Sony VAIO PCG-Z505SX, VAIO PCG-Z505S User Manual
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VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro
Notebook Read Me First
PCG-Z505S/PCG-Z505SX
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NOTICE
This product contains softwar e own e d by Sony and licensed by third
parties. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of
license agreements enclosed with this pr od uct . Some of the software may
not be tr a nspo rt e d or used outsi de the Un i ted Stat e s. So f tware
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 charge.
Subscriptions to online service provi ders may req ui re a fee and credit
card information. Financial services may require prior arrangements with
participating fina ncia l institutio ns.
Sony, DVgate, i.LINK, Mavica, Media Bar, PictureGear, Z505 SuperSlim
Pro, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony. Windows and the
Windows 98 logo are register e d trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Celeron, Intel, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. K56flex
is a trademark of Lucen t Technologies In c.
All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
re sp ective owners.
Contents
Welcome ............................................................................................4
Features..............................................................................................4
Unpacking Your Notebook Computer..........................................5
Supplem e n t a r y In f o rm a t i o n .. .. ....... ....... ....... ...... ....... ....... ....... ...... .7
About the Software on Your Computer......................................12
For Answers to Your Software Questions ..................................17
Specifications...................................................................................19
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim
Pro™ notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio,
video, compu ting, an d communications to provide you with state-of- theart personal computing.
Features
F or a comple te descr ipti on of the specifica tions of your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pr o Notebook,
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see .page 19.
Exceptional performance
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Celeron
modem.
Portability:
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or Inte l® Pentium® II processor* and a V.90 compatible
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The high-capacity lithium-i on battery p rovides hours of
: Your notebook includes a fast Intel
use without AC power.
Sony audio and video quality:
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High-quality MPE G1 video, whic h
supports fu ll-screen displa y (12. 1-in ch Ac tive M atri x LCD screen)
and enables you to take advantage of today’s advanced mul timedia
applications, games, and entertainment software.
Windows® 98:
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Your system inc ludes the latest opera ting system
fr om Microsoft.
Communications:
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Access popu lar on line servic e s, send e-ma il,
browse the Internet, and use fax features.
100 free hours of Internet access:
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Use the Internet for up to 100 free
hours when you sign up with GTE (no credit card required). Free
access e xpi res afte r 100 hours of use or 60 days after signing up—
whic hever occurs fi rst. Sig n up when you regi ster you r computer
with Sony, or use the Easy Internet A ccess ico n on the desktop . Once
you have signed up , the icon launche s the Easy In ternet Access
br owse r.
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* Model PCG-Z505S has a Celeron processor, and model PCG-Z505SX has a Pentium II processor.
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Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and government
regulations.
Unpacking Your Notebook Computer 5
Unpacking Your Notebook Computer
Remove the following hardware items from the box:
Main unit
i.LI NK™ port replicator
RJ-45 network ca ble adapt er
USB cable
Rechargeab l e battery pack
AC adapter
Power cord
Mini-USB c able
USB floppy disk drive
Phone cable
Manuals
❑ Read Me Fi rst (this manual) contains specifications, software
descriptio ns, and quick tips on specific hardware a nd softwa re issues.
❑ The VA I O
to set up and use your notebook computer.
❑ The Microsoft
use the basi c features of the Windows oper ating system.
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Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Noteboo k User Gu ide de s cr ibe s how
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Windows®98 Getting Started manual explains how to
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Recovery CDs
❑ System Recovery CD ( s )
❑ Applicat ion Re covery 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
❑ Setting up your VAIO
❑ Packet containing special pro duct offers
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Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook (poster)
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