Sony PCG-Z505HE, PCG-Z505HS - Manuals

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ix Contents Welcome............................................................................... 1 Features ............................................................................................. 1Unpacking Your Notebook ............................................................ 2 Manuals ...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide x Using Memory Stick ® Media ........................................................26 i.LINK ® Interface ............................................................................29 Using the Touchpad ....................................................

1 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ 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 fa...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 2 Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware items from the box: Manuals ❑ The VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide (this manual) contains information on how to get the most from your computer, find help, and solve common problems. I...

Unpacking Your Notebook 3 Software CDs Microsoft ® Word 2000 Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) Other ❑ Setting up your VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook (poster) ❑ Packet containing special product offers ✍ To use these recovery CDs, you need to purchase the PCGA-CD...

5 Setting Up Your VAIO ® Notebook Locating Controls and Connectors Front Power indicator (pages 12, 18) LCD screen (pages 19, 1) Battery indicator (page 18) Speakers (pages 19, 67) Information indicator (pages 10, 18) Keyboard (page 15) Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) Touchpad (page 30) Num Lock...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 6 Back Left Battery connector (page 9) DC In connector (page 8) mini USB connector i.LINK ® port replicator connector (page 46) PC Card slot (page 34) S400 i.LINK (IEEE-1394) (page 54) Memory Stick ® slot (page 26) m Microphone connector Memory Stick ® i...

Locating Controls and Connectors 7 Right Bottom Jog Dial control (page 21) Power switch USB connector (page 56) Infrared port (page 38) Ethernet network connector Phone line jack (page 44) Air vent ✍ The USB connector is disabled when the port replicator is connected. Battery release lever (page 11)...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro 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...

Connecting a Power Source 9 Using Battery Power You can use a battery pack as a source of power. The PCGA-BPZ51 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. To insert the battery pack You can in...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro 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 ...

Connecting a Power Source 11 To remove the battery pack You can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the computer when your computer is connected to the AC adapter. Before inserting or removing a battery pack, close the cover. 1 Turn off the computer and close the cover. 2 Slide the...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro 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...

Shutting Down Your Computer 13 Shutting Down Your Computer 1 Click the Start button on the Windows ® 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 power i...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 14 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 pro...

Using the Keyboard 15 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 keypad area to type numbe...

Using the Keyboard 17 Combinations and Functions with the Windows 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. This is the equivalent ...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 18 Indicators Indicators Functions Battery Indicates the status of the battery attached at the rear of the computer. Power Lights when the power to the computer is turned on. Flashes in System Suspend mode.Turns off when the computer is in System Hiberna...

Using the Keyboard 19 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 ® Action Setup 21 VAIO ® Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Jog Dial™ control, Memory Stick ® media, and i.LINK ® interface. An overview of some of the functions controlled by VAIO Action Setup is provided below. For more information on changing the settings...

VAIO ® Action Setup 23 Using the Jog Dial™ Control This section explains how to use the Jog Dial control. For information on how to change the Jog Dial control’s settings, right-click the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray and click Help Topics. Launcher mode To use the Jog Dial control, click t...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 24 Guide mode The Jog Dial control window displays the Jog Dial’s function. Software that supports the Jog Dial Control If Sony software that supports the Jog Dial control is active, you can use the Jog Dial’s functions that are allocated to that softwar...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 26 Using Memory Stick ® Media This new compact, portable, and versatile IC recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk. The media is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products. Because it ...

Using Memory Stick® Media 27 To remove a Memory Stick media Make sure the access light is off. Push the media in toward the computer. When the media comes out, pull it out. The Memory Stick window closes automatically when you remove the media. To create a slide show that launches automatically when...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 28 4 Create a new folder and name it “DCIM.” 5 Open the DCIM folder and create a new folder named “100MSDCF.” 6 Click the Start button, select VAIO, then click PictureGear to launch the PictureGear application. 7 Select the digital images you want to sav...

i.LINK® Interface 29 i.LINK ® Interface Your computer comes equipped with an i.LINK port. The port is a digital interface (IEEE-1394) for high-speed communication. By using your computer, a Sony Digital Handycam ® Camcorder or other camera that supports the i.LINK interface, the DVgate software prei...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 30 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...

