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... 7 Connecting a Power Source 8 Using the AC Adapter 8 Using Battery Power 9 Starting Your Computer 12 Shutting Down Your Computer 13 Registering Windows 98 14 Registering Your Computer 15 Using the Keyboard 16 Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key 18 Indicators 19 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key 20 Using the Touchpad 21 Using the Plastic Pen 22 Using ScribblePad 23 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 24 Using PC Cards 26 Using Infrared Communication Devices 29 Using Power Saving Modes...
... 7 Connecting a Power Source 8 Using the AC Adapter 8 Using Battery Power 9 Starting Your Computer 12 Shutting Down Your Computer 13 Registering Windows 98 14 Registering Your Computer 15 Using the Keyboard 16 Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key 18 Indicators 19 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key 20 Using the Touchpad 21 Using the Plastic Pen 22 Using ScribblePad 23 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 24 Using PC Cards 26 Using Infrared Communication Devices 29 Using Power Saving Modes...
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...or Serial Device 41 Connecting the CD-ROM Drive 43 Connecting External Speakers 46 Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder 48 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device 49 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 51 Notebook Setup Tabs 52 Controlling Power Management 53 Power Management Profiles 53 Power Management Commands 54 Displaying Battery Information 57 Activating BatteryScope 57 Battery Icon Descriptions 57 Displaying Detailed Battery Information 58 Starting Your Favorite Software With Programmable Power Key (PPK) Setup 59 Using...
...or Serial Device 41 Connecting the CD-ROM Drive 43 Connecting External Speakers 46 Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder 48 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device 49 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 51 Notebook Setup Tabs 52 Controlling Power Management 53 Power Management Profiles 53 Power Management Commands 54 Displaying Battery Information 57 Activating BatteryScope 57 Battery Icon Descriptions 57 Displaying Detailed Battery Information 58 Starting Your Favorite Software With Programmable Power Key (PPK) Setup 59 Using...
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... remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Slide the lock lever to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the release lever to recharge the battery or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. See "Using Power Saving Modes" on and not connected to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook 11 Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery...
... remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Slide the lock lever to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the release lever to recharge the battery or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. See "Using Power Saving Modes" on and not connected to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook 11 Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery...
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u Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the cover of the Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual. 2 Windows 98 setup: Click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizard screen. 3 Selecting your computer settings: If necessary, change the Time Zone, Date and Time on the Date/Time Properties screen. 4 Registering your computer: For details on the benefits of registration, see "Registering Your Computer" on -screen instructions guide you...
u Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the cover of the Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual. 2 Windows 98 setup: Click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizard screen. 3 Selecting your computer settings: If necessary, change the Time Zone, Date and Time on the Date/Time Properties screen. 4 Registering your computer: For details on the benefits of registration, see "Registering Your Computer" on -screen instructions guide you...
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... type numbers or to moving the cursor on a typical calculator. Escape Key Function keys Print Screen key Correction keys Shift key Ctrl key Fn key Alt key Windows 98 key Fn key Applications key Numeric keypad area Navigation keys Keys Numeric keypad area Navigation keys Correction keys Function keys Descriptions Contains the keys found on the screen (the four arrow keys which also function as addition and subtraction. 16 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is the Help key...
... type numbers or to moving the cursor on a typical calculator. Escape Key Function keys Print Screen key Correction keys Shift key Ctrl key Fn key Alt key Windows 98 key Fn key Applications key Numeric keypad area Navigation keys Keys Numeric keypad area Navigation keys Correction keys Function keys Descriptions Contains the keys found on the screen (the four arrow keys which also function as addition and subtraction. 16 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is the Help key...
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... LCD in speaker off . Displays the power status, as in the example below: Using AC power Charging the battery Fn+ (F3) Speaker switch Fn+ (F4) Speaker volume Fn+ (F5) Brightness control Fn+ (F7) Switch to the external display Fn+ (F12) System Hibernation Fn+D Video standby Fn+F Change the display size § § § § Toggles the built-in order to less than maximum resolution. or . § § Adjusts the brightness...
