Sony PCG-Z505R, PCG-Z505RX User Manual

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide

PCG-Z505R/PCG-Z505RX

™

Notice to Users

© 1999 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 WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE 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

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.

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. Windows and the Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners

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-Z505R/PCG-Z505RX 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 accessible.

For CD-ROM: The use of optical

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

For DVD-ROM: As the laser beam

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

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No: PCG-Z505R/PCG-

Z505RX Responsible Party:

Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

1 Sony Drive

Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Telephone No.: 201-930-6970 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.

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.

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

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly appr ov ed 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 non-compliant 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.

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 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 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.

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 bo ttom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date an d 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.

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

lithium ion batteries.

Ne pas manipuler les batteries au

lithium-ion qui fuient ou sont endommagées.

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 instructions.

Une batterie non conforme

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

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

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 n etwork protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical 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 electric 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 0.4.

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.

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Locating Controls and Connectors................................................ 4

Front.......................................................................................................4

Back .......................................................................................................4

Left .........................................................................................................5

Right.......................................................................................................6

Bottom ...................................................................................................6

Connecting a Power Source ........................................................... 7

Using the AC Adapter.........................................................................7

Using Battery Power............................................................................8

Starting Your Computer ............................................................... 11

Shutting Down Your Computer.................................................. 12

Configuring Microsoft

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

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

Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key ............17

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

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

Using the Touchpad...................................................................... 21

Using Smart Pad ............................................................................22

Using the Floppy Disk Drive ....................................................... 23

Using Memory Stick™ Cards ...................................................... 25

Windows® 98.......................................13

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Using PC Cards ..............................................................................28

Using Smart Connect.....................................................................31

Using Infrared Communication Devices....................................32

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

Normal Mode .....................................................................................34

System Idle Mode .............................................................................. 34

System Suspend Mode......................................................................35

System Hibernation Mode................................................................35

Connecting Peripheral Devices....................................................36

Connecting a Phone Line ..............................................................37

Connecting to the Network (LAN)..............................................38

Connecting the i.LINK

Connecting a Printer..........................................................................41

Connecting an External Display......................................................42

Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device .......................44

Port Replicator.....................................39

Connecting the CD-ROM Drive...................................................46

Connecting an i.LINK device .......................................................49

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device ......................51

Connecting an External Display...................................................53

Adding Memory.............................................................................55

To install a memory module ............................................................56

To remove a memory module..........................................................59

Troubleshooting ............................................................................60

Power Management...........................................................................65

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs....................66

Using the System Recovery CD(s)...................................................66

Using the Application Recovery CD(s)...........................................68

Hard Drive Partition..........................................................................69

About the Software on Your Computer......................................70

About Your Recovery CDs...............................................................76

For Answers to Your Software Questions ..................................77

Sony Service Center...........................................................................79

Specifications...................................................................................80

Index.................................................................................................83

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 80

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Exceptional performance: Your notebook includes a fast Intel® 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.

II processor and a V.90 compatible modem.

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

regulations.

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Unpacking Your Notebook Computer

Remove the following hardware items from the box:

Main unit

i.LINK port replicator

RJ-45 network cable adapter

USB cable

Rechargeable battery pack

AC adapter

Power cord

Mini-USB cable

USB floppy disk drive

Phone cable

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 Computer

Software CDs

Microsoft® Works Suite CDs

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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Locating Controls and Connectors

Front

Information indicator (page 18) LCD screen (pages 19, 71)

Battery indicator (pages 9, 18) Speaker (pages 19, 63)

Power indicator (pages 11, 18) Keyboard (page 15)

Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) Touchpad (page 21)

Num Lock indicator (page 18) Left/right button (page 21)

Caps Lock indicator (page 18) Microphone

Scroll Lock indicator (page 18)

Back

Battery connector (page 8)

Left

Locating Controls and Connectors

1 5

4 8

DC In connector (page 7)

i.LINK

(page 39)

S200 i.LINK (IEEE-1394) (page 49)

port replicator connector

Microphone connector

Headphone connector (page 43)

PC card slot (page 28)

Memory Stick™ card slot (page 25)

Memory Stick™ indicator light

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Right

Power switch (page 11)

1 5

Programmable Power Key (see the online

2 6

Customizing Your VAIO®

document

Z505 SuperSlim Pro™

USB connector (page 51)

Notebook)

Ethernet network connector

Infrared port (page 32)

Phone line jack (page 37)

mini USB connector (page 51)

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

Bottom

Battery release lever (page 10) Reset switch

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Battery lock lever (pages 8, 10)

Connecting a Power Source

You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.

Using the AC Adapter

Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the computer.

Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.

Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

Notebook computer

DC In

AC adapter (supplied)

Power cord (supplied)

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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.

