Sony PCG-R505DL, PCG-R505DSP, PCG-R505DS, PCG-R505DSK User Manual

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PCG-R505DL/R505DS/R505DSK/R505DSP

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver. 1-2002C

Revision History

Lineup: PCG-R505DL

PCG-R505DS PCG-R505DSK PCG-R505DSP

For American Area

US Model

Canadian Model

S400

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• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

9-874-513-01

Notebook Computer

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Sony and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, the Windo ws 95, W indows 98, Windo ws 2000, W indows ME and Windo ws XP logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to the entitles claiming the marks and names or their produces. Sony Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

Caution Markings for Lithium/Ion Battery - The following or similar texts shall be provided on battery pack of equipment or in both the operating and the service instructions.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instr uctions.

CAUTION: The battery pack used in this de vice may present a fir e or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.

CAUTION: Changing the back up battery.

•Overcharging, short circuiting, reverse charging, multilation or incineration of the cells must bi avoided to prevent one or more of the following occurrences; release of toxic materials, release of hydrogen and/or oxygen gas, rise in surface temperature.

• If a cell has leaked or vented, it should be replaced immediately while avoiding to touch it without any protection.

Service and Inspection Precautions

1. Obey precautionary markings and instructions

Labels and stamps on the cabinet, chassis, and components identify areas requiring special precautions. Be sure to observe these precautions, as well as all precautions listed in the operating manual and other associated documents.

2. Use designated parts only

The set’s components possess important safety characteristics, such as noncombustibility and the ability to tolerate large voltages. Be sure that replacement parts possess the same safety characteristics as the originals. Also remember that the 0 mark, which appears in circuit diagrams and parts lists, denotes components that have particularly important safety functions; be extra sure to use only the designated components.

3. Always follow the original design when mounting parts and routing wires

The original layout includes various safety features, such as inclusion of insulating materials (tubes and tape) and the mounting of parts above the printer board. In addition, internal wiring has been routed and clamped so as to keep it away from hot or high-voltage parts. When mounting parts or routing wires, therefore, be sure to duplicate the original layout.

4. Inspect after completing service

After servicing, inspect to make sure that all screws, components, and wiring have been returned to their original condition. Also check the area around the repair location to ensure that repair work has caused no damage, and confirm safety.

5. When replacing chip components...

Never reuse components. Also remember that the negati ve side of tantalum capacitors is easily damaged by heat.

6. When handling flexible print boards...

•The temperature of the soldering-iron tip should be about 270C.

•Do not apply the tip more than three times to the same pattern.

•Handle patterns with care; never apply force.

Caution: Remember that hard disk drives are easily damaged by vibration. Always handle with care.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page

CHAPTER 1. REMOVAL ...............................................1-1

Please confirm disassembly method by “Repair Manual” which has been informed you separately.

CHAPTER 2. SELF DIAGNOSTICS.......................... 2-1

Please confirm “Self Diagnostics” method which will be informed you with distribution of “Self Diagnostics” software.

CHAPTER 3. BLOCK DIAGRAM............................... 3-1

(to 3-2)

CHAPTER 4. FRAME HARNESS DIAGRAM........ 4-1

(to 4-2)

CHAPTER 5. EXPLODED VIEWS AND

PARTS LIST

5-1. Main Section.................................................................... 5-2

5-2. LCD Section .................................................................... 5-5

5-3. Accessories ...................................................................... 5-9

(to 5-9)

•Abbreviations UC : US model / Canadian model

History of the changes is shown as the “Revision History” at the end of this data.

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< ATTENTION >

Please confirm disassembly method by “Repair Manual”

which has been informed you separately.

CHAPTER 1.

REMOVAL

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CHAPTER 2.

SELF DIAGNOSTICS

< ATTENTION >

Please confirm “Self Diagnostics” method which will be informed

you with distribution of “Self Diagnostics” software.

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CHAPTER 3.

BLOCK DIAGRAM

USB

Port0

USB

Port1

USB Port5

USB Port6

VID

Selector

FM3565

On Board Memory

256Mbit x 4

PC133 SO-DIMM

144P Socket

Row#2, 3

CLK GEN

IMI9870GTD

(CK-Titan)

SMBUS2

CNX-151

CNX-153

Row#0

Row#2, 3

Core

Voltage

Regulator

EEPROM

(Password)

(ROMINFO)

FFC

PC13 3

Memory

BUS

Pentum III-m

Pentum -m

Connector

GMCH-M

FW82830MG

ICH3- M

Port0

USB Host

Controller0

Port1

Port2

USB Host

Controller1

Port3

CPU

Celeron

Processor

uF CPGA

AGTL

FW82830MG

ICH3- M

FW82801

DVO

FAN

ITP

Connector

ATF Sense

FAN Control

ADM1030

VCH

FW82807

Ether

82562

MDC

Connector

MDC

RJ-11

CNX-1 5 2

SMBUS1

LCD

I/F

30pin

AC LINK

SMBUS1

LED Caps/Num/ScrLk

LCD 12.1" X GA

Inverter Board

LEX-32

VGA

DSub-15

VGA

PCI

Audio

CODEC

YMF753

PC Card

Socket

Cardbus

R5C476II

R5C476

Amp

i.LINK

FPC

i.LINK

TSB43AB22

TSB43LV22

Ether

SWX-87

SWX-151

i.LINK

Diversity Antenna

IFX-182 IFX-183

W-LAN

Mod ule

802.11b

Mini PCI

124pin

RJ-45

Speaker

Headphone

Ext-MIC

Power

Supply

3.3V&5V

1.2V&1.8V

1.5V

Batt Charge

i.LINK

VGA

USB

Port5

USB

Port6

Ether

Serial

Pallarel

DC Jack

5 6

PCGA-DSM5 PCGA-DSD5

Docking Connector 100Pin

Slot

HDD

Chip

IFX-1 80

FPC

50pin

FFC

N.C

FWH

E82802

Flash

BIOS R OM

8 Mbit

Port4

USB Host

Controller2

Port5

Primary IDE

3-1 3-2

Serial

Buffer

MA X3243

8 9

Super I/O

LPC47N227

PallarelSerial FDD

LPC

Int. KB D

EC/KBC/SPIC

H8S/2149

JogDial

L/R Butto n

SWX-88

Touch PA D

SMBUS0

FDD

Por t

Debug

SMBUS1

I/O Expande r

/SMBUS MU X

OZ998

SMBUS0

Power SW

SWX-87

FPC LED PWR/BATT/MS/W-LAN

SMBUS1

Battery

Connector

LED Caps/Num/ScrLk

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Baterry

BP2R/BP4R

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CHAPTER 4.

FRAME HARNESS DIAGRAM

LEX-32 BOARD

Side L Side R

CNX-154 BOARD

LCD

CN4901

SIDE A

CN4401

DC IN

SIDE A

INVERTER UNIT

CN4402

CN4302

USB

CNX-153 BOARD

SIDE B

CN4301

FLEXIBLE FLAT

CABLE (10 CORE)

(EXCEPT: PCG-R505DL)

CN2101

123 1

WIRELESS

LAN CARD

LITHIUM ION

BATTERY PACK

Rear

KEY BOARD

CN1111

110

24 1

CN1901

HARNESS (LCD)

HARNESS (POWER 2P)

CN3001

DC FAN

(WITH HEATSINK)

CN2801

2 1

CN701

130

1 2

CPU

IFX-182 BOARD

(direct connection) Harness

(with connectors on both ends) Harness (soldering on either end)

CN1602

MODEM CARD

29 CN1502

CN2002

2101

FLEXIBLE

FLAT CABLE

(10 CORE)

CN501

59 60 61 62

CN4801

CNX-152 BOARD SIDE B

CON2

HARNESS (2PIN)

SWX-87 BOARD SIDE B

S4801

POWER

MEMORY MODULE

DOCKING STATION

PCGA-DSD5/DSM5

CN1401

1 100

299

CN5002

RJ-45 HARNESS (FOR INTERNAL)

SPEAKER

CN4802

1 4

L ch

EXTENSION

PCGA-MM128E

SPEAKER

From board to connector

CN5001

MODULAR

JACK

NETWORK

R ch

MEMORY

STICK

PC CARD

CN4601

IFX-180 BOARD SIDE A

PC CARD

CONNECTOR

CN4602

143 144

49150

FPC (HDD)

IFX-183 BOARD

MBX-62 BOARD SIDE A

CN1394

PCG-R505DL: 30GB PCG-R505DS, R505DSK, R505DSP: 40GB

FLEXIBLE PRINT (LED) PWB

FLEXIBLE

FLAT CABLE

(12 CORE)

CN1201

CN1121

20 19

TOUCH PAD

CN2802

S4702

LEFT

BUTTON

CN4702

S4701

ENCODER (ROTARY)

CN2001

FLEXIBLE FLAT CABLE (20 CORE)

FLEXIBLE FLAT CABLE (12 CORE)

NICKEL HYDROGEN

BATTERY

CN4701

SWX-88 BOARD SIDE A

S4704

CENTER BUTTON

RIGHT BUTTON

CN1101

S4703

CN2201

118

FLEXIBLE FLAT CABLE (NI SHIELD) 18P

CN4703

4-1 4-2

CN4001

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FLEXIBLE PRINT (ILINK) PWB

HDD ASSY

CNX-151 BOARD SIDE B

PCG-R505DL/R505DS/R505DSK/R505DSP (AM)

DC OUT i.LINK

J4004

MIC/LINE

INPUT

J4003

HEAD POHNE

CN4002

USB

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EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST

NOTE:

• The mechanical parts with no reference number in the

exploded views are not supplied.

• Items marked “ * ” are not stocked since they are seldom

required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items.

• When the same reference numbers are written down in the

list, please use the one listed in the first place as the main part.

CHAPTER 5.

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.

Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

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5-1. MAIN SECTION

Ref.No. Part No. Description

1 A-8067-097-A COMPLETE PWB SWX-88 2 1-823-811-11 CABLE, FLEXIBLE FLAT 20P 3 1-763-819-11 PWB, FLEXIBLE PRINT (FRONT LED) 4 1-476-762-31 ENCODER (ROTARY) 5 X-4624-454-2 (R505DS, R505DSK, R505DSP)...

HOUSING (PALMREST) (A) ASSY

5 X-4624-466-2 (R505DL)...HOUSING (PALMREST)

(B) ASSY

6 4-660-060-01 (R505DS, R505DSK, R505DSP)...

COVER (PALM), LENS 6 4-660-223-01 (R505DL)...COVER (PALM) (B), LENS 7 4-660-058-01 (R505DS, R505DSK, R505DSP)...

KNOB, SLIDE

7 4-660-603-01 (R505DL)...SPACER (LENS COVER) 8 4-654-382-01 CUSHION HDD CONNECTOR

9 1-796-319-11 PAD, TOUCH 10 4-660-059-02 ESCUTHEON (PAD) 11 1-823-813-11 CABLE, FLEXIBLE FLAT 12P 12 X-4624-451-1 COVER (SIDE L) ASSY

13 4-660-456-01 CUSHION (COVER SIDE) 14 X-4624-452-1 COVER (SIDE R) ASSY 15 1-825-082-11 SPEAKER, (2.0CM) BOX WITH 16 4-662-617-01 SHEET (FAN), INSULATING 17 1-823-812-11 CABLE, FLEXIBLE FLAT 10P

18 A-8067-107-A COMPLETE PWB SWX-87 19 X-4624-447-1 HOUSING (FRAME) ASSY

*20 4-660-019-01 KEYBOARD, PLATE

21 4-660-020-01 COVER, HINGE 22 1-960-827-51 HARNESS (2PIN)

23 A-8067-116-A COMPLETE PWB CNX-152 24 4-653-506-13 SHEET (MODEM) 25 1-477-114-21 KEYBOARD UNIT (US)

*26 1-763-809-11 FAN, DC (WITH HEATSINK)

27 4-660-523-01 SHEET (CPU), THERMAL 28 4-662-258-01 SHEET (MS), INSULATING

29 A-8067-098-A COMPLETE PWB IFX-180 30 1-823-814-11 CABLE, FLEXIBLE FLAT 12P 31 X-4624-494-1 ASSY BRACKET WIRE 32 1-761-380-23 CARD, MODEM

33 X-4624-743-1 ASSY COVER (BATTERY LOCK) 34 6-700-666-01 IC HYS64V16220GDL-7.5-C2 35 4-662-355-01 (R505DS, R505DSK, R505DSP)...

SHEET (WL), INSULATING

36 1-761-495-11 (R505DS, R505DSK, R505DSP)...

CARD, WIRELESS LAN 37 1-756-038-21 BATTERY, NICKEL HYDROGEN

Ref.No. Part No. Description

58 4-662-893-01 SHEET, POWER HEAT SINK GROUND 59 4-663-129-01 PLATE (PALMREST), INTERCEPTION 60 4-662-968-01 REINFORCEMENT, KEYBOARD 61 4-660-015-01 COVER (REAR L) 62 X-4623-577-5 LID (DOG) ASSY

63 1-961-661-12 HARNESS, RJ-45 64 4-660-016-01 COVER (REAR R) 65 4-657-622-01 FOOT (R2) 66 1-683-865-11 PWB, FLEXIBLE PRINT

*67 4-660-022-01 BRACKET (HDD)

69 1-790-750-13 FPC (HDD) 70 A-8059-666-A (R505DS, R505DSK, R505DSP)...

70 A-8059-226-A (R505DL)... 71 4-641-449-01 FOOT (F)

72 X-4624-453-1 DOOR (VGA) ASSY 73 A-8059-716-A MBX-62 (A) (S)

74 4-649-669-11 CUSHION IFX *75 4-660-052-01 HOLDER, ALMADOR *76 4-660-053-01 FIN, ALMADOR

77 4-660-067-01 COVER (BOTTOM R)

78 4-660-524-01 SHEET (COIL), THERMAL

79 4-662-616-01 GASKET (FAN 1)

80 4-662-778-01 SHEET (HDD), SHIELD

81 4-662-843-01 SHEET (CS), SHIELD

82 4-662-881-02 CUSHION, KEYBOARD

83 4-662-354-01 COVER (HDD)

84 6-700-582-01 (R505DS, R505DSK, R505DSP)...

84 6-700-583-01 (R505DL)...IC RH80530GZ001512

B1 4-662-967-01 SCREW (2 TAPPING) (2X4)

B2 4-662-756-01 SCREW (1.4 TAPPING) (1.4X3.5)

B3 4-654-273-31 ACE (M2), LOCK (2X3.5)

B4 4-654-273-21 ACE (M2), LOCK (2X13)

B5 4-651-989-31 SPACER (MBX)

B6 4-635-966-01 SCREW (HEX)

B7 4-635-301-01 SCREW M3X4

B8 4-644-492-01 ACE (M2), LOCK (2X6)

B9 4-654-273-01 ACE (M2), LOCK (2X5)

B10 4-645-016-01 ACE (M2) (DIA. 4.6), LOCK (2X3)

* When change the CPU (ref. 84), refer to “Replacing the CPU”

on page 5-7 and 5-8.

ASSY HDD 40GB (T, 20, F) (S)

HDD (30GB, IC25N030ATCS04-0) (S)

IC RH80530GZ006512

*38 4-660-056-01 BRACKET (CPU) *39 4-660-024-01 BRACKET (VGA)

40 4-654-239-01 INSULATING SHEET 41 4-660-018-02 INSULATOR (BOTTOM) 42 A-8067-114-A COMPLETE PWB CNX-154

43 1-779-745-31 JACK, DC 44 1-961-555-11 HARNESS (POWER 2P) 45 A-8067-101-A COMPLETE PWB CNX-153 46 1-793-100-11 CONNECTOR, USB 47 1-823-815-11 CABLE, FLEXIBLE FLAT 10P

*48 4-660-023-01 PLATE (PC CARD)

49 1-816-270-11 CONNECTOR, PC CARD 50 A-8067-119-A COMPLETE PWB CNX-151 51 1-816-281-11 JACK, SMALL TYPE (MICROPHONE) 52 1-695-514-21 JACK (SMALL TYPE) 1P (HEADPHONE)

53 1-823-816-11 CABLE, FLEXIBLE FLAT 54 4-654-610-03 COVER AIR DUCT 55 X-4624-450-1 HOUSING (BOTTOM) ASSY 56 4-662-966-01 SPACER (VGA) 57 4-663-912-01 ADHESIVE TAPE (5X80)

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es ws

PCG-R505DL

PCG-R505DS, R505DSK, R505DSP

B10

46 B3

B10

* When change the CPU (ref. 84), refer to “Replacing the CPU”

on page 5-7 and 5-8.

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5-2. LCD Section

PCG-R505DS, R505DSK,R505DSP PCG-R505DL

108

109

B11

121

110

121

B10

119

124

B10

112

120

124

114

126

B10

126

B10

117

B10

B11

115

116

123

125

122

118

Ref.No. Part No. Description

101 X-4624-448-1 HOUSING (BEZEL) ASSY 104 4-660-035-01 COVER (DL) 105 4-660-036-01 COVER (DR) 106 4-660-039-01 BLIND (LCD B), HOLE 107 4-663-268-01 (R505DSP)...LABEL (ID) (U)

107 4-663-268-11 (R505DSK)...LABEL (ID) (U) 107 4-663-268-21 (R505DS)...LABEL (ID) (U) 107 4-663-268-31 (R505DL)...LABEL (ID) (U) 108 4-652-933-02 BLIND (SIDE), HOLE 109 4-660-038-01 BLIND (LCD), HOLE

110 4-652-938-02 CUSHION (LATCH)

111 1-961-579-11 HARNESS (LCD) * 112 4-660-031-01 BRACKET (LCD-L) * 113 4-660-032-01 BRACKET (LCD-R)

114 A-8059-714-A LCD (12.1)(H)(S)

115 A-8067-109-A COMPLETE PWB LEX-32

116 1-476-317-12 INVERTER UNIT * 117 4-660-033-01 TILT UNIT (L) * 118 4-660-034-01 TILT UNIT (R)

119 A-8067-103-A (R505DS, R505DSK, R505DSP)...

COMPLETE PWB IFX-182

120 A-8067-105-A (R505DS, R505DSK, R505DSP)...

COMPLETE PWB IFX-183

121 1-823-844-11 (R505DS, R505DSK, R505DSP)...

CABLE, COAXIAL 122 X-4624-449-1 HOUSING (DISPLAY) ASSY 123 4-660-029-01 COVER (DISPLAY) 124 4-662-650-01 (R505DS, R505DSK, R505DSP)...

GASKET (W-LAN) 125 4-649-669-11 CUSHION IFX

126 4-663-174-01 (R505DL)...SPACER (W-LAN) B10 4-645-016-01 ACE (M2) (DIA. 4.6), LOCK (2X3) B11 4-643-356-01 SCREW (M2X5)

B11

104

101

106

107

109

113

105

B11

B10

108

111

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• Replacing the CPU

Note: We have two kinds of CPU for this set, and either of them is used.

Two kinds of CPU have differences in the lock position and the unlock position.

1. Socket configuration 1

1. How to remove the CPU

1 Rotate the lock with a flat-blade screwdriver toward

the unlock position shown in the figure.

2 Remove up the CPU.

(FOX)

lock position

unlock position

CPU

CPU socket

2. Socket configuration 2

1. How to remove the CPU

1 Rotate the lock with a flat-blade screwdriver toward

the unlock position shown in the figure.

2 Remove up the CPU.

(AMP)

lock position

unlock position

CPU

CPU socket

2. How to install the CPU

1 Position the mark on the CPU to the mark on the CPU

socket and put in all pins to the holes on the CPU socket.

2 Pressing two corners marked with in the figure,

rotate the lock with a flat-blade screwdriver toward the lock position.

