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  • Page 1 VAIO 505 SuperSlim ® Notebook User Guide PCG-N505VE/PCG-N505VX ®...
  • Page 2: Notice To Users

    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.
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook. Record the serial number in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center.
  • Page 4 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 installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the...
  • Page 5: Telephone Consumer Protection Act Of 1991

    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).
  • Page 6: Industry Canada Notice

    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...
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome... 1 Features ... 1 Unpacking Your Notebook Computer ... 2 Manuals ...2 Software CDs ...3 Recovery CDs ...3 Other ...3 Locating Controls and Connectors... 5 Front...5 Back ...6 Left ...6 Right...7 Bottom ...7 Connecting a Power Source ... 8 Using the AC Adapter...8 Using Battery Power...9 Starting Your Computer ...
  • Page 10 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs ...64 Using the System Recovery CD(s)...64 Using the Application Recovery CD(s)...66 Hard Drive Partition...66 About the Software on Your Computer...67 About Your Recovery CDs ...73 For Answers to Your Software Questions ...74 Sony Service Center ...76 Specifications...77 Index...79...
  • Page 11: Welcome

    Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video computing and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing. Features For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook, see page 77.
  • Page 12: Unpacking Your Notebook Computer

    VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your Notebook Computer Remove the following hardware items from the box: Main unit Rechargeable battery pack* AC adapter Manuals ® The V AIO 505 SuperSlim™ Notebook User Guide (this manual) contains information on how to get the most from you computer, find help and solve common problems.
  • Page 13: Software Cds

    Software CDs ® Microsoft Works Suite CDs Recovery CDs System Recovery CD(s) Application Recovery CD(s) To use these recovery CDs, you need to purchase the PCGA-CD5 or PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM drive. Other Setting up your VAIO Packet containing special product offers Unpacking Your Notebook Computer ®...
  • Page 15: Locating Controls And Connectors

    Locating Controls and Connectors This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer’s internal and external devices, such as the touchpad and floppy disk drive. Front LCD screen (pages 21, 58) External speaker connectors (page 21) Microphone Speaker (pages 21, 60) Power indicator (pages 12, 20)
  • Page 16: Back

    VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Back Battery connector (page 9) Left Phone line jack (page 36) ® i.LINK port replicator connector (page 37) DC In connector (page 8) S400 i.LINK (IEEE-1394) (page 48) USB connector (page 50) Microphone connector Headphone connector...
  • Page 17: Right

    Right Infrared port (page 30) Power Switch (page 12) Programmable Power Key (see the online document Customizing Your VAIO SuperSlim™ Notebook) * Do not block air flow through the fan unit. Blocking this unit may result in a system malfunction. Bottom Battery release lever (page 11) Battery lock lever (pages 9, 11)
  • Page 18: Connecting A Power Source

    VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 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.
  • Page 19: Using Battery Power

    Using Battery Power PCG-N505VE comes with the PCGA-BP51 battery pack, and PCG- N505VX comes with the PCGA-BP52 battery pack. You can use a battery pack as a source of power. The 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.
  • Page 20: Insert The Battery Pack

    VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide To charge the battery pack Connect the AC adapter to the computer. Insert the battery pack. The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges). When the battery is 85% full, the battery indicator light turns off.
  • Page 21: To Remove The Battery Pack

    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.
  • Page 22: Starting Your Computer

    VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 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.
  • Page 23: Shutting Down Your Computer

    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 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box. Select Shut down.
  • Page 24: Configuring Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition

    98 Second Edition 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. You may sign up for Internet access with a Sony preferred Internet Service Provider. ® ®...
  • Page 25: Registering Your Computer

    Registering Your Computer You can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits by registering your computer with Sony: Sony Customer Support – Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer.
  • Page 26: Using The Keyboard

    VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide 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 Shift key Ctrl key Fn key Windows 98 key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator.
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28: Combinations And Functions With The Windows 98 Key

    VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combinations Functions + F1 Displays Windows Help. + Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. Displays Windows Explorer. Displays the Windows Find: All Files window to find a file or folder.
  • Page 29: Replacing A Key Top

    Using the Keyboard Replacing a key top If the enter key or the space bar key comes off, replace the key top in the position shown below. If any other key top comes off, replace it in its original location and push it down until it clicks. To replace a key top Remove the wire from the key top, then attach it to the hook on the unit.
  • Page 30: Indicators

    VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Indicators Indicators Functions Power Green light indicates the computer is turned on. Umber light indicates the computer is in System Idle mode. Umber flash indicatesthe computer is in System Suspend mode. Turns off when the computer is in System Hibernation mode or powered off.
  • Page 31: Combinations And Functions With The Fn Key

    Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/ Feature (ESC) System Suspend Fn+ % (F3) Speaker switch Fn+ 2 (F4) Speaker volume Fn+ 8 (F5) Brightness control (F7) Switch to the external display (F12) System Hibernation Fn+B Mega-Bass switch Fn+D Video standby Fn+F Change the display size...
  • Page 32: Using The Touchpad

    VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the built-in touchpad. Touchpad Actions Descriptions Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object.
  • Page 33: Using Smart Pad

    Using Smart Pad Smart Pad is an application that lets you create memos by writing on the touchpad using your finger. To use Smart Pad Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar. Point to Programs, point to Smart Utilities, and then click Smart Pad. Press the F10 key.
  • Page 34: Using The Floppy Disk Drive

    VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Using the Floppy Disk Drive You can connect the floppy disk drive to the computer: To connect the floppy disk drive You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting the floppy disk drive.
  • Page 35 To remove a diskette When you finish using the diskette, wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette. Do not press the Eject button while the LED indicator is on, as this may damage the diskette.
  • Page 36: Using Pc Cards

    16 bit card and Card Bus. ZV (Zoomed Video) port is not available. Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card. You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” in the online document Customizing Your VAIO details.
  • Page 37 Remove the PC card slot protector. Insert the PC card into the PC card slot, front label facing up. Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector. The release button comes out. Pull the release button, then push it down towards the slot.
  • Page 38 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide To remove a PC card Follow the steps below when you remove the PC card while your computer is on. If the card is not removed properly, your system may not work well. When your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 5.
  • Page 39: Using Smart Connect

    Using Smart Connect Using Smart Connect The pre-installed Smart Connect software allows you to use an i.LINK cable (not supplied) to connect your VAIO 505 SuperSlim notebook to another VAIO computer that also has Smart Connect. You can then use one computer to copy, delete, and edit files on the other computer.
  • Page 40: Using Infrared Communication Devices

    VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Using Infrared Communication Devices Your computer includes an infrared port, located on the right side of the computer. You can use this port to communicate with other infrared- equipped devices with compatible protocols, such as a digital still camera or other computers.
  • Page 41 Using Infrared Communication Devices Check the Status tag of the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel to determine if the infrared device is detected. If the two devices are too far apart or too close together, data transfer may be interrupted or there may be noise in the transmission.
  • Page 42: Using Power Saving Modes

    VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer has three distinct power saving modes: System Idle, System Suspend, and System Hibernation.
  • Page 43: System Suspend Mode

    System Suspend Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The tan power indicator light flashes in this mode. To activate System Suspend mode Press Fn+Esc. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Suspend mode.
  • Page 45: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals: Phone line (page 36) Port replicator (page 37) Printer (page 39) External display (page 41) Desktop computer or serial device (page 43) CD-ROM drive (page 45) i.LINK device (page 48) Universal Serial Bus (USB) device (page 50) External display (page 51)
  • Page 46: Connecting A Phone Line

    Internet, and Sony Customer Support. In order to register your Sony VAIO 505 SuperSlim notebook, register your software online, and use Sony Customer Support, you must connect to a phone line. Also, you must register your computer to receive the extended warranty.
  • Page 47: Connecting The I.link Port Replicator

    Connecting the i.LINK Port Replicator You can use the PCGA-UPR5 i.LINK port replicator (supplied with PCG-N505VX only) to connect peripheral devices such as a printer or external display. The port replicator has five ports, including an i.LINK port. Printer (page 39) External Display (page 41) i.LINK device (page 48) Connecting the i.LINK Port Replicator...
  • Page 48 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide To attach the port replicator Turn off the computer. Open the port replicator connector cover on the left side of the computer. Port replicator connector cover Plug the port replicator cable into the port replicator connector on the computer.
  • Page 49: Connecting A Printer

    Fold the port replicator cable into the compartment on the side of the port replicator. You cannot use the optional PCGA-PR5 port replicator with your computer. Connecting a Printer You can use the port replicator to connect a Windows 98-compatible printer or other parallel port device to your computer.
  • Page 50 See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use. Before using the printer, you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” in the online document ®...
  • Page 51: Connecting An External Display

