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SERVICE MANUAL
PCG-R505DL/R505DS/R505DSK/R505DSP
Notebook Computer
1. Obey precautionary markings and instructions
Service and Inspection Precautions
5. When replacing chip components
6. When handling flexible print boards
CHAPTER 2. SELF DIAGNOSTICS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARTS LIST
FRAME HARNESS DIAGRAM
Please confirm disassembly method by “Repair Manual”
CHAPTER REMOVAL
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which has been informed you separately
Please confirm “Self Diagnostics” method which will be informed
CHAPTER SELF DIAGNOSTICS
you with distribution of “Self Diagnostics” software
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GMCH-M
CHAPTER BLOCK DIAGRAM
ICH3-M
Baterry
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CHAPTER FRAME HARNESS DIAGRAM
Les composants identifiés par une marque
CHAPTER EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST
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5-1. MAIN SECTION
B2 G
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27 B
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5-2. LCD Section
1. Socket configuration
Replacing the CPU
2. Socket configuration
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201 Power Cord 202 Battery Pack 203 AC Adaptor 204
5-3. Accessories
Docking Station PCGA-DSM5
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PCG-R505 Series
VAIO Notebook Quick Start
Page
Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook
Contents
Adding Memory
Welcome
Getting Help
Troubleshooting
Index
Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs
Welcome
Features
Documents
Unpacking Your Notebook
Hardware
Other
Recovery CDs
Software CDs
Registering Your Notebook
Location Information window
Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection
New Connection Wizard window
Phone and Modem Options window
Internet Connection Wizard window
Setting up your dial-up connection Microsoft Windows
VAIO Notebook Quick Start
This section describes the following
Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook
On the Notebook
Locating Controls and Ports
Memory Stick slot
DC In port
USB port
PC Card slot
Peripheral device DC Out port
USB port
Headphone jack
Monitor port
Battery Unlock/Lock switch
Docking station connector
Reset switch
Battery Unlock switch
Back Panel
On the Docking Station
Undock switch
DC In indicator
1 Left lever
Floppy disk drive
LatfromchesDockingProtrudingStationDockingStation
Connecting the Docking Station
Securing the Notebook to the Docking Station
Connecting the Docking Station
Firmlyofthenotebookpressdownuntilheittwoclicksrearintocornersplace
To disconnect the docking station when the notebook is off
Disconnecting the Docking Station
Removing the Notebook from the Docking Station
To disconnect the docking station when the notebook is on
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2 Select Unlock Computer to access the Undock Complete dialog box
Docking Indicator
1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar
UNDOCK switch
Disconnecting the Docking Station
Using the UNDOCK switch
Notes on the AC adapter
Connecting a Power Source
Using the AC adapter
To insert the battery pack
Unlock/LockSwitchSwitch
Using battery power
1 Connect the AC adapter to the notebook 2 Insert the battery pack
To charge the battery pack
Inserting Battery Pack
turned off
Battery Indicator
power.BatteryIndicator
To remove the battery pack
Status
Notes on the battery
SwitchBatpow savingUnlock/Lockmode.LockSwitch
Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat
LevernotebPowerok turnsIndicatoroff.PowerButton
Starting Your Notebook
If you are unable to turn off your notebook
Shutting Down Your Notebook
Normal mode
Using Power Saving Modes
Standby mode
Hibernate mode
Notes on power saving modes
VAIO Notebook Quick Start
Removing a Memory Module Viewing the Amount of Memory
Adding Memory
Precautions and Procedures Installing a Memory Module
Precautions and Procedures
Precautions and Procedures
Typical expansion memory configuration
Total System Memory MB
On board MB
Removing a Memory Module
Lifting the Keyboard
Installing a Memory Module
Screws on Bottom of Notebook
Turning the Keyboard
Installing the Memory Module
Viewing the Amount of Memory
Overview of the Software on Your Notebook
About the Software on Your Notebook
Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Overview of the Software on Your Notebook
Adobe Systems Inc
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro
America Online, Inc
America Online
DigitalPrint
Sony Electronics Inc
EarthLink Network, Inc
EarthLink Network Total Access
EverQuest On selected models
Sony Online Entertainment Inc
Sony Electronics Inc
MovieShaker
OpenMG Jukebox
Sony Electronics Inc
Intuit Inc
Quicken
QuickTime
Apple Computer, Inc
RealNetworks, Inc
RealPlayer
Smart Capture
Sony Electronics Inc
Sony ScreenBlast ACID
VAIO Action Setup On selected models
Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment
Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge
Overview of the Software on Your Notebook
WinDVD
InterVideo, Inc
Application Recovery CDs
Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs
Driver Recovery CDs
System Recovery CDs
To use the Application Recovery CDs
Using Your Recovery CDs
To use the Driver Recovery CDs
Properties dialog box
Using the Driver Recovery CDs Windows
System Recovery options
To use the System Recovery CDs
If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD
Using the System Recovery CDs
Updating the task tray Windows
To recover Microsoft Word
Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Your Notebook Troubleshooting the Docking Station
My notebook does not start
Troubleshooting Your Notebook
My notebook starts but a BIOS error appears
4 Press
My notebook stops responding or does not shut down
The disc tray does not eject even after I press the Eject button
Troubleshooting the Docking Station
I cannot remove the disc
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad
Troubleshooting the LCD Screen
My LCD screen is blank
My mouse does not work
The pointer does not move when I use the Touchpad or Mouse
If the pointer does not move while playing a disc, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the notebook
Support Options Software Support Information
Getting Help
4 Sony Computing Support
Support Options
3 VAIO Support Agent
Support Options
5 Sony Fax-on-Demand
6 Calling Sony Customer Support
EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc
Software Support Information
Apple QuickTime Apple Computer, Inc
America Online America Online, Inc
PC-Cillin 2000 Trend Micro, Inc
EverQuest Sony Online Entertainment Inc
Quicken Intuit Inc
RealJukebox, RealPlayer RealNetworks, Inc
VAIO Notebook Quick Start
Sony Service Center
WinDVD InterVideo, Inc
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