(FOX)

unlock position

lock position

mark

CPU

CPU socket

2. How to install the CPU

1 Position the mark on the CPU to the mark on the CPU

socket and put in all pins to the holes on the CPU socket.

2 Pressing two corners marked with in the figure,

rotate the lock with a flat-blade screwdriver toward the lock position.

(AMP)

unlock position

lock position

mark

CPU

mark

CPU socket

Note: Lock the CPU properly, or operation

becomes unstable.

Note: Lock the CPU properly, or operation

becomes unstable.

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5-3. Accessories

201 Power Cord

Ref.No. Part No. Description

ACCESSORIES ***********

0 201 1-575-562-21 CORD, POWER

202 1-756-152-41 BATTERY PACK, LITHIUM ION

0 203 1-477-205-11 ADAPTOR, AC

4-646-847-11 (R505DSK)...W2K FIRST STEP GUIDE 4-661-919-01 QUICK START

LOOK AT EXPLODED VIEWS OF THE PART **********************************

202 Battery Pack

203 AC Adaptor

204 Docking Station (PCGA-DSM5)

204 PCGA-DSM5

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.

Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

* The main unit is not assigned with a part number.

Refer to the PCGA-DSD5/DSM5 Service Manual (9-874-401-11).

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VAIO® Notebook Quick S t art

PCG-R505 Series

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Contents

Welcome.......................................................5

Features.......................................................................5

Unpacking Your Notebook .........................................6

Registering Your Notebook ........................................8

Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection.........................9

Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook..............13

Locating Controls and Ports......................................14

Connectin g the Docking Stati o n ...... ......... ................20

Disconnect i n g the Dock i ng St at i o n........... .......... ......22

Connectin g a Powe r So u r ce........ .......... ................ ....26

Starting Your Notebook ................ .............. ....... ....... 32

Shutting Down Your Notebook.......................... .......33

Using Power Saving Modes......................................34

Adding Memory.........................................37

Precautio n s and Pr o ced u res....... ......... ................. ......38

Removing a Memory Module ...................................40

Installing a Memory Module.....................................41

Viewing the Amount of Memory..............................44

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VAI O ® Notebook Quick Start

About the So ft wa re on Your Not eb ook...45

Overview of the Software on Your Notebook ..........46

Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs......54

Using Your Recov ery CDs .................. ......... ............55

Troubleshooting........................................61

Troubleshooting Your Notebook.................... ..........62

Troubleshooting the Docking Station.................... ...65

Troubleshooting the LCD Screen .............................66

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad ..............66

Getting Help............................................... 69

Support Op ti o n s......... ................ ........................ .......70

Software Support Information..................................72

Sony Servi ce Center... ................ .......... ................ .....74

Index ...........................................................75

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Welcome

Congratulations o n your p urchase of t he Sony VAIO® notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computin g.

Features

✍ For complete spec ifications of your VAIO® notebook, refer to the Specifications

flyer supplied with your notebook.

❑ Exceptional performance — Your notebook includes a mobile Intel®

Pentium® III processor

❑ Portability — Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without

AC power, even while you use the optional doc king station.

❑ Sony audio and video quality — High-quality MPEG2 video, which

supports full-screen display (12. 1-inch Active Matrix LCD screen) and enables you to take advantage of today’s ad vanced multimedia applications, games, and entertai nment s oftware.

❑ Multimedia features — Enjoy the st ereo speakers or use headphones (not

supplied) to listen to audio and video CDs.

❑ Microsoft ® Wi ndows® op er atin g system — Your system includes the

latest Micros oft® Windows® oper ating system.

❑ Communications — Access popular online services, send e-mail, browse

the Internet, and use fax features.

* CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions. † Actual upl oad and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP sup por t, and gov-

ernment re gula ti ons .

and a V.90 modem.

†

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Unpacking Your Notebook

Remove the following hardware, documents, and CDs from the box:

Hardware

Main Unit Power Cord

AC Adapter

Docking Station

* Docking station supplied with selected models.

Rechargeable Battery Pack

Documents

❑ VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start — Contains details

on unpacking and setting up your notebook, supplementary updates, and software information.

❑ Microsof t® Windows® manual — E xplains how to use the basic features

of the latest Windows operating system.

❑ V AIO® Notebook Specifications flyer — De tails the hardware

specifications for your notebook and th e docking station, which is supplied with selected models.

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❑ VAIO® Notebook Notes on Use — Explains notes on use and offers safety

tips.

Software CDs

❑ Microsoft® Word — Enables you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the

VA IO® computer you purchased, if the application becomes corrupted or is erased.

Recovery CDs

❑ Application Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual

applications if they become corrupted or are erased.

❑ Driver Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual device

drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.

❑ System Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to re store t he operati ng syst em a nd

software that shipped with your computer if they bec om e corrupted or are erased. This CD restores your computer to its or iginal factory settings, so user data and applications installed since you starte d using your computer will be lost.

✍ To use these recovery CDs, connect the docking station (supplie d w ith selected

models) or an optional optical dri v e, such as a fully atapi co m p liant PC Card C D ROM drive, to the notebook.

Other

❑ Packet containing special product offers ❑ Limited Warranty Card

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Registering Your Notebook

Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefit s by reg is tering your notebook :

❑ Sony Customer Support — Talk to a Support Represent ative to

troubleshoot problems you may be having with your notebook.

❑ Limited War ranty — P r otect your invest ment. See the Limited Warranty

Card for more details.

✍ You ar e prompted to register you r computer the first time y ou turn on the unit .

Follow t he on-screen inst ructions to complete the registration process. If you are not able to register your computer during the first session, you are provided with additional registration opportunities later .

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Setting Up Yo ur Dia l-Up Connection

Settin g Up Your Di al - Up C on n ect io n

This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The Connection Wizard guides y ou through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet S ervice Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account.

Setting up your Internet connection (Microsoft® Windows® XP operati n g system)

1 Click Start, point to All Programs, Acc es sories, Communica tions, and then

click New Connection Wizard. The Locat ion Information window appears.

Location Information window

2 Follow the on-scree n instr uctions , and t hen clic k OK to contin ue. The Phone

and Modem Options window appears.

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Phone and Modem Options window

3 Select the location from where you are dialing and the n click OK. The New

Connection Wizard window appear s.

New Connection Wizard window

4 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish se tting up your Internet

connection.

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Setting Up Yo ur Dia l-Up Connection

Setting up your dial-up connection (Microsoft® Windows®

2000)

1 Click Star t, point to P rogr ams, Acces sori es, Com municati ons , and t hen cli ck

Internet Conne ction Wizard. The Internet Connection Wizard window appears.

Internet Connection Wizard window.

2 Follow the on-screen ins tructions to finish setting up your Internet

connection.

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Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook

This section describe s the following:

❑ Locating Cont rols and Ports ❑ Connecting the Docking Station ❑ Disconnecting the Docking Station ❑ Connecting a Power Source ❑ Starti ng Your Notebook ❑ Shutting Down Your Notebook ❑ Using Power Saving Modes

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Locating Controls and Ports

On the Notebook

Front

OFF ON

WIRELESS LAN

1 Hard disk drive indicato r 9 Touchpad 2 Num lock indicator 10 Left and right buttons 3 Caps lock indi cator 11 Power indicator 4 Scrol l lo ck indi cator 12 Battery indicator 5 LCD screen 13 Memory Stic k® indicator 6 Speakers 14 Docking statio n indicator 7 Power button 15 Wireless LAN indicator 8 Keyboard 16 Wireless LAN switch

* Wireless LAN capa bi liti e s are available on selecte d mod e ls.

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Back

1 Battery port

Left

Locating Controls and Por ts

2 3 4

1 DC In port 4 Memory Stick® slot 2 USB port 5 PC Card slot 3 Air vent

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Right

1 USB port 5 Peripheral device DC Out port 2 Headphone jack 6 Monitor port 3 Microphone jack 7 Ethernet port 4 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400

8 Phone lin e jack

port

Only connect 1 0BASE- T and 100BASE- TX cables to t he Ethernet por t. Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line. Connecti ng cables other t h an those liste d above may res ult in an electr ic curre n t overload and could cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the port. To connect the unit to the network, contact your network administrator.

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Locating Controls and Por ts

Removing Rubber Tab

Rubber tab

✍ Gently pull the rubb er tab away from the notebook to f ind the Ethernet port and

phone line jack.

Bottom

1 Docking station connector 5 Air vent 2 Battery Unlock/Lock switch 6 Re se t switc h 3 Battery Unlock switch 7 Ventilation fan 4 Air vent

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On the Do cki n g Stati o n

Your notebook may come with a PCGA-DSD5 or PCGA-DSM5 docking sta tion, depending on the model you purchased. Both Sony docking stations offer the following features:

❑ A floppy disk drive. ❑ An optical drive. ❑ A back panel that enables you to connect addit ional peripherals to your

notebook, as shown below.

Back Panel

1 USB ports 5 Ethernet/Network port

(10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)

2 Monitor port 6 i.LINK®

(IEEE 1394)

S400 port

3 Serial port 7 Prin ter port 4 DC In port

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Locating Controls and Por ts

Left

1 Left lever 3 Floppy disk drive 2 Air vent

Right

1 Opti ca l d ri v e 3 DC In indicator 2 Undock sw itch 4 Right lever

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Connecting the Docking Station

You may connect your notebook to the docking station as long as it is not in power saving mode, i.e. , S tandby or Hibe rnate. Connecting the note book while it is in power saving mode may result in data loss or a computer malfunction. Note the following before connecting your notebook to the docking station:

❑ Disconnect the VGA, USB, AC, and Ethernet devices from your notebook.

Leaving these devices connected while you connect the docking sta tion could damage them.

❑ Ensure that the battery is installed . If you ins tall a charged battery, you can

connect the docking station while the notebook is on.

Follow the procedure below to connect your notebook to the docking station: 1 Plug one end of the AC ada p ter cable into the DC In p o r t o f th e docking

station and the other end into an AC outlet. The LED of the DC In port switches on.