    Connecting an External Display You can use the port replicator to connect an external display to your notebook computer. For example, you can use the computer with any of the following: Computer display (monitor) (page 41) Projector (page 42) Turn off your computer and the peripherals; unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the external display.
  • Page 52 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide To connect a projector You can use a projector as an external display, such as the Sony LCD Projector. Use the symbol to locate the Monitor connector. Plug the RGB signal cable into this connector.
  • Page 53: Connecting A Desktop Computer Or Serial Device

    Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device You can use the port replicator to connect your notebook computer to another computer, or to connect other peripherals, such as the Sony Digital Still Camera. To connect a desktop computer Use the symbol to locate the Serial connector.
  • Page 54 Digital I/O connector on the digital still camera. to lOlOl Serial The Sony Digital Still Camera is pictured here; other cameras may connect differently. See the manual that came with your digital camera or other serial device for more information on installation and use.
  • Page 55: Connecting The Cd-Rom Drive

    Connecting the CD-ROM Drive You can use the optional PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM drive with your notebook computer. Procedures for connecting a CD-ROM drive may vary, depending on the CD-ROM drive. See the manual that came with your CD-ROM drive for more information on use. To play audio CDs, you need to connect the optional PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM.
  • Page 56 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the SONY logo facing up. See “Using PC Cards” on page 26 for details. A protective cover is attached to the lens of the CD-ROM drive at the factory. Before using the CD-ROM drive, remove the protective cover.
  • Page 57 Close the tray by pushing it gently. The BUSY indicator on the CD-ROM drive flashes while your computer is reading data from the disc. Busy indicator To remove the CD-ROM drive Remove the PC card from the computer. See “Using PC Cards” on page 26 for details.
  • Page 58: Connecting An I.link Device

    DV In/Out Digital video camera recorder The Sony digital video camera recorder (DCR-PC7) is pictured; your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently. On Sony digital video cameras, connectors labeled “DV In/Out” or “i.LINK” are i.LINK- compatible.
  • Page 59 Connecting an i.LINK device See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use. You can only connect one digital video camera recorder at a time. The software limits the use of more than one digital video camera recorder or i.LINK device at the same time. The i.LINK connector does not supply power to external devices.
  • Page 60: Connecting A Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Device

    Plug one end of the USB cable into this port and the other end into the USB mouse. You can connect the optional Sony USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1). The driver for PCGA-UMS1 is preinstalled on your computer. To use the supplied floppy disk drive simultaneously, connect the optional i.LINK port replicator (PCGA-UPR5) to your computer, and then plug the USB device into the USB connector on the i.LINK port replicator.
  • Page 61: Connecting An External Display

    Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your notebook computer. For example, you can use the computer with a computer display (monitor) or projector. Turn off your computer and the peripherals; unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the external display.
  • Page 62 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide To connect a projector You can use a projector, such as the Sony LCD Projector, as an external display. Projector Power cord RGB signal cable See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and use.
  • Page 63: Connecting External Speakers

    Connecting External Speakers You can use the optional PCGA-SP51 stereo speakers or other speakers designed for computer use with your computer. See the manual that came with your speakers for more information. You cannot use the optional PCGA-SP5 stereo speakers. Turn down the internal speakers volume before you connect the external speakers.
  • Page 64: Adding Memory

    You can increase memory to 128 MB by installing optional memory modules. To upgrade memory, contact your nearest Sony Authorized Service Center or check www.ita.sel.sony.com/ support/pc/pcdoc.html. For the location of a service center near you, call 1-888-4SONYPC.
  • Page 65: Getting Help

    Getting Help Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in the following sequence: ® V AIO SuperSlim Notebook Read Me First ®...
  • Page 66 You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics that you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax-on-demand service, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or your fax software.)
  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. When you reconnect devices, be sure to turn off the computer as described in “Shutting Down Your Computer”...
  • Page 68 Turn the computer off and then turn it on again. Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu screen appears. Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
  • Page 69 I cannot print Try changing the printer port mode. In Sony Notebook Setup, select the Printer/FDD tab. If the printer port mode is set to ECP, change it to bi- directional. If the printer port mode is set to bi-directional, change it to ECP.
  • Page 70 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide I cannot play a CD-ROM Make sure the label of the CD-ROM is facing up. If the CD-ROM requires software, make sure the software is installed according to the program’s instructions. Moisture condensation may have occurred. Disconnect the CD-ROM drive and disconnect the power to the drive for at least one hour.
  • Page 71 Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct. Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook computer modem. (All preinstalled programs are compatible.) Call the software publisher or Sony Customer Support. My modem connection is slow The computer’s modem uses K56flex...
  • Page 72 My PC card is not working Make sure the PC card is compatible with Windows 98. Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using. The device, which is connected to the i.LINK connector on the optional i.LINK port replicator, does not work properly.
  • Page 73: Power Management

