Windows Me | Sony PCG-R505TSK, PCG-R505TEK, PCG-R505TS, PCG-R505T

Using Smart Connect

Using Smart Connect

Windows Me™

You can connect your VAIO® Notebook to another VAIO Notebook that has the preinstalled Windows Me operating system or the Sony Smart Connect 3.0 software preinstalled. You may use an optional i.LINK*® cable to connect the two systems, then use one computer to edit, copy, or delete files on the other computer. You can also print from a printer that is attached to either computer. Select the STD mode in Smart Connect 3.0 software to connect with another computer that has Windows Me preinstalled.

Connecting with an i.LINK* Cable

i.LINK* Cable

Windows 2000

The preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i.LINK*® cable (optional) to connect your VAIO notebook to another VAIO computer that also has Smart Connect or preinstalled Windows Me. You can then use one computer to edit, copy or delete files on the other computer. You can also print from a printer attached to either computer.

See Smart Connect online help for more information.

*i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, oper- ating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.

Please refer to the documentation that came with your i.LINK-compatible device for infor- mation on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting i.LINK-compati- ble PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.

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Contents

Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro XXX-XXX-XXX Iii Owner’s Record Safety Information Avertissement FCC Part Regulatory Information Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act United StatesVii Industry Canada Notice Disposal of Lithium-Ion BatteryViii Avis de L’Industrie Canada Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Contents Xii 101107 125 Xiii 139 Xiv Welcome Features Software CDs Unpacking Your NotebookHardware Manuals Other Recovery CDs Ergonomic Guidelines Recommended Position Setting Up Your Notebook Handling Your Notebook Handling the LCD Screen Cleaning Your Notebook Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Front Locating Controls and Connectors Left Back Right Bottom Connecting a Power SourceUsing the AC Adapter Connecting AC Adapter To insert the battery pack Using Battery PowerUnlock/Lock Lever Inserting Battery Pack To charge the battery pack Battery Indicator Light Battery Indicator Meaning Light Status Removing Battery Pack To remove the battery packAdditional Notes On Batteries Connecting a Power Source Opening Notebook Starting Your NotebookTurning on Notebook If you are unable to shut down your notebook Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Keyboard Using the Keyboard Such as addition and subtraction. Note the following Key Description Light Off IndicatorsIndicator Function Windows Key in Combination with Other Keys Fn Key in Combination with Other Keys Combination/ FeatureFunctions Actions Descriptions Using the TouchpadTouchpad To insert a PC card Using PC CardsInserting PC Card Removing PC Card To remove a PC card Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Windows Using Smart ConnectConnecting with an i.LINK* Cable Windows Me Link Network Switch Using Smart Connect Jog Dial Control Vaio Action SetupJog Dial Control Jog Dial Launcher Using the Jog Dial ControlLauncher Mode Using Launcher Mode Jog Dial Guide Guide ModeUsing the Jog Dial Control with Sony Software Using Guide Mode Types of Memory Stick Media Using Memory Stick MediaUsing the Jog Dial Control with Other Software Using a Dialog Box To Insert a Memory Stick Media What is MagicGate Media?Inserting Memory Stick Media To Remove a Memory Stick Media To View the Contents of Memory Stick Media Write-protecting a Memory Stick Media Using the Write-protect TabFormatting a Memory Stick Media When Using Memory Stick media Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using Power Saving Modes To activate Hibernate mode Plugging Phone Cable into Phone Jack Using a Phone Line Connecting to LAN Using the Local Area Network LAN Connecting Peripheral Devices USB connectors Connecting the Optional Docking StationRear Connector Panel Latching the Notebook to the Docking Station Connecting the Notebook to the Docking Station Disconnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is Off Disconnecting the Notebook from the Docking StationSecuring the Notebook to the Docking Station Releasing the Notebook from the Docking Station Disconnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is OnRemoving the Notebook from the Docking Station Using the Undock switch Docking Indicator LightFrom the Start menu Undock switch To Insert a Diskette Connecting the Floppy Disk DriveInserting Diskette Removing Diskette To Remove a Diskette To Insert a Disc Connecting an Optical DriveInserting a Disc