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VAIO® R505
SuperSlim Pro™
Notebook User Guide
PCG-R505TSK, PCG-R505TS
PCG-R505TEK, PCG-R505TE

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  • Page 1 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide PCG-R505TSK, PCG-R505TS PCG-R505TEK, PCG-R505TE...
  • Page 2 Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in USA © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc.
  • Page 3: Notice To Users

    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.
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
  • Page 5 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. Myers, FL 33913, or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
  • Page 6: Regulatory Information

    Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-6112 PCG-6122 PCG-611A PCG-612A Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is for FCC-related matters only. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 7: Telephone Consumer Protection Act Of 1991

    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.
  • Page 8 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 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.
  • Page 9 Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated 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...
  • Page 10 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide...
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome ... 15 Features ... 15 Unpacking Your Notebook ...16 Notes on Use...18 Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook ... 23 Locating Controls and Connectors ...23 Connecting a Power Source ...26 Starting Your Notebook...32 Shutting Down Your Notebook...33 Using Your VAIO® Notebook... 35 Using the Keyboard 35 Using the Touchpad ...39 Using PC Cards ...40...
  • Page 12 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device... 82 Connecting External Speakers ... 84 Connecting an External Microphone... 85 Customizing Your VAIO Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen ... 87 Controlling Power Management ... 89 Displaying Battery Information... 93 Selecting the Display Mode ... 95 Using Dual Display Function (Windows Me™...
  • Page 13 Troubleshooting audio ...135 Troubleshooting the Printer ...136 Getting Help ...138 Specifications ...139 xiii...
  • Page 14 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide...
  • Page 15: 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 Here are some of the features your notebook offers: For complete specifications of your VAIO Notebook, see “Specifications” ..
  • Page 16: Unpacking Your Notebook

    Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Getting Started manual — Explains how to use the basic features of this latest Windows operating system. Software CDs Microsoft® Word 2000 — Allows you to reinstall Microsoft Word 2000 to the Sony computer you purchased. Power Cord AC Adapter Rechargeable Battery Pack...
  • Page 17: Recovery Cds

    System Recovery CD(s) — Allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. Driver Recovery CD(s) — Allows you to reinstall individual device drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased.
  • Page 18: Notes On Use

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Notes on Use You will be using your notebook as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should comply with ergonomic guidelines in both stationary and portable environments. Ergonomic Guidelines Position of your computer —...
  • Page 19 Recommended Position Arms at desk level Wrists relaxed and flat Setting Up Your Notebook Do not place your computer in a location subject to: Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95º...
  • Page 20 In this case, allow at least an hour before turning on your computer. If any problems occur, unplug your computer, and contact your Sony Service Center. The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception.
  • Page 21: Handling The Lcd Screen

    Cleaning Your Notebook Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer. Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen. Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
  • Page 22 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide...
  • Page 23: Setting Up Your Vaio Notebook

    Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook This section describes the controls and connectors on your VAIO Notebook and optional docking station, how to connect your notebook to a power source, and how to start and shut down your notebook. Locating Controls and Connectors Front Power indicator Battery indicator...
  • Page 24 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Back Battery connector Left DC In connector USB connector Air vent Monitor connector ® Memory Stick slot...
  • Page 25 Right USB connector Headphone jack Microphone jack i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 connector Warning: Connect only 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the network) connector. Do not connect to the Ethernet connector any other type of network cable or telephone line. Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the connector.
  • Page 26: Connecting A Power Source

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Bottom Battery unlock lever Battery unlock/lock lever 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 27: Using Battery Power

    Notes on the AC Adapter Your computer operates on 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz. Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as a copy machine or shredder. You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm.
  • Page 28 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the tabs and notches on the back of the notebook, and then slide the battery toward the computer until it clicks into place. Inserting Battery Pack Slide the lock lever into the notebook.
  • Page 29 battery indicator light on the front of the computer indicates the status of the battery pack. Battery Indicator Light Battery Pack (supplied) Battery Indicator Meaning Light Status The computer is using battery power. Single blink The battery is running out of power. Double blink The battery is charging.
  • Page 30 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide To remove the battery pack You can insert or remove the battery pack while your notebook is on or off. However, if you insert or remove the battery pack while your notebook is on, make sure the computer is connected to the AC adapter.
  • Page 31 Connecting a Power Source Your notebook may not enter Hibernate mode when the battery life is low if certain software applications are active or if certain peripheral devices are connected. To avoid loss of data when using battery power, save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode.
  • Page 32: Starting Your Notebook

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Starting Your Notebook Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover. Opening Notebook LCD Lock Lever Press the power button located on the right side of the notebook until the green power indicator light turns on.
  • Page 33: Shutting Down Your Notebook

    Shutting Down Your Notebook To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your notebook. Click the Start button on the Windows® taskbar. Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box.
  • Page 34 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide...
  • Page 35: Using Your Vaio Notebook

    Using Your VAIO Notebook Using the Keyboard Although the notebook keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter, the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks. Keyboard Shift Fn Key Alt Key Ctrl Key Windows Key ® Print Screen Key Function Keys Numeric Keypad Area...
  • Page 36 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide The Notebook Keyboard Keys Description Numeric keypad The numeric keypad area contains the keys found on a typical calculator. area Use this area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction. Note the following: •...
  • Page 37 Indicators Indicator Function Power Light is green when the notebook is powered on, flashes umber when the notebook is in Standby mode, and turns off when the notebook is in Hibernate mode or is powered off. Battery Indicates the status of the battery, which is attached at the rear of the notebook.
  • Page 38 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Combination Function Displays the Windows Find: All Files window to find a file or folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Find then Files or Folders from the Start menu. + Ctrl + F Displays the Windows Find: Computer window where you can locate other computers.
  • Page 39: Using The Touchpad

    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 Touchpad Actions Descriptions Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object. Click Press the left button once.
  • Page 40: Using Pc Cards

    CardBus. 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” for details. Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer.
  • Page 41 Note the following: Do not force a card into the slot. It may damage the connector pins. If you have difficulty inserting a card, check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation. Do not carry your notebook while the head of the PC card (such as a wireless LAN card) is out of the slot.
  • Page 42 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Do not choose a USB disk, Sony i.LINK CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, or Sony i.LINK DVD-ROM drive. (Windows Me only) If you choose to remove a USB disk, the internal Memory Stick becomes disabled. Follow these steps to reactivate the USB disk: 1.
  • Page 43: Using Smart Connect

    See Smart Connect online help for more information. * i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, oper- ating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices.
  • Page 44 If you have previously purchased a VAIO computer or notebook that does not have the Windows Me operating system or Smart Connect 3.0 software preinstalled, consult the Sony website for support options (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). If Your Notebook is Connected to the Optional Docking Station If you want to exchange data with another computer using the optional i.LINK...
  • Page 45 Turn on the notebook, and use the i.LINK cable to connect your notebook to another computer. After you have finished the tasks you needed to perform to end the “smart connect” session, proceed as follows: Disconnect your notebook from the docking station. Disconnect the i.LINK cable and all other cables from the docking station.
  • Page 46: Vaio Action Setup

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your notebook’s Jog Dial™ Control, ® *® Memory Stick media, and i.LINK interface. An overview of some of the functions controlled by VAIO Action Setup is provided below. For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup, right-click the Jog Dial Utility icon in the task tray and click Help Topics.
  • Page 47 Jog Dial™ Control Using the Jog Dial™ Control This section explains how to use the Jog Dial Control. For information on how to change the settings of the Jog Dial Control, right-click the Jog Dial Utility icon in the task tray and click Help Topics. Launcher Mode The Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active.
  • Page 48 The Jog Dial control window displays the function of the Jog Dial Control. Using the Jog Dial Control with Sony Software If Sony software that supports the Jog Dial Control is active, you can use the functions of the Jog Dial Control that are allocated to that software. For more information on functions allocated to software, see the software application’s...
  • Page 49: Using Memory Stick® Media