... LCD in speaker off . Displays the power status, as in the example below: Using AC power Charging the battery Fn+ (F3) Speaker switch Fn+ (F4) Speaker volume Fn+ (F5) Brightness control Fn+ (F7) Switch to the external display Fn+ (F12) System Hibernation Fn+D Video standby Fn+F Change the display size § § § § Toggles the built-in order to less than maximum resolution. or . § § Adjusts the brightness...
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... you disable idle devices when using the PC card. To insert a PC card You do not need to a network. The PC card slot can use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer. You can accommodate one Type II PC card. If an "!" 26 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Using PC Cards Your computer includes a PC card slot. Some PC cards may require that you to connect portable external devices, such as a CD-ROM drive...
... you disable idle devices when using the PC card. To insert a PC card You do not need to a network. The PC card slot can use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer. You can accommodate one Type II PC card. If an "!" 26 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Using PC Cards Your computer includes a PC card slot. Some PC cards may require that you to connect portable external devices, such as a CD-ROM drive...
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... turn off the computer before reattaching the port replicator. Connecting Peripheral Devices 37 3 Fold the port replicator cable into this connector. To connect a printer u Use the symbol to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software. Plug the printer cable (supplied with your computer. Before using the printer, you must turn off the computer before removing the port replicator, you may need to locate the Printer connector on installation and use...
... turn off the computer before reattaching the port replicator. Connecting Peripheral Devices 37 3 Fold the port replicator cable into this connector. To connect a printer u Use the symbol to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software. Plug the printer cable (supplied with your computer. Before using the printer, you must turn off the computer before removing the port replicator, you may need to locate the Printer connector on installation and use...
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... symbols to locate the Mouse and Keyboard connectors. Before connecting a mouse to the Serial port, make sure the mouse is compatible with your mouse or keyboard for more information on using the keyboard. To connect an external mouse and keyboard 1 Turn off the computer. Plug the mouse cable and keyboard cable into these connectors with the mark facing up. 40 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Connecting an External Mouse and Keyboard You can use the port replicator to connect an external mouse and keyboard to...
... symbols to locate the Mouse and Keyboard connectors. Before connecting a mouse to the Serial port, make sure the mouse is compatible with your mouse or keyboard for more information on using the keyboard. To connect an external mouse and keyboard 1 Turn off the computer. Plug the mouse cable and keyboard cable into these connectors with the mark facing up. 40 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Connecting an External Mouse and Keyboard You can use the port replicator to connect an external mouse and keyboard to...
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... power management with longer timeouts on . You can also establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Sleep, and System Suspend to optimize power management for your system. Extends battery life by initiating a quick display timeout. System Suspend - Power consumption reduces to the hard disk through this command, any key or the power switch on the hard drive. If you turn off the power to a minimum, and the system remains on the hard disk and display screen...
... power management with longer timeouts on . You can also establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Sleep, and System Suspend to optimize power management for your system. Extends battery life by initiating a quick display timeout. System Suspend - Power consumption reduces to the hard disk through this command, any key or the power switch on the hard drive. If you turn off the power to a minimum, and the system remains on the hard disk and display screen...
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... pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete. If the printer port mode is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on using Sony Notebook Setup. Press any key to the port replicator. The screen image on the LCD. I cannot print Try changing the printer port mode. In Sony Notebook Setup, select the Printer/FDD tab. Press Fn+F7 until video output appears on my external display is set to bidirectional. Check that are currently open.
... pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete. If the printer port mode is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on using Sony Notebook Setup. Press any key to the port replicator. The screen image on the LCD. I cannot print Try changing the printer port mode. In Sony Notebook Setup, select the Printer/FDD tab. Press Fn+F7 until video output appears on my external display is set to bidirectional. Check that are currently open.
