Sony PCG-R505JEK, PCG-R505JE, PCG-R505JL-C, PCG-R505JL, PCG-R505JSP User Manual
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VAIO® R505
SuperSlim Pro™
Notebook Quick Start
PCG-R505JS/PCG-R505JSK/PCG-R505JSP
PCG-R505JE/PCG-R505JEK/PCG-R505JEP
PCG-R505JL/PCG-R505JLK/PCG-R505JLP
PCG-R505JL/C
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 Connectors............................14
Connecting the Docking Station ...............................20
Disconnecting the Docking Station...........................22
Connecting a Power Source ......................................26
Starting Your Notebook ............................................32
Shutting Down Your Notebook.................................33
Using Power Saving Modes ......................................34
Adding Memory .........................................37
Precautions and Procedures.......................................37
Removing a Memory Module ...................................39
Installing a Memory Module.....................................40
Viewing the Amount of Memory ..............................43
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About the Software on Your Notebook ...45
Overview of the Software on Your Notebook .......... 45
Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs ...... 53
Using Your Recovery CDs ....................................... 54
Troubleshooting........................................61
Getting Help...............................................77
Support Options ........................................................ 77
Software Support Information .................................. 79
Index...........................................................83
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® notebook. Sony has
combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and
communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing.
Features
For complete specifications of your VAIO® notebook, refer to the Specifications flyer
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supplied with your notebook.
Exceptional performance — Your notebook includes a mobile Intel®
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Pentium® III processor
Portability — Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without
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AC power, even while you use the optional docking station.
Sony audio and video quality — High-quality MPEG2 video, which
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supports full-screen display (12.1-inch Active Matrix LCD screen) and
enables you to take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications,
games, and entertainment software.
Multimedia features — Enjoy the stereo speakers or use headphones (not
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supplied) to listen to audio and video CDs.
Microsoft Windows® operating system — Your system includes the latest
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Microsoft® Windows® operating system.
Communications — Access popular online services, send e-mail, browse
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the Internet, and use fax features.
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and a V.90/K56flex-compatible modem.
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* CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
† Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and gov-
ernment regulations.
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Unpacking Your Notebook
Remove the following hardware, documents, and CDs from the box:
Hardware
Main Unit Power Cord
AC Adapter
Rechargeable Battery Pack
Documents
VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start — Contains details
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on unpacking and setting up your notebook, supplementary updates, and
software information.
Microsoft® Windows® manual — Explains how to use the basic features of
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the latest Windows operating system.
VAIO® Notebook Specifications flyer — Details the hardware
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specifications for your notebook and the docking station, which is supplied
with selected models.
VAIO® Notebook Notes on Use — Explains notes on use and offers safety
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tips.
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Unpacking Your Notebook
Software CDs
Microsoft® Word — Enables you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the
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VAIO® computer you purchased, if the application becomes corrupted or is
erased.
Recovery CDs
Application Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual
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applications if they become corrupted or are erased.
Driver Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual device
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drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.
System Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to format the C:\ partition of the
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hard disk drive, then reinstall the operating system and software titles that
shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or are erased.
To use these recovery CDs, connect the docking station (supplied with selected
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models) or an optional optical drive, such as a fully atapi compliant PC Card CD-ROM
drive, to the notebook.
Other
Packet containing special product offers
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Limited Warranty Card
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Registering Your Notebook
Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive
these benefits by registering your notebook:
Sony Customer Support — Talk to a Support Representative to
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troubleshoot problems you may be having with your notebook.
Limited Warranty — Protect your investment. See the Limited Warranty
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Card for more details.
You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit. Follow
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the on-screen instructions 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 Your Dial-Up Connection
Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection
This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The
Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet
and then choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing
account.
Setting up your Internet connection (Microsoft® Windows XP)
1 Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then
click New Connection Wizard. The Location Information screen appears.
Location Information screen
2 Follow the instructions onscreen and then click OK to continue. The Phone
and Modem Options screen appears.
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Phone and Modem Options screen
3 Select the location from where you are dialing and then click OK. The New
Connection Wizard appears.
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Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection
New Connection Wizard
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up your Internet
connection.
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Setting up your dial-up connection (Windows 2000)
1 Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then click
Internet Connection Wizard. The Internet Connection Wizard appears.
Internet Connection Wizard.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up your Internet
connection.
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Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook
This section describes the following:
Locating Controls and Connectors
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Connecting the Docking Station
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Disconnecting the Docking Station
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Connecting a Power Source
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Starting Your Notebook
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Shutting Down Your Notebook
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Using Power Saving Modes
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Locating Controls and Connectors
On the Notebook
Front
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1 Power indicator 8 Scroll lock indicator
2 Battery indicator 9 LCD screen
3 Memory Stick® indicator 10 Speakers
4 Docking Station indicator 11 Power button
5 Hard disk drive indicator 12 Keyboard
6 Num lock indicator 13 Touchpad
7 Caps lock indicator 14 Left and right buttons
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Back
1 Battery port
Left
Locating Controls and Connectors
1 DC In port 4 Monitor port
2 USB port 5 Memory Stick® slot
3 Air vent
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Right
1 USB port 5 PC Card slot
2 Headphone jack 6 Ethernet port
3 Microphone jack 7 Phone line jack
4 i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400
port
Only connect 10Base-T and 100Base-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Do not
connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line. Connecting
cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current 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 Connectors
Removing Rubber Tab
Rubber tab
Gently pull the rubber tab away from the notebook to find the Ethernet port and phone
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line jack.
Bottom
1 Battery unlock/lock lever 3 Reset switch
2 Battery unlock lever 4 Docking station connector
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On the Docking Station
Your notebook may come with a PCGA-DSD5 or PCGA-DSM5 docking station,
depending on the model you purchased. Both Sony docking stations provide you
with the following features:
A floppy disk drive.
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An optical drive.
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A back panel that enables you to connect additional peripherals to your
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notebook, as shown below.
Back Panel
1
4
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5
6
7
1 USB ports 5 Ethernet port
(10BaseT/100Base-TX)
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2 Monitor port 6 i.LINK®
(IEEE 1394)
S400 port
3 Serial port 7 Printer port
4 DC In port
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Locating Controls and Connectors
Left
1 Left lever 3 Floppy disk drive
2 Air vent
Right
1 Optical drive 3 DC In indicator
2 UNDOCK switch 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., Standby or Hibernate. Connecting the notebook 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.
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Leaving these devices connected while you connect the docking station
could damage them.
Ensure that the battery is installed. If you install a charged battery, you can
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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 adapter cable into the DC In port of the 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 notebook into the two corresponding latches protruding from
the front side of the docking station.
Latching the Notebook to the Docking Station
Latches Protruding
from Docking Station
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Docking Station
Connecting the Docking Station
3 Firmly press down the two rear corners of the notebook until it clicks into
place and is securely fastened to the docking station.
Be careful not to press the top of the notebook too strongly. The LCD display
may be damaged.
Securing the Notebook to the Docking 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 from the docking station when the notebook is
off or on.
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.
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Follow one of the two procedures below to disconnect the docking station when
the notebook is
Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is off
Before you begin, disconnect all peripheral devices (i.e., i.LINK devices) from
the notebook and the docking station. Also, remove all objects placed on top of
the notebook.
1 Pull out the two release levers on either side of the rear corners of the
However, do not disconnect the notebook from the docking station
When the battery is low, turn off the notebook before you disconnect the docking
station.
or on.
off
docking station, to release the notebook from the docking station.
Releasing the Notebook from the Docking Station
Pull release levers on either side of
rear corners of docking station
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Disconnecting the Docking Station
2 Remove the notebook from the docking station, while moving the notebook
slightly back to disengage it from the two front latches of the docking
station.
Removing the Notebook from the Docking Station
Disconnecting 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 notebook from the docking station
while the notebook is on.
(Microsoft® Windows XP) If you switch user accounts using Fast User Switching, the
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UNDOCK switch function on the docking station will be interrupted. Instead, follow the
instructions to disconnect the docking station from the Start menu.
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From the Start menu
1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar.
2 Select Unlock Computer to access the Undock Complete dialog box.
Wait for the docking indicator to switch off before undocking the notebook.
Once the Undock Complete dialog box appears, continue on to step 3 to finish
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undocking the notebook. This prevents you from leaving the notebook on the docking
station in this released state for too long.
Docking Indicator
Docking
Indicator
3 Release and remove your notebook. See “Disconnecting the docking station
when the notebook is off” on page 22 for instructions.
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Disconnecting the Docking Station
Using the UNDOCK switch
1 Pull the UNDOCK switch on the right side of your notebook. The “Undock
Complete” dialog box appears.
Once the “Undock Complete” dialog box appears, continue on to step 2 to finish
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undocking 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 “Disconnecting the
docking station when the notebook is off” on page 22.
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Connecting a Power Source
You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack 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 power cord into the AC adapter.
3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
Connecting AC Adapter
Notebook
DC In
AC Adapter
(supplied)
Power Cord
(supplied)
Notes on the AC adapter
Your notebook operates on 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz.
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Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as
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a copy machine or shredder.
You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device prevents
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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.
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To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
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Unplug your notebook from the wall outlet if you will not be using the
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notebook for a long time.
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