Sony Vaio PCG-Z505JE, Vaio PCG-Z505JS, Vaio PCG-Z505JSK, Vaio PCG-Z505JEK Service Manual

PCG-Z505JE/Z505JS (UC)

PCG-Z505JE/Z505JS

SERVICE MANUAL

PCG-Z505JE/X505JS (UC)

Includes PCG-Z505JEK/Z505JSK
(9-872-084-11)

US Model

Canadian Model

S400

Illust : PCG-Z505JS

9-872-083-11

Sony Corporation

Information Technology Company

This manual and the constituent data may not be
replicated, copied nor reprinted in whole or in part
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English

2000G1605-1

Printed in U.S.A.

VAIO Customer Service Link (JAPAN)

© 2000 Sony Corporation

9-872-083-11

2000G1605-1

Confidential

NOTEBOOK COMPUTER

9-872-083-11

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Sony and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel logo and Intel Inside
logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Pentium MMX
is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, W indows,
the W indows 95 and W indo ws 98 logo are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.

All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners. Other tr ademarks and trade names may be
used in this document to refer to the entities claiming the marks and
names or their p

roducts. Sony Corporation disclaims any proprietary

interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

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

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

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

CAUTION: Changing the back up battery.

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

• If a cell has leaked or vented, it should be replaced immediately.
Use protection when handling the battery.

Service and Inspection Precautions

1. Obey precautionary markings and instructions

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

2. Use designated parts only

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

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

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

4. Inspect after completing service

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

5. When replacing chip components...

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

6. When handling flexible print boards...

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

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

•Handle patterns with care; never apply force.

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

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!

LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS P AR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMA TIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

Confidential

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page

SECTION 1
CHAPTER 1. OPERATION

1-1. Read Me First..................................................................... 1-1

1-2. VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide.......... 1-13

(to 1-11)
(to 1-64)

SECTION 2
CHAPTER 1. REMOVAL

1-1. Flowchart ......................................................................... 1-1

1-2. Main Electrical Parts Location Diagram ......................... 1-1

1-3. Removal ........................................................................... 1-2

1. Keyboard Unit..................................................................1-2

2. Palm Rest Assembly ........................................................ 1-2

3. SWX-47 Board, Touch Pad, and Speaker Unit................ 1-3

4. Modular Jack, Harness (DC Jack), and RO-36 Board ..... 1-3

5. HDD, and SWX-48 Board ............................................... 1-4

6. DC Fan ............................................................................. 1-4

7. IFX-91 Board, CNX-89 Board,

and PC Card Connector ................................................... 1-5

8. Main Board Assembly (MBX-32 Board),

V/L Rechargeable Battery, and Memory Module............ 1-5

9. Display Assembly ............................................................ 1-6

10.Bezel Housing Assembly ................................................. 1-6

11.LEX-20 Board, Inverter Unit, and LCD Unit .................. 1-7

(to 1-7)

CHAPTER 2. SELF DIAGNOSTICS

2-1. Note..................................................................................2-1

2-2. Necessary Tools ............................................................... 2-1

2-3. Starting up the Service Diagnostics ................................. 2-1

2-4. Out of Service Diagnostics Functions ............................. 2-2

(to 2-4)

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

(to 3-2)

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

(to 4-2)

CHAPTER 5. EXPLODED VIEWS AND

PARTS LIST

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

5-2. LCD Section – Made by HI – .......................................... 5-3

(to 5-4)

CHAPTER 6. PCG-Z505JEK/Z505JSK

.....................6-1

(to 6-1)

• Abbreviations
UC : US model / Canadian model

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PCG-Z505JE/Z505JS (UC)

CHAPTER 1 — OPERATION

Section 1-1: Read Me First

Read Me First

PCG-Z505JE/PCG-Z505JEK/PCG-Z505JS/PCG-Z505JSK

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q:

How do I recover applications or drivers that came with my computer if

the files are corrupted or deleted?

A: The Application Recovery CDs allow you to reinstall individual applications
and device drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally erased. Reinstalling an
individual device driver or software title may correct a problem you are
experiencing with your computer, and you may not need to recover the entire
contents of your hard drive. If you do need to reinstall all the software titles that
shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s).

You must be in Windows® to run the Application Recovery CD(s). The
application will not run from DOS. If you have any questions on using the
Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support.

To use the Application Recovery CD(s)

1

Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications.