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... free from any line noise. If the speakers have connected a headphone or an audio cable to enable sound: 1 Click Start, select Settings, and click Control Panel. 2 Double-click the System icon. 3 Click the Device Manager tab. 4 Double-click Sound, video & game controllers. 5 Double-click ES1879 Control Interface (WDM). 6 Uncheck the "Disable this hardware profile" box. 7 Click Okay. u Check that the software you are using is correct. u Check that the phone number...
... free from any line noise. If the speakers have connected a headphone or an audio cable to enable sound: 1 Click Start, select Settings, and click Control Panel. 2 Double-click the System icon. 3 Click the Device Manager tab. 4 Double-click Sound, video & game controllers. 5 Double-click ES1879 Control Interface (WDM). 6 Uncheck the "Disable this hardware profile" box. 7 Click Okay. u Check that the software you are using is correct. u Check that the phone number...
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... remove the battery pack from your computer. If this case, turn on the Windows 98 Start menu. u Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to that line. My mouse does not work properly, follow these steps: u Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete. Check the connection, then turn off the power to shut down your computer using an external mouse, check that the cables are properly connected. Using other methods, including those listed...
... remove the battery pack from your computer. If this case, turn on the Windows 98 Start menu. u Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to that line. My mouse does not work properly, follow these steps: u Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete. Check the connection, then turn off the power to shut down your computer using an external mouse, check that the cables are properly connected. Using other methods, including those listed...
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... Started" manual. The BIOS setup menu screen appears. 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu. 4 Press the arrow keys to select Exit (Save Changes) and then press the Enter key. appears. 5 Check that [Yes] is selected, then press the Enter key. 6 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key. appears. 72 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide To use the System Recovery CD(s) The optional PCGA...
... Started" manual. The BIOS setup menu screen appears. 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu. 4 Press the arrow keys to select Exit (Save Changes) and then press the Enter key. appears. 5 Check that [Yes] is selected, then press the Enter key. 6 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key. appears. 72 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide To use the System Recovery CD(s) The optional PCGA...
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... open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the disc. u Keep diskettes away from the set. Should this case, allow at least an hour before turning on Use 77 u The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may result. On Upgrading the System u Memory upgrades must be connected to your home or office and determines that your Sony Service Center. On Handling CD-ROM Discs...
... open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the disc. u Keep diskettes away from the set. Should this case, allow at least an hour before turning on Use 77 u The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may result. On Upgrading the System u Memory upgrades must be connected to your home or office and determines that your Sony Service Center. On Handling CD-ROM Discs...
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...remove all service provided, it is within thirty (30) days. Technical Support: Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty, SONY has established a telephone number for your Product, date of purchase, a list of all options installed in conjunction with a credit card authorization to bill your hard drive, including any software programs, data, or removable storage media... OF THIS WARRANTY. 82 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide This Limited Warranty is your responsibility prior to Product service to backup the contents of sale (...
...remove all service provided, it is within thirty (30) days. Technical Support: Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty, SONY has established a telephone number for your Product, date of purchase, a list of all options installed in conjunction with a credit card authorization to bill your hard drive, including any software programs, data, or removable storage media... OF THIS WARRANTY. 82 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide This Limited Warranty is your responsibility prior to Product service to backup the contents of sale (...
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... VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide condensation 77 customizing 51 lithium ion battery v setting up 5 setup screen 51 starting 12 troubleshooting 65-70 connecting CD-ROM drive 26, 43 coin-operated telephones 34 digital still camera 41 digital video camera recorder 48 external keyboard 40 external mouse 40 external speakers 46, 47 floppy disk drive 24 keyboard 40 monitor 38 multiple phone lines 34 network 26 parallel devices 37 party phone lines 34 PBX 34 phone line 34 port...
... VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide condensation 77 customizing 51 lithium ion battery v setting up 5 setup screen 51 starting 12 troubleshooting 65-70 connecting CD-ROM drive 26, 43 coin-operated telephones 34 digital still camera 41 digital video camera recorder 48 external keyboard 40 external mouse 40 external speakers 46, 47 floppy disk drive 24 keyboard 40 monitor 38 multiple phone lines 34 network 26 parallel devices 37 party phone lines 34 PBX 34 phone line 34 port...
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... disk drive connecting 24 connector 6 disconnecting 25 troubleshooting 68 Fn key 17 combination commands 20 function keys 16, 17 G Games 53 glare 3 H handling audio CDs 78 CD-ROM discs 77, 78 diskettes 77 Hard Disk Sleep power setting 54 hard drive indicator light 5, 19 headphone connector 6, 39 help 63 I i.LINK 6, 48 IEEE1394 6, 48 indicator lights 19 battery 5, 10, 19 Caps Lock 5, 19 charge status 10 hard drive 5, 19 Information 5, 19 modem 5 Num Lock 5, 19 power 5 Scroll Lock 5, 19 infrared communication devices...
... disk drive connecting 24 connector 6 disconnecting 25 troubleshooting 68 Fn key 17 combination commands 20 function keys 16, 17 G Games 53 glare 3 H handling audio CDs 78 CD-ROM discs 77, 78 diskettes 77 Hard Disk Sleep power setting 54 hard drive indicator light 5, 19 headphone connector 6, 39 help 63 I i.LINK 6, 48 IEEE1394 6, 48 indicator lights 19 battery 5, 10, 19 Caps Lock 5, 19 charge status 10 hard drive 5, 19 Information 5, 19 modem 5 Num Lock 5, 19 power 5 Scroll Lock 5, 19 infrared communication devices...
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... support options 63 Open button 44 opening CD-ROM drive lid 44 operator keys 17 output devices iii adding 37 P parallel port 35, 37 party phone lines 34 PBX 34 PC card inserting 26 release button 26 removing 28 slot protector 27 slots 7, 26 troubleshooting 70 Type II 26 pen 6 phone connecting line 34 jack 6, 34 laws governing iv plastic pen 6, 22 port replicator 6 connecting 35, 36 power 19 indicator light 5 programmable key 7 switch 7, 12 power management settings 53 Power Management Off power setting...
... support options 63 Open button 44 opening CD-ROM drive lid 44 operator keys 17 output devices iii adding 37 P parallel port 35, 37 party phone lines 34 PBX 34 PC card inserting 26 release button 26 removing 28 slot protector 27 slots 7, 26 troubleshooting 70 Type II 26 pen 6 phone connecting line 34 jack 6, 34 laws governing iv plastic pen 6, 22 port replicator 6 connecting 35, 36 power 19 indicator light 5 programmable key 7 switch 7, 12 power management settings 53 Power Management Off power setting...
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... iii removing battery pack 11 diskettes 25 floppy disk drive 25 restoring data 73 right button 5 S screen See LCD ScribblePad 23 plastic pen 6 Scroll Lock 5 indicator light 19 selecting display 39 LCD 39 monitor 39 power source 8 Serial connector 35, 41 serial devices connecting 41 digital still 42 setting up Windows 98 14 setup screen About This Computer tab 52 Basic/Advanced tab 52 Index 91 displaying 51 Enable Ports tab 52 Power On Device Sequence tab 52 Power On Password...
... iii removing battery pack 11 diskettes 25 floppy disk drive 25 restoring data 73 right button 5 S screen See LCD ScribblePad 23 plastic pen 6 Scroll Lock 5 indicator light 19 selecting display 39 LCD 39 monitor 39 power source 8 Serial connector 35, 41 serial devices connecting 41 digital still 42 setting up Windows 98 14 setup screen About This Computer tab 52 Basic/Advanced tab 52 Index 91 displaying 51 Enable Ports tab 52 Power On Device Sequence tab 52 Power On Password...