Inserting Disc To Remove the Drive Playing a DVD Handling Handling and Cleaning CD and DVD MediaCleaning Writing Data to CD-R/RW Media Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting a Printer to the Docking Station Connecting a PrinterTo a Parallel Connector To USB Connectors Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting Digital Video Camera Recorder Connecting an i.LINK* DeviceTo Connect a Digital Video Camera Recorder Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide To defragment a partition Hard Disk Drive Partition Connecting Monitor Connecting an External DisplayUsing the Notebook Using the Docking Station To Connect a Projector Plug the optional display cable into the monitor connector Connecting projector To Select a Display Connecting USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceTo Connect a USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting Speakers to the Headphone Connector Connecting External SpeakersTo Connect External Speakers Connecting Microphone to Microphone Connector Connecting an External MicrophoneTo Connect an External Microphone Vaio R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenSony Notebook Setup Screen Tab Description Sony Notebook Setup Tabs Viewing the Power Management status icons Controlling Power ManagementActivating the Power Management toolbar Disable Power Management Power Management ProfilesCustomizing Power Management Settings Maximum Battery Life Camera Icon Description AC PowerGames Presentation System Hibernation Power Management CommandsConserving Battery Power Icon Description System Suspend Battery Icon Battery Status Displaying Battery InformationTo Activate the Battery Information Toolbar Battery Icon Descriptions Battery Information Window Displaying Detailed Battery Information Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties Screen Selecting the Display Mode To change the window design Changing the Window Design of Sony Software Virtual Desktop Selecting Dual Display Mode Releasing the Dual Display Setting Setting Colors and Resolution for Each DisplayCustomizing the Virtual Desktop Using Dual Display function Windows Me only 100 Adding Memory Related Safety Guidelines 102 To Install a Memory ModuleScrews on Bottom of Computer Lifting the Keyboard 103Turning the Keyboard 104 Installing the Memory ModuleReplacing the Keyboard 105 To Remove a Memory Module 106 Overview of the Software on Your Notebook About the Software on Your Notebook 108 ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro Windows Me only 109 McAfee VirusScan 110 OpenMG Jukebox Windows Me only 111 RealProducer G2 Main Window MovieShakerImporting Images and Sound Clips 112 113 Create a Movie using ShakerShaker Tray 114 Editing Clips and ScenesWorking Panel 115 Saving a Movie Creating a Photo Album Using Panorama MakerPictureGear Managing Your Pictures 117 Making Still Images and Panoramic from Mpeg 118 Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsAbout Your Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs 119 Using the Driver Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs To Use the Driver Recovery CDs 120 Using the System Recovery CDsTo repair software applications using Vaio Support Agent To use the System Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Recovering Microsoft Word121 122 Software Support Information 123 124 Sony Service Center My notebook does not start Troubleshooting Your Notebook 126 My notebook starts, but my system doesn’t start properly 127 My notebook stops responding or does not shut down Sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud My notebook is unstable128 Cannot remove the disc Troubleshooting the Docking Station129 My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenWant to change the video resolution of my display My LCD screen is blank My touchpad does not work properly Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadPointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse My mouse does not work 132 Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral DevicesMy floppy disk drive can not write to a diskette My optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly My optical drive tray does not open DVD videos cannot be played properly. Windows Me only133 SmartCapture software does not start. Windows Me only Troubleshooting the SoftwareMy PC card does not work My software program stops responding or crashes My modem connection is slow Troubleshooting the ModemTroubleshooting audio My modem does not work 136 Troubleshooting the PrinterMy microphone does not work Cannot print 137 Windows Me Only Sony PC Support Sony Fax-on-Demand Getting HelpVaio Notebook User Guide Vaio Support Agent Specifications Built-in Capabilities 140 141 Specifications 142 Optional Docking Station Hardware Specifications 143 Index 144 145 146 LCD 147 148 149 150