    Using the Jog Dial Control with Other Software If the software you are using does not support the Jog Dial Control, you can still use the Jog Dial Control to scroll or adjust the window size. Using a Dialog Box When a window such as Screen Properties is active, the Dialog box is displayed in the Jog Dial window.
  • Page 50 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide For music, which requires copyright protection, you can only use MG Memory Stick media with your notebook. You can also use MagicGate media-compatible devices to record and playback music when they are connected to your computer. You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media.
  • Page 51 At the default setting, Visual Flow application starts automatically when you insert a Memory Stick media. You can change this setting in VAIO Action Setup. To View the Contents of Memory Stick Media Click the Removable Disk (S:) icon under My Computer to see the contents of the Memory Stick media.
  • Page 52 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Write-protecting a Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is designed with a write-protect tab to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting. Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write-protection.
  • Page 53 Recorded music is limited to private use only. Using recorded music for any other purpose requires permission of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources.
  • Page 54 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Beware of the following when using Memory Stick media: Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise. Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects. Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media.
  • Page 55: Using Power Saving Modes

    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 two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate.
  • Page 56 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide To activate Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12. (Windows 2000) The “Save to Disk Manager” screen appears, and then the computer enters Hibernate mode. Do not move the notebook until its power indicator light turns off. To return to normal mode To return to normal mode, turn on the computer by pressing the power button.
  • Page 57: Using A Phone Line

    Internet, and Sony Customer Support. In order to register your Sony VAIO Sony Customer Support, you must connect the notebook to a phone line. Gently peel back the rubber phone jack cover. Pulling the phone jack cover too hard could damage it.
  • Page 58: Using The Local Area Network (Lan)

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Using the Local Area Network (LAN) You can connect your notebook to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type networks. For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, please ask your network administrator. Connecting to LAN Warning: Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the network) connector.
  • Page 59: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting Peripheral Devices This section describes how you can add functionality to your notebook by connecting it to a variety of peripherals, as discussed in the following sections: “Connecting the Optional Docking Station” “Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive” “Connecting an Optical Drive” “Connecting a Printer”...
  • Page 60: Connecting The Optional Docking Station

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Connecting the Optional Docking Station Your notebook supports an optional docking station that provides the following: A floppy disk drive. An optical (CD-RW/DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM) drive, depending on the model you purchased. A rear connector panel that enables you to connect additional peripherals to your notebook as shown below.
  • Page 61 Connecting the Notebook to the Docking Station You may connect your notebook to the docking station as long as it is not in power saving mode, i.e., Standby or Hibernate. Connecting the computer while it is in power saving mode may result in data loss or a computer malfunction. Note the following before connecting your notebook to the docking station: Disconnect the VGA, USB, AC, and Ethernet devices from your notebook.
  • Page 62 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Firmly press with your thumbs the two rear corners of the notebook, until your computer clicks in place and is securely fastened to the docking station. Be careful not to press the top of the notebook too strongly; the LCD display may be damaged.
  • Page 63 Releasing the Notebook from the Docking Station Pull release levers on either side of rear corners of docking station Remove the notebook from the docking station, while moving the computer slightly back to disengage it from the two front latches of the docking station.
  • Page 64 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide From the Start menu Click the Start menu in the Windows task tray. Select Eject PC to access the “Undock Complete” dialog box. Wait for the docking indicator light to switch off before undocking the notebook.
  • Page 65 UNDOCK switch Release and remove your notebook as described in “Disconnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is Off” . Beware of the following to ensure proper operation of your notebook: Do not disconnect the notebook from the docking station while the docking indicator is on.
  • Page 66: Connecting The Floppy Disk Drive

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive You can use the floppy disk drive in the optional docking station. If you do not utilize the docking station drive, you can connect an optional PCGA-UFD5 floppy disk drive to the USB connector Do not use an optional PCGA-UFD5 floppy disk drive while your notebook is connected to the docking station.
  • Page 67 To Remove a Diskette When you finish using the diskette, wait until the LED indicator light turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette. Removing Diskette Notes on Handling Diskettes Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette. Keep diskettes away from magnets.
  • Page 68: Connecting An Optical Drive

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Connecting an Optical Drive You can use the optional docking station, PCGA-DSD5 CD-RW/DVD or PCGA- DSD5 DVD with your notebook. Do not use an optional, optical docking station PCGA-CD51/A CD-ROM drive while your notebook is connected to the docking station. To Insert a Disc If you are using a PC card (such as a wireless LAN card) with its head out of the slot, remove it before you insert a disc.
  • Page 69 Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up. Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place. Inserting Disc Close the tray by pushing it gently. The BUSY indicator on the drive flashes while your notebook reads data from the disc.
  • Page 70: Playing A Dvd

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Playing a DVD To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, it is recommended that you close all open applications before playing a DVD movie. When playing DVD movies on battery power, set the power management profile to DVD.
  • Page 71 Handling and Cleaning CD and DVD Media Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability. Therefore, always abide by the following guidelines: Handling Do not drop or bend the disc. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors.
  • Page 72 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Beware of the following: Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc. Memory-resident disc utilities, such as the screen saver and virus checker, may cause unstable operation or data loss. Deactivate these utilities (if they are active) before writing data to a disc.
  • Page 73: Connecting A Printer

    Connecting a Printer You can use the optional docking station to connect a printer or other parallel connector to you notebook. You can connect a USB-compatible printer or other compatible USB device to your notebook. Turn off the notebook before connecting peripherals. In normal use, you should turn on the peripherals before turning on your notebook.
  • Page 74 See the manuals that came with your printer for more information on printer installation and operation. Before operating the printer, ensure that the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software is properly set. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup...
  • Page 75: Connecting An I.link® Device

    “Using Memory Stick® Media” . Connecting Digital Video Camera Recorder * i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, oper- ating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices.
  • Page 76 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Note the following: The above figure displays connection to a Sony digital video camera; your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently. Only Sony digital video cameras and connectors labeled “DV In/Out” or “i.LINK”...
  • Page 77: Hard Disk Drive Partition

    Hard Disk Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer’s DVgate™ Motion software, the hard disk drive on your notebook has been formatted with two partitions, C and D. The C partition holds 40% and the D partition holds 60% of the entire drive capacity.
  • Page 78: Connecting An External Display

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Connecting an External Display You can connect a computer display (monitor) or projector to your notebook or docking station. To Connect a Monitor Using the Notebook Locate the monitor connector on the left side of the notebook. Plug the display cable (optional) into the monitor connector.
  • Page 79: To Connect A Projector

    To Connect a Projector You can use a projector, such as the Sony LCD Projector, as an external display. Using the Notebook Locate the monitor connector on the left side of the notebook.
  • Page 80 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Connecting projector Using the Docking Station Locate the monitor connector on the rear panel of the docking station. Plug the optional monitor adapter into the monitor connector. To Headphone connector Projector Audio cable RGB signal cable Power cord...
  • Page 81 Plug the audio cable into the green Headphone connector on the right side of the notebook. Connecting projector To Headphone connector Note the following: See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and operation. You cannot use the Monitor connector on your notebook when the docking station is connected to the notebook.
  • Page 82: Connecting A Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Device

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device You can connect USB devices such as an external mouse, keyboard, speaker, and microphone to your computer. To Connect a USB Device Using the Notebook Locate a USB connector on the notebook.
  • Page 83 USB device. Connecting USB Device You can use an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1 series (not supplied) with this computer. Since the USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the computer, you simply plug the USB mouse into the USB connector to use it. One USB connector supports one USB device.
  • Page 84: Connecting External Speakers

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Connecting External Speakers You can connect external speakers to your notebook to enhance the sound quality of your computer. Note the following when connecting external speakers: Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on.
  • Page 85: Connecting An External Microphone

    Connecting an External Microphone You can use an external microphone to enhance the quality of the sound input. Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use. The microphone should be compliant with the plug-in power microphone. To Connect an External Microphone Locate the red Microphone connector on the right side of your notebook.
  • Page 86 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide...
  • Page 87: Notebook

    Click the Start button on the Windows® taskbar. Point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup. Sony Notebook Setup Screen Select the tab for the item you want to change. See “Sony Notebook Setup Tabs” . After you finish making your changes, click OK.
  • Page 88: Sony Notebook Setup Tabs

    Initial Setting Touchpad Power On Password Enable Ports Basic/Advanced For more information about each option, click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the Help file. Description Display system information, including memory capacity, serial number, and BIOS version.
  • Page 89: Controlling Power Management

    Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power settings of your notebook and provides key information about system activity and battery life. The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your computer’s battery power. You can also refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information. To activate a profile or command, see “Displaying Battery Information”...
  • Page 90: Power Management Profiles

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Customizing Power Management Settings You can customize power management settings, such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen. To customize a setting: Click the Current Profile icon on the Power Management toolbar. Select Edit/Create Profiles from the menu.
  • Page 91 Controlling Power Management Icon Description AC Power The power management state when AC power is in use. Similar to the Power Management Off setting. Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature. Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer. Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while it conserves power.
  • Page 92: Power Management Commands

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Power Management Commands PowerPanel also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power management functions and to control power for a specific device. You can use these commands to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action.
  • Page 93: Displaying Battery Information

    Displaying Battery Information You can display detailed information for each of the batteries in your computer. The following sections briefly describe how to display your computer’s general battery information. Refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information. To Activate the Battery Information Toolbar Right-click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 94: Displaying Detailed Battery Information

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Displaying Detailed Battery Information Double-click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Information window. The screen appears displaying the Battery tab, which contains information such as the estimated time-to-empty and charging time. Battery Information Window Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system You can customize the Battery Information toolbar to suit your portable...
  • Page 95: Selecting The Display Mode

    Selecting the Display Mode This notebook uses the Intel® video controller, which enables you to select the desired display when the notebook is connected to an external monitor. When you connect an external display, you can switch the display mode between your notebook’s LCD display and the external monitor.
  • Page 96: Changing The Window Design Of Sony Software

    Sony software will match the “UI Design Selector” window. To try another selection, click << or >> then click OK. The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. This feature is available with UI Design Selector-compatible software only.
  • Page 97: Using Dual Display Function (Windows Me™ Only)

    Using Dual Display function (Windows Me™ only) The dual display function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays. For example, if you have an external display attached to the monitor connector, your notebook’s LCD screen and the external display can function as a single desktop.
  • Page 98 Monitor #2 and click on Enabled to release the setting. Some software is not compatible with Dual Display mode. Changing the Window Design of Sony Software To Change the Window Design Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then point to Control Panel.
  • Page 99 Sony software will match the “UI Design Selector” window. To try another selection, click << or >> and then click OK. The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. This feature is available with UI Design Selector-compatible software only.
  • Page 100 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide...
  • Page 101: Adding Memory

    Related Safety Guidelines Sony recommends memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. To find the nearest center or agent, http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Make sure that you observe the proper safety precautions when you install a memory module in your computer.
  • Page 102: To Install A Memory Module

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide example). Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module. The package protects the module from ESD. Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module.
  • Page 103 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover. Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display, then lift it away slightly. Lifting the Keyboard Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side, then gently turn it over on the touchpad space. Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard. Turning the Keyboard Cable You must remove the existing memory module.
  • Page 104 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Install the memory module. Note the following: Be careful not to touch the other components on the motherboard. Be sure that both ends of the memory module click. Installing the Memory Module Gently replace the keyboard, then press it into your computer. Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard.
  • Page 105: To Remove A Memory Module

    To Remove a Memory Module Perform steps 1 to 5 of “To install a memory module.” Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your computer) to discharge static electricity. Remove the memory module. Perform steps 8 and 9 of “To install a memory module.” To Remove a Memory Module...
  • Page 106 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide...
  • Page 107: About The Software On Your Notebook

    An overview of the various software that come with your computer and the activities you can perform with your software Details on your Sony application, driver, and system recovery CDs Software support information Overview of the Software on Your Notebook Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Inc.
  • Page 108 Drop CD you can also create your own backup CD from the original CD that you own. ™ DVgate Sony Electronics Inc. Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK® connector and capture your own video clips and still images. You can edit the clips from your video, add others, and combine clips into new movie segments.
  • Page 109: Mcafee Virusscan

    Sony Electronics Inc. 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 110: Prodigy Internet

    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. (See “PictureGear™” .) PowerPanel Sony Electronics Inc.
  • Page 111: Smart Capture

    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 112: Movieshaker

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide MovieShaker™ This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a few simple steps, motion pictures can be combined with special effects, still images (pictures), and music files and then saved in a format most computers can play.
  • Page 113: Create A Movie Using Shaker

    Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip(s) to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature. Shaker randomly select clips from the Clip tray to create a 30-second scene. Click the Shake tab. Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray. Shaker Tray Click saved to the Product tray.
  • Page 114: Editing Clips And Scenes

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Editing Clips and Scenes You can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length of clips. Working Panel Monitor Trim Palette Adding effects to a scene or a clip: Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel.
  • Page 115: Saving A Movie

    Saving a Movie Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for more details on saving movies. Click Export. Select the format in which you want the document to be saved. Click Next. Locate the folder to which you want the file saved.
  • Page 116: Picturegear

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide PictureGear™ PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer. Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures. Brighten, contrast, enhance, resize, crop, and color-correct your pictures.
  • Page 117: Making Still Images And Panoramic From Mpeg

    Gather the source images into the same folder or collection. Select the images you want to use. We recommend 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures. From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker. Select the correct lens and click OK. (If 35mm lens is selected, the prompt does not appear;...
  • Page 118: Application, Driver, And System Recovery Cds

    You can also use the Application Recovery CD to install Windows 2000 drivers on your computer. You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD. If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD, contact Sony Customer Support.
  • Page 119 To use the Application Recovery CD(s) Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the optical drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically.
  • Page 120: Using The System Recovery Cd(S)

    This means you will have to reinstall any 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 121 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer. Turn on the computer. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2 key. The BIOS setup menu screen appears. Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
  • Page 122: Software Support Information

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Software Support Information Adobe Acroba t Reader®, Adobe PhotoDelux e® Home Edition Web site http://www.adobe.com/ phone 206-675-6126 (fee-based support) e-mail techdocs@adobe.com hours M-F, 6 AM-5 PM PT America Online® (America Online) Web site http://www.aol.com phone 800-827-3338...
  • Page 123 McAfee® VirusScan® (Network Associates, Inc.) Web site http://support.mcafee.com phone 408-988-3832 e-mail cybr@nai.com hours M-F 9AM-5PM Central Time Netscape Communicator® (Netscape Communications Corporation) Web site http://www.netscape.com/ phone 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.) Web site(s) http://www.arcsoft.com http://www.photoisland.com...
  • Page 124 * Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. WinDVD (InterVideo, Inc.) Web site http://www.intervideo.com/jsp/Support.jsp e-mail support@intervideo.com 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.
  • Page 125: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook. Since many problems have simple solutions, try these suggestions before you contact Sony PC Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Troubleshooting Your Notebook My notebook does not start.
  • Page 126 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide still does not start, remove the AC adapter and battery pack and wait one minute, then reattach them and press the power button. When starting my notebook for the first time, the VAIO InitManager dialog box appears.
  • Page 127 Turn off the notebook. Remove any peripheral devices connected to the notebook. Turn on the notebook. Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears, to access the BIOS setup menu. Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
  • Page 128 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide (Windows Me) If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or DVD, stop the CD/DVD and press Ctrl+Alt+Delete twice to restart the notebook. (Windows 2000) If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or DVD, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and click Shut Down on the Windows Security screen to restart your notebook.
  • Page 129: Troubleshooting The Docking Station

    Troubleshooting the Docking Station I cannot operate the optical drive in the docking station, when the docking station is connected to the notebook. Follow these steps to set the i.LINK network switch. Disconnect your notebook from the docking station. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from your docking station. Set the i.LINK network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the unmarked side, with a thin pen tip.
  • Page 130: Troubleshooting The Lcd Screen

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide The disc tray does not eject even after I press the Eject button. Open the tray by inserting a sharp, pointed object in the manual eject hole. Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank. Verify that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned Verify that the power indicator on the notebook is on.
  • Page 131: Troubleshooting The Mouse And Touchpad

    If you are using an external mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector. See ”Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device” for details. If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1 series, verify that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector. My touchpad does not work properly.
  • Page 132: Troubleshooting Drives, Pc Cards, And Peripheral Devices

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide If the pointer does not move while playing a disc, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to stop playback and restart the notebook. Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive can not write to a diskette. If the diskette is write-protected, disable the write-protect feature or use a diskette that is not write-protected.
  • Page 133 Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices Moisture condensation may have occurred. Leave the notebook idle for at least 1 hour with the notebook turned on. The DVD videos cannot be played properly. (Windows Me only) Follow these steps, to correct this condition. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel to access the Control Panel window.
  • Page 134: Troubleshooting The Software

    VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide My PC card does not work. Make sure the PC card is compatible with Microsoft® Windows®. Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using. Troubleshooting the Software My software program stops responding or crashes.
  • Page 135: Troubleshooting The Modem

    Verify that the phone number the program is dialing is correct. Verify that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook’s modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) My modem connection is slow. Your notebook is equipped with a 56K/V.90 compatible modem. Many factors may influence modem connection speed, including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment (such as fax machines or other modems).
  • Page 136: Troubleshooting The Printer

    The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. If you cannot print, try changing the printer port mode. In the Sony Notebook Setup screen, select the Printer tab. If the printer port mode is set to ECP, change it to bi-directional;...
  • Page 137 Your connected printer may not function after the notebook resumes from a power saving mode. If this occurs, proceed as follows to reset the printer connection: Windows Me Only Right-click My Computer icon on the desktop, then select Properties. Click the Device Manager tab. Select Refresh, then click OK.
  • Page 138: Getting Help

    This service, which requires a fax machine or your fax software, provides answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics then select the topics that you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax- on-demand service, call:...
  • Page 139: Specifications

    Specifications The following tables detail the hardware specifications for your notebook and the optional docking station. Notebook Hardware Specifications Model Mobile Intel Processor processor 750 MHz Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology L2 Cache Memory 256KB (on Die) Hard Disk Drive C/D Partition 15 GB (Approximate) 64 MB SDRAM, expandable to...
  • Page 140 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Notebook Hardware Specifications Model • Stereo speakers Built-in Capabilities • Touchpad • Center Jog Control • i.LINK • Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-TX) Network jack (RJ-45) • 2 USB ports • VGA monitor port • Docking connector Connection Capabilities •...
  • Page 141 †† i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
  • Page 142 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Optional Docking Station Hardware Specifications Model 24x maximum CD-ROM reading 8x maximum DVD-ROM reading Optical Drive Floppy Disk Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB/720 KB • i.LINK • Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-T) Network jack (RJ-45) • Printer port •...
  • Page 143 Index About This Computer tab 88 AC adapter 26, 27 AC power 26 AC Profile power setting 91 adding hardware 59 peripherals 59 adjusting brightness 38 Alt key 36 Application Recovery CD 118 Applications key 36 Basic/Advanced tab 88 batteries 30 using 30 battery pack charging 28...
  • Page 144 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide handling 71 CDRW Drive 60 charge status indicator light 29 charging battery pack 28 choosing power source 26 cleaning computer 20 coin-operated telephones 57 computer 138 cleaning 20 setting up 23 setup screen 87 starting 32 troubleshooting 125, 134 unpacking 16...
  • Page 145 DVD-ROMs handling 71 Eject button 67 ejecting diskettes 67 electronic documentation 138 Energy Star iii Escape key 36 Ethernet network connector 25 external devices display 78 speakers 84 faxes laws governing vii floppy disk drive troubleshooting 132 Fn key 36 combination commands 38 function keys 36 Guide Mode 48...
  • Page 146 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide See speakers keyboard 23, 35–38 Launcher Mode 47 lock lever 32 selecting to display output troubleshooting 130 LCD screen handling 21 Left 23 left button 23 lever LCD 32 Liquid Crystal Display screen See LCD lithium ion battery disposal viii...
  • Page 147 help 138 operator keys 36 output devices vi party phone lines 57 PBX 57 PC card inserting 40 removing 41 slot 40 troubleshooting 134 Type II 40 phone connecting line 57 jack 57 laws governing vii port replicator connecting 60 network 60 power 37 indicator light 23...
  • Page 148 Printer tab 88 Touchpad tab 88 setup tabs 88 Shift key 36 Shut Down Windows dialog box 33 Sony Fax-on-Demand service Sony Notebook Setup screen 87 speakers built-in 23 external 84 troubleshooting 135 Start button 33, 87 starting computer 32...
  • Page 149 Help 37 key 36 Start button 33 taskbar 33, 127...
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