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To use the System Recovery CD(s)

✍ The optional PCGA-CDRW51CD-RW drive or PCGA-CD51CD-ROM drive must be connected to the computer to use the System Recovery CD.

You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD. Make sure you have the product ID number located on the cover of your Microsoft Windows Getting Started manual. You will need this number to complete the recovery process.

1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive.

2 Shut down your computer as described in “Shutting Down Your Computer” on page 13.

3 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer.

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.

✍ Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs. If you have two System Recovery CDs, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed.

The recovery process takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete.

If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD

1 Slide the power switch forward and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer.

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

3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.

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

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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 Recovery CDs Software CDsOther 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 Vaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Guide mode Software that does not support the Jog Dial ControlSoftware that supports 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 Using Power Saving Modes Normal ModeSystem Idle Mode To activate System Idle modeSystem Suspend Mode System Hibernation ModeUsing Power Saving Modes 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 LCD does not display anything My computer locks upMy software program locks up or crashes 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 Power Management Cannot use DV devices and messages appear on the screenMy computer does not shut down 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