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Sony PCG-Z505LE Primary User Manual

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© 2000 Sony Electronics Inc.
VAIO Z505
SuperSlim Pro Notebook
4-650-664-11
www.sony.com

User Guide

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Printed in USA © 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook 4-650-664-11 www.sony.com ® User Guide PCG-Z505LS PCG-Z505LSK PCG-Z505LE PCG-Z505LEK...
  • Page 2 VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide PCG-Z505LE/PGC-Z505LEK/PCG-Z505LS/PCG-Z505LSK...

  • Page 3: Notice To Users

    MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. 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® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 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 5: Regulatory Information

    Sony Customer 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. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.:...
  • Page 6 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 7: Disposal Of Lithium Ion Battery

    à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY 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...

  • Page 8: Industry Canada Notice

    VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide ° INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s).
  • Page 9 raccordement. L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situations. Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coordonnées par un représentant désigné par le fournisseur. L’entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome...11 Features ...11 Unpacking Your Notebook ...12 Ergonomic Considerations ...14 Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook ...17 Locating Controls and Connectors ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Starting Your Computer ...27 Shutting Down Your Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard...29 Using the Touchpad ...34 Using the Floppy Disk Drive ...35 Connecting the CD/DVD Drive (optional) ...38 Using PC Cards ...42...
  • Page 11 VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Connecting Peripheral Devices ...59 Connecting a Phone Line (optional) ... 60 Connecting to the Local Area Network (LAN) ... 62 Connecting the i.LINK® Port Replicator ... 63 Connecting an External Display ... 66 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device ...

  • Page 12: 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 ✍ ❑ Exceptional performance — Your notebook includes a Mobile Intel®...

  • Page 13: Unpacking Your Notebook

    VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your Notebook Main unit USB conversion adapter i.LINK port replicator Power cord AC adapter Rechargeable battery pack USB floppy disk drive...

  • Page 14: Software 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. ❑...

  • Page 15: Ergonomic Considerations

    VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Ergonomic Considerations 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. Recommended position Arms at desk level...

  • Page 16: Notes On Setup

    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 17 VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide ❑ Do not use cut or damaged connection cables. ❑ 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).

  • Page 18: Setting Up Your Vaio® Notebook

    Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook Locating Controls and Connectors Front Power indicator Battery indicator Information indicator Hard disk drive indicator Num Lock indicator Caps Lock indicator Scroll Lock indicator...
  • Page 19 VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide LCD screen Speakers Keyboard Touchpad Left/right button Microphone...
  • Page 20 Locating Controls and Connectors Back Battery connector Left DC In connector i.LINK® port replicator connector i.LINK (IEEE1394) S400 Microphone connector Headphone connector...
  • Page 21 PC Card slot Memory Stick® slot Memory Stick® indicator * i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other. Right Jog Dial™...

  • Page 22: Connecting A Power Source

    Bottom Battery release lever Battery lock lever Reset switch 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 (PCGA-AC19V1) into the DC In connector on the computer.

  • Page 23: Notes On The Ac Adapter

    VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Connecting AC Adapter DC In 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. ❑...
  • Page 24 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. Move the lock lever on the bottom of the computer to the Lock Lever Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer, and then slide the battery toward the computer until it...
  • Page 25 VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 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.

  • Page 26: Additional Notes On Batteries

    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 the computer.
  • Page 27 VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide ❑ The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source. When battery life is nearly depleted, the battery indicator starts flashing. ❑ Your conputer may not enter System Hibernation mode when the battery life is low if certain software applications are active or if certain peripheral devices are connected.

  • Page 28: Starting Your Computer

    Starting Your Computer Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover. Opening LCD lock lever Slide the power switch on the right side toward the front of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on. ✍...

  • Page 29: Shutting Down Your Computer

    VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 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. To increase the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the up or right arrow key. Shutting Down Your Computer Click the Start button on the Windows®...

  • Page 30: Using The Keyboard

    Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks. Keyboard Escape key Shift key Ctrl key Fn key Windows key Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric area keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction.

  • Page 31: Combinations And Functions With The Windows Key

    VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 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 32 Shift + Returns all minimized windows to their previous size. Displays the Run window. This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu. Fn + + Insert Displays the Properties window. This is the equivalent of clicking the System icon in the Control Panel. Indicators Power Lights when the power to the computer is turned on.

  • Page 33: Combinations And Functions With The Fn Key

    VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Num Lock The number keys in the numeric keypad are active. Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase as you type. The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on.
  • Page 34 (F12) System Hibernation Fn+D Video standby Fn+B Mega-Bass switch Fn+S System Idle ✍ Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this command, the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off.

  • Page 35: Using The Touchpad

    VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 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 Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object. Click Press the left button once.