2 Holding the notebook with the front side facing you, insert the two holes on

the front of the noteboo k into the two cor respond ing latc hes prot ruding from the front side of the dock ing s tation.

Latching the Notebook to the Docki ng Station

Latches Protruding from Docking Station

Docking Station

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3 Firmly press down the two rear corners of the notebook until it clicks into

place and is securely fast ened to the docking station.

Be careful not to press the top of the notebook too strongly. The LCD display may be dama ged.

Securing the Notebook to the Docki ng Station

Firmly press down the two rear corners of the notebook until it clicks into place.

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Disconnecting the Docking Station

You may disconnect the notebook f r om the docking s tation when the notebook is off or on. However, do not disconnect the notebook from the docking s tation while the docking indicator is on, while the notebook is in Standby or Hibernate mode, or while battery power is low. If you do attempt to disconnect the docking station in any of these three states, you may lose data or the notebook may malfunction.

✍ When the battery is low, turn off the noteb ook before you disconnect the docking

station.

Follow one of the two proced ures below to disconnect the doc king station when the notebook is off or on.

To disconnect the docking station when the notebook is off

1 Disconnect all peripheral devices (i.e., i.LINK devices) from the notebook

and the docking station.

2 Remove all objects placed on top of the notebook. 3 Pull out the two release levers on either side of the rear corners of the

docking station.

Releasing the Notebook from the Docki ng Station

Pull release levers on either side o rear corners of docking station

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4 Remove the noteboo k fr om th e docking station, while moving the notebook

slightly ba ck to disengage it from the two fron t latches of the docking station.

Removing the Notebook from the Docking Station

To disconnect the docking station when the notebook is on

You can use the Start Menu in the Windows® task tray or the UNDOCK switch on the docking station to disconnect your note book from the docking station while the notebo ok is on.

✍ (Microsoft® W in dows ® XP) If you sw itc h us er acc oun ts using F ast Use r S witchi ng ,

the UNDOCK switch function on the docking station will be interrupted. Instead, follow th e instruct ions to disconnect the docking statio n from the Start menu.

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From the Start menu

1 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar. 2 Select Unlock Computer to access the Undock Comp lete dialog box.

Wait for the dock ing indicat or t o switch of f befor e und ocki ng the not eboo k.

✍ Once the Undock Complet e dialog box appea rs, continue to step 3 to finish

undockin g the notebook. This prevents you from leaving t he notebook on the docking s tation in this releas ed state for too long.

Docking Indicator

OFF ON

WIRELESS LAN

Docking Station Indicator

3 Release and remove your notebook. See “To disconnect the docking station

when the notebook is off” on page 22 for instructions.

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Using the UNDOCK switch

1 Pull the UNDOCK switch on the right sid e of your notebook. The Undock

Complete dialog box appears.

✍ Once the Undock Complet e dialog box appe ars, contin ue on to step 2 to finish

undocki ng the notebook. This prevents you from leaving the notebook on the docking station in this released state for too long.

UNDOCK switch

UNDOCK Switch

2 Release and remove your notebook as described in “To disconnect the

docking station when the notebook is off” on page 22.

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Connecting a Power Source

You can use eith er AC power or a re cha rgeable batter y pac k as a power source.

Using the AC adapter

1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In port on the

notebook.

2 Plug one end of the po w er co r d into th e A C ad a pt e r. 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

Connecting AC Adapter

Notebook

AC Adapter (supplied)

DC In

Power Cord* (supplied)

* Power cord plug may vary depending on area voltage requirements.

Notes on th e A C ad apter

❑ Your notebook operates on 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as

a copy machine or shredder.

❑ You can pur ch ase a powe r st rip wi t h a su rge pr o t ec to r. This d ev i ce prevent s

damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm.

❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pul l the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your notebook from the wal l outlet if you will not be using the

notebook for a long time.

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❑ The LED indicator on the AC adapter may be turne d on until the AC adapter

is unplugged from your notebook.

❑ When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet. ❑ Use only the supplie d AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter.

Using battery power

You can use a battery pack as a sour ce of pow er. The batter y pack th at comes with your notebook is not fully charged at the time of purchas e. Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack.

To insert the battery pack

You do not need to turn off the notebook to insert the battery pack when your notebook is connected to the AC adapter.

1 Close the cover of the notebook. 2 Switch the Unlock/Lock switch on the bottom of the notebook to the Unlock

position.

Unlock/Lock Lever

Unlock/Lock Switch

Unlock Switch

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3 Align the grooves and ta bs on the battery with the tabs and notches on the

back of the noteboo k, and s lide t he ba tte ry towa rd t he note book until it clic ks into pl ace.

Inserting Battery Pack

Battery

Grooves

4 Slide the lock lever into the Lock position to secure the battery on the

notebook.

To charge the battery pack

1 Connect the AC adapter to the notebook. 2 Insert the batter y pac k.

The battery is charging whether or not the notebook is turned on or off. The battery indicator flashes in a double-blink patter n as the battery charges.

3 When the battery is 85 perce nt full, the battery indicator turns off. It takes

longer to rechar ge the batte ry when the note boo k is turned on than when it is turned of f.

✍ To char ge the battery com pletely, continue charging for one additional hour. See

“Displaying Battery Information” in your online VAIO® Notebook User Guide for more information.

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The battery indica tor on the front of the not ebook indi cate s the battery pack.

Battery Indicator

Battery Indicator Status Meaning

On The notebook is using battery power. Single blin k The battery is runni ng out of power. Double blink The battery is charging. Off The notebook is using AC power.

status of the

✍ Both the battery and po w er indicators blink when the battery is running out of

power.

To remove the battery pack

You can remove the battery pack while your notebook is on or off; however, if you remove the batter y pack while your notebook is on, make sure the notebook is connected to the AC adapter.

1 Close the cover of the notebook. 2 Slide the Unlock/Lock switch to the Unlock position.

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3 Slide the Unlock/Lock switch to the UNLOCK position a nd sl ide th e bat tery

away from the notebook.

Removing Battery Pack

Battery Unlock/Lock Switch

Lock Switch

✍ You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the notebook is on and not

connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the notebook is in a power saving mode.

Notes on th e b attery

❑ To det er mi n e th e r emainin g bat t er y ch arg e, se e “D i sp l ay ing Batt er y

Information” in your online user guide for more information.

❑ Keep the battery pack in the notebook while it is connected to AC power.

The battery pack co ntinues to charge while you are using the notebook.

❑ If your ba ttery level falls to less than 10 percent, you should either attach the

AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your notebook and insert a fully-charged battery.

❑ You can e xtend bat tery l ife by changi ng t he power mana gement m odes in the

PowerPanel utility. See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 34 for more information.

❑ The battery pack supplied with your noteb ook is a lithium-ion battery and

can be recharge d at any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life.

❑ The battery indicator is on while you use the battery pac k as a power source.

When battery life is nearly depleted, the battery indicator flashes.

❑ Your not ebook may not enter Hibernate mode when the battery life is low, if

certain software applications are active, or if certain peripheral devices are

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connected. To avoid los s of data when using battery power, save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode.

❑ Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140° F (60° C), such as

under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.

❑ Battery life is shorter in a cold environment. This is due to decreased batter y

efficiency at low temperatures.

❑ Charge the battery at temperat ures between 50° F and 80° F (10° C to

30° C). Lower temperatures requi re a longer charging time.

❑ While the battery is in use or being discharged, the battery pack heats up.

This is normal and is not cause for concern.

❑ Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat. ❑ Keep the battery pack dry. ❑ Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack. ❑ Do not expose the batte ry pack to any mechanical sho ck. ❑ If you are not using the notebook for an extended pe riod of time, remove the

battery pack from the notebook to prevent damage to the battery.

❑ If, aft er f ully char ging the battery pack, the battery power is still low, the

battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced.

❑ You do not need to discharge the battery completely before recharging. ❑ If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time,

recharge the battery.

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Sta r ting Your Notebook

1 Slide the LCD lock lev e r in the dir e ct io n of the arr o w an d lift the cov er.

Opening Notebook

LCD Lock

Lever

2 Press the power button located on the right side of the notebook until the

green power indicator turns on.

Turning on Notebook

Power Indicator

Power Button

✍ If you hold the power button in the On position for more than 4 seconds, the

notebook turns off.

3 If necessary, adjust the bri ghtness controls for the LCD di splay. To dec r ease

the brightness, press Fn+ F5 and then the down or left arrow key. To increase the brightness , press Fn+F5 and then the up or right arrow key.

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Shutting Down Y our Notebook

Shutting Down Your Notebook

To avoid potential los s of data, fol low these steps to turn off your notebo ok.

1 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar. 2 (Windows XP) Cli ck Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu to

display the Turn Off computer dialog box, and click Turn Off. (Windo ws 2000) Cli ck Shut Down at the bottom of the S tart menu to displ ay the Shut Down Wi ndows dialog box, and click Shut Down.

✍ Respond to any prompts warning you to sav e documents.

3 Wait for your notebook to turn off automatically. The notebook is off when

the power indicator turns off.

4 Turn off any attachments connected to your notebook.

✍ During a period of inactivity, you can conserve batt ery life by using Standby mode.

See “Control li ng Powe r Manag emen t” in the online us er guide for more in for matio n.

If you are unable to tur n off your notebook:

1 Close or end all operations.

❑ Close all applications. ❑ Remove the PC Cards. ❑ Disconnect USB devices.

2 Restart the note book. (Windows XP) Press the key combination

Ctrl+Alt+De lete. The Win dows Task Manager screen appears. Click the Shut Down tab, and select Restart. (Wi ndows 2000) Press the key combination Ctrl+Alt+Delete. The Windows Security screen appears. Cli ck Shut Down, and select Re start from the drop-down list .

✍ If you are still un abl e to s hut down the not eb ook, you ca n pr ess the po wer but ton and

hold it for m o re than 4 seconds. This operation may result in data loss.