    Troubleshooting Power Management The operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as system hibernation is initiated and then changed before the operating system completely enters the lower power state. To restore the computer to its normal operating stability, close all open applications, button forward and hold it there for four seconds or more to completely shut down the computer.
  • Page 74: Using The System And Application Recovery Cds

    If you choose the Full Restore without Format option, you may need to reinstall applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it. If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD, contact Sony Customer Support.
  • Page 75 Slide the power switch forward and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer. Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu screen appears. Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
  • Page 76: Using The Application Recovery Cd(S)

    64. You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CDs. The application will not run from DOS. If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CDs, contact Sony Customer Support. Some applications on the Application Recovery CDs must be decompressed before the installation process begins.
  • Page 77: About The Software On Your Computer

    About the Software on Your Computer About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO 505 SuperSlim notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section gives you an overview of the activities you can perform with your software titles. For support information, see “For Answers to Your Software Questions”...
  • Page 78 DVgate™ Motion Sony Electronics Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK connector and capture your own video clips. You can edit the clips from your video, add others, and combine clips into new movie segments.
  • Page 79 Media Bar software is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playback. Media Bar software handles all common computer multimedia formats and controls selected Sony devices. In addition to audio/video library cataloging and playlist management, Media Bar software includes digital video quality control and effects features. Media Bar software seamlessly integrates a variety of new media formats with an easy-to-use software interface.
  • Page 80 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.
  • Page 81 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.LINK interface. It allows you to capture compressed video or still images that you can save or share via e-mail.
  • Page 82 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Smart Write Sony Electronics A word processor that allows you to create documents that incorporate pictures and sound. With Smart Write, you can record your voice right into the page and draw directly onto your documents with a computer “pencil.”...
  • Page 83: About Your Recovery Cds

    Sony Electronics This program allows you to restore the software titles 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 Sony computer you purchased.
  • Page 84: For Answers To Your Software Questions

    VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide For Answers to Your Software Questions ® Acrobat Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe (Adobe Systems Incorporated) website phone e-mail hours ® America Online (America Online) website phone hours ® AT&T WorldNet Service (AT&T) website phone e-mail hours ®...
  • Page 85 eMail inChorus™ (Softlink, Inc.) website phone e-mail McAfee VirusScan (Network Associates, Inc.) website phone e-mail hours Mindspring Internet Desktop (MindSpring) website phone Netscape Communicator™ (Netscape Communications Corporation) website phone hours * Support from 1-888-4SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. Prodigy Internet™...
  • Page 86: Sony Service Center

    * Support from 1-888-4SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. WinFax® Basic Edition (Symantec Corporation) website phone Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). http://www.intuit.com/support 900-555-4688 7 days a week, 24 hours a day http://www.microsoft.com/support/...
  • Page 87: Specifications

    Specifications Model Processor Hard Disk Drive Standard RAM LCD Screen L2 Cache Memory MPEG Graphics Sound Capabilities Modem Infrared Expansion Capabilities Built-in Capabilities Telecommunication Capabilities Connection Capabilities on N505 SuperSlim Pro Connection Capabilities on i.LINK Port Replicator Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Power Management...
  • Page 88 Model Battery Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity *MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. † GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. **Maximum speed for faxing is 14.4 kbps.
  • Page 89: Index

    Finish left right Start (Windows 98) camera cameras digital video recorder Sony Digital Still canceling commands Caps Lock indicator light CD-ROM discs inserting CD-ROM drive closing lid connecting troubleshooting using charge status indicator light...
  • Page 90 VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide parallel devices party phone lines phone line port replicator power source printer projector serial device connectors battery DC In infrared monitor parallel parallel port port replicator printer Serial port correction keys Ctrl key cursor-movement keys customer assistance support options DC In...
  • Page 91 other computers infrared port infrared transmission active distance troubleshooting input devices Insert key inserting battery pack diskettes into drive installing hardware peripherals interference internal speaker See speakers Keyboard –??, keyboard lock lever selecting to display output troubleshooting left button lever Limited Warranty Liquid Crystal Display screen See LCD...
  • Page 92 Serial connector serial devices connecting digital still setting up Windows 98 Shift key Shut Down Windows dialog box Smart Connect Smart Pad Sony Fax-on-Demand service Sony Online Support options speakers built-in Start button starting computer startup problems switching display...
  • Page 93 Help key combinations License Agreement setup Setup Wizard screen Start button taskbar...

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