  • Page 36: Using The Floppy Disk Drive

    Using the Floppy Disk Drive You can connect the floppy disk drive to the computer. ✍ ❑ Plug the USB cable from the floppy disk drive into the on the computer. The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up. Connecting the FDD Floppy disk drive (supplied)
  • Page 37 VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Hold the diskette with the label side facing up. Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place. Inserting diskette Floppy disk drive ❑ When you finish using the diskette, wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette.
  • Page 38 Confirm the correct device is selected in the “Stop a hardware device” dialog box. The message, “Floppy Disk Drive can now be safely removed from the system” appears. Click OK. Slide the release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow, and then unplug the floppy disk drive from the computer.

  • Page 39: Connecting The Cd/Dvd Drive (Optional)

    VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Connecting the CD/DVD Drive (optional) You can use the optional PCGA-CD51/A CD-ROM drive, or the PCGA-DVD51A DVD drive with your notebook. If you use an 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 40 Remove the PC card from the bottom side of the CD drive. Removing PC Card Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the SONY logo facing up. See “Using PC Cards” on page 42 for details. Inserting PC Card ✍...
  • Page 41 VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Press the Eject button. The disc tray slides out. CD-ROM Drive Eject button 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 Disc...

  • Page 42: Notes On Cd And Dvd Media

    Close the tray by pushing it gently. The BUSY indicator on the drive flashes while your computer is reading data from the disc. Flashing BUSY Indicator Busy indicator Notes on CD and DVD Media Remove the PC card from the computer. See “Using PC Cards” on page 42 for details.

  • Page 43: Using Pc Cards

    VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Using PC Cards 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 44 Removing 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. Inserting PC Card Insert with the arrow facing forward.
  • Page 45 VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide ✍ ✍ Close any applications that use the PC card, otherwise data may be lost. Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar and select the card. Click Stop, in the Stop a Hardware device dialog box, confirm the device to stop and click OK.
  • Page 46 Insert the PC card slot protector into the empty slot. ✍ Open the start menu, select Settings, Control Panel, and then the System icon. (If you cannot find the icon you are looking for, click the hyperlink “Display all the options of Control Panel”.) The Device Manager appears.

  • Page 47: Using Smart Connect

    Windows Me™ You can connect your VAIO® notebook to another VAIO computer that has the preinstalled Windows Me operating system or the Sony Smart Connect 3.0 software preinstalled. You may use an i.LINK® cable (optional) to connect the two systems and then use one computer to edit, copy, or delete files on the other computer.

  • Page 48: Connecting An I.link® Device

    Digital video camera recorder * i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other. S400 connector on the left side of the to S400 i.LINK cable...
  • Page 49 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 website (http://vaio.sonystyle.com) or by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free).

  • Page 50: Hard Drive Partition

    Connecting an i.LINK® device Hard Drive Partition 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 51: Vaio Action Setup

    VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide VAIO Action Setup 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 52: Launcher Mode

    Using the Jog Dial™ Control 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. 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 53: Guide Mode

    The Jog Dial control window displays the Jog Dial’s function. Using the Jog Dial Control with Sony Software 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 54: Using Memory Stick® Media

    Using Memory Stick® Media 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. JOG Guide dialog box Using Memory Stick®...
  • Page 55 VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide MagicGate is copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology. Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media. Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback.

  • Page 56: Notes On Using Memory Stick Media

    Click Start, point to Settings and then Control Panel. Click System. The System Properties window appears. ✍ Select the the Device Manager tab. Make sure the access light is off. Push the media in toward the computer. When the media ejects, pull it out. When removing the Memory Stick media, be careful as it may eject completely from the slot.

  • Page 57: Using Power Saving Modes

    VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide ❑ Only MagicGate™ Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data like music. ❑ Do not remove a media or turn off the power while the access light is on. ❑ Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise.

  • Page 58: Normal Mode

    Using Power Saving Modes Normal Mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use. The green power indicator light is on in this mode. To save power, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk. ✍...
  • Page 59 VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide To activate System Hibernation mode To activate System Hibernation mode, press the key combination Fn+F12. ✍ ✍ Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch forward. The computer returns to its previous state. ✍...

  • Page 60: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals: ❑ Phone line (page 60) ❑ Port replicator (page 63) ❑ External display (page 66) ❑ Printer (page 70) ❑ CD-ROM drive (page 38) ❑...

  • Page 61: Connecting A Phone Line (Optional)

    VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Connecting a Phone Line (optional) 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.
  • Page 62 Connecting a Phone Line (optional) Plug the other end into the wall jack. Plugging Phone Line into Phone Line Jack Phone line jack Phone cable (optional) ✍...

  • Page 63: Connecting To The Local Area Network (Lan)

    VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Connecting to the Local Area Network (LAN) 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 network administrator. Connecting to LAN Ethernet Adapter...

