PCG-505F/PCG-505FX
VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide
Owner’s Record
Safety Information
Notice to Users
Declaration of Conformity
Regulatory Information
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DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY
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Contents
Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook
Locating the Controls and Connectors
Using the Floppy Disk Drive
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting the Port Replicator
Connecting External Speakers
Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder
Limited Warranty Statement
Starting Your Favorite Software With Programmable Power
Using the System and Application Recovery CDs
Displaying Battery Information
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Welcome
Ergonomic Considerations
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Welcome
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Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook
Touchpad
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Floppydiskdrive
Externalspeakerconnectorspage46
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Right
lever pages9,11
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source.UsingtheAC Notebookcomputer ACsuppliedadapter
ConnectingAdapterPower Source
UsingBatteryPower
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Insert the battery pack
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UsingYour505SuperSlimNotebook
Respondtoanypromptswarningyoutosavedocuments
Shutting Down Your Computer
Toavoidpotentiallossofdata,followthesestepstoshutdownyourcomputer
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Registering Windows
YoumustregisterWindows98beforeyoucanusethecomputer
UsingYour505SuperSlimNotebook
Registering Your Computer
Using theEscapeKeyKeyboardFunctionkeys PrintScreenkeyCorrectionkeys
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Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the k yboard has
additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks
DescriptionsUsingYour505SuperSlimNotebook
Keys
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Indicators
Light
Functions
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TouchpadLeftbuttonRightbutton
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Using the Plastic Pen
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Using
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Using the Floppy Disk Drive
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Using PC Cards
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2 Remove the PC card slot protector
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2 Click the PC card icon in the taskbar and close the card
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Using Infrared Communication Devices
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Using Power Saving Modes
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Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting a Phone Line
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ConnectingPeripheralDevices
Connecting the Port Replicator
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Powercord
ConnectingaPrinter
Printer
suppliedwiththeprinter
ConnectingVAIO505anSuperSlimExternalNotebookDisplayUserGuide
symbol on the port replicator to locate the Monitor
connector. Plug the display cable into this connector
Toconnect Projectoracomputer page 39display
ConnectingPeripheralDevices
Toconnectaprojector
Audiocable
Projector
ConnectingVAIO505anSuperSlimExternalNotebookMouseandUserGuideKeyboard
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ConnectingPeripheralDevices
Connecting the CD-ROM Drive
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Audiocable
toHeadphone
Connectingdiskettes External Speakers
ToconnectthePCGA-SP5stereospeakersexternal speakers
Stereooptionalspeakers
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ConnectingPeripheralDevices
Toconnectotherexternalspeakers
intocablethissuppliedconnectorwith
Headphone
Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder
DigitalcameravideorecordertoDVIn/Outtonoti200.LINKsupplidcable
Torecorderconnect. adigitalvideocamerarecorder
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Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device
ConnectingPeripheralDevices
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ToolHelpCenter
Getting Started with VAIO Space
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The Audio-Video Center includes the following pr grams
he Video Player plays MPEG .mpg, MPEG2 .vob and AVI .avi video
Procedure
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4 Click Apply
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3 Set the options as follows
Using the Help Center
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Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen
Customizing Your Notebook Computer
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NotebookSetupTabs
Descriptions
CustomizingYourNotebookComputer
Controlling Power Management
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CustomizingYourNotebookComputer
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Displaying Battery Information
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Selecting the Display Mode
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Displaymodes
FunctionsCustomizingYourNotebookComputer
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Getting Help
your computer, product specifications, software
information on using your computer
Explains how to use your 505 SuperSlim Notebook
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Sony
GettingHelp
Calling SOS
Youcanchange theaccesslevelduring yourcalltoSOS
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Troubleshooting
GettingHelp
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Using the System and Application Recovery CDs
Therecoveryprocesstakes between 30to60minutestocomplete
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GettingHelp
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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LimitedWarrantyStatement
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Index
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