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Using Power Saving Modes

When you use a battery as the source of powe r f or your notebook, you can take advantage of power man age me nt settings to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal operat ing mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your notebook has two distinct po wer s aving modes: Standby and Hibernate. When using batt ery power, be aware that the notebook automatically e nters Hibernate mode when the remaini ng batt ery char ge drops below 5 pe rcent , regard less of t he power management setting you select.

✍ If the battery lev el fal ls below 1 0 percen t, you sh ould ei th er att ach the AC ada pt er to

recharge the battery or turn off your notebook and insert a fully charged battery.

Normal mode

Normal mode is the normal state of your notebook when it is in use. The power indicator displays gr ee n when your noteb ook is in th is mode. To save power, you can turn of f a sp ec if i c de v ic e s u ch as th e LCD or the har d di sk dr i ve .

Standby mode

In Standby mode th e notebook saves the current s tate of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The amber power indicator flashes in this mode.

To use Standby mode

1 Press the key combination Fn + Esc. 2 Press any key to return to normal mo de.

Hibernate mode

In Hibernate mode, th e s tate of the system is saved on th e hard disk drive and power is turned of f. T he powe r indicator is off in thi s mode.

To use Hibernate mode

1 Press the key combination Fn + F12. 2 Press the power button to return to normal mode.

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Notes on power saving modes

❑ When returning from Hibe rnate mode, the system status stored on the hard

disk is erased and the notebook s tarts normally if you pre ss th e power button and hold it for more than 4 seconds.

❑ Standby mode uses more powe r than Hibernate mode. ❑ Standby mode requires less time than Hibernate mode to return to normal

mode.

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Adding Memory

In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your notebook. The amount of memory on your notebook will vary depending on the model you purchased. Expansion memory modules are available as options. For memory upgrades, use onl y unbuffered PC133 (CL2) SDRAM SO-DIMM (gold lead contacts). This section describes how to replace memory modules in your computer:

❑ Precautions and Procedures ❑ Installi ng a Memory Module ❑ Removing a Memory Module ❑ Viewing the Amount of Memory

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Precautions and Proc edures

The procedures describe d below ass ume familia rit y with the genera l term inology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance req uired for using and modifying electronic equipment. Personal injury or equipment damage may result from failure to ta ke these precautions.

Sony reco mmends memory upgrades be perform ed by an authorized Sony Service Center. To fi nd the nearest center or agent, see http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

Observe the proper s afety precautions when installing memory modules in your notebook. See the bulleted l ist below . Use care when addi ng memory. Mistakes when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction.

❑ Disconnect the sys tem from its power source and from any

telecommunications links, netwo rks, or modems before you open the system.

❑ Electrosta tic d ischa r ge (E SD) c an damag e dis k drives a nd o ther c ompone nts.

Perform the procedure s descr ibed below only at an ESD worksta tion. If such a station is not av ailable, do not work in a carpeted area, and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for example). Ground yours elf by maintainin g contact with an unpaint ed metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure.

❑ Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the

module. The package protects the module from ESD.

❑ Use the special bag fo r prevent ing ESD or use a luminu m foil when you sto re

the memor y modu le.

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Typical expansion memory configuration

Total Sys tem Memory (MB) On board (MB) Slot (MB)

256 128 128

384

* The 384 MB memory configuration may require the removal and replacement of original

factory-ins talled memory module.

128 256

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Removing a Memory Mo dule

1 Turn off your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your

printer.

2 Unplug the notebook and remove the battery packs. 3 After the notebook has cooled, loosen and remove the two screws with the

mark located on the bottom of your notebook. Use an appropriate

screwdriver.

4 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover. Slide the keyboard toward the

LCD display, th en lift it away slightly.

5 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side, then gently turn it over on the

touchpad s pace. Be careful not to detach the cabl e when lifting the keyboard.

6 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your

notebook) to discharge any static electricity.

7 Slide the mem or y module out of the slo t. 8 Gently replace the keyboard, then press it into your notebook. Be care ful not

to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard.

9 Close the notebook cover, then tighten the screws on the bottom of the

computer.

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Installing a Memory Module

1 Turn off your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your

printer.

2 Unplug the notebook and remove the battery packs. 3 After the notebook has cooled, loosed and remove the two screws with the

mark located on the bottom of your notebook. Use an appropriate

screwdriver.

Screws on Bottom of Notebook

4 Slide the LCD lock lever and li ft the cover . Slide the keyboard toward the

LCD display, then lift it away slightly.

Lifting the Keyboard

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5 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side, then gently turn it over on the

touchpad s pace. Be careful not to detach the cabl e when lifting the keyboard.

Turning the Keyboar d

Cable

6 You must remove the existing memory module before you can install a new

module. See “Removing a Memory Module” on page 40 for instructions.

7 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your

notebook) to discharge any static electricity.

8 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 9 Slide the memory module into the empty slot. 10 Press the module into place until it clicks.

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Installing the Mem ory Module

11 Gently replac e the keyboard, then pr ess it int o your notebook . Be care ful not

to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard.

12 Close the notebook cover, then tighten the screws on the bottom of the

computer.

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Viewing the Amount of Memory

1 Restart the notebook. 2 (Windo ws XP) Clic k S tart on the Wi ndows® taskbar, then Control Panel,

and then Performance and Maintenance. (Windows 2000) Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, then Settings, and then Control Panel.

3 Select Sony Notebook Setup. The Sony Notebook Setup window ap pea r s. 4 Make sure the About This Comput er tab is open. Memory information is

listed in the System Information box.

✍ The amount of memory displayed in the Sony Notebook Setu p screen is not always

correc t. The video adapter uses some system memory , and that amount of memory does not ap pear as part of t he total memory shown in the Sony Notebook Setup screen.

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About the Soft ware on Your Notebook

Your VAIO® notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section offers the following information:

❑ Overview of the Software on Your Notebook ❑ Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs ❑ Using Your Rec overy CDs

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Overview of the Software on Your Notebook

Your compute r ma y not be supplied with all of the software listed below, depending on the configuration you purchased. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or include supporting documentation.

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®

Adobe Systems Inc.

Acrobat Reader soft ware allows you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in Adobe’s Portable Document Format (PDF), an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents crea ted on all major comput er pl at fo r ms .

ArcSoft PhotoPrinte r® 2000 Pro

ArcSoft, Inc.

ArcSoft PhotoPrinter Pro software is an easy-to - use, yet advanced printing program that lets you quickly lay out multiple images in multi ple sizes on a single sheet of paper. ArcSoft P hotoPrinter Pro softwa re offers a wide selectio n of templates in cluding landscape, portrait, free-style, mixed sizes, custom templates and more. The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for improving photos while giving you the ability to add text to any image. With ArcSoft PhotoPrinte r 2000 Pro software you can create business cards, handouts, calendars, mailing labels, and much more.

Adobe® Photoshop® Elements (On selected models)

Adobe Systems Inc.

Using state-of-the-art image editing tools, you can unleash your artistic ability and create digital images for print, e-mail and posting to the Web. The versatile image capturing options allow you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately. Explore endless c reative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elem ents software.

Adobe® Premiere® LE (On selected mod els)

Adobe Systems Inc.

Adobe Premiere LE software offers interface and edi ting tools for producing movies for video, multimedia, or the Web. View source clips and edited footage simultaneousl y on-s creen. You can create your own personal video clips that are up to three hours in length, with complete audi o-video synchronization.

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Americ a On l i n e®

America Online, Inc.

America Online is a popular Internet online service. Stay in touch with family and friends wi th ea sy-to-u se e -mail. Man age you r pers onal f ina nces, get t he late st news and sports scores , and chat with thousands of others who sh are your interests.

DigitalPrint

Sony Electronics Inc.

This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit, import, and organi ze your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or ink-jet print er. DigitalPrint can also be used to make custom CD labels for your au dio CDs .

DVgate™

Sony Electronics Inc.

Connect a digit al video camera recorder to the i.L INK ®

port and capture your own video clips and still images. You can edit clips from your video, add new clips, and combine clips into new movie segmen ts. You can also save your images in a variety of pop ular file formats.

Drag’n Drop CD™ (On selected models)

DigiOn Inc. and Easy Syst ems Japan Ltd.

Drag’n Drop CD software is desi gned to be the most simple software to make your own CD. Users can create their own best AudioCD, or data CD that can be read in many PCs. With Drag’n Drop CD software you can also create your own backup CD from the original CD that you own.

* i.LINK is a Sony trademark u s ed only to designate that a p roduct contains an IE EE 1394 con-

nection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate wi th each other . Refer to the documentation that c ame w ith your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC per ipherals to you r sy s tem, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, conf irm their op e ra ting s yst em com p at ibility and required ope rat in g con ditio ns.

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EarthLink Network T otal Access®

EarthLink Ne twork, Inc.

An Internet Servic e Provider that supplies acce ss, information, and ass is tance to its customers, introducing them to the Internet. Member benefits include e-m ail, newsgroups, a P ersonal Start Page, free storage space for your personal Web site, a member magazine, and 24-hour technical support.

EverQuest® (On selected models)

Sony Online Entert ainment Inc.

This introductory edition of EverQuest®, a living, constantly evolving fantasy world, takes users to new heights of online role-playing gaming.

Microsoft® Office XP Professional (On selected models)

Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft Offi ce XP softwa re re defines the relationshi p between people and software by providing a smarter, simpler way of working. New Office XP software features include context-sensitive smart tags, enhanced formatting options, and more , that enable you to continually integrate additional services into Office and access information anytime.

Microsoft® Office XP Small Business Edition (On selected models)

Microsoft Corp.

With Micros oft Of fic e XP syste m you’l l find a p owerful n ew tec hnology tha t will help you get work done more quic kly by providing real-tim e, context-sensitive options for impor tant actions, from format ting to error correction. Task panes consolida te im portant task s into a si ngle integ rat ed vie w, enabl ing you t o conduc t searches, launch and format documents, and view the conten ts of your Clipboard from one location.