2

When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery
CD in the CD-ROM drive (optional). The Application Recovery utility loads
automatically.

3

When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the recovery process.

SECTION 1

Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs. If you have two Application

✍

Recovery CDs, insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program. You may be
prompted to insert the second CD, depending on the application you wish to restore.

Q:

Why isn’t the CD-ROM/CD-RW /DVD- ROM drive

A: After inserting a CD, you must wait a few seconds for the CD to be detected
before trying to access it. If your drive reads some CDs but not others, check the
shiny side of the disc for dirt or scratches. You may also need to clean the CD­ROM drive lens with a CD-ROM cleaner.

* The CD-ROM drive, CD-RW drive, and DVD-ROM drive are all available as optional items for your

notebook. They can be purchased from your local retailer, through the Sony VAIO
(http://www.sonydirect.com/notebookaccessories/), or by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free).

1-1

*

reading a disc?

®

Direct Web site

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Q: How do I set up faxing capability in Windows®?

A: for Window s 98: W i ndows does not provide a built-in fax utility. Sony has
included the Symantec® WinFax

™

Basic Edition software for your faxing needs.
To set up WinFax Basic, click the Start button, point to Programs, and select
Configure WinFax Basic Edition software. Follow the on-screen instructions to
configure the fax utility.

A: for Windows 2000: To fax click the Start button, point to Programs,
Accessories, Communications, Fax, an d then click Fax Queue. Choose the
document you wish to fax.

Q: How do I change the video resolution of my display?

A: From the Start menu, select Settings and click Control Panel. Click the Display
icon and select Settings. Move the Screen area slider to change the resolution.

Q: Why does Windows lock up during shut down?

A: for Window s 98: W i ndows may not shut down properly for many re aso ns,
including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive
hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can searc h Windows Help. From
the Start menu, sele ct Help, cli ck the Conten ts tab, clic k Troubleshooting, and then
click W indows 98 Troubleshooters. Click the subject for which you want
information, and then answer the questions that are appropriate for your
problem.

A: for Windows 2000: Windows may not shut down properly for many reasons,
including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive
hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can searc h Windows Help. From
the Start menu, select Help, click the Contents tab, click Troubleshooting and
Maintenance, and then click Windows 2000 troubleshooters. Click the subject for
which you want information, and then answer the questions that are appropriate
for your problem.

Q: Why is my system run ning slowly?
A: The speed varies depending on the number of applications that are open and

running. Close any applica tions that you are not currently using. Incr easing the
system memory may also help. The computer has two memory slots.

Frequently Asked Questions (F AQs) 3

Q: Why is is there no sound in any application?
A: There are independent controls for your system volume.

❑ There is a volume control

slide the level bar up to increase the volume. (For W i ndo ws 98 only)

❑ In addition to adjusting the volume, check that the Mute check box is not

selected in the Windows volume control

❑ There is a volume control

slide the level bar up to incr e as e the volume. (For Windows 2000 only)

❑ In addition to adjusting the volume, check that the Mute check box is not

selected in the Windows volume control

❑ The internal speakers are muted. Press F3 while pressing the Func tion (Fn)

key to turn on the internal speakers. (For Windows 2000 only)

❑ The volume setting of the int e rnal speakers ar e at the minimum setting. Pr ess

F4 while pressing the Function (Fn) key, then press the upper or lower arrow
keys to adjust the volume. (For Windows 98 only)

in the Windows task tray. Click the icon and

.

(For Windows 98 only)

in the Windows task tray. Click the icon and

.

(For Windows 2000 only)

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Supplementary Information 5

Supplementary Information

Recovering Microsoft

Word 2000

®

If you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD,
Microsoft Word 2000 will not be recovered. Use the supplied W or d 2000
CD-RO M to recover th is appli ca t i on .

Power Management Tips

If you find that an application exhibits unexpected behavior (such as

❑

reduced video quality) after returning from a reduced power
consumption mode, you should close that application before your
compu ter enters a p o we r-sa ving mode .

For maximum audio and video performance, use PowerPanel to

❑

select e ither the AC Power Profile or the Power Man a gement Off
profile.

If your battery level falls to less than 10 percent, you should either

❑

attach th e AC adapt e r to recharge the b a tt e ry or shut d ow n yo u r
computer and insert a fully charged battery.

If Your Computer Does Not Start

Check that the computer is pl u gge d into a p owe r source and that it is

❑

turned on. Check that the p owe r indicator on the fr ont panel of the
computer indicates that the power is on.

