Page 3 - Notice to Users
2 Notice to Users © 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO...
Page 4 - VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide; Owner’s Record; WARNING
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 3 Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ notebook. Record the serial number in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Cente...
Page 5 - Regulatory Information; Declaration of Conformity; use only No. 26 AWG or larger
4 fuite de gas si vous êtes près de la fuite. ❑ L’appareil doit être le plus près possible d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès. Regulatory Information If you have any questions about this product, you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or write to the S...
Page 8 - INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 7 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 appropria...
Page 10 - Contents; Memory Stick®
9 Contents Welcome.....................................................11 Features .....................................................................11Unpacking Your Notebook .......................................12Ergonomic Considerations ........................................14 Setting Up Yo...
Page 12 - Welcome; Features; Exceptional performance —; Notebook, see page 109
11 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® 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 Mobile Intel® Pentiu...
Page 13 - Unpacking Your Notebook; Remove the following hardware items from the box:
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 12 Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware items from the box: Main unit Power cord AC adapter USB conversion adapter Rechargeable battery pack i.LINK port replicator USB floppy disk drive
Page 14 - Manuals; Operating System Getting Started; Software CDs
Unpacking Your Notebook 13 Manuals ❑ VAIO ® User Guide — Features and specifications of your computer. It also includes information on the applications included with your system and how to contact software vendors, and solve common problems. Operating System Getting Started ❑ Microsoft ® Windows ® M...
Page 15 - Ergonomic Considerations; Position of your computer —; Place the computer directly in front of you as; Furniture and posture —; Sit in a chair with good back support and; Viewing angle of the computer’s display —; Use the display’s tilting
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 14 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. ❑ ...
Page 16 - Lighting —; Notes on Setup
Ergonomic Considerations 15 ❑ 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 c...
Page 17 - Do not use cut or damaged connection cables.; On Handling
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 16 ❑ 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). ❑ If the telephone company ...
Page 18 - Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook; Locating Controls and Connectors; Front
17 Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook Locating Controls and Connectors Front 1 Power indicator 2 Battery indicator 3 Information indicator 4 Hard disk drive indicator 5 Num Lock indicator 6 Caps Lock indicator 7 Scroll Lock indicator
Page 20 - Back; Battery connector; Left; DC In connector
Locating Controls and Connectors 19 Back 1 Battery connector Left 1 DC In connector 2 i.LINK® port replicator connector 3 i.LINK * (IEEE1394) S400 4 Microphone connector 5 Headphone connector m i
Page 22 - Connecting a Power Source; Using the AC Adapter; Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.; Battery release lever
Connecting a Power Source 21 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 (PCGA-AC19V1) into the DC In connector on the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC a...
Page 23 - Notes on the AC Adapter; Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.; Using Battery Power; Connecting AC Adapter
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 22 Notes on the AC Adapter ❑ Your computer operates on 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as a copy machine or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device preve...
Page 24 - To insert the battery pack; Move the lock lever on the bottom of the computer to the; Slide the lock lever into the; position to secure the battery on the
Connecting a Power Source 23 To insert 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 Move the lock lever on the bottom of the computer to t...
Page 25 - To charge the battery pack; Connect the AC adapter to the computer.; Battery Indicator
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 24 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 ...
Page 26 - To remove the battery pack; Turn off the computer and close the cover.; Slide the release lever to the; position and slide the battery away from; Additional Notes On Batteries; Removing battery pack
Connecting a Power Source 25 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...
Page 28 - Starting Your Computer; Opening; shortcut key function combined with the Fn key.; Turning on Computer
Starting Your Computer 27 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. Opening ✍ (Windows Me only) When starting your no...
Page 29 - Shutting Down Your Computer; If you are unable to shut down your computer:; Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents.
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 28 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. Shutting Down Your Computer 1 ...
Page 30 - Using the Keyboard; Keyboard; Key
Using the Keyboard 29 Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks. Keyboard Key Description Numeric keypad area Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric keypad area to ty...
