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1Welcome...7Using Your VAIO Notebook...9Using the Keyboard...

Change text in this variable definition to document title.10Using the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter, but the keyboard

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start100Overview of the Software on Your NotebookYour computer may not be supplied with all of the software l

Overview of the Software on Your Notebook101America Online®America Online, Inc.America Online is a popular Internet online service. Stay in touch with

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start102Microsoft® Office XP Professional (On selected models)Microsoft Corp.Microsoft Office XP software red

Overview of the Software on Your Notebook103PicoPlayer™Sony Electronics Inc.PicoPlayer software is a video player utility that enables you to use Giga

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start104RealJukebox®RealNetworks, Inc.RealJukebox software is a popular digital music system that gives you t

Overview of the Software on Your Notebook105SonicStage™Sony Electronics Inc.This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecesso

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start106VisualFlow™Sony Electronics Inc.VisualFlow software is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser des

Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs107Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsYour notebook comes with the following application, driver,

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start108Using Your Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery, DriverRec

Using Your Recovery CDs109To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers if theybecome cor

Using Your VAIO Notebook11Functions of the keyboard keysKey DescriptionNumeric keypadareaContains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use thenumer

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start1107 From the Actions menu, choose Properties. The Properties dialog box forthat device appears8 Click R

Using Your Recovery CDs111To use the System Recovery CD(s)The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and restores alloriginal software a

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start112Using the System Recovery CD(s)Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue scr

Using Your Recovery CDs1137 Check that “Yes” is selected, then press the Enter key. The notebook restartsfrom the Recovery CD.After recovering your sy

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start114

115TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounterwhen using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions,

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start116Troubleshooting Your NotebookMy notebook does not start.❑ Check that the notebook is plugged into a p

Troubleshooting Your Notebook1174 Press to select Exit, then press to select Get Default Values. Themessage “Load default values for all SETUP items”

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start1189 Use the directional arrow keys to select Exit (Save Changes), then pressthe Enter key. The message

Troubleshooting Your Notebook119My notebook is unstable.Your notebook’s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state,such as Hibernate,

Change text in this variable definition to document title.12IndicatorsWindows key The key with the Windows® logo displays the WindowsStart menu; it is

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start120Troubleshooting the Docking StationI cannot operate the optical drive in the docking station when the

Troubleshooting the Docking Station121I cannot remove the disc.You cannot remove the disc when the notebook is in power saving mode. Returnto normal m

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start122Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenMy LCD screen is blank.❑ Verify the notebook is plugged into a power so

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad123Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadMy mouse does not work.❑ If you are using an optional Sony PCGA-UMS1 se

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start124❑ If you are still experiencing problems, check that another mouse was notinstalled.❑ You may need to

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices125Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral DevicesMy floppy disk drive cannot write t

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start126My optical drive tray does not open.❑ Make sure the notebook is turned on.❑ Press the Eject button on

Troubleshooting the Software127Troubleshooting the SoftwareMy software program stops responding or crashes.Contact the software publisher or designate

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start128Troubleshooting i.LINK DevicesI cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using a

Troubleshooting the Modem129Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem does not work.❑ Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack. See “Connecting

Using Your VAIO Notebook13Indicator lightsCombinations and functions with the Windows keyLight On OffHard disk Data is being read from orwritten to th

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start130Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functionsI cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality.Check if the Wirele

Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions131The data transfer speed is slow.❑ The Wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance andobstruction

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start132Troubleshooting AudioMy speakers have no sound.❑ If the built-in speakers are turned off, press the F

Troubleshooting Audio1336 Click the Properties tab.7 Select the “Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device” checkbox if it is not already selecte

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start134Troubleshooting the PrinterI cannot print.❑ Make sure the power to the printer is on, and the printer

135Getting HelpSony provides you with several support resources to answer questionsabout your VAIO® notebook or the preinstalled software. Refer to th

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start136Support Options1 VAIO® Notebook User Guide and VAIO® Notebook Quick StartThe online VAIO® User Guide and printed VAIO® Qu

