Sony PCG-R505TE About the Software on Your Notebook, Overview of the Software on Your Notebook

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About the Software on Your Notebook

Your VAIO notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section provides you the following:

An overview of the various software that come with your computer and the activities you can perform with your software

Details on your Sony application, driver, and system recovery CDs

Software support information

Overview of the Software on Your Notebook

Adobe Acrobat Reader®

Adobe Systems Inc.

Acrobat Reader software allows you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF)—an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms.

Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition (Windows Me only)

Adobe Systems Inc.

Create amazing photo effects with Adobe PhotoDeluxe. Without learning complex software, you can enhance, restore, and be creative with your photos. The software includes built-in guided activities, stock photos, clip art, and templates to assist you.

America Online®

America Online

America Online is a popular Internet online service. Stay in touch with family and friends with easy-to-use e-mail, manage your personal finances, get the latest news and sports scores, and chat with thousands of others who share your interests.

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Contents Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro XXX-XXX-XXX Iii Owner’s Record Safety InformationAvertissement FCC Part Regulatory InformationVii Telephone Consumer Protection Act United StatesTelephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Viii Disposal of Lithium-Ion BatteryIndustry Canada Notice Avis de L’Industrie Canada Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Contents Xii 101107 125Xiii 139Xiv Welcome FeaturesSoftware CDs Unpacking Your NotebookHardware ManualsOther Recovery CDsErgonomic Guidelines Recommended Position Setting Up Your NotebookHandling Your Notebook Handling the LCD Screen Cleaning Your NotebookVaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Front Locating Controls and ConnectorsLeft BackRight Bottom Connecting a Power SourceUsing the AC Adapter Connecting AC AdapterUnlock/Lock Lever Using Battery PowerTo insert the battery pack Inserting Battery Pack To charge the battery packBattery Indicator Light Battery Indicator Meaning Light StatusAdditional Notes On Batteries To remove the battery packRemoving Battery Pack Connecting a Power Source Turning on Notebook Starting Your NotebookOpening Notebook If you are unable to shut down your notebook Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Keyboard Using the KeyboardSuch as addition and subtraction. Note the following Key DescriptionLight Off IndicatorsIndicator Function Windows Key in Combination with Other KeysFunctions Combination/ FeatureFn Key in Combination with Other Keys Touchpad Using the TouchpadActions Descriptions Inserting PC Card Using PC CardsTo insert a PC card Removing PC Card To remove a PC cardVaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Windows Using Smart ConnectConnecting with an i.LINK* Cable Windows MeLink Network Switch Using Smart Connect Jog Dial Control Vaio Action SetupJog Dial Control Jog Dial Launcher Using the Jog Dial ControlLauncher Mode Using Launcher ModeJog Dial Guide Guide ModeUsing the Jog Dial Control with Sony Software Using Guide ModeTypes of Memory Stick Media Using Memory Stick MediaUsing the Jog Dial Control with Other Software Using a Dialog BoxInserting Memory Stick Media What is MagicGate Media?To Insert a Memory Stick Media To Remove a Memory Stick Media To View the Contents of Memory Stick MediaFormatting a Memory Stick Media Using the Write-protect TabWrite-protecting a Memory Stick Media When Using Memory Stick media Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using Power Saving Modes To activate Hibernate mode Plugging Phone Cable into Phone Jack Using a Phone LineConnecting to LAN Using the Local Area Network LANConnecting Peripheral Devices Rear Connector Panel Connecting the Optional Docking StationUSB connectors Latching the Notebook to the Docking Station Connecting the Notebook to the Docking StationSecuring the Notebook to the Docking Station Disconnecting the Notebook from the Docking StationDisconnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is Off Removing the Notebook from the Docking Station Disconnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is OnReleasing the Notebook from the Docking Station From the Start menu Docking Indicator LightUsing the Undock switch Undock switch Inserting Diskette Connecting the Floppy Disk DriveTo Insert a Diskette Removing Diskette To Remove a DisketteInserting a Disc Connecting an Optical DriveTo Insert a Disc Inserting Disc To Remove the DrivePlaying a DVD Handling Handling and Cleaning CD and DVD MediaCleaning Writing Data to CD-R/RW MediaVaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting a Printer to the Docking Station Connecting a PrinterTo a Parallel Connector To USB ConnectorsVaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide To Connect a Digital Video Camera Recorder Connecting an i.LINK* DeviceConnecting Digital Video Camera Recorder Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide To defragment a partition Hard Disk Drive PartitionConnecting Monitor Connecting an External DisplayUsing the Notebook Using the Docking StationTo Connect a Projector Plug the optional display cable into the monitor connectorConnecting projector To Select a Display To Connect a USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceConnecting USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To Connect External Speakers Connecting External SpeakersConnecting Speakers to the Headphone Connector To Connect an External Microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneConnecting Microphone to Microphone Connector Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Sony Notebook Setup Screen Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenTo display the Sony Notebook Setup screen Tab Description Sony Notebook Setup TabsActivating the Power Management toolbar Controlling Power ManagementViewing the Power Management status icons Disable Power Management Power Management ProfilesCustomizing Power Management Settings Maximum Battery LifeCamera Icon Description AC PowerGames PresentationSystem Hibernation Power Management CommandsConserving Battery Power Icon Description System SuspendBattery Icon Battery Status Displaying Battery InformationTo Activate the Battery Information Toolbar Battery Icon DescriptionsBattery Information Window Displaying Detailed Battery InformationIntel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties Screen Selecting the Display ModeTo change the window design Changing the Window Design of Sony SoftwareVirtual Desktop Selecting Dual Display ModeCustomizing the Virtual Desktop Setting Colors and Resolution for Each DisplayReleasing the Dual Display Setting Using Dual Display function Windows Me only 100 Adding Memory Related Safety GuidelinesScrews on Bottom of Computer To Install a Memory Module102 Turning the Keyboard 103Lifting the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Installing the Memory Module104 105 To Remove a Memory Module106 Overview of the Software on Your Notebook About the Software on Your Notebook108 ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro Windows Me only109 McAfee VirusScan110 OpenMG Jukebox Windows Me only111 RealProducer G2Main Window MovieShakerImporting Images and Sound Clips 112Shaker Tray Create a Movie using Shaker113 Working Panel Editing Clips and Scenes114 115 Saving a MovieCreating a Photo Album Using Panorama MakerPictureGear Managing Your Pictures117 Making Still Images and Panoramic from Mpeg118 Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsAbout Your Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs119 Using the Driver Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs To Use the Driver Recovery CDs120 Using the System Recovery CDsTo repair software applications using Vaio Support Agent To use the System Recovery CDs121 Recovering Microsoft WordIf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 122 Software Support Information123 124 Sony Service CenterMy notebook does not start Troubleshooting Your Notebook126 My notebook starts, but my system doesn’t start properly127 My notebook stops responding or does not shut down128 My notebook is unstableSound of my notebook’s fan is too loud 129 Troubleshooting the Docking StationCannot remove the disc My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenWant to change the video resolution of my display My LCD screen is blankMy touchpad does not work properly Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadPointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse My mouse does not work132 Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral DevicesMy floppy disk drive can not write to a diskette My optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly133 DVD videos cannot be played properly. Windows Me onlyMy optical drive tray does not open SmartCapture software does not start. Windows Me only Troubleshooting the SoftwareMy PC card does not work My software program stops responding or crashesMy modem connection is slow Troubleshooting the ModemTroubleshooting audio My modem does not work136 Troubleshooting the PrinterMy microphone does not work Cannot print137 Windows Me OnlySony PC Support Sony Fax-on-Demand Getting HelpVaio Notebook User Guide Vaio Support AgentSpecifications Built-in Capabilities 140141 Specifications142 Optional Docking Station Hardware Specifications143 Index144 145 146 LCD147 148 149 150
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PCG-R505TS, PCG-R505TSK, PCG-R505TEK, PCG-R505TE specifications