You can also purchase the high-capacity PCGA-BPZ52 battery pack as a separate option.

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See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 34 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.

Move the lock lever on the bottom of the computer to the

UNLOCK

position.

Lock lever

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.

Tab s

Grooves

Slide the lock lever into the computer.

LOCK

position to secure the battery on the

To charge the battery pack

Connect the AC adapter to the computer.

Insert the battery pack.

Connecting a Power Source

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.

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

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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 percent, 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 34.

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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.

Turn off the computer and close the cover.

Slide the lock lever to the

Slide the release lever to the

UNLOCK

position.

position and slide the battery away

from the computer.

Battery release lever

Lock lever

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

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connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in System Suspend mode.

Starting Your Computer

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

LCD lock lever

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 sw itch

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

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turns off.

If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display. To decrease 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 Your Computer

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

Click the Start button on the Windows® 98 taskbar.

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

Select Shut down.

Click OK.

Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents.

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

Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer.

If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above, press the

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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

Z505 SuperSlim Pro™

Notebook.

Customizing Your VAIO®

Configuring Microsoft® Windows® 98

The first time you turn on your computer, you need to complete a few steps to configure the Windows operating system that is alr eady installed on your computer.

You must configure Windows 98 before you can use the computer.

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The on-screen instructions guide you through the configuration process. The following is an overview of the process.

Entering information:

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Enter your name.

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Read and accept the License Agreement.

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Enter the product ID number located on the Certificate of Authenticity on the cover of the Microsoft Started manual.

Windows 98 setup: Click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizard screen.

Selecting your computer settings: If necessary, change the Time Zone, Date and Time on the Date/Time Properties screen.

Windows 98 Getting

Registering your computer: For details on the benefits of registration, see “Registering Your Computer” on page 14. You may sign up for Internet access with a Sony preferred Internet Service Provider.

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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:

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

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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.

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Express service – Provides convenient resolution of problems.

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

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registration service. See “Connecting a Phone Line” on page 37.

Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop.

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

Click the Next button to advance to the next form.

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

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

Escape Key Function keys Print Screen key

Correction keys

Shift key

Ctrl key

Fn key

Alt key

Windows 98 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 twelve 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.

Fn key

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Key Description

Escape key The Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commands 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 98 key The key with the Windows logo displays the

Windows 98 Start menu; it is the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the task bar. See “Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 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 98 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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Indicators

Indicators Functions

Information Turns on when the PPK Timer is set. Turns off when the

PPK Timer is not set or the PPK Timer setting is inactive (such as when the computer’s power is off or in System Hibernation mode).

Battery Indicates the status of the battery attached at the rear of the

computer.

Power Lights when the power to the computer is turned on.

Flashes in System Suspend mode. Turns off when the computer is in System Hibernation mode or powered off.

Light On Off

Hard disk Data is being read from or

written to the hard drive. Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on.

Num Lock The number keys in the

numeric keypad are active.

The hard drive is not being accessed.

The character keys in the keypad area are active.

Caps Lock The letters appear in

uppercase as you type. The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on.

Scroll Lock The screen sc rolls

differently. (Exac tl y how it scrolls depends on the specific application. It has no effect in many applications.)

Letters appear in lower case as you type (unless you hold down the Shift key).

Information moves across the display normally.

Using the Keyboard

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Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key

Combinations/ Feature

Fn+ (ESC) System Suspend

Fn+ t (F2) Display power status

Fn+ % (F3) Speaker switch

Fn+ 2 (F4) Speaker volume

Fn+ 8 (F5) Brightness control

Fn+ / (F7) Switch to the external display

Fn+ (F12) System Hibernation

Fn+B Mega-Bass switch

Functions

Puts the system into System Suspend mode, a power management state. To return the system to the active state, press any key or press the power switch on your computer.

Displays the power status, as in the example below:

Using AC power

Charging the battery

Toggles the built-in speaker off and on.

Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. To increase volume, press Fn+F4, then or ➜. To decrease volume, press Fn+F4, then or .

Adjusts the brightness of the LCD. To increase light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then

or ➜.

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T o decrease light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then

➜

or .

Toggles through the LCD, external display (connected to the Monitor connector on the port replicator) and both LCD and external display.

Only LCD

LCD and external display

Only external display

Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this command, the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. To return the system to the original state, use the power switch to turn on power.

Toggles the mega-bass function off and on. This feature is available with headphone only.

Fn+D Video standby

Turns off the LCD in order to save power.

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Combinations/ Feature

Fn+F Change the display size

Fn+S System Idle

Some functions are not available until Windows launches.

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Functions

Zooms the display size in or out when the display is set to less than maximum resolution.

Puts the system into System Idle mode, a power management state. To return the system to the active state, press any key.

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