VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide

Light

On

Off

 

 

 

Num Lock

The number keys in the

The character keys in the keypad

 

numeric keypad are active.

area are active.

Caps Lock

The letters appear in

 

uppercase as you type. The

 

Shift key lowers the case of

 

typed letters when Caps Lock

 

is on.

Letters appear in lower case as you type (unless you hold down the Shift key).

Scroll Lock

The screen scrolls differently.

Information moves across the

 

(Exactly how it scrolls

display normally.

 

depends on the specific

 

 

application. It has no effect in

 

 

many applications.)

 

 

 

 

Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key

Combinations/ Feature

Fn+ (ESC) System Suspend

Fn+ ￿￿(F3) Speaker switch

Fn+ (F4) Speaker volume

Fn+ & (F5) Brightness control

Fn+ / (F7) Switch to the external display

Functions

Puts the system into System Suspend mode, a power management state. To return the system to the active state, press any key or press the power switch on your computer.

Toggles the built-in speaker off and on.

Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.

 

To increase volume, press Fn+F4, then

or .

To decrease volume, press Fn+F4, then

or .

Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.

To increase light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then or .

To decrease light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then or .

Toggles through the LCD, external display (connected

to the

Monitor connector on the port replicator) and

both LCD and external display.

Only LCD

 

LCD and external display

 

 

 

 

Only external display

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Sony PCG-Z505LSK, PCG-Z505LEK manual Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key, Both LCD and external display

PCG-Z505LSK, PCG-Z505LE, PCG-Z505LS, PCG-Z505LEK specifications

The Sony PCG-Z505 series is a line of ultraportable laptops that gained popularity for their lightweight design and advanced features. Specifically, the models PCG-Z505LEK, PCG-Z505LS, PCG-Z505LE, and PCG-Z505LSK each showcase several key characteristics that make them stand out in the early 2000s laptop market.

One of the most notable features of the PCG-Z505 series is their incredibly lightweight design. Weighing around 3.5 pounds, these laptops epitomize portability, making them ideal for business professionals and students on the go. The sleek aluminum chassis not only contributes to the reduced weight but also enhances durability, ensuring that it can withstand everyday use.

In terms of display technology, the PCG-Z505 series incorporates a 12.1-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. This size strikes a balance between usability and portability, allowing users to work comfortably while still being compact enough to fit into a briefcase. The brightness and clarity of the display also cater to varied lighting conditions, preserving the quality of visuals even in brighter environments.

Powering these laptops is an Intel Pentium III processor, which offers sufficient performance for everyday tasks such as web browsing, word processing, and multimedia consumption. Coupled with a RAM capacity of up to 512 MB, users can multitask efficiently, running multiple applications without significant slowdowns.

The series also features a variety of connectivity options, including USB ports, a VGA output, and a headphone jack. This ensures compatibility with a wide range of peripherals and external devices. Additionally, Sony included an integrated CD-ROM drive, allowing users to access software and media without requiring additional external hardware.

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