Sony PCG-N505VE - Manuals

ix Contents Welcome ............................................................................................ 1Features ............................................................................................. 1Unpacking Your Notebook Computer ......................................... 2 Manua...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide x Using Smart Connect .....................................................................29Using Infrared Communication Devices ....................................30Using Power Saving Modes ..........................................................32 Normal ...

1 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. Features ❑ Exceptional performance : Your notebook includes a fast Int...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 2 Unpacking Your Notebook Computer Remove the following hardware items from the box: Manuals ❑ The VAIO ® 505 SuperSlim™ Notebook User Guide (this manual) contains information on how to get the most from you computer, find help and solve common problems. It als...

Unpacking Your Notebook Computer 3 Software CDs ❑ Microsoft ® Works Suite CDs Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) Other ❑ Setting up your VAIO ® 505 SuperSlim™ Notebook (poster) ❑ Packet containing special product offers ✍ To use these recovery CDs, you need to purchase...

Locating Controls and Connectors 5 Locating Controls and Connectors 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. Front LCD screen (pages 21, 58) Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) E...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 6 Back Left Battery connector (page 9) Phone line jack (page 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.LINK (IEEE-1394) (page 48) 1 1 5 2 6 3 7 4

Locating Controls and Connectors 7 Right Bottom Infrared port (page 30) PC card slot (page 26) Power Switch (page 12) Fan * * Do not block air flow through the fan unit. Blocking this unit may result in a system malfunction. Programmable Power Key (see the online document Customizing Your VAIO ® 505...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 8 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 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC ada...

Connecting 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. You can use a battery pack as a source of power. The battery pack that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Follow...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 10 To charge the battery pack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 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% ful...

Connecting a Power Source 11 To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the cover. 2 Slide the lock lever to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the release lever to the UNLOCK position and slide the battery away from the computer. The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 12 Starting Your Computer 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover. 2 Slide the power switch on the right side toward the front of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on. 3 If necessary, adjust the bright...

Shutting Down Your Computer 13 Shutting Down Your Computer 1 Click the Start button on the Windows ® 98 taskbar. 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box. 3 Select Shut down. 4 Click OK. 5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically. The powe...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook 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 configure the Windows operating system that is already installed on your computer. First, ensure you have a phone cable connecte...

Registering Your Computer 15 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 hav...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 16 Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter ’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks. Key Description Numeric keypad area Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric keypa...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 18 Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combinations Functions + F1 Displays Windows Help. + Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. + E Displays Windows Explorer. + F Displays the Windows Find: All 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 off, replace the key top in the position shown below. If any other key top comes off, replace it in its original location and push it down until it clicks. To replace a key top Remove the wire from the key top, the...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 20 Indicators Indicators Functions Power Green 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 mode.Turns off when the computer is in System Hibernation...

Using the Keyboard 21 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/Feature Functions Fn+ (ESC) System Suspend 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+ % (F3) ...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 22 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. Actions Descriptions Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointe...

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. To use Smart Pad 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar. 2 Point to Programs, point to Smart Utilities, and then click Smart Pad. 3 Press the F10 key. S...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 24 Using the Floppy Disk Drive You can connect the floppy disk drive to the (USB) connector on your computer: To 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 dis...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 26 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. To insert a PC card 1 Pull the PC card release button up away from the computer and push it in towards the computer. ✍ The ...

Using PC Cards 27 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. Pull the release button, then push it down towards the slot. ✍ Do not...

Using Smart Connect 29 Using Smart Connect The pre-installed Smart Connect software allows you to use an i.LINK cable (not supplied) to connect your VAIO 505 SuperSlim notebook to another VAIO computer that also has Smart Connect. You can then use one computer to copy, delete, and edit files on the ...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 30 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 ot...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 32 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, y...

Using Power Saving Modes 33 System Suspend Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The tan power indicator light flashes in this mode. To activate System Suspend mode Press Fn+Esc. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Suspe...

Connecting Peripheral Devices 35 Connecting Peripheral Devices You 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 (page 41) ❑ Desktop computer or serial device (page 43) ❑ CD-ROM...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 36 Connecting a Phone Line You 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 degree angle. 2 Plug one end of the phone cable into the ja...

Connecting the i.LINK Port Replicator 37 Connecting the i.LINK Port Replicator You can use the PCGA-UPR5 i.LINK port replicator (supplied with PCG-N505VX only) to connect peripheral devices such as a printer or external display. The port replicator has five ports, including an i.LINK port. Printer (...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 38 To attach the port replicator 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Open the port replicator connector cover on the left side of the computer. 3 Plug the port replicator cable into the port replicator connector on the computer. To remove the port replicator 1 Turn off ...

Connecting the i.LINK Port Replicator 39 3 Fold the port replicator cable into the compartment on the side of 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 ❑ Us...

Connecting the i.LINK Port Replicator 41 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 41) ❑ Projector (page 42) To connect a...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 42 To connect a projector You can use a projector as an external display, such as the Sony LCD Projector. 1 Use the symbol to locate the Monitor connector. Plug the RGB signal cable into this connector. 2 Use the i symbol to locate the Headphone connector. Plug...