Microsoft® Word (On selected models)

Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft Word makes it easy to create common Web, e-mail, and pri nt documents for use around the world. It embraces HTML as a first-class file format and extends Word's ea s e-of-use to the Web and e-mail. Word also extends that ease-of-use to international users, making it easy to create multilingual documents.

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MovieShaker™

Sony Electronics Inc.

Sony’s original Movie S hake r software creates perso nal movies that have transiti ons, backg round m usic, an d text. Just import you r video cl ips and “shake” with a click of the mouse. Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends.

OpenMG™ Jukebox

Sony Electronics Inc.

OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to import digital audio files by downloading audio files from Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) services over digital networks, such as the Inte rnet. You can record audio CDs onto your hard drive in a variety of forma ts.

PC-Cillin® 2000

Trend Micro, Inc.

PC-Cillin software provides portable, easy-to-use, real-time antivirus security at your computer’s entry point (beaming, synchronization, Internet access) to defend against potential threats hidden inside files , e-mail, or on the Web.

PicoPlayer™

Sony Electronics Inc.

PicoPlayer software is a video player utility that enables you to use Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder functions on a comput er that does not have Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder installed . You can play Video Cap sules created by Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder, and, if a Giga Pocket Server™ is available on your home network, watch TV streamed from the Giga Pocket Server™ and re mote ly cont rol the Gi ga Po cket Se rver’ s TV programmi ng functions.

PictureGear™

Sony Electronics Inc.

This image management software displays image s fr om your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera . The images appear in a convenient light-table format, so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder.

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Quicken®

Intuit Inc.

Quicken software is the fastest, easiest way to organize your fina nce s. Quicken software works just like your checkbook, so it' s eas y to learn and use. You can even pay your bills online. Quicken software manages all of your finances, bank accounts, cre dit cards, investm ents, and loans.

QuickTime®

Apple Computer, Inc.

The versatile QuickTime softwa re is used to play hundreds of different kinds of files, including video, audio, and virtual reality (VR) movies. You can play QuickTi me files (r efe rred to a s “Qui ckTi me movie s”) u sing Qui ckT i me Playe r or any other application, such as a Web browser or word process or, that supports Quick Tim e s o ft w a re .

RealJukebox®

RealNetworks, Inc.

RealJukebox software is a popular digi tal music system that gives you the ability to easily acquire, play and manage digital music files. You can locate and download your favorit e musi c from the Internet and orga nize your own personal music co l le ct ion .

✍ If you use an extern al CD-ROM driv e connected w ith a PC Card, connect the

extern al CD-ROM drive before starting RealJukebox s oftware. Do not remove the CD-ROM drive w hile using RealJukebox software. Either action may cause RealJukebox software to shut down improperly.

Sony recommends using the SonicSt age software’s Rec ord function to create any CDs on your VAIO® computer, if t he speci fi c mod el you pur ch ased i s p recon fi gur ed with all necessar y components f o r C D -R and CD-RW capabi lity. Downloading the optional RealJukebox software CD-burning component to create any CDs on your compu ter may in te rfere with norm al system op erati on s .

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RealPlayer®

RealNetworks, Inc.

RealPlayer software is a high-quality streaming media player that supports many digital media formats. The user-friendly interface has enhanced navigation capabilit ies , all owing you to acce ss and en joy audi o and vide o pr ogramming over the Inte rnet . Re al Pla yer sof twar e is you r gat eway to a s uper b Inte rne t mult im edia experience.

Smart Capture

Sony Electronics Inc.

Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages vi a e-mail. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK®

connection between your notebook and a Sony

Digital Handy ca m® Camcorder that supports the i.LINK interface. It a llows you to capture comp ressed video or s till images and save t hem t o your hard di sk dri ve or share via e-mai l. A smart solution for computer, dig ital audio/vid eo and network convergence.

Smart Connect (On selected models)

Sony Electronics Inc.

Smart Connect enables you to use an i.LINK®* cable to connect your VAIO® computer to another VAIO compute r that supports Smart Connect. You can then use one computer to copy, delete, and edit files on the other computer. You can also prin t f r o m a printer attached to either computer.

SonicStage™

Sony Electronics Inc.

This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. Continuing to take advantage of Sony’s copyrightprotected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage , S onicStage software sports a new music visualize r, a sleek new pla yer skin des ign, audio CD burning capabi lity, and a parametric equaliz er for fine-tuning audio playbac k.

* i.LINK is a Sony trademark u s ed only to designate that a p roduct contains an IE EE 1394 con-

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Sony ScreenBlast™ ACID

Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment

With the powerful Sony ScreenBlast ACID sof tware you can create royalty-free music by utilizing its loop-based production tool, inc luding unlimited tracks and enhanced effects.

Sony ScreenBlast™ Sound Forge®

Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment

Sony ScreenBlast™ Sound Forge® allows you to record, edit, and process mono or stereo audio files for your multimedia or Internet projects. Whether you want to use a number of professional effects, convert video into streaming media, or synchronize audio to video — this software has ever ything you need to create rich, immersive multim edia and Intern et content.

Sony on Y ahoo!

Yahoo! Inc.

Personaliz e your own web portal with Sony on Yahoo! Get a free webmail account, customi ze d news and local weather reports, comics , instant messaging, and more.

VAIO Action Setup (On selected models)

Sony Electronics Inc.

VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Shortcut keys.

VAIO Support Agent

Sony Electronics Inc.

VAIO Support Agent provides im mediate, interac tive, online support with information about your preinstalled so ftware and answers to frequently asked questions.

VisualFlow™

Sony Electronics Inc.

VisualFlow software is a state -of-the-art Sony multimedia brows er designed specifically for Memo r y Stick® media. It displa ys any still pictur e, movie or sound file stored in a Memory St ic k media in a visuall y pleasing , art isti c manner. VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playba ck of files by other applications like PictureGear™ or Memory Stick Sli des how.

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WinDVD®

InterVideo, Inc.

WinDVD software is a simple-to-use DVD player including all the features you would expect to find in a stand ard consumer DVD player, while also offering advanced disp lay an d na vigati on feat ures suc h as zoom, pan , b ookmark, a nd t ime search.

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Appl ication, Driver, and System Recovery CDs

Your not ebook c omes wi th the fol lowi ng appl ic ation, dr iver, and s ystem r ecover y CDs. See “Using Yo ur Rec overy CDs” on page 55 for information.

Application Recovery CD(s)

Sony Electronics Inc.

This CD enable s you to rei nsta ll indi vidu al appl ic ations i f the y beco me corr upte d or are erased.

Driver Recovery CD(s)

Sony Electronics Inc.

This CD enables you to reinstall individual device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.

System Recovery CD(s)

Sony Electronics Inc.

This CD enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings, so user data and applications installed si nce you started using your computer will be lost.

✍ To use the recovery CD(s), connect the docking station (suppli ed w ith selected

models) or an optional optical drive, such as a fully atapi compliant PC C ard CDROM drive, to the notebook.

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The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery, Driv er Recovery, and System Recovery utilities.

To use the Application Recovery CD(s)

The Applic ation Recove ry CD(s) all ows you to re inst all i ndi vidual appli ca tions if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased. Reinstalling an individual software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your notebook or software applic ation; you may not need to reinsta ll the entire contents of your hard drive. If you need to reinstall all the software titles that shi pped with your notebook, use the System Recovery CD(s). See “To use the System Recovery CD(s)” on page 58 for more informatio n. If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD, contact Sony Customer Support.

✍ You must be in the W indows® operating system to run the Application Recover y

CD. If you have any questi ons on using the Ap plication Recovery CD, contact Sony Customer Support.

1 Turn on your note book. If your notebook is already on, cl os e al l

applications.

2 When the Windows desktop appears, inse rt the Sony Application Rec overy

CD in the optical drive. The Application Recovery utilit y loads automatically.

3 When the Application Re covery menu appears, selec t the icon for the

application you want to restore and then follow the on-s creen instructions to complete the recovery process.

✍ Your system may include one or two Application Recove ry CDs. If you have t w o

Applic ation Re co v er y C D s, ins er t the first C D to ru n th e A p pl ic ation Re co v er y program. You may be prompted to insert the second CD, depending on the application you wish to restore.

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To use the Driver R ecovery C D (s)

The Driver Recovery CD util ity enables you to rei nsta ll in dividua l drive rs if they become cor ru pte d or ar e er as ed. You can rein sta ll an indi v id ual driv er t o c orrec t a problem that you are experiencing with your noteb ook, hardware, or software applicati on. VAIO Supp ort Agent, an application repair utility, uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD(s) to repair software appl ications.

✍ If you need to reinstall all of the software applications that shipped with your

computer, use the System Recovery CD.

You must be in Windows® to run the Driver Recovery CD utility.

Reinst alling specific drivers with the Dri ver Recovery CD (Microsoft® Windows® XP)

1 Turn on your notebook. If your notebook is already on, close all

applications.

2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the

optical disc drive.

3 Click Start on the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. The Control

Panel window appears.

4 Click Performance and Mainte n ance, then click System. The Sy stem

Properties dialog box appears.

5 From the Hardware tab, clic k Device Manager . 6 Click to highlight the device for which you wish to reinstall the driver. 7 From the Actions menu, choose Properties. The Properties dialog box for

that device appears.

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Properties dialog box.

8 Click Reinstall Driver. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 9 Click Next. The wizard will sear ch for the correct driver on your Driv er

Recovery CD.

10 When the recovery process is complete, c lick Finish. Some d r ivers will

require that you reboot the computer to complete installation.

Using the Driver Recovery CD(s) (Windows 2000)

1 Turn on your note book. If your notebook is already on, cl os e al l

applications.

2 When the Windows® deskt op appears, i nsert the Driver Recovery CD in the

optical disc drive.

3 Use My Computer or Win dows Explorer to view the contents of the Driver

Recovery CD.

