VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide
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Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook
Contents
Locating the Controls and Connectors
Using the Floppy Disk Drive
Connecting the Port Replicator
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting External Speakers
Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder
Starting Your Favorite Software With Programmable Power
Limited Warranty Statement
Using the System and Application Recovery CDs
Displaying Battery Information
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Welcome
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Ergonomic Considerations
Welcome
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Touchpad
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Floppydiskdrive
Externalspeakerconnectorspage46
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lever pages9,11
ConnectingAdapterPower Source
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Shutting Down Your Computer
Toavoidpotentiallossofdata,followthesestepstoshutdownyourcomputer
YoumustregisterWindows98beforeyoucanusethecomputer
Registering Windows
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Registering Your Computer
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Connecting Peripheral Devices
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Connecting the Port Replicator
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connector. Plug the display cable into this connector
Toconnect Projectoracomputer page 39display
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toHeadphone
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Connectingdiskettes External Speakers
Stereooptionalspeakers
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Toconnectotherexternalspeakers
ConnectingPeripheralDevices
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ConnectingPeripheralDevices
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device
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4 Click Apply
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Using the Help Center
Customizing Your Notebook Computer
Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen
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Controlling Power Management
CustomizingYourNotebookComputer
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Selecting the Display Mode
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Getting Help
information on using your computer
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Using the System and Application Recovery CDs
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Therecoveryprocesstakes between 30to60minutestocomplete
The Application Rec very CDs allow you to reinstall individual
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Notes on Use
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OnInstallationcomputer
OnHandlingyour warrantyDiskettes
OnCleaningCDVAIO505-ROMSuperSlimDiscsNotebookUserGuide
OnMaintenance
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VAIOLimited505SuperSlimWarrantyNotebookComputerStatementWarranty
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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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