Check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged.

❑

Make sure there is no di sk e tte in the flop p y disk drive.

❑

Confirm that the AC adapter and all cables ar e connected firmly, as

❑

described in “Connecting Peripheral Devices” in the

SuperSlim Pro

If you p lugge d th e c omput er i nt o a po wer str ip or U PS, m ake su r e th e

❑

™

Notebook User Guide

that came with your computer.

power strip or UPS is tur ned on and work in g.
If you are using an external display, check that it is plugged into a

❑

power source and turned on. Check that the brightness control is
adjusted correctly. See the manual that came with your display for
details.

Moisture condensation may have occurred. Do not use the computer

❑

for at least one hour and then turn on the computer.

VAIO

® Z505

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✍ When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may not be able to boot your syste m

properly. You can correct this situation a s follows: Plug in the AC adapter and allow the
computer to charge for one hour while the power is on. Do not use the computer during this
time. After one hour, turn the power off and then on again. To charge the internal backup
battery fully, keep the AC adap ter connected for more th an 24 ho urs after turning the
power on. You can use your compute r while charging the battery.

DVgate™ Applications

Digital Video Captures

If your syst em disp lay s th e mess age, “F ail ed to recor d to DV dec k, Pl ease
check deck’s power status, cable connection and so on.”, while you are
recording imag e s to a di gital video device using DVgate, clos e all op e n
applications, and restart your computer. Frequent recording of images to
a digital video devic e while using D V gate sometimes causes this to occur.

For more information on DVgate, see the DVgate online help.

Adjusting Image Resolution

If the images on the LCD do not display smoothly, this may be because
the incorrect resolution is selected. To check the resolution, click the Setup
button in th e DVg ate Motion-Monitor win dow. Point to Settings, th e n
select L ow Re solution . Th e settings you change in this menu affect only
the images in the monitor window. Movie data imported to the hard disk
and images recorded to DV devices will no t be affected.

Selecting the Printer Port Mode for Your Printer (For Windows

98)

The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers.
If you cannot print, try changing the printer port mode. In Sony
Notebook Set u p , se lect the Pri nter tab. If th e printer port mode is set to
ECP, change it to b i-directional. If the printer port mode is set to bi­directional, change it to ECP. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup
Screen” in the online document Customizing Your VAIO

Pro™ Notebook for details on using Sony Notebook Setup.

Z505 SuperSlim

®

Supplementary Information 7

Using the Touchpad

In addition to u sing the left and right buttons f or mouse clicks, you can
tap on the touchpad to indicate mouse clicks. By default , th e tap p ing
feature is disab led. If you wish to turn on the tap p ing feature, double ­click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel, se lect the Tapping tab, and click
the check box to enable tapping.A

Enabling Smart Connect

Your computer comes with p re-installed Smart Connect sof tware. Bef o re
using Smart Connect, follow the instru ction s below to ena ble the
softwa re:

1 Click the Windows Start button.
2 Select Programs, Smart Connect, and then click Smart Connect

Switch. The Smart Connection Switch window appears.

3 (For Windows 98) Select the Enable Smart Connect chec k box , an d

then click OK. Smart Connect is available for use in approximately
five seconds. (For Window s 2000) Select either VAIO mode or STD
mode. Smart Connect is available for use immedi ately.

When you use Smart Conn e ct to conn ect two VAIO computers, yo u must
assign each computer a unique name by which it can be identified when
the two computers are networked. See the Smart Connect Help for more
information. The VA I O
contains infor mati on on using Smart Connect.

Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide also

®

Device Manager

You may notice that under Network Adapters on the Device Manager tab,
two of the network adapters are disabled in Windows 98. Your computer
ships this way to enable faster startup. To enable these adapters, follow
the instructions under “Enabling Smart Connect” and “Enabling a
Network.” In Windows 2000, the network adapters are enabled.

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Enabling a Network

Your computer comes with built-in Ethernet networking capability.
Before using a network, you must enable Ethernet by following the
instructions below:

1 Click the Wind ows Star t b u tton.
2 Select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Contr ol Panel window

appears.

3 Click the System icon. The System Properties window appears.
4 (For Windows 98) Click th e D e vice Manager tab. (For Windows 2000)

Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button.

