software on Y our Computer 69 Media Bar™ Sony Electronics Media Bar softwar e is your all-in-o ne solution for audio/ video playback. Media Bar softwar e handles all common compute r multimedia formats and contr ols selected Sony devices.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 70 Microsoft ® Works Suite 99 Micr osoft Corporation Microsoft W orks Suite is an integrated pr ogram for creating spreadsheets, databases, calendars, and mor e. The W orks Calendar reminds you of important dates.
About the Software on Y our Computer 71 Quicken® Basic 99 Intuit, I nc. Quicken is a fas t, easy way to or g anize your finances. Quick en works jus t like your checkbook, so it is easy to learn and use. Quicken manages all your finances, bank accounts, cr edit car ds, investments, and loans.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 72 Smart Write Sony Electronics A word pr ocessor that allows you to cr eate documents that incorporate pictures and sound. W ith Smart W r ite, you can recor d your voice right into the page and draw dir ectly onto your documents with a computer “pencil.
About the Software on Y our Computer 73 About Y our Recovery CDs Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics This pro gram allows you to r einstall individual applications and device drivers. Use it to r estore corrupted or accid entally erased files.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 74 For Answers to Y our Software Questions Acrobat ® Reader , Adobe PhotoDeluxe ® Business Edition (Adobe Systems Incorporated) America Online ® (America Online) A T&T WorldNet ® Service (A T&T) CompuServe ® 2000 (CompuServe, Inc.
For Answers to Y our Software Ques tions 75 eMail inChor us™ (Softlink, Inc.) McAfee VirusScan (Network Associates, Inc.) Mindspring Internet Deskto p (MindSprin g) Netscape Communicator™ (Netscape Communications Corpora tion) Prodigy Internet™ (Prodi gy Communication s Corporation) website http://www .
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 76 Quicken ® Basic (Intui t Inc.) Windows 98 Second Edition Operating System, W ord , W orks, Money , Outlook, I nternet Explorer (Micro soft Corporation) WinFax® Basic Edition (S ymantec Corporation) Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center near est you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).
Specifications 77 Specifications Model PCG-N505VX PCG -N505VE Processor 333 MHz* Pentium II 333 MHz* Celer on Hard Disk Drive 6.4 GB † Standard RAM 64 MB SDRAM, expandable to 12 8 MB 64 MB SDRAM, expandable to 128 MB LCD Screen 10.
78 *MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock spee d; other factors may affect application perfo rmance. † GB means one billion by tes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. **Maximum speed for faxing is 14.4 kbps. Your mode m is capable of downloading at 56 kpbs us ing K56flex Technology or V.
79 Index A AC adapter 8 AC power 8 adding hardware 35 peripherals 35 printers 39 adjusting brightness 21 Alt key 17 Application Recovery CDs 66 Applications ke y 17 attaching port replicator 38 B batt.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 80 parallel devices 39 party phone lines 36 PBX 36 phone line 36 port replicator 37 , 38 power source 8 printer 39 projector 42 serial de vic e 44 connectors .
81 other c ompu t e rs 30 infra red port 7 , 30 infra red tr ansmi ssion active distance 31 troubleshooting 31 input devices iv Insert key 16 , 17 inserting battery pack 9 diskettes into drive 24 inst.
V AIO 505 Super Slim Not ebook User Guide 82 System Hibernation 21 , 33 System Idle 21 , 32 System Suspend 21 , 33 Video Standby 21 power sources 8 connecting 8 Print Screen key 17 printer connecting .
83 Help 18 key 17 key combinations 18 License Agreement 14 setup 14 Setup Wizard screen 14 Start button 13 taskbar 13 , 59.
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