Sony PCG-R505TSK, PCG-R505TEK manual Vaio Action Setup, Jog Dial Control

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VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide

VAIO Action Setup

VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your notebook’s Jog Dial™ Control, Memory Stick® media, and i.LINKinterface. An overview of some of the functions controlled by VAIO Action Setup is provided below. For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup, right-click the

Jog Dial Utility icon or in the task tray and click Help Topics.

Jog Dial™ Control

Your notebook is equipped with a Jog Dial Control located below the touchpad and between the left and right buttons. The Jog Dial Control enables you to open an application, folder, or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the Jog Dial Control. In addition, when you press the Jog Dial Control, you can turn on your notebook automatically and start the selected application or document.

Jog Dial Control

Turn

Press

Jog Dial Control

The Jog Dial control window always appears in the display. It is either in the launcher mode or in the guide mode.

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Contents Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro XXX-XXX-XXX Iii Safety Information Owner’s RecordAvertissement Regulatory Information FCC PartTelephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act United StatesVii Industry Canada Notice Disposal of Lithium-Ion BatteryViii Avis de L’Industrie Canada Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Contents 125 101107 Xii139 XiiiXiv Features WelcomeManuals Unpacking Your NotebookHardware Software CDsRecovery CDs OtherErgonomic Guidelines Setting Up Your Notebook Recommended PositionHandling Your Notebook Cleaning Your Notebook Handling the LCD ScreenVaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Locating Controls and Connectors FrontBack LeftRight Connecting AC Adapter Connecting a Power SourceUsing the AC Adapter BottomTo insert the battery pack Using Battery PowerUnlock/Lock Lever To charge the battery pack Inserting Battery PackBattery Indicator Meaning Light Status Battery Indicator LightRemoving Battery Pack To remove the battery packAdditional Notes On Batteries Connecting a Power Source Opening Notebook Starting Your NotebookTurning on Notebook If you are unable to shut down your notebook Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using the Keyboard KeyboardKey Description Such as addition and subtraction. Note the followingWindows Key in Combination with Other Keys IndicatorsIndicator Function Light OffFn Key in Combination with Other Keys Combination/ FeatureFunctions Actions Descriptions Using the TouchpadTouchpad To insert a PC card Using PC CardsInserting PC Card To remove a PC card Removing PC CardVaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Windows Me Using Smart ConnectConnecting with an i.LINK* Cable WindowsLink Network Switch Using Smart Connect Jog Dial Control Vaio Action SetupJog Dial Control Using Launcher Mode Using the Jog Dial ControlLauncher Mode Jog Dial LauncherUsing Guide Mode Guide ModeUsing the Jog Dial Control with Sony Software Jog Dial GuideUsing a Dialog Box Using Memory Stick MediaUsing the Jog Dial Control with Other Software Types of Memory Stick MediaTo Insert a Memory Stick Media What is MagicGate Media?Inserting Memory Stick Media To View the Contents of Memory Stick Media To Remove a Memory Stick MediaWrite-protecting a Memory Stick Media Using the Write-protect TabFormatting a Memory Stick Media When Using Memory Stick media Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using Power Saving Modes To activate Hibernate mode Using a Phone Line Plugging Phone Cable into Phone JackUsing the Local Area Network LAN Connecting to LANConnecting Peripheral Devices USB connectors Connecting the Optional Docking StationRear Connector Panel Connecting the Notebook to the Docking Station Latching the Notebook to the Docking StationDisconnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is Off Disconnecting the Notebook from the Docking StationSecuring the Notebook to the Docking Station Releasing the Notebook from the Docking Station Disconnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is OnRemoving the Notebook from the Docking Station Using the Undock switch Docking Indicator LightFrom the Start menu Undock switch To Insert a Diskette Connecting the Floppy Disk DriveInserting Diskette To Remove a Diskette Removing DisketteTo Insert a Disc Connecting an Optical DriveInserting a Disc To Remove the Drive Inserting DiscPlaying a DVD Writing Data to CD-R/RW Media Handling and Cleaning CD and DVD MediaCleaning HandlingVaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide To USB Connectors Connecting a PrinterTo a Parallel Connector Connecting a Printer to the Docking StationVaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting Digital Video Camera Recorder Connecting an i.LINK* DeviceTo Connect a Digital Video Camera Recorder Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Hard Disk Drive Partition To defragment a partitionUsing the Docking Station Connecting an External DisplayUsing the Notebook Connecting MonitorPlug the optional display cable into the monitor connector To Connect a ProjectorConnecting projector To Select a Display Connecting USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceTo Connect a USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting Speakers to the Headphone Connector Connecting External SpeakersTo Connect External Speakers Connecting Microphone to Microphone Connector Connecting an External MicrophoneTo Connect an External Microphone Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenSony Notebook Setup Screen Sony Notebook Setup Tabs Tab DescriptionViewing the Power Management status icons Controlling Power ManagementActivating the Power Management toolbar Maximum Battery Life Power Management ProfilesCustomizing Power Management Settings Disable Power ManagementPresentation Icon Description AC PowerGames CameraIcon Description System Suspend Power Management CommandsConserving Battery Power System HibernationBattery Icon Descriptions Displaying Battery InformationTo Activate the Battery Information Toolbar Battery Icon Battery StatusDisplaying Detailed Battery Information Battery Information WindowSelecting the Display Mode Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties ScreenChanging the Window Design of Sony Software To change the window designSelecting Dual Display Mode Virtual DesktopReleasing the Dual Display Setting Setting Colors and Resolution for Each DisplayCustomizing the Virtual Desktop Using Dual Display function Windows Me only 100 Related Safety Guidelines Adding Memory102 To Install a Memory ModuleScrews on Bottom of Computer Lifting the Keyboard 103Turning the Keyboard 104 Installing the Memory ModuleReplacing the Keyboard To Remove a Memory Module 105106 About the Software on Your Notebook Overview of the Software on Your NotebookArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro Windows Me only 108McAfee VirusScan 109OpenMG Jukebox Windows Me only 110RealProducer G2 111112 MovieShakerImporting Images and Sound Clips Main Window113 Create a Movie using ShakerShaker Tray 114 Editing Clips and ScenesWorking Panel Saving a Movie 115Managing Your Pictures Using Panorama MakerPictureGear Creating a Photo AlbumMaking Still Images and Panoramic from Mpeg 117Using the Application Recovery CDs Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsAbout Your Recovery CDs 118To Use the Driver Recovery CDs Using the Driver Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs 119To use the System Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsTo repair software applications using Vaio Support Agent 120If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Recovering Microsoft Word121 Software Support Information 122123 Sony Service Center 124Troubleshooting Your Notebook My notebook does not startMy notebook starts, but my system doesn’t start properly 126My notebook stops responding or does not shut down 127Sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud My notebook is unstable128 Cannot remove the disc Troubleshooting the Docking Station129 My LCD screen is blank Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenWant to change the video resolution of my display My LCD screen continues to show the previous screenMy mouse does not work Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadPointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse My touchpad does not work properlyMy optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral DevicesMy floppy disk drive can not write to a diskette 132My optical drive tray does not open DVD videos cannot be played properly. Windows Me only133 My software program stops responding or crashes Troubleshooting the SoftwareMy PC card does not work SmartCapture software does not start. Windows Me onlyMy modem does not work Troubleshooting the ModemTroubleshooting audio My modem connection is slowCannot print Troubleshooting the PrinterMy microphone does not work 136Windows Me Only 137Vaio Support Agent Getting HelpVaio Notebook User Guide Sony PC Support Sony Fax-on-DemandSpecifications 140 Built-in CapabilitiesSpecifications 141Optional Docking Station Hardware Specifications 142Index 143144 145 LCD 146147 148 149 150
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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.