5 Double-click Network Adapters. A list of adapters appears under

Network Adapters. The Intel 8255 x-bas e d PCI Ethe rnet A dapt e r (10/

100) icon is cross e d out with a red “X.”

6 Double-click Intel 8255x-based PCI Ethernet Adapter (10/100). The

Intel 8255x-based PCI Ethernet Adapter (10/100) Properties window
appears.

7 (For Windows 98) Cl ick the E nab le Devic e butt on. (For Windows 200 0)

Click the Gener al tab t o verify that the d evic e is working properl y.

8 (For Windows 98 only) Click OK. The Intel 8255x-based PCI Ethernet

Adapter (10/100) icon should no longer have an “X” on it. This
means Smart Connect is now enabled.

9 Close all windows, and restart your computer in order for the new

settings to take effect.

Windows 98

Windows 2000

Supplementary Information 9

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Jog Dial™ Control

If you wish to use the Jog Dial control to read your e-mail or launch a web
browser, you need an Interne t connection and you must use Microsof t
Outlook

Express.

®

®

If You Get an Error Message When Your Modem Tries to Dial

If you get a message saying your modem is unable to complete a dialup
connection, the message may be appearing because you are dialing from
an area where a n overlay ar ea cod e

*

has been implemented. In such areas,
even local calls require dialing the area code, or 1 + the area code, before
the 7-digit telephone number . If you are dialing from such an area, you
need to configure your dialup software to dial the area code, or 1 + the
area code, before the 7-digit number.

For instructions on how to do this, consult your dialup software’s manual
or online help. The same instructions will also tell you how to configure
your dialup sof tware to di al a 9 or other numbe r to access an outside line
(you may need to do this if, for in stance, you are dialing from an offi ce
building).

Hardware Te mperature

The AC adapter or the bottom pa nel of your compu te r may become
warm. This is the result of CPU operation and does not indicate a
malfunction of the computer. The actual temperature varies depending
on the peripherals and software you are using and the length of time that
the unit is in use. The AC adapter may also become warm when the
compu t e r is off an d the b at t e ry i s ch argi ng.

! Do not cover t he comput er or adapter with clothing, blankets, or any other material when

the computer is t urned on. Cover in g the se comp onent s ma y re sult in dam age to your unit.

When connecting the supplied AC adapter to an AC outlet that has more than two outlets,
do not plug the AC adapter into an outlet that is obstructed by another adapter. To
prevent fire or electrical shock, the adap ter must be firmly pl ugged into the outlet . If
necessary, use a sep arat e AC outlet.

An overlay area code is a seco nd area code added to the same geographic al area as

*

an existing area code.

About the Software on Your Computer 11

About the Software on Your Computer

Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook is ready to help you work, play,
learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section give s you
an overvie w of the activiti e s you can perform with your software titles.
For support information, see “For Answers to Your Software Questions”
on page 17.

Adobe Acrobat

Reader

®

Adobe Systems Inc.

Acroba t R e ader sof tware allows you to view, navigate, and pr i nt
electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), an
open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents
created on all major computer platforms.

Adobe PhotoDeluxe

Home Edition

®

Adobe Systems Inc.

Creat e amazing ph oto effe cts with Adobe P hotoDeluxe. Without learning
complex software, you can enhance, restore, and be creative with your
photos. Includes buil t-in guided activities, stock photos, clip art and
templates to assist you.

Adobe Pr em i er e

®

LE

Adobe Systems Inc.

Adobe Premiere LE offers an interface and editing tool for producing
movies for video, multimedia, or the Web. View source clips and edited
footage simultaneously on the monitor window. Create vi deo clips up to
three hours long with complete audio-video synchronization.

Americ a On l i n e

® (Windows 98 only)

America Online

America Online is a popular Internet online service. Stay in touch with
family and friends with Easy-to-Use E-mail, manage your personal
finance s, get t he l ates t news an d spo rt s s cor es, and chat wit h thousa nds o f
other s who sha re y our intere st s .

ArcSoft

PhotoPr i nt er™ 2000 Pro

®

ArcSoft, Inc.

ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro i s an easy -to-use, advanced print i ng
program that lets you quickly lay out multiple image s in multiple sizes
on a single sheet of paper. PhotoPrinter Pro offers a wide selection of
templates including landscape, portrait, free style, mixed sizes, custom

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templates and more. The application includes enhancement tools and
special effects for improving photos while giving you the ability to add
text to any ima g e .