Support Options1376 Calling Sony Customer SupportSony provides software support free of charge for 90 days after theoriginal date of purchase. You can

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start138Software Support InformationAdobe® Acrobat® Reader®, Photoshop® Elements, Premiere® LE (AdobeSystems Inc.)Apple QuickTime

Software Support Information139EverQuest (Sony Online Entertainment Inc.)Windows® Operating System, Word, Office XP Professional, XP SmallBusiness (Mi

Change text in this variable definition to document title.14+ Ctrl + F Displays the Search Results: Computers window where you canlocate other compute

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start140Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.)WinDVD® (InterVideo, Inc.)Sony Service CenterFor the Sony Service Center nearest

Index141IndexAAbout This Computer tab 81AC Profile power setting 83Access Point, Wireless LAN 76adjustingbrightness15Alt key 11Application Recovery CD

Change text in this variable definition to document title.142display mode89coin-operated telephones 35computer 136expanding capabilities of 76indicato

Index143mode89options 65selecting 65docking stationtroubleshooting120Driver Recovery CD 109drivesinstalling additional hard disk24troubleshooting 125D

Change text in this variable definition to document title.144Guide Mode22Hhandlingdiskettes55hard driveindicator light13hard drivesinstalling addition

Index145LLauncher mode 21LCDselecting to display output65troubleshooting 122MMagicGate 28Maximum Battery Life power setting 83Maximum Performance powe

Change text in this variable definition to document title.146multiple phone lines35Nnavigation keys 11networkconnecting24connector 47port replicator 4

Index147Password tab81power saving modes 28, 33Hibernate 15, 33, 85Normal 33notes 34Standby 15, 33, 85power settingAC Profile83Maximum Battery Life 83

Change text in this variable definition to document title.148displaying80PowerOnPasswordtab81Printer tab 81Touchpad tab 81setup tabs 81Shift key 12sof

Index149connecting66, 67connector 67mouse 67User Guide 136usingfloppy disk drive54Jog Dial 20keyboard 10Memory Stick 28phone line 35touchpad 17VAIO Ac

Using Your VAIO Notebook15Combinations and functions with the Fn keyCombination/Feature FunctionsFn+ (F3)Speaker switchToggles the built-in speaker of

Change text in this variable definition to document title.16✍ You can also carry out these functions using the center Jog Dial™ control. Some function

Using the Touchpad17Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can pointto, select, drag, and scroll obje

Change text in this variable definition to document title.18To open the Mouse Properties dialog box:1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar, and then Con

VAIO Action Setup19VAIO Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your notebook’s center Jog Dial™control and Timer. An overview of some

Change text in this variable definition to document title.2Connecting to a LAN...36Setting up your Ethern

Change text in this variable definition to document title.20Using the Center Jog Dial ControlYour notebook is equipped with a center Jog Dial™ control

Using the Center Jog Dial Control21Launcher modeThe Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application islaunched or the Jog Dia

Change text in this variable definition to document title.221 Rotate the center Jog Dial control to select the item you want, then press thecenter Jog

Using the Center Jog Dial Control23Using the center Jog Dial control with other softwareIf the software you are using does not support the center Jog

Change text in this variable definition to document title.24Using a PC CardYour notebook includes one PC Card slot. A PC Card enables you to connectpo

Using a PC Card252 Push the the PC Card gently into the slot. The PC Card is automaticallydetected by your system. The Unplug or Eject Hardware icon a

Change text in this variable definition to document title.266 Press the PC Card Release button a second time (in some cases). Remove thecard.Notes on

Using a PC Card27❑ You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Cardwith this notebook. If you have difficulty inserting a PC

Change text in this variable definition to document title.28Using Memory Stick MediaMemory Stick® media is a compact, portable, and versatile recordin

Using Memory Stick Media29To insert a Memory Stick media1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and toward theMemory Stick media

3Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities ...76Personal Digital Assistant...76Wireless LAN

Change text in this variable definition to document title.30To remove a Memory Stick media1 Make sure the Memory Stick media indicator light on the ri

Using Memory Stick Media31Formatting a Memory Stick mediaMemory Stick media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it;however, if you need t

