Page 1 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro ™ ® Notebook User Guide PCG-Z505JE/PCG-Z505JEK/PCG-Z505JS/PCG-Z505JSK ®...
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 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.
Page 4 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.
Page 5 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).
Page 6 You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.
Page 7 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.
Page 9 Features ... 1 Unpacking Your Notebook ... 2 Manuals ...2 Software CDs ...3 Recovery CDs ...3 Other ...3 Ergonomic Considerations ... 4 Notes on Setup ...5 Handling Your Notebook ...6 Locating Controls and Connectors... 7 Front...7 Back ...8 Left ...8 Right...9 Bottom ...10 Connecting a Power Source ...
Page 10 The Jog Dial™ Control ...36 Using the Jog Dial™ Control...37 Launcher Mode ...37 Guide Mode ...38 Using the Jog Dial Control with Sony Software ...38 Using the Jog Dial Control with Other Software ...38 Using Smart Connect ...40 Using Power Saving Modes...41 Normal Mode ...41...
Page 11 Adding Memory ... 61 To Install a Memory Module...62 To Remove a Memory Module ...63 MovieShaker™ ... 65 Importing Images and Sound Clips ...65 Create a Movie using Shaker...66 Editing Clips and Scenes...67 Saving a Movie ...68 PictureGear™ ... 69 Managing Your Pictures ...69 Creating a Photo Album ...69 Using Panorama Maker ...70...
Page 13 Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video computing and communications to provide you with state-of-the- art personal computing. Exceptional performance: Your notebook includes a fast Mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor and a V.90-compatible modem.
Page 14 It also includes product specifications. Sony Read Me First contains Troubleshooting and Errors, the most up-to-date information on using your computer, and software support information.
Page 15 Microsoft® Word 2000 System Recovery CD(s) Application Recovery CD(s) Setting up your VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook (poster) Packet containing special product offers...
Page 16 You will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt to apply the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments. Arms at desk level Wrists relaxed and flat Position of your computer –...
Page 17 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 18 Your computer will not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for a problem, the telephone company may bill you for the service call.
Page 23 You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source. Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (PCGA-ACX1) into the DC In connector on the computer. Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
Page 24 You can use a battery pack as a source of power. The PCGA-BPZ51 battery pack that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack. You can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the computer when your computer is connected to the AC adapter.
Page 25 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. This process takes approximately one and one half hours.
Page 26 You can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the computer when your computer is connected to the AC adapter. Before inserting or removing a battery pack, close the cover. Turn off the computer and close the cover. Slide the lock lever to the Slide the release lever to the from the computer.
Page 27 Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140 F (60 C), such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun. Battery life is shorter in a cold environment. This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F (10 C to 30 C).
Page 28 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover. Slide the power switch on the right side toward the front of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on. If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display. To decrease the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the down or left arrow key.
Page 29 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. Select Shut down. Click OK. Wait for your computer to turn off automatically. The power indicator turns off.
Page 30 Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD. Be careful when using the computer near a window. Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it. This could cause malfunction. Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen.
Page 31 Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks. Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. area Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction.
Page 32 Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard. You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it. Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key: Ctrl, Alt, and Shift.
Page 33 + 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. This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu.
Page 34 Power Lights when the power to the computer is turned on. Flashes in System Suspend mode. Turns off when the computer is in System Hibernation mode or powered off. Battery Indicates the status of the battery attached at the rear of the computer.
Page 35 (ESC) System Suspend Fn+ (F3) Speaker switch (F4) Speaker volume Fn+ & (F5) Brightness control (F7) Switch to the external display (F12) System Hibernation Fn+B Mega-Bass switch Fn+S System Idle Puts the system into System Suspend mode, a power management state. To return the system to the active state, press any key or press the power switch on your computer.
Page 36: Memory Stick
Memory Stick® This new compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk. The media is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products. Because it is removable, the media can be used for external data storage. Memory Stick Insert the media into the slot until the media is fixed into the connector.
Page 37 Memory Stick Make sure the access light is off. Push the media in toward the computer. When the media comes out, pull it out. The Memory Stick window closes automatically when you remove the media.
Page 38 To create a slide show that launches automatically when you insert a media, follow these steps to transfer images from your hard drive to a media. Insert the media into the media slot. Click the My Computer icon on the desktop. Click the Removable Disk (S:) icon.
Page 39 Your computer comes equipped with an i.LINK S400 port. The port is a digital interface (IEEE 1394) for high-speed communication. By using your computer, a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder or other compatible camera that supports the i.LINK interface, the DVgate software preinstalled on your computer, and the i.LINK interface, you...
