Notice to Users
Safety Information
Owner’s Record
Regulatory Information
FCC Part 68
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)
Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA
Contents
Welcome
Ergonomic Considerations
Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook
Locating the Controls and Connectors
Front
Back
Left
Right
Bottom
Connecting a Power Source
Using the AC Adapter
To remove the AC adapter
Using Battery Power
To insert the battery pack
To charge the battery pack
To remove the battery pack
Starting Your Computer
Shutting Down Your Computer
Registering Windows 98
Registering Your Computer
Using the Keyboard
Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key
Indicators
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
Using the Touchpad
Using the Plastic Pen
To use the pen compartment for the PCG-505TS SuperSlim Notebook
To use the pen slot for the PCG-505TX SuperSlim Notebook
Using ScribblePad
To use ScribblePad
Using the Floppy Disk Drive
To connect the floppy disk drive
To insert a diskette
To remove a diskette
To remove the floppy disk drive
Using PC Cards
To remove a PC card
Using Infrared Communication Devices
To use infrared communication with a digital still camera
To use infrared communication with another computer
Using Power Saving Modes
Normal Mode
System Suspend Mode
To activate System Suspend mode
To return to normal mode
System Hibernation Mode
To activate System Hibernation mode
To return to normal mode
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting a Phone Line
Connecting the Port Replicator
To attach the port replicator
To remove the port replicator
Connecting a Printer
To connect a printer
Connecting an External Display
To connect a computer display
To connect a projector
To select a display
Connecting an External Mouse and Keyboard
To connect an external mouse and keyboard
Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device
To connect a desktop computer
To connect a digital still camera
Connecting the CD-ROM Drive
To connect the CD-ROM drive
To insert a CD-ROM disc
To play an audio CD in the CD-ROM drive
To remove the CD-ROM drive
Connecting External Speakers
To connect the PCGA-SP51 stereo speakers
To connect other external speakers
Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder
To connect a digital video camera recorder
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device
To connect a USB device
Customizing Your Notebook Computer
Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen
Notebook Setup Tabs
Controlling Power Management
Power Management Profiles
Power Management Commands
To activate the PowerPanel Profiles toolbar
To change the power management settings using the PowerPanel Profiles toolbar
Displaying Battery Information
Activating BatteryScope
To activate BatteryScope
Battery Icon Descriptions
Displaying Detailed Battery Information
To customize the BatteryScope toolbar and alarm system
Starting Your Favorite Software With Programmable Power Key (PPK) Setup
To use the PPK Setup screen:
Using the Programmable Power Key With Other Keys
Using the internal timer:
Selecting the Display Mode
Getting Help
Troubleshooting
My computer does not start
When I turn on my computer, the message “Operating system not found” appears and Windows does not...
When I turn on my computer, the message “C:\WINDOWS” appears and Windows does not start
My LCD does not display anything
The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly
My computer “locks up”
My software program “locks up” or crashes
I cannot print
Movements of the displayed images are awkward (not smooth)
I cannot play a CD-ROM
When I click an application icon a message appears, such as “You must insert the application CD i...
My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette
My speaker has no sound
When I press Fn+F3, I see the message “Sound Disabled”
My modem does not work
My mouse does not work
I cannot use DV devices and messages appear on the screen
My computer does not shut down
My PC card is not working
Using the System and Application Recovery CDs
Using the System Recovery CD(s)
To use the System Recovery CD(s)
If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD
Using the Application Recovery CD(s)
To use the Application Recovery CD(s)
Notes on Use
On Handling the LCD Screen
On the Power Source
On Handling
On Installation
On Moisture Condensation
On Upgrading the System
On Handling Diskettes
On Handling CD-ROM Discs
On Cleaning CD-ROM Discs
On Using Batteries
On Maintenance
Limited Warranty Statement
VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook Computer Warranty
GARANTIE RESTREINTE
Battery Limited Warranty
GARANTIE RESTREINTE
Index
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