Change text in this variable definition to document title.32❑ Only use MG Memory Stick media with copyright protected data such asmusic.❑ Copyright pr

Using Power Saving Modes33Using Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your notebook, you can usethe power management set

Change text in this variable definition to document title.34To activate Hibernate mode1 Press the key combination Fn + F12, or press the power button

Connecting a Phone Line35Connecting a Phone LineYou need to connect a phone line to use online services and the Internet.1 Gently peel back the rubber

Change text in this variable definition to document title.36Connecting to a LANYou can connect your notebook to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type LocalArea

Connecting to a LAN373 In the Network Tasks box, click Add a network place or click Set up a homeor small office network, depending on your configurat

Change text in this variable definition to document title.38Connecting to a Wireless LANYour computer is equipped with a built-in mini PCI card that a

Connecting to a Wireless LAN39You can also connect an Access Point to a telephone line, Integrated ServicesDigital Network (ISDN) router, cable modem,

Change text in this variable definition to document title.4Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs ... 107Using Your Recovery CDs ...

Change text in this variable definition to document title.404 Double-click the Wireless Network Connection icon. The Connect toWireless Network dialog

Connecting to a Wireless LAN41Communicating without Access Point (ad-hoc)An ad-hoc network is one in which a local network is created only by thewirel

Change text in this variable definition to document title.426 Click Add. The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears.7 Type a six-digit name in

Connecting to a Wireless LAN4314 Select the Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only option.15 Click Close.16 Click OK.Turning Off Wireless LAN Mov

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45Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your notebook by connecting it to a variety ofperipherals, as discussed in the following s

Change text in this variable definition to document title.46Connecting the Docking StationYour notebook may come with a PCGA-DSD5 or PCGA-DSM5 docking

Connecting the Docking Station47❑ A back panel that enables you to connect additional peripherals to yournotebook, as shown below.Back Panel1 USB port

Change text in this variable definition to document title.48Connecting the notebook to the docking stationYou may connect your notebook to the docking

Connecting the Docking Station49To connect your notebook to the docking station1 Plug one end of the AC adapter cable into the DC In port of the docki

5Troubleshooting the LCD Screen...122My LCD screen is blank. ...122My LCD scree

Change text in this variable definition to document title.50Disconnecting the notebook from the docking stationYou may disconnect the notebook from th

Connecting the Docking Station513 Pull out the two release levers on either side of the rear corners of thedocking station, to release the notebook fr

Change text in this variable definition to document title.52Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is onYou can use the Start menu in the

Connecting the Docking Station53Disconnecting the docking station, using the UNDOCK switch1 Slide the UNDOCK switch on the right side of your notebook

Change text in this variable definition to document title.54Using a Floppy Disk DriveIf your notebook came with a docking station, you may use the bui

Using a Floppy Disk Drive55To remove a floppy disk1 Make sure the LED indicator light on the floppy disk drive is off.2 Press the Eject button.Notes o

Change text in this variable definition to document title.56Using an Optical Disc DriveYou may use the PCGA-DSM5 CD-RW/DVD Docking Station or the PCGA

Using an Optical Disc Drive573 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place.4 Close the tray by pushing it gently. The LED indicator on

Change text in this variable definition to document title.58To play a DVDTo play a DVD, you may use the optical disc drive and the preinstalledWinDVD®

Using an Optical Disc Drive593 Click OK.To write data to a CD-R or CD-RW discYou can use Sony SonicStage and Microsoft® Windows® XP to write data to a

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.60Connecting a Parallel Port PrinterIf your notebook came with a docking station, you may co

Connecting a USB Printer61Connecting a USB PrinterYou may connect a Windows® compatible Universal Serial Bus (USB) printer toeither of your notebook’s

Change text in this variable definition to document title.62Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect a computer display (such as a monitor or a p

Connecting an External Display63To connect an external display to your docking station1 Make sure the external display is plugged into an AC outlet.2

Change text in this variable definition to document title.644 Plug the audio cable into the green Headphone jack on the right side of thenotebook, and