Page 31 - Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key; Combinations
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 30 Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Print Screen key 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 Sev...
Page 32 - Indicators; Returns all minimized windows to their previous size.
Using the Keyboard 31 Indicators 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 clicking the System icon in the Control...
Page 33 - Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key; Feature
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 32 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Num Lock The number keys in the numeric keypad are active. The character keys in the keypad area are active. Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase as you type. The Shift key lowers the case of typed lette...
Page 35 - Using the Touchpad; Touchpad; Actions
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 34 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. Touchpad Actions Descriptions Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to ...
Page 36 - Using the Floppy Disk Drive; You can connect the floppy disk drive to the; To connect the floppy disk drive; Plug the USB cable from the floppy disk drive into the; the computer is on .; Connecting the FDD; the USB port on right side of the computer as shown above.
Using the Floppy Disk Drive 35 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 disk drive should ...
Page 37 - To insert a diskette; Hold the diskette with the label side facing up.; To remove a diskette; Double-click the Remove Hardware icon
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 36 To insert a diskette 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up. 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place. To remove a diskette ❑ When you finish using the diskette, wait until the LED indicator turns off and then pr...
Page 38 - To carry the floppy disk drive; Fold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the right side.; Notes on handling diskettes; Keep diskettes away from magnets.; following steps to recover it.; Click the Refresh button.
Using the Floppy Disk Drive 37 5 Confirm the correct device is selected in the “Stop a hardware device” dialog box. 6 The message, “Floppy Disk Drive can now be safely removed from the system” appears. Click OK. 7 Slide the release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow, a...
Page 39 - To Connect the CD Drive; You can check the settings as follows:; Click the Start button, select Settings, and then Control Panel.
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 38 Connecting the CD/DVD Drive (optional) You can use the optional PCGA-CD51/A CD-ROM drive, or the PCGA-DVD51A DVD drive with your notebook. If you use an optional drive when your computer is running on battery power, the battery life will be shorter. T...
Page 41 - To Insert a Disc; Press the Eject button. The disc tray slides out.
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 40 To Insert a Disc 1 Press the Eject button. The disc tray slides out. 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up. Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place. CD-ROM Drive Inserting Disc Eject button Disc
Page 42 - Notes on CD and DVD Media; To Remove the Drive; Do not touch the surface of the disc.; Cleaning CD or DVD Media; Flashing BUSY Indicator
Connecting the CD/DVD Drive (optional) 41 3 Close the tray by pushing it gently. The BUSY indicator on the drive flashes while your computer is reading data from the disc. Notes on CD and DVD Media To Remove the Drive Remove the PC card from the computer. See “Using PC Cards” on page 42 for details....
Page 43 - Using PC Cards; To insert a PC card; Remove the PC card slot protector.; Setup Screen in the online manual; PC Card Release Button
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 42 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....
Page 44 - Removing PC Card Slot Protector
Using PC Cards 43 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. Removing PC Card Slot Protector Inserting PC Card PC card Insert with the arrow facing forward.
Page 45 - To remove a PC card; Click Close to close the Unplug or Eject Hardware window.; data that you didnt save before.; Removing PC Card
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 44 To remove a PC card 1 Close any applications that use the PC card, otherwise data may be lost. 2 Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar and select the card. 3 Click Stop, in the Stop a Hardware device dialog box, confirm the device to ...
Page 46 - Insert the PC card slot protector into the empty slot.; system to correct the problem.
Using PC Cards 45 7 Insert the PC card slot protector into the empty slot. ✍ For some PC cards, if you alternate between normal power operation and the System Suspend or System Hibernation power saving modes while the card is inserted, you may find that a device connected to your system is not recog...
Page 47 - Using Smart Connect; Windows MeTM; See Smart Connect online help for more information.; are networked together.
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 46 Using Smart Connect Windows Me™ You can connect your VAIO® notebook to another VAIO computer that has the preinstalled Windows Me operating system or the Sony Smart Connect 3.0 software preinstalled. You may use an i.LINK® cable (optional) to connect ...