AT&T WorldNet

Service

®

AT&T

Fast, reliable Internet access from AT&T WorldNet Service. AT&T
WorldNet Service provides web-based e-mail, a personalized start page
from Ex cite, easy access to th e Excite sea rch engine, fre e we b pages,
online and live agent technic al supp o rt, instant mes sagi ng, and spec ia l
shopping discounts at Market Square.

CompuServe

2000

®

(Windows 98 only)

CompuServe, Inc.

The all new CompuServe 2000 delivers a powerful tool for In ternet users
who wa n t se r i o u s a nd tim e l y in formation, in -d e p t h rese a rch, and
professional communities backed by state-of-the-art technologies,
including high-speed access and powerful e-mail messaging.

DVgate

™

Sony Electronics

Connect a digital video camera r e corder to the i.LINK

connector and

®

capture your own video clips and still images. Y ou can edit the clips from
your video, add others, and combine clips into new movie segments. You
can also sa v e yo ur i m a g e s in a va riety of p opular fil e f o rm a ts .

EarthLink Netwo rk TotalAccess

® (Windo ws 98 only)

EarthLink Ne twork, Inc.

An Internet Service Provider that supplies access, information, and
assistance to its customers, in troducing them to the In te rnet. Membe r
benefits include e-mail, a Personal Start Page, a free 6 MB web site, a
member newsletter, and 24-hour technical support.

McAfee

VirusScan

®

®

Network Associates, Inc.

Prote ct your comp uter fr om viruses. VirusScan can detect viruse s from
floppy disks, Internet downloads, e-mail attachments, intranets, shared
files, CD- ROM s, and online services.

About the Software on Your Computer 13

Media Bar

™

Sony Electronics

Media Bar software is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playb ack.
Media Bar software handles all common computer multimedia formats
and controls selec te d Sony devices. In addition to au di o/video lib rary
cataloging and pl ay list management, Med ia Bar software includes dig it al
video quali ty con trol and effects features. Med ia Bar software se amlessly
integrates a variety of new media formats with an easy-to-use software
interface.

Microsoft

Internet Explorer

®

Microsoft Corporation

Interne t Explorer delivers th e we b the way you want it. It is safe, easy to
use, and you ca n personalize how you access the web. Outl ook Express
and other tools in Int ernet Explorer also hel p you hav e a great experience
when you are on the web.

Microsoft

Word 2000

®

Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Word 2000 makes it easy to create s har ed Web, e-mail, and print
docume n ts fo r u se a roun d th e w o rld. It embr a ces H TML as a first- c l a ss
file format and extends W ord’s ease-of-use to the Web and e-mail. Word
2000 also exten ds that e ase-o f-use to inte rna tional users , makin g it sim ple
to create multilingual documents.

Netscape Communicator

®

Netscape Communications

Netscape Commu nicator is an all - in-one Inte rnet tool that makes it easy
to browse the web, send In te rnet e-mail , chat, re ad n e wsgroups and
compose great web documents.

MovieShaker

™

Sony Electronics

Sony’s original Movi e S haker software creates personal movie s that have
transit ions, background mus ic and text. Just import yo ur video clips and
“shake” with the clic k of a mouse. Your personal movies are eas y to cr ea te
and fun to share with family and friends.

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PictureGear

™

Sony Electronics

This image management software displays images from your hard drive,
a Sony Digital Still Camera, or a Sony Mavica

Camera. The images

®

appear in a convenient light-table format, so that you can easily view the
contents of an entire folder.

Prodigy Internet

® (Wi ndows 2000 only)

Prodigy Communications Corporation

An online service that helps you find wha t you need online fast er and
smarter. Prodigy deli vers powerfu l online content such as sports scores,
stock quotes, news, and e a sy access to Exc ite, plus quality customer
service, all at a competitive price.

Quicken

Basic 2000

®

Intuit, Inc.

Quicken is a fast, easy way to organize your finances. Quicken works just
like your checkbook, so it is easy to learn and use. Quicken manages all
your finances, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans. You
can even pay your bills online.

RealProducer

®

G2

RealNetworks, Inc.

RealProducer G2 cr e ates str e aming audio and video Web sites. You can
quickly achieve cons istently high-quality resul ts with powerful batch
operation and flexible compression templates. RealProducer includes
both SMIL and HTML templates and other timeline - based features to
help you build synchronized multimedia Web projects.