  • Page 64: Connecting The I.link® Port Replicator

    Connecting the i.LINK® Port Replicator Connecting the i.LINK® Port Replicator 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. Port Replicator Printer Monitor...
  • Page 65 VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Turn off the computer. Open the port replicator connector cover on the left side of the computer. Port Replicator Connector Port replicator connector cover Plug the port replicator cable into the port replicator connector on the computer.
  • Page 66 Turn off the computer. Press both sides of the port replicator cable connector and unplug the cable from the computer. Attaching Computer to Port Replicator Fold the port replicator cable into the compartment on the side of the port replicator. Connecting AC Adapter to Port Replicator Connecting the i.LINK®...

  • Page 67: Connecting An External Display

    VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Connecting an External Display 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 68 You can use a projector, such as the Sony LCD Projector, as an external display. Connecting Projector Projector Power cord RGB signal cable ✍ 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 69 VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Connecting an External Display 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) (“To Connect a Computer Display (Monitor)” on page 68) ❑...
  • Page 70 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 symbol to locate the Headphone connector. Plug the audio cable into this connector.

  • Page 71: Connecting A Printer

    VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Connecting a Printer You can use the port replicator to connect a compatible printer or other parallel port device to your computer. ✍ ❑ Use the symbol to locate the Printer connector on the port replicator. Plug the printer cable (supplied with the printer) into this connector.

  • Page 72: Connecting A Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Device

    Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device 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 73 VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide When you wish to use another USB device, such as a floppy disk drive, at the same time, connect the second USB device to the (original mini USB) connector by attaching the supplied conversion adapter. Attaching Second USB Device original mini USB Conversion adapter...

  • Page 74: Adding Memory

    Adding Memory 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-Z505LE and the PCG-Z505LEK and you can increase memory to 256 MB on the PCG-Z505LS and PCG-Z505LSK.

  • Page 75: To Install A Memory Module

    VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide To Install a Memory Module 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 mark on the bottom of your computer.
  • Page 76 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 You must remove the existing memory module. Follow the instructions in “To Remove a Memory Module”...
  • Page 77 VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 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. Replacing the Keyboard ✍ Close the computer cover, then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer.

  • Page 78: To Remove A Memory Module

    To Remove a Memory Module Follow 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. Follow steps 8 and 9 of “To install a memory module.” Adding Memory...
  • Page 79 VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide...

  • Page 80: About The Software On Your Computer

    About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO® 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 81: 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 82 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 83: About Your Recovery Cds

    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. Supplementary Information...

  • Page 84: Software Information

    Software Information 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 85: Create A Movie Using Shaker

    VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide 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.

  • Page 86: Editing Clips And Scenes

    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. Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray.

  • Page 87: Picturegear

    VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Click Next. Locate the folder to which you want the file saved. Name the file. Click Save. ✍ 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.

  • Page 88: Creating A Photo Album

    Creating a Photo Album Select the pictures you want to use to make an album. From the Utilities menu, select Album Maker. Choose the type of Album you want and click OK. Now add more pictures, frames, text, and effects. When you are finished, select Create Album in File menu or click the Create Album icon on the toolbar.

  • Page 89: For Answers To Your Software Questions

    VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide For Answers to Your Software Questions Acrobat Reader®, Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition, Adobe Premiere® LE (Adobe Systems Incorporated) Web site http://www.adobe.com/ phone 206-628-2746 (fee-based support) 206-628-5737 e-mail techdocs@adobe.com hours M-F, 6 AM-5 PM PT America Online®...
  • Page 90 PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.) Web site(s) http://www.arcsoft.com http://www.photoisland.com phone 510-440-9901 510-440-1270 e-mail techsupport@arcsoft.com hours M-F, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM PT Prodigy Internet® (Prodigy Communications Corporation) Web site http://www.prodigy.com phone 800-213-0992 hours 7 AM - 3 AM ET Quicken® 2000 (Intuit Inc.) Web site http://www.intuit.com/support phone...
  • Page 91 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. 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 92: Using The System And Application Recovery Cds

    Using the System and Application Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Recovery utilities. You need to connect the optional PCGA-CD51/A CD-ROM drive or the PCGA-DVD51/A DVD drive to use the System and Application Recovery CDs.
  • Page 93 To use the System Recovery CD(s) ✍ Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive. Shut down your computer as described in “Shutting Down Your Computer” on page 28. Wait four seconds and turn on your computer.
  • Page 94 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 95 ✍ 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 instructions to complete the recovery process.

