Sony PCG-Z505HE, PCG-Z505HS manual

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VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide

When I turn on my computer, the message “Operating system not found” appears and Windows does not start

Check the floppy disk drive to see if a non-bootable diskette is in the drive.

If a non-bootable diskette is in the drive, turn off the computer, remove the diskette, and then turn on the computer again. Confirm that Windows starts properly. If Windows still does not start, follow the procedure below to initialize the BIOS.

If the floppy disk drive is empty or contains a bootable diskette, use the following procedure to initialize the BIOS:

1Remove the floppy disk drive, port replicator, PC card, and any other peripheral devices from the computer.

2Turn the computer off and then turn it on again.

3Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu screen appears.

4Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.

5Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears.

6Check that Yes is selected, then press the Enter key.

7Press the arrow keys to select Exit (Save Changes) and then press the Enter key. The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?” appears.

8Check that Yes is selected, then press the Enter key. The computer restarts.

When I turn on my computer, the message “C:\WINDOWS” appears and Windows does not start

Enter “win,” then press the Enter key. When the message “MS-DOS is activated. Do you want to return to Windows and restart applications?” appears, press the Enter key again. Windows starts.

When shutting down your computer, follow the procedure in “Shutting Down Your Computer” on page 13. Windows should start automatically the next time you turn on your computer.

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Contents Vaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Page Safety Information Regulatory Information Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Industry Canada Notice Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada Page Contents Index Features WelcomeVaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your NotebookManuals Other Recovery CDsSoftware CDs Unpacking Your NotebookPage Locating Controls and Connectors FrontBack LeftBottom Locating Controls and ConnectorsRight Connecting a Power Source Using the AC AdapterTo insert the battery pack Using Battery PowerConnecting a Power Source Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning To remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Shutting Down Your ComputerRegistering Your Computer Key Description Using the KeyboardUsing the Keyboard Vaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Key Description Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Combinations FunctionsLight Off IndicatorsIndicators Functions Combinations/ Feature Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeySome functions are not available until Windows launches Jog Dial Control Vaio Action SetupVaio Action Setup Vaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Launcher mode Guide modeUsing the Jog Dial Control Software that supports the Jog Dial Control Vaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Guide modeSoftware that does not support the Jog Dial Control Action DescriptionVaio Action Setup Dialog box Using Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick mediaUsing Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media Vaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Link Interface Link InterfaceUsing the Touchpad Actions DescriptionsTo use Smart Pad Using Smart PadUsing Smart Pad To insert a diskette Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo connect the floppy disk drive To carry the floppy disk drive Using the Floppy Disk Drive To remove a disketteTo remove the floppy disk drive Using PC Cards To insert a PC cardUsing PC Cards Release button Using Smart Connect Using Smart ConnectTo use infrared communication with another computer Using Infrared Communication DevicesTo use infrared communication with a digital still camera Using Infrared Communication Devices System Idle Mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode To activate System Idle modeUsing Power Saving Modes System Suspend ModeSystem Hibernation Mode To activate System Suspend modePage Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line About 100M lamp and Link/Act lamp Connecting to the Local Area Network LANConnecting to the Local Area Network LAN Connecting the i.LINK Port Replicator To remove the port replicator Connecting a Printer To connect a printerTo connect a computer display Connecting an External DisplayConnecting the i.LINK Port Replicator To select a display To connect the CD drive Connecting the CD DriveConnecting the CD Drive To insert a CD-ROM disc To remove the CD-ROM drive Connecting an i.LINK device To connect a digital video camera recorderConnecting an i.LINK device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To connect a USB deviceConnecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting an External Display Connecting an External Display To connect a projector To remove the display adapterAdding Memory To install a memory module Adding MemoryTo remove a memory module Troubleshooting My computer does not startPage My software program locks up or crashes My LCD does not display anythingMy computer locks up Cannot printMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette Movements of the displayed images are awkward not smoothCannot play a CD-ROM My modem connection is slow My speaker has no soundMy modem does not work My computer does not shut down Power ManagementCannot use DV devices and messages appear on the screen My PC card is not workingUsing the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System and Application Recovery CDsUsing the System Recovery CDs Vaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using the Application Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDsHard Drive Partition Specifications SpecificationsPCG-Z505HE PCG-Z505HS Index Vaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide LCD Vaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide