Sony PCG-Z505HE, PCG-Z505HS User Manual

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VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro
Notebook User Guide

PCG-Z505HE/PCG-Z505HS

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Notice to Users

© 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights
reserved. This manual and the soft ware
described herein, in whole or in part, may
not be reproduced, translated, or reduced
to any machine-readable form without
prior written approval.

SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES
NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO
THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR
OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED
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OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS
MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH
OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT
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LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL
DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON
TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE,
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE,
OR OTHER INFORMATION
CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE
THEREOF.

Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to
make any modification to this manual or
the information contained herein at any
time without notice. The software
described herein is governed by the terms
of a separate user license agreement.

This product contains software owned by
Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of
such software is subject to the terms and
conditions of license agreements enclosed
with this product. Some of the software
may not be transported or used outside the
United States. Software specifications are
subject to change without notice and may
not necessarily be identical to current retail
versions.

Updates and additions to software may
require an additional char ge. Subscri ptions
to online service providers may require a
fee and credit card information. Financial
services may require prior arrangements
with participating financial institutions.

As an ENERGY STAR
Partner, Sony Corporation
has determined that this
product meets the

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TAR guidelines for energy

efficiency.

The International ENERGY STAR Office
Equipment Program is an international
program that promotes energy savin g
through the use of computers and other
office equipment. The program backs th e
development and dissemination of
products with functions that eff ectively
reduce energy consumption. It is an open
system in which business proprietors can
participate voluntarily. The targeted
products are office equipment such as
computers, displays, printers, facsimiles
and copiers. Their standards and logos are
uniform among participating nations.

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NERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

Sony, i.LINK, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Z505
SuperSlim Pro, Memory Stick, and the
Memory Stick logo, are trademarks of
Sony Corporation. MS-DOS, Windows, and
the Windows 98 logo are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

All other trademarks are trademarks of
their respective owners.

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NERGY

Owner’s Record

The model number and serial number are
located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO

Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ notebook. Record
the serial number in the space provided
here. Refer to the model and serial number
when you call your Sony Service Center.

Model Number: PCG-Z505HE/
PCG-Z505HS

Serial Number:________________________

Safety Information

WARNING

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose your notebook computer
to rain or moisture.

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To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.

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Never install modem or telephone
wiring during a lightning storm.

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Never install telephone jacks in wet
locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.

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Never touch uninsulated telephone
wire or terminals unless the telephone
line has been disconnected at the
network interface.

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Use caution when installing or
modifying telephone lines.

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Avoid using the modem during an
electrical storm.

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Do not use the modem or a telephone
to report a gas leak in the vicinity of
the leak.

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A socket outlet should be as close as
possible to the unit and easily

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accessible.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of

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fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunication line cord.

ATTENTION: Pour reduire le

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risque d’incendie, utiliser
seulement un corden de
télécommunication n° 26 AWG au
plus gros.

For CD-ROM: The use of optical

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instruments with the CD-ROM
drive will increase eye hazard.

For DVD-ROM: As the laser beam

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used in the DVD-ROM drive is
harmful to the eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the drive
cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.

AVERTISSEMENT

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Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie
ou d’électrocution, garder cet appar eil
à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité.

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Pour prévenir tout risque
d’électrocution, ne pas ouvir le châssis
de cet appareil et ne confier son
entretien qu’à une personne qualifiée.

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L’appareil doit être le plus près
possible d’une prise murale pour en
faciliter l’accès.

Regulatory Information

For questions regarding your product or
for the Sony Service Center nearest you
call: 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972 ).

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: PCG-Z505HE/

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 1 Sony Drive

Telephone: [phone]

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

PCG-Z505HS

Park Ridge, NJ 07656

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Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any chan ges or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.

Only peripherals (computer input/output
devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that
comply with FCC Class B limits may be
attached to this computer product.
Operation with noncompliant peripherals
is likely to result in interference to radio
and television reception.

All cables used to connect peripherals must
be shielded and grounded. Operation with
cables, connected to peripherals, that are
not shielded and grounded, may result in
interference to radio and television
reception.

This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection agains t harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.

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Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

FCC Part 68

This equipment complies with Part 68 of
the FCC rules. On the bottom of this
equipment is a label that contains, among
other information, the FCC Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) for this
equipment. If requested, this information
must be provided to the telephone
company.

This modem uses the USOC RJ-11
telephone jack.

The REN is used to determine the quantity
of devices which may be connected to the
telephone line. Excessive RENs on the
telephone line may result in the devices not
ringing in response to an incoming call. In
most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs
should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain
of the number of devices that may be
connected to the line, as determined by the
total RENs, contact the telephone company
to determine the maximum REN for the
calling area.

If the terminal equipment causes harm to
the telephone network, the telephone
company will notify you in advance that

temporary discontinuance of service may
be required. But if advance notice is not
practical, the telephone company will
notify the customer as soon as possible.
Also, you will be advised of your right to
file a complaint with the FCC if you believe
it is necessary.

The telephone company may make
changes in its facilities, equipment,
operations or procedures that could affect
the operations of the equipment. If this
happens, the telephone company will
provide advance notice in order for you to
make the necessary modifications in order
to maintain uninterrupted service.

If trouble is experienced with this
equipment, please contact 1-888-4SONY PC
(1-888-476-6972), or write to the Sony
Customer Information Center, One Sony
Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656, for repair and/
or warranty information. If the trouble is
causing harm to the telephone network, the
telephone company may request that you
remove the equipment from the network
until the problem is resolved.

Repair of this equipment should be made
only by a Sony Service Center or Sony
authorized agent. For the Sony Service
Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC
(1-888-476-6972).

This equipment cannot be used on public
coin service provided by the telephone
company . Connection to Party Line Service
is subject to state and possible provincial
tariffs. (Contact the state or provincial
utility service commission, public service
commission, or corporation commission
for information.)

Telephone Consumer
Protection Act of 1991
(United States)

The T elephone Consumer Protecti on Act of
1991 makes it unlawful for any person to
use a computer or other electronic device to
send any message via a telephone facsimile

machine unless such message clearly
contains, in a margin at the top or bottom
of each transmitted page or on the first
page of the transmission, the date and time
it is sent and an identification of the
business, other entity, or individual
sending the message, and the telephone
number of the sending machine or such
business, other entity, or individual.

In order to program this information into
your facsimile machine, see your fax
software documentation.

Telephone Consumer
Guidelines (Canada)

Please refer to your telephone directory
under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of
Service.’ For more detailed information,
please contact:

CRTC
Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale
1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ
K1A 0N2.

This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION
BATTERY

You can return your unwanted lithium ion
batteries to your nearest Sony Service
Center or Factory Service Center.

In some areas the disposal of lithium ion

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batteries in household or business trash
may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you,
call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or

1-800-961-7669 in Canada

Do not handle damaged or leaking

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lithium ion batteries.

Ne pas manipuler les batteries au

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lithium-ion qui fuient ou sont
endommagées.

Danger of explosion if battery is

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incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the
manufacturer. Discard used
batteries according to the
manufacturers instructions.

Une batterie non conforme

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présente un danger d'explosion.
La remplacer seulement par une
batterie identique ou de type
équivalent recommandé par le
fabricant. Évacuer les batteries
usées selon les directives du
fabricant.

The battery pack used in this

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device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not disassemble, heat above
212°F (100°C) or incinerate.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.

La manutention incorrecte du

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module de batterie de cet appareil
présente un risque d'incendie ou
de brûlures chimiques. Ne pas
démonter, incinérer ou exposer à
une température de plus de 100°C.
Évacuer promptement la batterie
usée. Garder hors de portée des
enfants.

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE

NOTICE: The Industry Canada label
identifies certified equipment. This
certification means that the equipment
meets certain telecommunications network
protective, operational and safety
requirements as prescribed in the
appropriate Terminal Equipment Technica l
Requirements document(s). The
Department does not guarantee the
equipment will operate to the user’s
satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users
should ensure that it is permissible to be
connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company. The
equipment must also be installed using an
acceptable method of connection.

The customer should be aware that
compliance with the above conditions ma y
not prevent degradation of service in some
situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be
coordinated by a repr esentati ve designat ed
by the supplier. Equipment malfunctions
or any repairs or alterations made by the
user to this equipment may give the
telecommunications company cause to
request that the user disconnect the
equipment.

Users should ensure for their own
protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone
lines and internal metallic water pipe
system, if present, are connected together.
This precaution may be particularly
important in rural areas.

CAUTION: Users should not attempt to
make such connections themselves, but
should contact the appropriate electrical
inspection authority, or electrician, as
appropriate.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number
(REN) assigned to each terminal device
provides an indication of the maximum
number of terminals allowed to be

connected to a telephone interface. The
termination on an interface may consist of
any combination of devices subject only to
the requirement that the sum of the Ringer
Equivalence Numbers of all the devices
does not exceed 5. The Ringer Equivalence
Number for this equipment is 1.3.

AVIS DE LINDUSTRIE
CANADA

AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada
identifie le matériel homologué.

Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est
conforme aux normes de protection,
d’exploitation et de sécurité d es rése aux d e
télécommunications, comme le prescrivent
les documents concernant les exigences
techniques relatives au matériel terminal.
Le Ministère n’assure toutefois pas que le
matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de
l’utilisateur.

Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur
doit s’assurer qu’il est permis de le
raccorder aux installations d e l’ en trep ri se
locale de télécommunication. Le matériel
doit également être installé en suivant une
méthode acceptée de raccordement.
L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est
possible que la conformité aux conditions
énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la
dégradation du service dans certaines
situations.

Les réparations de matériel homologué
doivent être coordonnées par un
représentant désigné par le fournisseur.
L’entreprise de télécommunications peut
demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un
appareil à la suite de réparations ou de
modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou
à cause de mauvais fonctionnement.

Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisate ur doi t
s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre
de la source d’énergie électrique, des lignes
téléphoniques et des canalisations d’eau
métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés
ensemble. Cette précaution est

particulièrement importante dans les
régions rurales.

Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas
tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même;
il doit avoir recours à un service
d’inspection des installations électriques,
ou à un électricien, selon le cas.

A VIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie
(IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal
indique le nombre maximal de terminaux
qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface.

La terminaison d’une interface
téléphonique peut consister en une
combination de quelques dispositifs, à la
seule condition que la somme d’indices
d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les
dispositifs n’excède pas 5.

L'indice d'équivalence de la sonnerie de ce
matériel est de 1.3.

Contents

Welcome...............................................................................1

Features ............................................................................................. 1

Unpacking Your Notebook ............................................................2

Manuals.................................................................................................2

Software CDs........................................................................................3

Recovery CDs ....................................................................................... 3

Other......................................................................................................3

Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook .....................................5

Locating Controls and Connectors................................................ 5

Front.......................................................................................................5

Back .......................................................................................................6

Left .........................................................................................................6

Right.......................................................................................................7

Bottom ...................................................................................................7

Connecting a Power Source ........................................................... 8

Using the AC Adapter.........................................................................8

Using Battery Power............................................................................9

Starting Your Computer ............................................................... 12

Shutting Down Your Computer..................................................13

Registering Your Computer.........................................................14

Using the Keyboard.......................................................................15

Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key .................17

Indicators.............................................................................................18

Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key..............................19

VAIO® Action Setup .....................................................................21

The Jog Dial™ Control......................................................................21

Using the Jog Dial™ Control............................................................23

Software that does not support the Jog Dial Control ...................24

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Using Memory Stick® Media........................................................26

i.LINK

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Interface............................................................................29

Using the Touchpad.......................................................................30

Using Smart Pad.............................................................................31

Using the Floppy Disk Drive........................................................32

Using PC Cards ..............................................................................34

Using Smart Connect.....................................................................37

Using Infrared Communication Devices....................................38

Using Power Saving Modes..........................................................40

Normal Mode .....................................................................................40

System Idle Mode ..............................................................................40

System Suspend Mode......................................................................41

System Hibernation Mode................................................................41

Connecting Peripheral Devices ......................................... 43

Connecting a Phone Line ..............................................................44

Connecting to the Local Area Network (LAN)..........................45

Connecting the i.LINK® Port Replicator....................................46

Connecting a Printer..........................................................................48

Connecting an External Display......................................................49

Connecting the CD Drive..............................................................51

Connecting an i.LINK device .......................................................54

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device ......................56

Connecting an External Display...................................................58

Adding Memory.............................................................................60

To install a memory module ............................................................60

To remove a memory module..........................................................62

Troubleshooting ............................................................... 63

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs....................69

Using the System Recovery CD(s)...................................................69

Using the Application Recovery CD(s)...........................................71

Hard Drive Partition..........................................................................72

Specifications...................................................................................73

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

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim
Pro™ Notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio,
video computing and communications to provide you with state-of-the­art personal computing.

Features

For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook,

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see page 73

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Exceptional performance: Your notebook includes a fast Intel®
Mobile Pentium

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Portability: The high-capacity lithium-ion battery provides hours of
use without AC power.

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Sony audio and video quality: High-quality MPEG1 video, which
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.

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Windows® 98 Second Edition: Your system includes the latest
operating system from Microsoft.

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Communications: Access popular online services, send e-mail,
browse the Internet, and use fax features.

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III processor and a V.90 compatible modem.

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* Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and government

regulations.

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Unpacking Your Notebook

Remove the following hardware items from the box:

Main unit

i.LINK port replicator

Mini-USB cable

Rechargeable battery pack

Power cord

AC adapter

USB floppy disk drive

Manuals

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The VA I O® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide (this manual)
contains information on how to get the most from your computer,
find help, and solve common problems. It also includes product
specifications.

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Read Me First contains Frequently Asked Questions, the most up-to­date information on using your computer, and software support
information.

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The VA I O® Consumer Information Guide contains ergonomic
considerations and your computer’s limited warranty statement.

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The Microsoft® Windows®98 Second Edition Getting Started manual
explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating
system.

Unpacking Your Notebook

Software CDs

Microsoft® Word 2000

Recovery CDs

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System Recovery CD(s)

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Application Recovery CD(s)

To use these recovery CDs, you need to purchase the PCGA-CD5 or PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM

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drive.

Other

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Setting up your VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook (poster)

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Packet containing special product offers

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Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook

Locating Controls and Connectors

Front

Power indicator (pages 12, 18) LCD screen (pages 19, 1)

1

Battery indicator (page 18) Speakers (pages 19, 67)

2

Information indicator (pages 10, 18) Keyboard (page 15)

3

Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) Touchpad (page 30)

4

Num Lock indicator (page 18) Left/right button (page 30)

5

Caps Lock indicator (page 18) Microphone

6

Scroll Lock indicator (page 18)

7

8

9

10

11

12

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Back

Battery connector (page 9)

1

Left

1 6

2

3

4

5

DC In connector (page 8)

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port replicator connector

i.LINK

(page 46)

S400 i.LINK (IEEE-1394) (page 54)

m

Microphone connector

Headphone connector (page 50)

i

mini USB connector

PC Card slot (page 34)

7

8

9

Memory Stick

Memory Stick

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indicator light

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slot (page 26)

Right

Locating Controls and Connectors

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1 5

Jog Dial control (page 21)

2

USB connector (page 56)

3

4

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Ethernet network connector

Air vent

The USB connector is disabled when the port replicator is connected.

Power switch

6

Infrared port (page 38)

7

Phone line jack (page 44)

Bottom

Battery release lever (page 11) Reset switch

1 3

Battery lock lever (pages 9, 11)

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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 connector on
the computer.

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.

Notebook computer

DC In

AC adapter
(supplied)

Power cord
(supplied)

Connecting a Power Source

9

Using Battery Power

You can use a battery pack as a source of power. The PCGA-BPZ51
battery pack that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the
time of purchase. Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery
pack.

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You can also purchase the high-capacity PCGA-BPZ52 battery pack as a separate option. See
Using Power Saving Modes on page 40 for power management information.

To insert the battery pack

You can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the
computer when your computer is connected to the AC adapter. Before
inserting or removing a battery pack, close the cover.

1

Move the lock lever on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK
position.

Lock lever

2

Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the tabs and notches
on the back of the computer, and then slide the battery toward the
computer until it clicks into place.

Battery

Grooves

3

Slide the lock lever into the LOCK position to secure the battery on the
computer.

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To charge the battery pack

1

Connect the AC adapter to the computer.

2

Insert the battery pack.

The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator
light flashes in a double-blink pattern as the battery charges). When the
battery is 85% full, the battery indicator light turns off. This process takes
approximately one and one half hours. To charge the battery completely,
continue charging for an additional hour.

The battery indicator light on the front of the computer indicates the
status of the battery pack.

Battery pack
(supplied)

Battery indicator

Battery Indicator
Light Status Meaning

On The computer is using battery power.
Single blink The battery is running out of power.
Double blink The battery is charging.
Off The computer is using AC power.

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Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery is running out of power.

Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power. The battery
pack continues to charge while you are using the computer.

If your battery level falls to less than 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to
recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery.

You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel
utility. See Using Power Saving Modes on page 40.

Connecting a Power Source

The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged at
any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life.

The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source. When
battery life is nearly depleted, the battery indicator starts flashing.

For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter
System Hibernation mode when the battery life is low. To avoid loss of data when using
battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power
management mode, such as System Suspend or System Hibernation.

To remove the battery pack

You can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the
computer when your computer is connected to the AC adapter. Before
inserting or removing a battery pack, close the cover.

1

Turn off the computer and close the cover.

2

Slide the lock lever to the UNLOCK position.

3

Slide the release lever to the UNLOCK position and slide the battery away
from the computer.

11

Battery release lever

Lock lever

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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected
to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in System Suspend
mode.

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Starting Your Computer

1

Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the
cover.

LCD lock lever

2

Slide the power switch on the right side toward the front of the
computer until the green power indicator light turns on.

Power indicator

Power switch

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If you hold the power switch in the On position for more than four seconds, the computer
turns off.

3

If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display. To
decrease the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the down or left arr ow
key. To increase the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the up or right
arrow key.

Shutting Down Your Computer

Shutting Down Your Computer

To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your computer.

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1

Click the Start button on the Windows® taskbar.

2

Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut
Down Windows dialog box.

3

Select Shut down.

4

Click OK.

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Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents.

5

W ait for your computer to turn of f automatically. The power indicator
turns off.

6

Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer.

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If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above, press the
Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys at the same time to restart the computer. If you are unable to restart the
computer in this way, you can slide the power switch forward and hold for four seconds. This
operation may result in data loss.

During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend mode. See
Controlling Power Management in the online document Customizing Your VAIO

SuperSlim Pro

Notebook.

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Registering Your Computer

You can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer
support and receive the following benefits by registering your computer
with Sony:

❑

Sony Customer Support – Talk to a Support Representative to
troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer.

❑

Extended Limited W a rr anty – Protect your investment. Extend your
Warranty nine months for a total of 12 months from the original date
of purchase when you register your computer.

❑

Express service – Provides a fast and direct return of your VAIO
notebook to Sony for service of your computer.

If you have not already registered, follow these steps to use your
notebook computer ’ s online registration service.

✍

You must connect your phone line before using any online services, including the online
registration service. See Connecting a Phone Line on page 44.

1

Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop.

2

Enter the information requested on the first online registration form.
Press the Tab key to move from box to box.

3

Click the Next button to advance to the next form.

4

Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time
you complete a form.

The computer automatically transfers your registration information using
your built-in modem and a toll-free telephone number.

Using the Keyboard

Using the Keyboard

Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has
additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks.

Print Screen key

Shift key

Escape Key

Function keys

Correction keys

Backspace
key

Function
key

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Ctrl key

Fn key

Windows key

Alt key

Numeric keypad area Navigation keys

Applications key

Key Description

Numeric keypad
area

Contains the keys found on a typical calculator.
Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or
to perform mathematical calculations such as
addition and subtraction. Note that you must
press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric
keypad. (When you do so, the Num Lock light
will be on.)

Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on

the screen (the four arrow keys which also
function as the Home, End, Page Up, and Page
Down keys).

Correction keys The Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable

you to make corrections in your documents.

Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard

are used to perform designated tasks. For
example, in many applications, F1 is the Help key.
The task associated with each function key may
vary from one application to the next.

Escape key The Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commands.

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Key Description

Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot

of the screen and places it in the Windows
Clipboard. You can then paste the screen shot into
a document and print it.

Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one

other key: Ctrl, Alt, and Shift. When held down
with another key, the Ctrl (Control) and Alt
(Alternate) keys offer another way to give
commands. For example, in many applications,
instead of choosing the Save command from a
menu, you can hold down Ctrl and press S
(referred to as Ctrl+S). The Shift key operates the
same way as on a typewriter; it is used to produce
capital letters or special symbols such as @ and $.

Windows key The key with the Windows logo displays the

Windows Start menu; it is the equivalent of
clicking the Start button on the task bar. See
“Combinations and Functions with the Windows
Key” on page 17.

Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys

to issue commands. The Fn keys at the left and
right sides both work the same. See
“Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key”
on page 19.

Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of

context-sensitive choices; pressing this key is the
equivalent of clicking the right mouse button.

Using the Keyboard

Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key

Combinations Functions

+ F1 Displays Windows Help.
+ Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar.
+ E Displays Windows Explorer.
+ F Displays the Windows Find: All Files window

to find a file or folder. This is the equivalent of
selecting Find and then Files or Folders from
the Start menu.

+ Ctrl + F Displays the Windows Find: Computer

window where you can locate other
computers. This is the equivalent of selecting
Find and then Computer from the Start menu.

+ M Minimizes all displayed windows.

Shift + + M Returns all minimized windows to their

previous size.

+ R Displays the Run window. This is the

equivalent of selecting Run from the Start
menu.

Fn + + Insert Displays the Properties window. This is the

equivalent of clicking the System icon in the
Control Panel.

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