Using Smart Pad 31 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 taskbar. 2 Point to Programs, point to Smart Utilities, and then click Smart Pad. 3 Press the F10 key. Smar...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 32 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 from the floppy disk drive into the (USB) connector on the computer. The VAIO logo on the di...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 34 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....

Using PC Cards 35 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. ✍ Do not force a card into the slot. It may damage the connector pins...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 36 To remove a PC card 1 Close any applications that use the PC card. Otherwise data may be lost. 2 Click the PC card icon in the taskbar and close the card. 3 Pull the PC card release button up and press it in towards the computer. 4 Gently grasp the ca...

Using Smart Connect 37 Using Smart Connect The preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i.LINK cable (not supplied) to connect your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook to another VAIO computer that also has Smart Connect. You can then use one computer to copy, delete, and edit files on ...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 38 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 camer...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 40 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 dev...

Using Power Saving Modes 41 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...

43 Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals: ❑ Phone line (page 44) ❑ Port replicator (page 46) ❑ Printer (page 48) ❑ External display (page 49) ❑ Desktop computer or serial device ❑ CD-ROM drive (page 51) ❑ i.LINK device (page 5...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 44 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...

Connecting to the Local Area Network (LAN) 45 Connecting to the Local Area Network (LAN) You can connect your computer to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type networks. For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, please ask your system manager. About 100M lamp and Link/Act lamp 1...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 46 Connecting the i.LINK ® Port Replicator You can use the PCGA-UPR5 i.LINK port replicator (supplied) to connect peripheral devices such as a printer or external display. The port replicator has five ports, including an i.LINK port. Printer (page 48) US...

Connecting the i.LINK® Port Replicator 47 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 ...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 48 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 Prin...

Connecting the i.LINK® Port Replicator 49 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 49) ❑ Projector (page 50) To connect ...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 50 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 connecto...

Connecting the CD Drive 51 Connecting the CD Drive You can use the optional PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM or PCGA-CDRW51 CD-RW drive with your notebook. If you use either optional drive when your computer is running on battery power, the battery life will be shorter. The drive draws power from the computer throu...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 52 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the SONY logo facing up. See “Using PC Cards” on page 34 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 f...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 54 Connecting an i.LINK device Your VAIO Z505 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 e...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 56 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 int...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 60 Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. You can increase memory to 256 MB on PCG-Z505HS by installing an optional memory module. You can increase memory to 192 MB on PCG-Z505HE b...

Adding Memory 61 To install a memory module 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. Then unscrew the five screws with the ● mark on the bottom of your computer. 4 ...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 62 9 Gently replace the keyboard, then press it into your computer. Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard. 10 Close the computer cover, then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer. 11 Turn on the computer. 12 Click the St...

63 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 a power source ...

65 My LCD does not display anything ❑ 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. ❑ Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged. ❑ The computer may be in LCD (Vid...

67 My speaker has no sound ❑ 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 X or c to increase the volume. ❑ If your computer is powered by the battery, check that the battery is connected properly an...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 68 My mouse does not work If you have connected an external mouse to the mini USB connector, it may cause some problems when you transfer high-speed or high-capacity data. Use the USB connector. I cannot use DV devices and messages appear on the screen ❑...

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 69 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-CDRW51 CD-RW drive or PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM drive to use the System and A...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 70 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...

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 71 5 Check that Yes is selected, then press the Enter key. 6 Press the arrow keys to select Exit (Save Changes) and then press the Enter key. The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?” appears. 7 Check that Yes is selected, then press the Ent...

VAIO ® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 72 Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer ’s DVgate™ Motion software, the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D. DVgate Motion saves files to the D partition. This prevents lar...

Specifications 73 Specifications Model PCG-Z505HE PCG-Z505HS Processor 450 MHz* Intel ® Pentium ® III processor 500 MHz* Intel ® Pentium ® III processor Hard Disk Drive 8.1 GB † 12 GB † Standard RAM 64 MB SDRAM, expandable to 192 MB 128 MB SDRAM, ‡ expandable to 256 MB ** LCD Screen 12.1” XGA TFT L2...

75 Index A AC adapter 8 AC power 8 adding hardware 43 peripherals 43 printers 48 adjusting brightness 19 Alt key 16 Application Recovery CDs 71 Applications key 16 attaching port replicator 47 B battery pack 9 charging 10 connector 6 indicator light status 10 indicator lights 5 , 10 , 18 inserting 9...