Sony PCG-R505 quick start Features

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start

Features

For complete specifications of your VAIO® computer, refer to the Specifications flyer supplied with your computer.

Exceptional performance — Your computer includes a mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor* and a V.90 modem.

Portability — Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power, even while you use the optional docking station.

Sony audio and video quality — High-quality MPEG2 video, which supports full-screen display (12.1-inch Active Matrix LCD screen) and enables you to take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software.

Multimedia features — Enjoy the stereo speakers or use headphones (not supplied) to listen to audio and video CDs.

Microsoft® Windows® operating system — Your system includes the latest Microsoft® Windows® operating system.

Communications — Access popular online services, send e-mail, browse the Internet, and use fax features.

Wireless functionality — Your computer can connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) and the Internet, all without direct cable connections.

* CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.

Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and gov- ernment regulations.

‡ Wireless LAN capabilities are available on selected models only.

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Contents Vaio Computer Quick Start Page Contents Getting Help Welcome Features Unpacking Your Computer HardwareDocuments Recovery CDs Software CDsOther Accessing the User Guide Registering Your ComputerAbout Adding Memory Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection Phone and Modem Options window Setting up your dial-up connection Microsoft Windows Setting Up Your Vaio Computer This section describes the followingLocating Controls and Ports Battery port Right Bottom On the Docking Station Optical drive DC In indicator Undock switch Right lever Left lever Floppy disk driveConnecting the Docking Station To connect your computer to the docking stationSecuring the Computer to the Docking Station Disconnecting the Docking Station To disconnect the docking station when the computer is offTo disconnect the docking station when the computer is on Docking Indicator Connecting a Power Source To use the AC adapterUsing battery power To insert the battery packTo charge the battery pack Battery Indicator Status Meaning To remove the battery packRemoving Battery Pack Vaio Computer Quick Start Starting Your Computer Turning on ComputerShutting Down Your Computer If you are unable to turn off your computerSoftware and Support Information Software Overview PC-Cillin 2000 Trend Micro, IncQuicken 2002 New User Edition† Intuit Inc Vaio Support Agent Sony Electronics Inc Software Support InformationSony on Yahoo! Yahoo! Inc Apple QuickTime Apple Computer, IncQuicken 2002 New User Edition Intuit Inc EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network IncArcsoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft, Inc RealJukebox, RealPlayer RealNetworks, IncSony Service Center Sony Applications Sony Electronics IncWinDVD 2000 InterVideo, Inc Vaio Computer Quick Start Using the Recovery CDs Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDsUsing the Application Recovery CDs Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs Vaio Computer Quick Start Using the Driver Recovery CDs To use the Driver Recovery CDs On selected modelsUsing the System Recovery CDs System Recovery optionsTo use the System Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CDVaio Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer starts but a Bios error appearsMy computer does not start Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer stops responding or does not shut down Troubleshooting the Docking Station Cannot remove the discMy LCD screen is blank Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenTroubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not workPointer does not move when I use the Touchpad or Mouse Vaio Computer Quick Start Vaio Computer User Guide Getting HelpSupport Options Software Manuals and Online Help FilesSony Computing Support Sony Fax-on-Demand Sony Service CenterVaio Support Agent Sony Customer SupportIndex Vaio Computer Quick Start Page Sony Electronics Inc 664-856-01