Smart Capture

Sony Electronics

Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail.
Smart Capture manages the i.LINK connection between your computer
and a Sony Digital Handycam

camcorder that supports the i.LI NK

®

interface. It allows you to capture compressed video or still images that
you can save or share via e-mail. A smart solu tion to computer, digital
audio/vide o an d ne two rk co nv e rgen ce.

About the Software on Your Computer 15

Smart Connect

Sony Electronics

Smart Connect allows you to use an i.LINK cable (not supp lied ) to
connec t y o u r VAIO comput er to ano ther VAIO com p ute r that supports
Smart Connect. You can then use one computer to copy, delete, and edit
files on the other compute r. You can also print fr om a printer attached to
either computer.

Smart Label

Sony Electronics

This tool allows you to re cord your voice and pl ay it back at any time to
remind yo u of impor ta nt infor matio n , s u ch a s te l e p hone nu m b e rs or
appointments. It can al so be us ed as a normal text memo pad. It can
recor d a voice memo up to 1000 seconds long. You can combine this with
pictures and/or text to create a memo that you can place on your
comput e r desktop.

Smart Pad

Sony Electronics

Smar t Pad enables yo u to rec o rd ha n dwrit te n i n formati o n such as text,
symbols, simple maps, and drawings. You can use the plastic pen that
came with your computer to enter information on the touch pad.

Smart Publisher

Sony Electronics

Smart Publisher makes it easy for you to send web pages to th e Internet
using e-mail or FTP.

Smart Write

Sony Electronics

A word processor that allows you to create documents that incorporate
pictures and sound. Wi th Smart Write, you can record your voice right
into the pag e and draw dir e ctly onto your documents using the
touchpad.

™

WinFax

Basic Edition

Symantec Corporation

WinFax Basic software incorporate s an easy-to-u se interface that allows
you to send and receive faxes easily. Upgrade to WinFax Pro to r e ce ive
additional features.

About Your Recovery CDs

Application Recovery CD(s)

Sony Electronics

This program allows you to reinstall individual applications and device
drivers. Use it to restore corrupted or accidenta lly erased files.

System Recovery CD(s)

Sony Electronics

This program allows you to restore the software ti tles that shipped with
your computer if they become corrupted or are erased accidentally. It can
be used only to restore the hard disk of the Son y computer you
purchased.

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For Answers to Your Softwa re Questions

Acrobat® Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Business Edition, Adobe Premiere®
LE (Adobe Systems Incorporated)

website
phone
fax
e-mail
hours

America Online® (America Online)

website
phone
hours

http://www.adobe.com/

206-628- 2746 (fee- based support)

206-628- 5737

techdocs@adobe. com

M-F , 6 AM-5 PM PT

http://www.aol.com/

800-827-3338

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

AT&T WorldNet®

website
phone
e-mail
hours

CompuServe®

website
phone

Service (AT&T)

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

2000 (CompuServe, Inc.)

http://www.compuserve.com/

http://www.att.net

800-400- 1447

worldnet@attmail .com

800-848- 8990

EarthLink Network To talAccess® (EarthLink Network, Inc. )

website
phone
e-mail
hours

McAfee® VirusScan®

website
phone
e-mail
hours

(Network Associates, Inc.)

http://help.ea rthlink.net/te chsupp ort/

800-395- 8410

[e-mail]

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

http://support.mcafee.com

408-988- 3832

[e-mail]

M-F 9AM-5PM Central Time

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Netscape Communica tor® (Netscape Communications Corporation)

website
phone
hours

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

http://www.netscape.com/

888-4SONYPC (888-4 76-6972 )

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

*

PhotoPrinter

website(s)
phone

fax
e-mail
hours

™

2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.)

http://www.ar csoft.com

http://www.photoisland.com

510-440-9 901

510-440-1 270
[e-mail]
M-F, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM P T

Prodigy Internet® (Prodigy Communications Corporatio n)

website
phone
hours

http://www .prodigy .com/

800-213-0 992

7 AM - 3 AM ET

Quicken® 2000 (Intuit Inc.)

website
phone
hours

http://www.intuit.com/support

900-555-4 688

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

RealProducer® G2 (RealNetw orks, Inc.)

website
phone
fax
e-mail
hours

http://www.realnetwor k s.com/

206-674-2 681

206-674-3 586

http://servic e.real.com (onli ne form)