Page 40 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. Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object. Click Press the left button once.
Page 41 Smart Pad is an application that lets you create memos by writing on the touchpad using your finger. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar. Point to Programs, point to Smart Utilities, and then click Smart Pad. Press the F10 key. Smart Pad enters tablet mode.
Page 42 You can connect the floppy disk drive to the computer: Plug the USB cable from the floppy disk drive into the connector on the computer. The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up. Hold the diskette with the label side facing up. Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place.
Page 43 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 open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette. Keep diskettes away from magnets. Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources.
Page 44 Your computer includes a PC card slot. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices, such as a CD-ROM drive. Pull the PC card release button up away from the computer and push it in towards the computer.
Page 45 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.
Page 46 Close any applications that use the PC card, otherwise data may be lost. Click the PC card icon in the taskbar and close the card. Pull the PC card release button up and press it in towards the computer. Gently grasp the card and pull it out. Insert the PC card slot protector into the empty slot.
Page 47 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 48 VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer'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 control icon , in the task tray and click Help Topics.
Page 49 This section explains how to use the Jog Dial control. For information on how to change the Jog Dial control’s settings, right-click the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray and click Help Topics. The Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active.
Page 50 Jog Dial control. The Jog Dial control window displays the Jog Dial’s function. If Sony software that supports the Jog Dial control is active, you can use the Jog Dial’s functions that are allocated to that software. For more information on functions allocated to software, see the software applications online Help.
Page 51 When a window such as Screen Properties is active, the Dialog box is displayed in the Jog Dial window. You can select an item in the window by rotating the Jog Dial control. Pressing the Jog Dial control is the equivalent of pressing Enter.
Page 52 4-pin connector at one end and a 6-pin connector at the other), and VMC-IL4408A (a 0.8-meter cable with a 4-pin connector at each end). You can purchase these cables from your local retailer, through the Sony VAIO® Direct Web site (http://www.sonydirect.com/notebookaccessories/), or...
Page 53 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 54 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. Press Fn+Esc. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Suspend mode. Press any key.
Page 55 You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals: Phone line (page 44) Port replicator (page 47) Printer (page 49) External display (page 50) Desktop computer or serial device CD-ROM drive (page 52) i.LINK device (page 55) Universal Serial Bus (USB) device (page 57) External display (page 59)
Page 56 You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services, the Internet, and Sony Customer Support. Open the phone line jack cover. The cover opens only to a 45-degree angle. Plug one end of the phone cable (optional) into the jack on the inside of the phone line jack cover.
Page 57 Plug the other end into the wall jack.
Page 58 You can connect your computer to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type networks. For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, please ask your system manager.
Page 59 You can use the PCGA-UPR5 i.LINK port replicator (supplied) to connect peripheral devices such as a printer or external display. The port replicator has five ports, including an i.LINK port.
Page 60 Turn off the computer. Open the port replicator connector cover on the left side of the computer. Plug the port replicator cable into the port replicator connector on the computer. Turn off the computer. Press both sides of the port replicator cable connector and unplug the cable from the computer.
Page 61 Fold the port replicator cable into the compartment on the side of the port replicator. You can use the port replicator to connect a Windows 98 or Windows 2000 compatible printer or other parallel port device to your computer. Use the symbol to locate the Printer connector on the port replicator.
Page 62 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 50) Projector (page 51) Use the symbol on the port replicator to locate the Monitor connector.
Page 63 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. Use the i symbol to locate the Headphone connector. Plug the audio cable into this connector.
Page 64 You can use the optional PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM drive, the PCGA- CDRW51 CD-RW drive, or PCGA-DVD51 DVD drive with your notebook. If you use either optional drive when your computer is running on battery power, the battery life will be shorter. The drive draws power from the computer through a PC card.
Page 65 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the SONY logo facing up. See “Using PC Cards” on page 32 for details. Press the Eject button. The disc tray slides out. Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up. Push the disc...
Page 66 Close the tray by pushing it gently. The BUSY indicator on the drive flashes while your computer is reading data from the disc. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not drop or bend the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability.
Page 67 Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook includes an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) connector, which you can use to connect to a compatible i.LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder. Plug one end of an i.LINK cable into the S400 connector on the left side of the computer and the other end into the DV In/Out connector on the digital video camera recorder.
Page 69 You can connect a USB device, such as a USB mouse, to your computer. Use the symbol to locate the USB connector on the right side of the computer. Plug one end of the USB cable into this port and the other end into the USB mouse.
Page 71 You can connect your notebook to a computer display (monitor) or projector. Use the port replicator connector on the left side of the computer. Plug the display adapter (optional) into this connector. If necessary, plug one end of the display’s power cord into the display, and the other end into an AC outlet.
