Sony PCG-R505JSP, PCG-R505JSK, PCG-R505JLK If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD

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Using Your Recovery CDs

1Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive.

2Shut down your notebook as described in the “Shutting Down Your Notebook” section of your printed Quick Start.

3Wait 4 seconds and turn on your notebook.

4Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft® End-User License Agreement.

5When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process.

If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD

1Press the power button and hold it for more than 4 seconds to turn off the notebook.

2Turn on the notebook. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2 key. The BIOS setup menu screen appears.

3Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.

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

5Check that “Yes” is selected, then press the Enter key.

6Press the arrow keys to select “Exit” (Save Changes) and then press the Enter key. The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?” appears.

7Check that “Yes” is selected, then press the Enter key. The notebook restarts from the Recovery CD.

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

The recovery process takes from 30 minutes to 60 minutes to complete.

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Contents Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Page Contents Troubleshooting Getting Help Welcome FeaturesDocuments Unpacking Your NotebookHardware Other Recovery CDsSoftware CDs Registering Your Notebook Setting up your Internet connection Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up Your Dial-Up ConnectionPhone and Modem Options screen New Connection Wizard Setting up your dial-up connection Windows Setting Up Your Vaio Notebook On the Notebook Locating Controls and ConnectorsDC In port Monitor port USB port Memory Stick slot Air vent Right Bottom On the Docking Station Left lever Floppy disk drive Optical drive DC In indicator Undock switch Right leverConnecting the Docking Station Securing the Notebook to the Docking Station Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is off Disconnecting the Docking StationDisconnecting the docking station when the notebook is on From the Start menu Using the Undock switch Using the AC adapter Connecting a Power SourceTo insert the battery pack Using battery powerTo charge the battery pack To remove the battery pack Battery Indicator Status MeaningRemoving Battery Pack Connecting a Power Source Turning on Notebook Starting Your NotebookIf you are unable to turn off your notebook Shutting Down Your NotebookHibernate mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal mode Standby modeTo use Hibernate mode Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook Quick Start Adding Memory Precautions and ProceduresOn board MB Slot MB Typical expansion memory configurationRemoving a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module Turning the Keyboard Press the module into place until it clicks Viewing the Amount of Memory Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook Quick Start Adobe Photoshop Elements Overview of the Software on Your NotebookAdobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems IncDigitalPrint On selected models Adobe Premiere LE On selected modelsAmerica Online CompuServe 2000 On selected modelsMicrosoft Corp DVgateJog Dial Utility Microsoft Office XP Professional On selected modelsOpenMG Jukebox On selected models MovieShakerNetscape Communicator On selected models Norton AntiVirus On selected modelsProdigy Internet On selected models PowerPanelPictureGear PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro On selected modelsReal Producer On selected models QuickTimeRealJukebox RealPlayerSony on Yahoo! On selected models Smart CaptureSmart Connect On selected models SonicStage On selected modelsVisualFlow Vaio Action SetupSonyStyle ConnectSM On selected models Vaio Support AgentSystem Recovery CDs Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsApplication Recovery CDs Driver Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDsTo use the Driver Recovery CDs Device Manager window Properties dialog box Using the Driver Recovery CDs Windows To use the System Recovery CDsIf your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD Updating the task tray Windows To recover Microsoft WordMy notebook does not start Troubleshooting Your NotebookMy notebook starts but a Bios error appears Troubleshooting My notebook is unstable My notebook stops responding or does not shut downSound of my notebook’s fan is too loud Troubleshooting the Docking StationMy LCD screen is blank Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenCannot remove the disc My mouse does not work Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadWant to change the video resolution of my display My LCD screen continues to show the previous screenPointer does not move while I am using the Touchpad or Mouse My optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral DevicesMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk My PC Card does not work My optical drive tray does not openApplication cannot find a file while a PC Card is inserted Troubleshooting the SoftwareMy software program stops responding or crashes My modem does not work Troubleshooting i.LINK DevicesTroubleshooting the Modem What software do I use for CD-R/CD-RW software functions?My speakers have no sound Troubleshooting AudioMy modem connection is slow Cannot print Troubleshooting the PrinterMy microphone does not work Troubleshooting Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook Quick Start Support Options Getting HelpCalling Sony Customer Support Sony PC Support Sony Fax-on-DemandNetscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corp CompuServe 2000 CompuServe Interactive Services IncSoftware Support Information America Online America Online, IncProdigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corp Norton AntiVirus Symantec CorpPC-Cillin 2000 Trend Micro, Inc PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft IncSound Forge XP Sonic Foundry Inc QuickTime Apple Computers IncRealJukebox, RealPlayer, RealProducer RealNetworks Inc Sony Applications Sony Electronics IncSony Service Center Index LCD Index 658-992-01