Sony VAIO PCG-Z505JE Frequently Asked Questions Manual
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How do I recover applications or drivers that came with my computer if
the files are corrupted or deleted?
A: The Application Recovery CDs allow you to reinstall individual applications
and device drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally erased. Reinstalling an
individual device driver or software title may correct a problem you are
experiencing with your computer, and you may not need to recover the entire
contents of your hard drive. If you do need to reinstall all the software titles that
shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s).
You must be in Windows® to run the Application Recovery CD(s). The
application will not run from DOS. If you have any questions on using the
Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support.
To use the Application Recovery CD(s)
1
Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications.
2
When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery
CD in the CD-ROM drive (optional). The Application Recovery utility loads
automatically.
3
When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the recovery process.
Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs. If you have two Application
Recovery CDs, insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program. You may be
prompted to insert the second CD, depending on the application you wish to restore.
Q: Why isn't the CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
A: After inserting a CD, you must wait a few seconds for the CD to be detected
before trying to access it. If your drive reads some CDs but not others, check the
shiny side of the disc for dirt or scratches. You may also need to clean the CD-
ROM drive lens with a CD-ROM cleaner.
* The CD-ROM drive, CD-RW drive, and DVD-ROM drive are all available as optional items for your
notebook. They can be purchased from your local retailer, through the Sony VAIO
(http://www.sonydirect.com/notebookaccessories/), or by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free).
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Page 1: Read Me First
ROM drive lens with a CD-ROM cleaner. * The CD-ROM drive, CD-RW drive, and DVD-ROM drive are all available as optional items for your notebook. They can be purchased from your local retailer, through the Sony VAIO (http://www.sonydirect.com/notebookaccessories/), or by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free). - Page 2 Read Me First Q: How do I set up faxing capability in Windows®? A: for Windows 98: Windows does not provide a built-in fax utility. Sony has ™ included the Symantec® WinFax Basic Edition software for your faxing needs. To set up WinFax Basic, click the Start button, point to Programs, and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition software.
- Page 3 Q: Why is is there no sound in any application? A: There are independent controls for your system volume. There is a volume control slide the level bar up to increase the volume. (For Windows 98 only) In addition to adjusting the volume, check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows volume control There is a volume control slide the level bar up to increase the volume.
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Page 5: Supplementary Information
Supplementary Information Recovering Microsoft If you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD, Microsoft Word 2000 will not be recovered. Use the supplied Word 2000 CD-ROM to recover this application. Power Management Tips If you find that an application exhibits unexpected behavior (such as reduced video quality) after returning from a reduced power consumption mode, you should close that application before your computer enters a power-saving mode. -
Page 6: Dvgate™ Applications
Selecting the Printer Port Mode for Your Printer (For Windows The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. If you cannot print, try changing the printer port mode. In Sony Notebook Setup, select the Printer tab. If the printer port mode is set to ECP, change it to bi-directional. -
Page 7: Using The Touchpad
Using the Touchpad In addition to using the left and right buttons for mouse clicks, you can tap on the touchpad to indicate mouse clicks. By default, the tapping feature is disabled. If you wish to turn on the tapping feature, double- click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel, select the Tapping tab, and click the check box to enable Enabling Smart Connect... - Page 8 Read Me First Enabling a Network Your computer comes with built-in Ethernet networking capability. Before using a network, you must enable Ethernet by following the instructions below: Click the Windows Start button. Select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears.
- Page 9 Supplementary Information Windows 98 Windows 2000...
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Page 10: Outlook Express
Read Me First ™ Jog Dial Control If you wish to use the Jog Dial control to read your e-mail or launch a web browser, you need an Internet connection and you must use Microsoft Outlook Express. ® If You Get an Error Message When Your Modem Tries to Dial If you get a message saying your modem is unable to complete a dialup connection, the message may be appearing because you are dialing from an area where an overlay area code... -
Page 11: About The Software On Your Computer
About the Software on Your Computer About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section 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 12 ™ DVgate Sony Electronics Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK 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. You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats.
- Page 13 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 14 ™ PictureGear Sony Electronics This image management software displays images from your hard drive, a Sony Digital Still Camera, or a Sony Mavica Camera. The images ® appear in a convenient light-table format, so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder.
- Page 15 About the Software on Your Computer Smart Connect Sony Electronics Smart Connect allows you to use an i.LINK cable (not supplied) to connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer that supports Smart Connect. You can then use one computer to copy, delete, and edit files on the other computer.
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Page 16: 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 17: For Answers To Your Software Questions
For Answers to Your Software Questions Acrobat® Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Business Edition, Adobe Premiere® LE (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 CompuServe® 2000 (CompuServe, Inc.) website phone EarthLink Network TotalAccess®... - Page 18 Read Me First Netscape Communicator® (Netscape Communications Corporation) website phone hours * Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. ™ PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.) website(s) phone e-mail hours Prodigy Internet® (Prodigy Communications Corporation) website phone hours...
- Page 19 WinFax Basic Edition (Symantec Corporation) website http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/ phone 800-798-0850 800-554-4403 in North America 541-984-2490 outside North America Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972) or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
- Page 20 ©2000 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All right reserved. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, DVgate, Jog Dial, Mavica, MovieShaker, Z505 SuperSlim Pro, and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
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