Connecting the i.LINK Port Replicator 43 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 loc...

Connecting the CD-ROM Drive 45 Connecting the CD-ROM Drive You can use the optional PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM drive with your notebook computer. To change the settings: 1 Click the Start button, select Settings, and click Control Panel. 2 Click the Multimedia icon. 3 Click the CD tab and make sure the “Enabl...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 46 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the SONY logo facing up. See “Using PC Cards” on page 26 for details. To insert a CD-ROM disc 1 Press the Eject button. The disc tray slides out. 2 Place the CD-ROM disc in the tray with the label side facing u...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 48 Connecting an i.LINK device Your VAIO N505 SuperSlim Pro notebook includes an i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connector, which you can use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder. To connect a digital video camera recorder ❑ Plug one end of...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 50 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device You can connect a USB device, such as a USB mouse, to your computer. To connect a USB device Use the symbol to locate the USB connector on the right side of the computer. Plug one end of the USB cable into this ...

Connecting an External Display 51 Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your notebook computer. For example, you can use the computer with a computer display (monitor) or projector. To connect a computer display Use the port replicator connector on the left side of th...

Connecting External Speakers 53 Connecting External Speakers You can use the optional PCGA-SP51 stereo speakers or other speakers designed for computer use with your computer. See the manual that came with your speakers for more information. ✍ You cannot use the optional PCGA-SP5 stereo speakers. Tu...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 54 Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. You can increase memory to 128 MB by installing optional memory modules. To upgrade memory, contact your nearest Sony Authorized Service Center o...

Getting Help 55 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: 1 VAIO ® 505 SuperSlim Notebook Read Me First Contains Frequently Asked Qu...

Troubleshooting 57 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. My computer does not start ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 58 ❑ 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...

Troubleshooting 59 ❑ The computer may be in LCD (Video) Standby mode. Press any key to activate the display. ❑ 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 ce...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 60 I cannot play a CD-ROM ❑ 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. ❑ Moisture condensation may have occurred. Disconnect the CD-ROM drive an...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 62 I cannot use DV devices and messages appear on the screen ❑ Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected. ❑ If you are using multiple i.LINK devices, the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation. I...

Troubleshooting 63 Power Management The operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as system hibernation is initiated and then changed before the operating system completely enters the lower power state. To restore the computer to its normal operating stability, close all open ...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 64 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 or PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM drive to use the System and Application Recovery CD...

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 65 To use the System Recovery CD(s) 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2 Shut down your computer as described in “Shutting Down Your Computer” on page 13. 3 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer. 4 Click OK to signify you hav...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 66 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...

About the Software on Your Computer 67 About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO 505 SuperSlim notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section gives you an overview of the activities you can perform with your software titles. For support i...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 68 CompuServe® 2000 CompuServe, Inc. The all new CompuServe 2000 delivers a powerful tool for Internet users who want serious and timely information, in-depth research, and professional communities backed by state-of-the-art technologies, including high-speed a...

About the Software on Your Computer 69 Media Bar™ Sony Electronics Media Bar software is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playback. Media Bar software handles all common computer multimedia formats and controls selected Sony devices. In addition to audio/video library cataloging and playlist...

About the Software on Your Computer 71 Quicken® Basic 99 Intuit, Inc. Quicken is a fast, easy way to organize your finances. Quicken works just like your checkbook, so it is easy to learn and use. Quicken manages all your finances, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans. You can even pa...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 72 Smart Write Sony Electronics A word processor that allows you to create documents that incorporate pictures and sound. With Smart Write, you can record your voice right into the page and draw directly onto your documents with a computer “pencil.” WinFax® Bas...

About the Software on Your Computer 73 About Your Recovery CDs Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics This program allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers. Use it to restore corrupted or accidentally erased files. System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics This program al...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 74 For Answers to Your Software Questions Acrobat ® Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe ® Business Edition (Adobe Systems Incorporated) America Online ® (America Online) AT&T WorldNet ® Service (AT&T) CompuServe ® 2000 (CompuServe, Inc.) EarthLink Network TotalAc...

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 76 Quicken ® Basic (Intuit Inc.) Windows 98 Second Edition Operating System, Word, Works, Money, Outlook, Internet Explorer (Microsoft Corporation) WinFax® Basic Edition (Symantec Corporation) Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-...

Specifications 77 Specifications Model PCG-N505VX PCG-N505VE Processor 333 MHz* Pentium II 333 MHz* Celeron Hard Disk Drive 6.4 GB † Standard RAM 64 MB SDRAM, expandable to 128 MB 64 MB SDRAM, expandable to 128 MB LCD Screen 10.4” Poly-Si TFT L2 Cache Memory 256 KB (on CPU) 128 KB (on CPU) MPEG MPEG...

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 key 17 attaching port replicator 38 B battery pack 9 charging 10 connector 6 indicator light status 10 indicator lights 5 , 10 , 20 inserting 9...