4 Select the appropriate driv er.

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To use the Syst em Recov er y C D (s)

The System Recovery ut ility formats your hard disk drive and restores all original software applications. Your computer is returned to the original factory settings.

The System Recovery process removes all software t hat you may have installed since you started using your computer. Reinstall any application s that were not incl uded with the computer when you purchased it.

You can use the System Rec overy CD(s) to reinstall the ope rating system and software title s th at shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or erased. You may not need to reinstall the entire cont ents of your hard drive. If you experience a problem with your notebook, reinstalling an individual device driver or software tit le may correct the problem. Use the Appli ca tion Recovery CD(s) to reinstall individual applications or use the Driver Recovery CD(s) to reinst al l de vi ce d ri ver s. S e e “To us e th e Ap p licat ion Re cov ery CD (s) ” o n p age 55 or “To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)” on pag e 56 for more information.

The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive. It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the notebook you purc hased.

System Recovery options

❑ System Drive Recovery — All data on Drive C is delet ed. The factory

default settings and software applications are restored on this dri ve only .

❑ Change Partition Size — All partitions, custom installations, and changes

are removed from the hard disk drive. You can set the partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D . Th e original, preinstalled operating system and software applications are restored.

❑ Recovery to Original Factory Defaults — All data and partitions are

removed from the hard disk drive. All original factory s ettings, operating system, and preinstalled software is restored.

The System Recovery utility does not back up your system’s data. If you wish to retain your system dat a, perform a backup to an external media.

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Using the System Recovery CD(s)

Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen appears during the downloading process.

1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical dr ive. The System

Recovery utility starts from the optical drive. The first CD must be in the drive when you turn on the notebook.

2 Shut down your notebook as described in the “Shutting Down Your

Notebook” section on page 33.

3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your not ebook. 4 The VAIO System Recovery Utility dia log box appears. Click Next . 5 At the pop-up prompt, select Yes to begin the system recovery process. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions.

If your notebook does not start from the Rec overy CD

1 Press the power butto n and hold it for more than 4 seconds to turn off the

notebook.

2 Turn on the notebook. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2 key.

The BIOS setup menu screen appears.

3 Press th e ar row keys to select the Exit menu. 4 Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default Values” and then press the Enter

key. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears.

5 Make sure “Yes” is selected, then press the Enter key. 6 Press the arrow keys to select “Exit” (Save Changes) and then press the

Enter key. The message “Save configuration ch anges and exit now?” appears.

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7 Make sure “Yes” is selected, then press the Enter key. The notebook restarts

from the Recovery CD.

✍ Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs. If you have two or

more Sy st em R ec o v er y C D s, ins er t th e first CD to run the Syste m Re c ov e ry program. You are prompted to insert the next CD once the information from the previous CD has been installed.

The recove ry process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete.

After recovering your sy st em usi ng the System Recovery CD(s), you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD(s) afte r res tarting Windows. Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically complete recovery of your system.

Updating the task tray (Win dows 2000)

In the event that a system recovery is necessary, do the following to optimize your notebook’s performance:

1 Right-click the Adaptec Create CD icon in the task tray. The Task tray

properties menu appears.

2 Select Disable Adaptec Create CD. A dialog box appears, prompting you to

confirm the setting.

3 Click Yes.

To recover Micr o so ft® Word

If you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD, Microsoft Word will not be recovered. Use the supplied Word CD-ROM to recover this application.

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This section describe s how to solve common problems you may encount er when using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions bef ore you contact Sony Computing Support (http://www. sony.com/pcsupport). Consult the following sections:

❑ Troubleshooting Your Notebook ❑ Troubleshooting the Docking Station ❑ Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ❑ Troubleshooting the Mous e and Touchpad

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My notebook does not start.

❑ Check that the notebook is plugged into a powe r source and that it is turned

on. Check that th e power indicator on the notebook’s front panel shows tha t the power is on.

❑ Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged. ❑ If you are connected to a docking station with a floppy disk drive or an

external flopp y disk drive, make sure there is no flo ppy disk in the floppy disk drive.

❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly, as

described in “Connecting a Power Source” on page 26.

❑ If the notebook is plugged into a power strip or UPS, make sure the power

strip or UPS is turned on and working.

❑ If you are using an external display, check that it is plugged into a power

source and turned on. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correc tly. See the manual that came with your display for details.

❑ Take the batter y pack off the notebook, unplug t he power cord and plug it in

again, th en turn on th e p o w er.

❑ If the power control button does not functio n, remove the AC adapter and

battery pack. Wait 1 minute, then reattach them, and press the power button.

❑ Condensation ma y cause the notebook to malfunction. If this occu rs , do not

use the notebook for at leas t 1 hour.

My notebook starts but a BIOS error appears.

When the internal backup battery is low on power, your system may not start properly, and the message “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup” may appear at the bottom of the screen. Follow these steps:

1 Press the F2 key. The BIOS Setup menu appe ars . 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Press the Enter key. 3 Press to select System Time, then set the time (hour: minute: second).

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Press the Enter key.

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4 Press to select Exit, th en pr ess to select Get Default Values. The

5 Press the Enter key. The Setup Confirmation window appea r s. 6 Select Yes, and press the Enter key. 7 Select Exit (Save Changes), then press the Enter key. The Setup

8 Select Yes, then press the Enter key. The notebook restarts.

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message “Load default values for all SETUP items” appears.

Confirmation window appears.

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✍ If this occurs on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Supp ort

(http://www.sony.com/pcsupport).

My notebook starts, but the message “Operating system not found” appears and Windows does not start.

❑ If you have connected a docking station with a flop py dis k drive or an

external flop py disk drive, make sure there is no fl oppy disk in the floppy disk drive.

❑ If a non-bootable fl oppy disk is in the drive, proce ed as follows:

1 Shut down the notebook, then remove the floppy disk. 2 Restart the note book and confirm that the W indows operating sys tem

starts properl y.

❑ If the Wi ndows operating system still does not start, foll ow the steps below

to initialize the BIOS:

1 Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 2 Shut down the notebook. 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the notebook. 4 Turn on the notebook. 5 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu

window appears.

6 Press th e ar row keys to select the Exit menu.

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7 Pres s th e ar r o w key s to se l ec t G et Defau l t Values, then pr ess the En t er

key. The message “Load default values for all SETUP items” appears.

8 Press the Enter key, and select Yes. 9 Use the arrow keys to select Exit (Save Changes), then p ress the Enter

key. The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?” appe ars .

10 Select Yes, then press the Enter key. The notebook restarts.

If your notebook c ont inues to dis play t he me ssage “Operating sys tem no t found,” and Win dows does not start, use your supplied System Recovery CD to rest ore the software tit les shippe d with your not eb ook. See “To use the Sy stem Re covery CD(s)” on page 58 for more information.

The System Recovery process removes all software t hat you may have installed since you started using your computer.

My notebook stops responding or does not shut down.

It is best to shut down your notebook using the Turn Off Computer command (Microsoft® Windows® XP) or the Shut Down command (Windows 2000) on the Windo ws S tart menu. Using o ther meth ods, i ncludi ng t hose l isted be low, may result in loss of unsaved data.

❑ (Windows XP) On the Windows® taskbar, click S tart, select Turn Off

Computer, and then click Turn Off. (Windows 2000) On the Windows tas kbar, click Start , then Shut Down , then select Shut Down again, an d cli ck OK.

❑ (Windows XP) If you cannot shut down your notebook as described in the

preceding step, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously, and click Turn Off Com puter on the Wind ows Security window. (Windows 2000) If you cannot shut down your no tebook as described in the preceding step, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously, and click Shut Down on the Windows Security window.

❑ If the preceding step does not work, pre ss and hold the power button for at

least 4 s econds to turn off the powe r.

❑ Unplug the noteboo k from the AC ad apter and remove the batt ery pack from

your notebook.

❑ (Windows XP) If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or

DVD, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously and click Turn Of f

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Computer on the Windows Security window. (Windows 2000) If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or DVD, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously and click Shut Down on the Windows Security window.

✍ Pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultane ously or turning off the not ebook with

the power button may result in data loss in files that are currently open.

Troubleshooting the Docking Station

I cannot operate the opti cal drive in the docking station, w hen the docking station is connected to the notebook.

Follow these steps to set the i.LINK® network switch.

1 Disconnect your notebook from the docking stati on. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from your docking station. 3 Set the i.LINK® network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the

unmarked side, with a thin pen tip.

4 Connect the docking station to the note book. 5 Turn on your notebook.

✍ Do not set the i. L INK netwo rk switch wh en the notebook is on . This causes the

notebook to malfunction. Set the i.LINK network switch after removing all cables connected to the docking

station.

I cannot remove the disc.

You cannot re move the disc when the notebook is in power saving mode. Return to normal mode, then press the Eject button. See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 34 for information on how to return to normal mode.

The disc tray does not eject even after I press the Eject button.

Open the tray by inserting a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manua l ej ec t h ol e.

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Troubleshooting the LCD Screen

My LCD screen is blank.

❑ Verify that the notebook is plu gged into a power source and that it is turned

on.

❑ Verify that the power indicator on the notebook is on. ❑ Verify that the battery pack(s) is inserted properly and is charged. ❑ The notebook may be in LCD (Video) Standby mode. Press any key to

activ at e th e scree n.

❑ The display m ode may be set to ext ern al displ ay mode . Pre ss and hold the F n

key while pressin g the F7 key several times.

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touc hpad

My mouse does not work.

❑ If you are using an optional Sony PCGA-UMS1 series USB mouse, verify

that the mouse is plugged into the USB port. See “Connecting a USB Device” in the online user guide for more information.

❑ If you are still experiencing problems, us e your s upplied Driver Recover y

CD to reinstall the mouse drivers. See “To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)” on page 55 for more information.

My touchpad does not work properly.

❑ You may have disabled the touchpad without connecting a mouse to the

notebook. To enable the touchpad: 1 (Windows XP) Pres s th e Windows key and use the arrow keys to select

All Programs. Press the Enter key. (Windows 2000) Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to sele ct Programs. Press the Enter key.