Page 48 - Connecting an i.LINK® device; To Connect a Digital Video Camera Recorder; slot, you can copy images from it to your computer via a
Connecting an i.LINK® device 47 Connecting an i.LINK® device * Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook includes an i.LINK (IEEE1394) S400 connector, which you can use to connect to a compatible i.LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder. To Connect a Digital Video Camera Recorder Plug one e...
Page 50 - Hard Drive Partition; DVgate Motion saves files to the D partition. This prevents
Connecting an i.LINK® device 49 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 large video capture...
Page 51 - VAIO Action Setup; Memory Stick® media; interface. An overview of some of the; The Jog DialTM Control; Jog Dial Control
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 50 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 ...
Page 52 - Using the Jog DialTM Control; Using Launcher Mode; Turn or press the Jog Dial control to use the desired function.
The Jog Dial™ Control 51 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 The Jog Dial control window is in ...
Page 53 - Guide Mode; Using Guide Mode; Using the Jog Dial Control with Sony Software; Action
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 52 Guide Mode The Jog Dial control window is in the guide mode when software is in use and the software window is active. Depending on the software you are using, you can select items from the displayed list using the Jog Dial control. Some Sony software...
Page 54 - Using a Dialog Box; Using Memory Stick® Media; Types of Memory Stick Media; JOG Guide dialog box
Using Memory Stick® Media 53 Using a Dialog Box When a window such as Screen Properties is active, the Dialog box is displayed in the Jog Dial window. You can select an item in the window by rotating the Jog Dial control. Pressing the Jog Dial control is the equivalent of pressing Enter. Using Memor...
Page 55 - To Insert a Memory Stick Media; Carefully slide the Memory Stick in until it clicks in place.; To view the contents of Memory Stick media; Ensure that the; Inserting Memory Stick
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 54 What is MagicGate? MagicGate is copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology. Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media. Protected content is reco...
Page 56 - To Remove a Memory Stick Media; Notes on using Memory Stick media:; Memory Stick
Using Memory Stick® Media 55 If you cannot see the Removable Disk (S:) under My Computer on your desktop: 1 Click Start, point to Settings and then Control Panel. 2 Click System. The System Properties window appears. 3 Select the the Device Manager tab. To Remove a Memory Stick Media Make sure the a...
Page 57 - Using Power Saving Modes
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 56 ❑ Only MagicGate™ Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data like music. ❑ Do not remove a media or turn off the power while the access light is on. ❑ Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electr...
Page 58 - Normal Mode; To activate System Idle Mode; System Suspend Mode; To activate System Suspend Mode; System Hibernation Mode; Customizing
Using Power Saving Modes 57 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. System Idle Mode This mode is convenient if you do not need to ...
Page 59 - To activate System Hibernation mode; To return to normal Mode; Time to return to normal mode:; enters System Hibernation mode.
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 58 To activate System Hibernation mode To activate System Hibernation mode, press the key combination Fn+F12. To return to normal Mode Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch forward. The computer returns to its previous state. ❑ Time to return ...
Page 60 - Connecting Peripheral Devices
59 Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals: ❑ Phone line (page 60) ❑ Port replicator (page 63) ❑ External display (page 66) ❑ Printer (page 70) ❑ CD-ROM drive (page 38) ❑ i.LINK device (page 63) ❑ Universal Serial Bus (USB) devi...
Page 61 - Phone Line Jack Cover
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 60 Connecting a Phone Line (optional) 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...
Page 62 - cause a malfunction in the internal modem.
Connecting a Phone Line (optional) 61 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack. Plugging Phone Line into Phone Line Jack ✍ 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). Som...
Page 63 - Connecting to the Local Area Network (LAN); Connecting to LAN; be switched to the System Idle mode from the System Suspend mode.
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 62 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 network administrator. Connecting to LAN Warning...
Page 64 - Connecting the i.LINK® Port Replicator; Port Replicator; Printer
Connecting the i.LINK® Port Replicator 63 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. Port Replicator 1 Printer 2 ...