The Sony PCG-R505 series, comprising models such as the PCG-R505TE, PCG-R505TEK, PCG-R505TSK, and PCG-R505TS, represents an era of mobile computing that blended portability with robust performance. These laptops were launched in the early 2000s, targeting professionals and enthusiasts who desired a combination of style and functionality.

At the heart of the PCG-R505 series lies its Intel Pentium 4 processor, which provided users with substantial power for multitasking and running demanding applications. With its clock speeds varying across different models, users experienced swift performance, whether they were drafting documents, editing multimedia, or engaging in gaming. The mobile technology of this time allowed these laptops to achieve commendable battery longevity, ensuring that users could work on-the-go without being tethered to a power outlet.

One of the standout features of the R505 models was their display. The laptops boasted a 15-inch TFT screen, providing vibrant colors and sharp images that enhanced productivity and entertainment experiences alike. The screen’s resolution provided clarity for both professional tasks and casual viewing, making it suitable for presentations as well as streaming videos and playing games.

In terms of design, the Sony PCG-R505 series showcased an elegant and compact form factor. Weighing around 5.5 lbs, these laptops were designed for mobility without sacrificing performance. The sleek chassis often came with a combination of aluminum and plastic materials, striking a balance between durability and lightweight construction.

Furthermore, the series offered a variety of connectivity options, including USB ports, FireWire, and both integrated ethernet and modem ports, catering to diverse user needs. The presence of an optical drive was also a highlight, allowing users to read and write CDs and DVDs, a feature that was crucial for data storage and media consumption in that era.

The series featured Sony's proprietary technologies, ensuring users benefited from rich audio and video capabilities. With an integrated sound system that offered realistic sound reproduction, the R505 models catered well to multimedia enthusiasts.

Overall, the Sony PCG-R505TE, TEK, TSK, and TS laptops exemplified Sony's commitment to quality, performance, and user-centered design in portable computing, making them memorable devices in their class during the early 2000s.