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you contact Sony PC Support (http://www.sony.com/ pcsupport). Troubleshooting your notebook (Windows Me only) When starting your notebook for the first time, the VAIO InitManager dialog box will appear.
  • Page 97 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the notebook. Turn off the notebook and then turn it on. Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu screen appears. Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
  • Page 98 Select Yes, then press Enter. The notebook restarts. If your notebook continues to display the message “Operating system not found”, and Windows does not start, contact Sony Customer Support. It is best to shut down your notebook using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu.
  • Page 99 If you are connecting an optical disc drive with a PC card, disconnect it by stopping the PC card. Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices that you are not currently using. See “To remove a PC card” on page 44 for more information.

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting The Lcd Screen

    Troubleshooting the LCD screen ❑ Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. ❑ Check that the power indicator on the notebook is on. ❑ Check that the battery pack(s) is inserted properly and that they are charged. ❑...
  • Page 101 If you connected an external mouse while your notebook is on, you must restart your notebook. ❑ If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1, check that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector. ❑ You may have disabled the touchpad without a mouse being connected to the notebook.
  • Page 102 ❑ If the diskette is write-protected, disable the write-protect feature or use a diskette that is not write-protected. ❑ Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive. ❑ Click Start, point to Settings, point to Control panel, and then click System The System Properties dialog box appears.
  • Page 103 VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings, and then check the connections between your external speakers and the notebook. ❑ Click Start >Control Panel > System > Device Manager. Check that the correct drivers are installed properly.
  • Page 104 Make sure the PC card is compatible with Microsoft® Windows®. ❑ Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using. ❑ If you are using two PC cards, use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable the devices you are not currently using. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting Software

    Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up. Sony suggests using the preinstalled Media Bar software to play audio CDs. If your notebook is using the Ultimate Battery Life profile for its power saving mode, you cannot use DVgate or Smart Connect software.

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting The Modem

    ❑ Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook’s modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) 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 107: 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 Sony Notebook Setup, select the Printer tab. If the printer port mode is set to ECP, change it to bi-directional.

  • Page 108: Getting Help

    This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics that you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax-on-demand service, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or your fax software.)
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  • Page 110: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Mobile Intel® Pentium® III Mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor 650 MHz featuring processor 750 MHz featuring Intel® SpeedStep™ Intel® SpeedStep™ † † technology technology ‡ ‡ 12 GB 20 GB (40% and 60%) (40% and 60%) 64 MB SDRAM, expandable 128 MB SDRAM, ††...
  • Page 111 VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Phone line (RJ-11) i.LINK® port replicator i.LINK (IEEE1394) 3 USB ports (1 original mini-USB port; 1 located on Port Replicator) 10Base-T/100Base-T Ethernet interface Microphone In DC In Headphone Memory Stick™ i.LINK Printer Serial VGA monitor USB floppy disk drive USB conversion adapter...
  • Page 112 * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. † The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power. ‡ GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. ** Your system may contain additional memory installed at the time of purchase.
  • Page 113 VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide...

  • Page 114: Index

    Index AC adapter 21, 22 AC power 21 adding hardware 59 peripherals 59 printers 70 adjusting brightness 32 Alt key 30 Application Recovery CDs 94 Applications key 30 attaching port replicator 64 batteries 25 using 25 battery pack 22 charging 24 connector 19 indicator light status 24 indicator lights 18, 24, 31...
  • Page 115 VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide choosing power source 21 cleaning CD or DVD Media 41 cleaning computer 16 coin-operated telephones 61 computer 107 cleaning 16 lithium ion battery 6 setting up 17 starting 27 troubleshooting 95, 104 unpacking 12 connecting CD-ROM drive 38, 42 coin-operated telephones 61...
  • Page 116 DVD-ROM drive tray troubleshooting 102 DVgate 49 Eject button 36 ejecting diskettes 36 electronic documentation 107 Energy Star 2 ergonomic considerations 14 Escape key 29 Ethernet network connector 20 external devices display 66, 68 See also monitor faxes laws governing 5 floppy disk drive connecting 35 disconnecting 36...
  • Page 117 VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide keyboard 18, 29–31, 32 Launcher Mode 51 lock lever 27 selecting to display output troubleshooting 99 Left 18 left button 18 lever LCD 27 Liquid Crystal Display screen See LCD lithium ion battery disposal 6 safety precautions 6 loading...
  • Page 118 LCD 69 monitor 69 power source 21 Serial connector 63 setting up your PC support 107 setup 15 Shift key 30 Shut Down Windows dialog box 28 Sony Fax-on-Demand service speakers built-in 18 troubleshooting 105 Start button 28 starting Index...
  • Page 119 VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide computer 27 startup problems 28 switching display 32 monitor 32 System Hibernation mode 33, System Idle mode 33, 57 System Recovery CD(s) 91 System Suspend mode 32, 57 technical support support options 107 touchpad 18, 34 troubleshooting 95 startup 28, 95...

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