VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide

PictureGear™

PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer. Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures. Brighten, contrast, enhance, resize, crop, and color-correct your pictures. Create panoramic views, animations, screen savers, wallpaper, still pictures from MPEG, and even html photo albums.

Managing Your Pictures

Use the collection feature to manage your pictures.

1Click the Folder tab and browse to locate your pictures.

2Select the pictures you want to have in a collection.

3From Collection menu, select Create New Collection.

4Enter a name for the collection and then click OK.

Creating a Photo Album

1Select the pictures you want to use to make an album.

2From the Utilities menu, select Album Maker.

3Choose the type of Album you want and click OK.

4Now add more pictures, frames, text, and effects.

5When you are finished, select Create Album in File menu or click the Create Album icon on the toolbar.

6Designate the folder where you want to save the Album.

7Enter the Target Album name, select Thumbnails and click OK.

8The new album can be viewed using most internet browsers.

Using Panorama Maker

Panorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic picture. The source images should be the same size and overlap 20%.

How to stitch a panoramic picture:

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PCG-R505TS, PCG-R505TSK, PCG-R505TEK, PCG-R505TE specifications

The Sony PCG-R505 series, comprising models such as the PCG-R505TE, PCG-R505TEK, PCG-R505TSK, and PCG-R505TS, represents an era of mobile computing that blended portability with robust performance. These laptops were launched in the early 2000s, targeting professionals and enthusiasts who desired a combination of style and functionality.

At the heart of the PCG-R505 series lies its Intel Pentium 4 processor, which provided users with substantial power for multitasking and running demanding applications. With its clock speeds varying across different models, users experienced swift performance, whether they were drafting documents, editing multimedia, or engaging in gaming. The mobile technology of this time allowed these laptops to achieve commendable battery longevity, ensuring that users could work on-the-go without being tethered to a power outlet.

One of the standout features of the R505 models was their display. The laptops boasted a 15-inch TFT screen, providing vibrant colors and sharp images that enhanced productivity and entertainment experiences alike. The screen’s resolution provided clarity for both professional tasks and casual viewing, making it suitable for presentations as well as streaming videos and playing games.

In terms of design, the Sony PCG-R505 series showcased an elegant and compact form factor. Weighing around 5.5 lbs, these laptops were designed for mobility without sacrificing performance. The sleek chassis often came with a combination of aluminum and plastic materials, striking a balance between durability and lightweight construction.

Furthermore, the series offered a variety of connectivity options, including USB ports, FireWire, and both integrated ethernet and modem ports, catering to diverse user needs. The presence of an optical drive was also a highlight, allowing users to read and write CDs and DVDs, a feature that was crucial for data storage and media consumption in that era.

The series featured Sony's proprietary technologies, ensuring users benefited from rich audio and video capabilities. With an integrated sound system that offered realistic sound reproduction, the R505 models catered well to multimedia enthusiasts.

Overall, the Sony PCG-R505TE, TEK, TSK, and TS laptops exemplified Sony's commitment to quality, performance, and user-centered design in portable computing, making them memorable devices in their class during the early 2000s.