Page 65 - To Attach the Port Replicator; Turn off the computer.
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 64 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. Port Replicator Connector Port rep...
Page 66 - To Remove the Port Replicator
Connecting the i.LINK® Port Replicator 65 To Remove the Port Replicator 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Press both sides of the port replicator cable connector and unplug the cable from the computer. 3 Fold the port replicator cable into the compartment on the side of the port replicator. Attaching Compu...
Page 67 - Connecting an External Display; To Connect a Monitor; Use the; on installation and use.
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 66 Connecting an External Display You can connect your notebook to a computer display (monitor) or projector. To Connect a Monitor Use the port replicator connector on the left side of the computer. Plug the display adapter (optional) into this connector...
Page 68 - To Connect a Projector; Connecting Projector; See Selecting the Display Mode in the online manual
Connecting an External Display 67 To Connect a Projector You can use a projector, such as the Sony LCD Projector, as an external display. To Remove the Display Adapter Press both sides of the display adapter connector and unplug it from the computer. To Select a Display When you connect an external ...
Page 69 - Projector (“To Connect a Projector” on page 69)
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 68 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) (“To Connect a Computer Display (Mon...
Page 70 - Customizing Your VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro
Connecting an External Display 69 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 symbol to locate the Headphone connector. Plug the audio...
Page 71 - Connecting a Printer; To Connect a Printer; online manual
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 70 Connecting a Printer You can use the port replicator to connect a 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 (...
Page 72 - 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
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device 71 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 in...
Page 73 - To Connect a Second USB Device.; Attaching Second USB Device
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 72 To Connect a Second USB Device. When you wish to use another USB device, such as a floppy disk drive, at the same time, connect the second USB device to the (original mini USB) connector by attaching the supplied conversion adapter. Attaching Second U...
Page 74 - Adding Memory
Adding Memory 73 Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. You can increase memory to 192 MB on the PCG-Z505LE and the PCG-Z505LEK and you can increase memory to 256 MB on the PCG-Z505LS and PCG-Z505LSK. The PCG-Z505LE/PCG-Z505LE...
Page 75 - To Install a Memory Module; Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs.
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 74 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 six screws with the ● mark on ...
Page 76 - Remove the memory module from its packaging.
Adding Memory 75 5 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side, then gently turn it over on the touchpad space. Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard. 6 You must remove the existing memory module. Follow the instructions in “To Remove a Memory Module” on page 77. 7 Remove the ...
Page 77 - Installing the Memory Module; moved into the area where the keyboard must be placed.
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 76 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. Installing the Memory Module Replacing t...
Page 78 - To Remove a Memory Module; Follow steps 1 to 5 of “To install a memory module.”
Adding Memory 77 To Remove a Memory Module 1 Follow steps 1 to 5 of “To install a memory module.” 2 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your computer) to discharge static electricity. 3 Remove the memory module. 4 Follow steps 8 and 9 of “To install a memory module.”
Page 82 - About the Software on Your Computer; Netscape Communicator; Netscape Communications; OpenMGTM Jukebox; PictureGear; Sony Electronics Inc.; Quicken; Sony Electronics Inc.
About the Software on Your Computer 81 Netscape Communicator ® Netscape Communications Netscape Communicator is an all-in-one Internet tool that makes it easy to browse the web, send Internet e-mail, chat, read newsgroups and compose great web documents. OpenMG™ Jukebox Sony Electronics Inc. OpenMG ...
Page 83 - VAIO Support Agent; Sony Electronics, Inc; About Your Recovery CDs; Sony Electronics; Supplementary Information
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 82 Smart Connect (Windows 2000 only) Sony Electronics Inc. Smart Connect allows you to use an i.LINK® cable (optional) to connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer that supports Smart Connect. You can then use one computer to copy, delete, and ...
Page 84 - Software Information; MovieShakerTM; Importing Images and Sound Clips; Find the file you want to add.
