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VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide
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Locating the Controls and Connectors
Contents
Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook
Using the Floppy Disk Drive
Connecting External Speakers
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting the Port Replicator
Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder
Using the System and Application Recovery CDs
Limited Warranty Statement
Starting Your Favorite Software With Programmable Power
Displaying Battery Information
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Welcome
Ergonomic Considerations
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lever pages9,11
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StartingLCDlockYourleverComputer
Shutting Down Your Computer
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Respondtoanypromptswarningyoutosavedocuments
Toavoidpotentiallossofdata,followthesestepstoshutdownyourcomputer
Registering Windows
YoumustregisterWindows98beforeyoucanusethecomputer
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UsingYour505SuperSlimNotebook
Registering Your Computer
Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the k yboard has
Using theEscapeKeyKeyboardFunctionkeys PrintScreenkeyCorrectionkeys
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additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks
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Using PC Cards
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2 Remove the PC card slot protector
2 Click the PC card icon in the taskbar and close the card
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ConnectingPeripheralDevices
Connecting the Port Replicator
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Printer
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suppliedwiththeprinter
connector. Plug the display cable into this connector
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symbol on the port replicator to locate the Monitor
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Connectingdiskettes External Speakers
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Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device
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Getting Started with VAIO Space
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3 Set the options as follows
4 Click Apply
Using the Help Center
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Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen
Customizing Your Notebook Computer
NotebookSetupTabs
Descriptions
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Controlling Power Management
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information on using your computer
Getting Help
your computer, product specifications, software
Explains how to use your 505 SuperSlim Notebook
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Calling SOS
Youcanchange theaccesslevelduring yourcalltoSOS
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Troubleshooting
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Using the System and Application Recovery CDs
Therecoveryprocesstakes between 30to60minutestocomplete
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UsingtheApplicationRecoveryCDs
The Application Rec very CDs allow you to reinstall individual
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Notes on Use
OnInstallationcomputer
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OnHandlingyour warrantyDiskettes
OnCleaningCDVAIO505-ROMSuperSlimDiscsNotebookUserGuide
OnMaintenance
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VAIOLimited505SuperSlimWarrantyNotebookComputerStatementWarranty
This Limited Warranty is non-transferable. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale which is evidence that the Product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. In addition, if replacement parts are required and you wish to receive the most expedient service available, you will be required to provide SONY with a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage-paid envelope we provide. The credit card will only be charged for SONY’s list price for the part if the original part has not been returned within thirty 30 days
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Index
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