M-F, 8 AM-5 PM PT

Windows 98 Operating System, Internet Explorer (Microsoft Corporation)

website
phone
hours

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

http://www.microsoft.com/support/

888-4SONYPC (888-4 76-6972 )

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

*

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Windows 2000 Opera ting System, Internet Explorer (Microsoft Corporation)

website
phone
hours

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

http://www.microsoft.com/support/

888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

*

WinFax

website
phone
fax

™

Basic Edition (Symantec Corporation)

http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/

800-798- 0850

800-554- 4403 in North Am e rica

541-984-2490 outside North America

Sony Service Center

For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC
(1-888-476-6972) or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

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©2000 Sony E lectronics I nc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written per m ission is
prohibited. All right reserved. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, V AIO Smart, DVgate, Jog Dial, Mavica,
MovieShak er, Z505 SuperSlim Pro, and i. LINK are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks or
registered trademarks are pro per ties of their res pective owners.

Printed in USA 4-647-348-11

Section 1-2: VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide

®

™

VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro
Notebook User Guide

PCG-Z505JE/PCG-Z505JEK/PCG-Z505JS/PCG-Z505JSK

®

1-13

Confidential

PCG-Z505JE/Z505JS (UC)

Notice to Users

© 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights
reserved. This manual and the software
described herein, in whole or in part, may
not be reproduced, transl ated, 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 INFORMA TION 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 INFORMA TION . 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 r etail
version.

Updates and additions to software may
require an additional char ge. Sub scriptions
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

S

TAR guidelines for energy

efficiency.

The International ENERGY STAR Office
Equipment Program is an international
program that promotes energy saving
through the use of computers and other
office equipment. The program backs the
development and dissemination of
products with functions that effectively
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.

E

NERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

Sony, i.LINK, Jog Dial, Handycam,
PictureGear , DVgate, VAIO, the VAIO logo,
Z505 SuperSlim Pro, MagicGate, Memory
Stick, and the Memory Stick logo, are
trademarks of Sony Corporation. MS-DOS,
Windows, the Windows 2000 logo, and the
Windows 98 logo are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

All other trademarks are trademarks of
their respective owners.

E

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-5211/
PCG-5212/PCG-5201/PCG-5202

Serial Number:________________________

Safety Information

WARNING

❏

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

❏

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

❏

Never install modem or telephone
wiring during a lightning storm.

❏

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

❏

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

❏

Use caution when installing or
modifying telephone lines.

❏

Avoid using the modem during an
electrical storm.

❏

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

❏

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

❏

Ne jamais effectuer l’installatio n de fil
modem ou téléphone durant un orage
électrique.

❏

Ne jamais effectuer l’installation
d’une prise téléphonique dans un
endroit mouillé à moins que la prise
soit conçue à cet effet.

❏

Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique
à découvert ou un terminal à moins
que la ligne téléphonique n’ait été
débranché de l’interface réseau.

❏

Soyez très prudent lorsque vous
installez ou modifiez les lignes
téléphoniques.

❏

Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un
orage électrique.

❏

N’utilisez pas le modem ni le
téléphone pour prévenir d’une fuite
de gas si vous êtes près de la fuite.

❏

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

Caution: To reduce the risk of fire,

!

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

Attention : Afin de réduire les

!

risques d'incendie, n'utilisez qu'un
cordon de communication N0. 26
AWG ou plus gros.

)8-46155-

AVERTISSEMENT

❏

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

❏

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

Regulatory Information

If you have any questions about this
product, you can reach the Sony Customer
Information Service Center at
1-888-4SONYPC; or write to the Sony
Customer Information Service Center at
12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Meyers, FL 33913,
or find Sony Customer Service on the Web
at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

The number below is for FCC-related
matters only.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: PCG-5211/PCG-5212/

PCG-5201/PCG-5202

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.

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 against harmful
interference in a residential installa tion.
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:

Park Ridge, NJ 07656

❏

Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.

❏

Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver.

❏

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

❏

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

You are cautioned that any changes 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.

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, you can reach the Sony
Customer Information Service Center at
1-888-4SONYPC; or write to the Sony
Customer Information Service Center at
12451 Gateway Blvd., FL 33913, or find
Sony Customer Service on the web at
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

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 Pr otection 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

✍

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 network
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 may
not prevent degradation of service in some
situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be
coordinated by a r epresen tative de signated
by the supplier. Eq uipment 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 des réseaux de
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 de l’entreprise
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’utilisateur doit
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.