2 Use the arrow keys to select Sony Notebook Setup, and press the Enter

key.

3 Select Sony Notebook Setup again, and press the Enter key. 4 Use the arrow keys to se lect the Touchpad tab. 5 Press the Tab key to selec t Ena ble Touchpad, and then press Enter.

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6 Press the Enter key.

❑ Restart the notebook to activate the touchpad again. ❑ If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double-click, adjust the

button assignments. Follow these steps: 1 (Windows XP) Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select

All Programs. Press the Enter key. (Windows 2000) Pr ess the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select Settings. Pr es s the En ter key .

2 (Windows XP) Select Sony Notebook Setup, and press the Enter key.

Select Sony Notebook Setup again. (Windows 2000) Select Control Panel, and then press the Enter key.

3 (Windows XP) Select the Touchpad tab and press the Alt+S keys

simultaneousl y. (W i ndows 200 0) Se lect Mouse, a nd t hen pre ss the Ente r key. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears.

4 Make sure the Buttons tab is op en, and c hange the but ton ass ignments i n

the Mouse Properties dialog box. Press the Enter ke y to save your changes and close the dialog box.

❑ If you are still experiencing problems, make sure another mouse was not

installed.

❑ You may need to use your Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse

drivers. See “To use th e Drive r Rec overy CD(s)” on page 55 for more information.

The pointer does not move when I use the Touchpad or Mouse.

❑ The notebook should be restarted. Fol low these steps:

1 Press the Windows key. 2 Press the “U” key, and wait for at leas t 4 seconds. 3 Press the “R” key to res tart the notebook.

❑ (Windows XP) If the notebook does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete

keys simultaneously. In the Wi ndows Task Manager dialog box, click the Shut Down menu, and select Restart. (Windows 2000) If the notebook does not restart , pre ss Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously and cli ck Shut Down on the Windows Security window.

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❑ If you cannot rest art you r not ebook a s de scrib ed in t he s teps abo ve, pr ess and

hold the power button for more than 4 seconds to shut down the notebook.

❑ If the pointer does not move while playing a disc, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete

keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the notebook.

❑ If you are still experiencing problems, che ck that another mouse was not

installed.

❑ You may need to use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the

touchpad or mouse drivers. See “T o use the Driver Recovery CD(s)” on page 55 for more information.

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Getting Help

Sony prov ides you with several support re sources to answer que stions about your VAIO® notebook or the pr einstalled software. Refer to these resources in the order they are listed.

❑ Support Options ❑ Software Support Information

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Support Options

1 VAIO® Notebook User Guide and VAIO ® Notebook Quick Start

The online VAIO® Notebook User Guide and printed VAIO® Notebook Quick Start provide you with information on how to maximize your notebook capabilities and solve common problems. (W ind ows XP) To access the online User Guide, click Start on th e Windows® taskbar, select Help and Support and click VAIO User Guide. (Windows 2000) To access the online User Guide, click Start on the Wi ndows ® taskbar, select VAIO Help Center, and VAIO Documentation. The Quick Start is s upplied with your notebook.

2 Manuals and online help files that may accompany your

preinstalled software

Most of the manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files. You can access the online help files from the Help menu in the specific application. A printed manual is available for some applications.

3 VA IO Support Ag ent

VAIO Support Agent can be acce ssed from the Windows des ktop. Using advanced diagnostic technology, Sony’s VAIO Suppor t Agent runs scheduled protections of your applica tions, network settings, and other important software settings. When your software is protected, you can use VA IO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states.

4 Sony Computing Support

Provides instant access to inform ation on commonly encounter ed problems. Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searc hes for the corresponding solutions online. You can access the Sony Computing Support at: http://www.sony. com/pcsupport.

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5 Sony Fax-on-Demand

This service, which requires a fax machine or your fax software, provides answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics then select the topics that you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax-on-demand service, call: 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972).

6 Calling Sony Customer Support

Sony provides software support free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. You can speak with a Sony Customer Support Repre sentative without using your notebook by calli ng: 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972).

Support Options

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Software Support Information

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®, Photoshop® Elements, Premiere® LE (Adobe Systems Inc.)

Web site http://www.adobe.com/ e-mail [email protected] phone 206-675-6126 (fee-based support) fax 206-628-5737 hours M-F, 6 AM-5 PM (PST)

Apple QuickTime® (Apple Computer, Inc.)

Web site http://www.apple.com phone 800-275-2273 hours M-F, 6 AM-6 PM (PST)

America Onli ne® ( A me ri ca O nl ine, Inc .)

Web site http://www.aol.com telephone 800-827-3338 hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Arcsoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.)

Web site http://www.arcsoft.com e-mail [email protected] phone 510-440-9901 fax 510-440-1270 hours M-F, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM (PST)

EarthLink™ Network Total Access (EarthLink Network Inc.)

Web site http://support.earthlink.net/ e-mail [email protected] telephone 800-890-5128, 800-890-6356 hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

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EverQuest® (Sony Online Entertainme nt Inc.)

Web site(s) http://www.ever quest.com e-mail [email protected] phone 858-537-0898 hours M-F, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM PST

PC-Cillin® 2000 (Trend Micro, Inc.)

Web site http://www.antivirus.com/pc-cillin/support/ phone 949-387-7800; 900-820-8324

hours M-F, 8 AM-5 PM (PST)

* Support from 949-387-7800 is free of charge, but subject to delays. Support from 900-820-

8324 is fee-b ased, but offers immediate response.

Quicken® (Intuit Inc.)

Web site http://www.intuit.com/support phone 900-555-4932; 800-644-3193

hours M-F, 5 AM-5 PM (PST)

* Support from 900-555 -4932 is fee-ba s e d. Support fr om 800-644-3193 is automated and free of

charge.

RealJukebox®, RealPlayer® (RealN etworks , Inc.)

Web site(s ) http://service.real.com/rjopt ions.html e-mail http://service .real.com/help/cal l.html (online e-mail form)

Sony Application s (Sony Electronic s Inc.)

Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport phone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)

hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

* Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.

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Windows® Operating System, Wor d , Of fice XP Professional, XP Small Business (Microsoft Corp.)

Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport phone 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)

hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

* Support from 1- 888-4-SONY-PC is free of charg e fo r 90 days after the original date of purchase.

WinDVD® (InterVideo, Inc.)

Web site http://www.intervideo.com phone 510-651-0888

Sony Service Center

For the Sony Service Cent er nea rest you, call 1-888-4-S ONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or find Sony Customer Service on th e Web at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

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Index

AC adapter 26 AC power 26 Application Recovery CD 55

battery pack

charging indicator light status 29 indicator lights 29 inserting 27 loading 27 power saving modes 34 power status 29 rechargeable 26 removing 29 using 30

battery power 26 brightness

adjusting

built-in speaker 14 buttons

left right 14

Caps Lock 14 charge status indicator light 29 charging battery pack 28 choosing

power source

computer 70

features 5

locating controls and connectors

setting up 13, 14 shutting down 33 starting 32 troubleshooting 62 unpacking 6

connecting

dial-up

Internet 9 network 18 power source 26

connectors

DC In

infrared 16 locating 14 network 18 Serial port 18

controls

locating

DC In 26 dial-up connection 9 docking station

troubleshooting

Driver Recovery CD 56

Ethernet

removing protective tab

Ethernet network connector 16 expansion memory configuration 39

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features 5

getting help 69

hardware

online support

headphone

connector

help 69, 70 Hibernate mode 34

indicator lights

battery

Caps Lock 14 charge status 29 Num Lock 14 power 14

infrared port 16 inserting

battery pack

intern al speaker

See speakers

Internet connection

keyboard 14

LCD

lock lever troubleshooting 66

left button 14 lever

LCD

battery pack

locating cont rols and connectors 14

memory

adding

viewing the amount of 44

memory module

expansion

modes

Hibernate Normal 34 Standby 34

mouse

troubleshooting

network

connector

network connector

See Ethernet network connec tor

Normal mode Num Lock 14

online help 70

power

indicator light switch 32

power saving modes 34

Hibernate 34 Normal 34 Standby 34

power sources 26

connecting 26

Quick Start 70

rechargeable battery pack 26 recharging battery pack 28 Recovery CD 55 removing

battery pack

restori n g d a t a 55

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Index

right button

selecting

power source

Seria l connector 18 setting up 13 setting up your PC

support

shutting down note book 33 Sony Computing Support 70 Sony Fax-on-Demand service 71 Sony Service Center 74 speakers

built-in

Standby mode 34 starting

computer

starting your notebook 32 startup problems 33 support options 70

technical support 70 touchpad 14

troubleshooting 66

troubleshooting 62

docking station 65 LCD screen 66 mouse and touchpad 66 startup 33

turning on

computer

unpacking the computer 6 User Guide 70

VA IO Action Setup 52 VA IO Support Agent 70 viewing the amount of memory 44

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Printe d in USA 4-661-9 19-01

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Information Technology Company

Printed in USA

List of PCG-R505 Series for American Area (As of March, 2002)

Model

PCG-R505TE PCG-R505TEK PCG-R505TS PCG-R505TSK

PCG-R505DE 9-874-420-11 PCG-R505TL

PCG-R505TLK PCG-R505JE

PCG-R505JEK PCG-R505JEP PCG-R505JL PCG-R505JLK 9-874-469-01 PCG-R505JLP PCG-R505JS PCG-R505JSK PCG-R505JSP

PCG-R505AFE 9-874-490-01 PCG-R505DL

PCG-R505DS PCG-R505DSK PCG-R505DSP

Service Manual

Parts No.

9-872-185-11

9-874-442-11

9-874-513-01

* : Additional Model

American Area : North, Central and South Americas

9-874-513-01

Sony Corporation

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This manual and the constituent data may not be replicated, copied nor reprinted in whole or in part without prior written authorization of Sony Corporation.

English

2002C0500-1

Published by Sony EMCS VAIO-GSC [SNT]

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