83 Software Information MovieShaker™ This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a few simple steps, motion pictures can be combined with special effects, still images (pictures), and music files and then saved in a format most computers...
Page 85 - Create a Movie using Shaker; Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray.; scenes are placed on the Product tray.
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 84 Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip(s) to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature. Shaker randomly select clips from the Clip tray to create a 30-second scene. 1 Click the Shake tab. 2 Select a mood by clicking a...
Page 86 - Editing Clips and Scenes; Adding effects to a scene or a clip:; Saving a Movie; Select the format in which you want the document to be saved.; with the new effect on the Effect tray monitor.
MovieShaker™ 85 Editing Clips and Scenes You can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length of clips. Adding effects to a scene or a clip: 1 Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel. 2 Select the Effects tab from the E...
Page 87 - PictureGearTM; Managing Your Pictures; play video files up to 65 MB in length.
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 86 4 Click Next. 5 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved. 6 Name the file. 7 Click Save. PictureGear™ PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer. Thumb...
Page 88 - Creating a Photo Album; We recommend 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures.
PictureGear™ 87 Creating a Photo Album 1 Select the pictures you want to use to make an album. 2 From the Utilities menu, select Album Maker. 3 Choose the type of Album you want and click OK. 4 Now add more pictures, frames, text, and effects. 5 When you are finished, select Create Album in File men...
Page 89 - For Answers to Your Software Questions; EarthLink Network TotalAccess® (EarthLink Network, Inc
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 88 For Answers to Your Software Questions Acrobat Reader®, Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition, Adobe Premiere® LE (Adobe Systems Incorporated) America Online® (America Online) CompuServe® 2000 (CompuServe, Inc.) EarthLink Network TotalAccess® (EarthLink Net...
Page 90 - Prodigy Internet® (Prodigy Communications Corporation)
For Answers to Your Software Questions 89 PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.) Prodigy Internet® (Prodigy Communications Corporation) Quicken® 2000 (Intuit Inc.) RealProducer® G2 (RealNetworks, Inc.) Internet Explorer (Microsoft Corporation) Web site(s) http://www.arcsoft.comhttp://www.photoisland...
Page 91 - Sony Service Center; Web site
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 90 Windows 2000 Operating System, Internet Explorer (Microsoft Corporation) Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972) or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Web si...
Page 93 - Full Restore without Format —; connected to the computer to use the System Recovery CD.
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 92 The System Recovery utility gives you two options: ❑ Full Restore without Format — Restores all the software titles that originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk. ❑ Full Restore with Format — Formats the hard disk drive and ...
Page 94 - Using the System and Application Recovery CDs; If your computer does not start from the System Recovery CD; Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.; Windows. Insert the ARCD to complete recovery of your system.
Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 93 4 Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End-User License Agreement. 5 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. If your computer does not start from the System Recov...
Page 96 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting your notebook; My notebook does not start; Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive.
95 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you contact Sony PC Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Troubleshooting your notebook (Windows Me only) When st...
Page 97 - My notebook starts, but my system doesnt start properly
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 96 My notebook starts, but my system doesnt start properly ❑ When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may not start your system properly. The message “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup” appears at the bottom of the screen. Foll...
Page 98 - My notebook stops responding or does not shut down; The Help and Support window appears.; in data loss in files that are currently open.
Troubleshooting 97 7 Select Yes, then press Enter. 8 Use the directional arrow keys to select “Exit” (Save Changes), and then press Enter. The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?” appears. 9 Select Yes, then press Enter. The notebook restarts. If your notebook continues to display the ...
Page 99 - Enable Deep Sleep is selected with a checkmark.; selected; Close all open applications.; The sound of my notebooks fan is too loud
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 98 ❑ Click the Advanced button on the General tab, and Confirm the following information: 1 Enable Deep Sleep is selected with a checkmark. 2 The message “Standby function is enabled” is displayed. If the message reads “Standby function is disabled”, cli...