Connecting an External Display655 Plug the audio cable into the green Headphone jack on the right side of thenotebook.6 See the manual that came with

Change text in this variable definition to document title.66Connecting a USB DeviceYou can connect a variety of Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices suc

Connecting a USB Device67To connect a USB device to the docking station1 Open the rear panel of the docking station, and locate the USB ports,identifi

Change text in this variable definition to document title.68Connecting an i.LINK DeviceYour VAIO notebook includes an i.LINK*® (IEEE 1394) S400 port,

Connecting an i.LINK Device69Stick media. Copy images to the Memory Stick media and insert the media intothe Memory Stick media slot on your notebook.

7WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, andwelcome to the VAIO User Guide.This User Guide provides detailed information

Change text in this variable definition to document title.70❑ The i.LINK features available may vary depending on the softwareapplications you use. Se

Connecting VAIO Computers71Connecting VAIO ComputersYou may use an optional i.LINK®*cable to connect your VAIO® notebook toanother VAIO computer that

Change text in this variable definition to document title.72If your notebook is connected to the docking stationIf you want to exchange data with anot

Connecting VAIO Computers73❑ Set the i.LINK network switch to the unmarked side.

Change text in this variable definition to document title.74Connecting External SpeakersYou can connect external speakers to your notebook to enhance

Connecting an External Microphone75Connecting an External MicrophoneYou can use an external microphone to enhance the quality of the sound input.See t

Change text in this variable definition to document title.76Expanding Your Notebook CapabilitiesThe following peripheral devices can be connected to y

Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities77You can also connect your Access Point to a telephone line, Integrated ServicesDigital Network (ISDN) router, ca

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79Customizing Your VAIO NotebookThe following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook’sdefault settings:❑ Displaying the Sony Notebook S

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.80Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenTo display the Sony Notebook Setup screen:1 Click

Customizing Your VAIO Notebook81Sony Notebook Setup tabsTab DescriptionAbout This Computer Display system information, including memorycapacity, seria

Change text in this variable definition to document title.82Controlling Power ManagementThe PowerPanel™ utility allows you to control the power settin

Controlling Power Management834 In the right panel, double-click an item in which you want to change thesettings.5 Select an option from the drop-down

Change text in this variable definition to document title.84GamesDisables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer.PresentationKeeps the display on

Controlling Power Management85Power Management commandsPowerPanel™ also provides power management commands that you can use toactivate specific power

Change text in this variable definition to document title.86Displaying Battery InformationYou can display detailed information for each of the batteri

Displaying Battery Information87Displaying detailed battery informationDouble-click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Informati

Change text in this variable definition to document title.88To customize the Battery Information toolbar and alarm systemYou can customize the Battery

Selecting the Display Mode89Selecting the Display ModeThis notebook uses the Intel® video controller, which enables you to select thedesired display w

9Using Your VAIO NotebookThis section describes the following aspects of your new computer:❑ Using the Keyboard❑ Using the Touchpad❑ VAIO Action Setup

Change text in this variable definition to document title.903 Double-click UI Design Selector.4 Click << or >> and select the desired desi

91Adding MemoryIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand thefunctionality of your notebook. The amount of memory on your notebook

Change text in this variable definition to document title.92Precautions and ProceduresThe procedures described below assume familiarity with the gener

Precautions and Procedures93Typical expansion memory configurationTotal System Memory (MB) On board (MB) Slot (MB)128 128 0192 128 64256 128 128384**

Change text in this variable definition to document title.94Removing a Memory Module1 Turn off your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices, su

Installing a Memory Module95Installing a Memory Module1 Turn off your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as yourprinter.2 Unplug the

Change text in this variable definition to document title.965 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side, then gently turn it over on thetouchpad spa

Installing a Memory Module9711 Gently replace the keyboard, then press it into your notebook. Be careful notto detach the cable when lifting the keybo

Change text in this variable definition to document title.98Viewing the Amount of Memory1 Restart the notebook.2 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar,

99About the Software on Your NotebookYour VAIO® notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, andcommunicate as soon as you turn it on. This sectio