Page 72 You can use a projector, such as the Sony LCD Projector, as an external display. Press both sides of the display adapter connector and unplug it from the computer. When you connect an external display to your computer, you can press Fn+F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), the external monitor, or both devices.
Page 73 In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. You can increase memory to 192 MB on the PCG-Z505JE and the PCG-Z505JEK and you can increase memory to 256 MB on the PCG-Z505JS and PCG-Z505JSK. The PCG-Z505JE/ PCG-Z505JEK has 64 MB of memory and the PCG-Z505JS/PCG-Z505JSK has 128 MB of memory.
Page 74 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your printer. Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs. Wait until the computer cools down. Then unscrew the six screws with the mark on the bottom of your computer. Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover.
Page 75 Close the computer cover, then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer. Turn on the computer. Click the Start button, point to VAIO, and click Sony Notebook Setup. The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears. Click the About This Computer tab to view the amount of system memory.
Page 77 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. Main Window Click Find the file you want to add.
Page 78 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. Click and saved to the Product tray.
Page 79 You can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length of clips. Working Panel Adding effects to a scene or a clip: Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel. Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray.
Page 80 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. Name the file.
Page 81 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. Create panoramic views, animations, screen savers, wallpaper, still pictures from MPEG, and even html photo albums.
Page 82 Panorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic picture. The source images should be the same size and overlap 20%. How to stitch a panoramic picture: Gather the source images into the same folder or collection. Select the images you want to use.
Page 83 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: Read Me First User Guide Electronic Documentation Manuals and online help files...
Page 84 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. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on.
Page 85 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 86 Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. 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 bidirectional, change it to ECP.
Page 87 When this occurs, follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection: Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then select Properties. Click the Device Manager tab. Select Refresh, and then click OK. The printer should now function properly. Make sure the label of the CD is facing up.
Page 88 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. The computer’s modem uses 56K technology/V.90. Many factors influence modem connection speed, including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment (such as fax machines or other modems).
Page 89 Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer. Make sure the PC card is compatible with Windows. Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using. Memory Stick Insert the media into the slot again and press the Enter key.
Page 90 The following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Recovery utilities. You need to connect the optional PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM drive, the PCGA-CDRW51 CD-RW drive, or the PCGA-DVD51 DVD drive to use the System and Application Recovery CDs. You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or accidentally erased.
Page 91 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 92 78. Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the first Sony Application Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen...
Page 93 In order to improve the performance of your computer’s DVgate™ Motion software, the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D. DVgate Motion saves files to the D partition. This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition.
Page 94 500 MHz* Intel® Pentium III processor † 9 GB 6 GB, 3 GB 64 MB SDRAM expandable to 192 MB 12.1” XGA TFT 256 KB (on CPU) MPEG1 Digital Video supports full-screen playback 128-bit accelerator with 3 MB Video RAM 16-bit CD-quality stereo sound External USB 3.5”...
Page 95 † ‡ †† ‡‡ Energy Star Compliant Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Lithium-ion 10.8” (w) x 0.96” (h) x 8.9” (d) (275mm x 24.5mm x 226mm) 3.7 lbs. (1.70 kg) (with supplied battery) 41° F to 95° F (5° C to 35° C) (temperature gradient less than 18°...
Page 97 AC Adapter AC adapter AC power adding hardware peripherals printers adjusting brightness Alt key Application Recovery CDs Applications key attaching port replicator batteries using battery pack charging connector indicator light status indicator lights inserting loading power status rechargeable removing battery power brightness adjusting built-in speaker...
Page 98 connecting CD-ROM drive coin-operated telephones digital video camera recorder floppy disk drive monitor multiple phone lines network parallel devices party phone lines phone line port replicator power source printer projector Connecting the CD/CDRW/DVD Drive connectors battery DC In infrared monitor parallel parallel port port replicator...
Page 99 i.LINK i.LINK® Interface IEEE1394 indicator lights battery Caps Lock charge status hard drive Information Num Lock power Scroll Lock infrared port input devices Insert key inserting battery pack diskettes into drive installing hardware peripherals interference internal speaker See speakers Jog Dial keyboard Launcher Mode lock lever...
Page 100 party phone lines PC card inserting release button removing slot slot protector troubleshooting Type II phone connecting line jack laws governing PictureGear port replicator connecting power indicator light switch power saving modes System Hibernation System Idle System Suspend power sources connecting Print Screen key printer...
Page 101 VAIO® Action Setup video camera recorder Windows 98 Explorer Find window Help key combinations Start button taskbar...

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