Page 100 - Troubleshooting the LCD screen; My LCD screen is blank; Check that the power indicator on the notebook is on.; I want to change the video resolution of my display; The Display Properties dialog box appears.; Troubleshooting the mouse and touchpad; My mouse does not work
Troubleshooting 99 Troubleshooting the LCD screen My LCD screen is blank ❑ Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. ❑ Check that the power indicator on the notebook is on. ❑ Check that the battery pack(s) is inserted properly and that they are charged. ❑ The n...
Page 101 - My touchpad does not work properly; Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then click on the Mouse icon.; The pointer does not move (while using the Touchpad or Mouse); Troubleshooting drives, PC cards and peripheral devices; does not appear in the My Computer window
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 100 ❑ If you connected an external mouse while your notebook is on, you must restart your notebook. ❑ If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1, check that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector. My touchpad does not work properly ❑ You ...
Page 102 - My floppy disk drive can not write to a diskette
Troubleshooting 101 My floppy disk drive can not write to a diskette ❑ If the diskette is write-protected, disable the write-protect feature or use a diskette that is not write-protected. ❑ Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive. My floppy disk drive icon doesnt app...
Page 103 - My CD or DVD drive tray does not open; Make sure the notebook is turned on.; be disconnected or turned off appears.; Use the i.LINK connector that is located on your notebook.
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 102 ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings, and then check the connections between your external speakers and the notebook. ❑ Click Start >Control Panel > System > Device Manager. Check that the correct drivers are insta...
Page 104 - The System Properties dialog box appears.; My PC card is not working; Make sure the PC card is compatible with Microsoft® Windows®.
Troubleshooting 103 There are white squares on the display of my digital video device while I am recording movie images from my notebook to the digital video device If the port replicator is attached to your notebook, follow these steps: (For Windows Me™) 1 Click Start, point to Settings, point to C...
Page 105 - Troubleshooting software; My software program stops responding or crashes; Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up.; I can not use the DVgate software; Click Start, point to Settings, and then point to Control Panel.
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 104 Troubleshooting software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. See the “About Software” section of this manual. When I click an application icon, the message You ...
Page 106 - Troubleshooting the modem; My modem does not work; Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct.; My modem connection is slow; Troubleshooting audio; My speakers have no sound; or
Troubleshooting 105 Troubleshooting the modem My modem does not work ❑ Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack. See “Connecting a Phone Line (optional)” on page 60 for details. ❑ Check that the phone line is working. You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listeni...
Page 107 - Double click System in Control Panel.; My microphone does not work; Troubleshooting the printer; I cannot print
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 106 1 Double click System in Control Panel. 2 Set the sound device to enable in Device Manager. ❑ If your notebook is powered by batteries, check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged. ❑ If you are using an application th...
Page 108 - Getting Help
Getting Help 107 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 ® Notebook User Guide The User Guide (this manual) contains inform...
Page 110 - Specifications
Specifications 109 Specifications Model PCG-Z505LE/PCG-Z505LEK PCG-Z505LS/PCG-Z505LSK Processor Mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor 650 MHz * featuring Intel® SpeedStep™ technology † Mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor 750 MHz * featuring Intel® SpeedStep™ technology † Hard Disk Drive C/D Partitio...
Page 112 - Storage Humidity; Model
Specifications 111 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Storage Humidity 10% to 90% not condensed provided that humidity is less than 20% at 140° F (60° C), hygrometer reading of less than 95° F (35° C) * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect appli...
Page 114 - Index
113 Index A AC adapter 21, 22AC power 21adding hardware 59peripherals 59printers 70 adjusting brightness 32 Alt key 30Application Recovery CDs 94Applications key 30attaching port replicator 64 B batteries 25 using 25 battery pack 22 charging 24connector 19indicator light status 24indicator lights 18...
Page 119 - technical support
VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 118 computer 27 startup problems 28switching display 32monitor 32 System Hibernation mode 33,57System Idle mode 33, 57System Recovery CD(s) 91System Suspend mode 32, 57 T technical support support options 107 touchpad 18, 34troubleshooting 95 startup 28,...
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