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Sony PCG-Z505HS User Manual

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  • Page 1 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro ™ ® Notebook User Guide PCG-Z505HE/PCG-Z505HS ®...

  • 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 For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you call: 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972 ). Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-Z505HE/ PCG-Z505HS Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Telephone: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 5 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 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. 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 7 connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 1.3.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Features ... 1 Unpacking Your Notebook ... 2 Manuals ...2 Software CDs ...3 Recovery CDs ...3 Other ...3 Locating Controls and Connectors... 5 Front...5 Back ...6 Left ...6 Right...7 Bottom ...7 Connecting a Power Source ... 8 Using the AC Adapter...8 Using Battery Power...9 Starting Your Computer ...
  • Page 10 Using Memory Stick ® i.LINK Interface...29 Using the Touchpad...30 Using Smart Pad ...31 Using the Floppy Disk Drive ...32 Using PC Cards ...34 Using Smart Connect ...37 Using Infrared Communication Devices ...38 Using Power Saving Modes...40 Normal Mode ...40 System Idle Mode ...40 System Suspend Mode ...41 System Hibernation Mode...41 Connecting a Phone Line ...44...

  • Page 11: Features

    Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO 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 Intel ® Mobile Pentium Portability: The high-capacity lithium-ion battery provides hours of use without AC power.

  • Page 12: Manuals

    Remove the following hardware items from the box: ® The V AIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide (this manual) contains information on how to get the most from your computer, find help, and solve common problems. It also includes product specifications.

  • Page 13: Recovery Cds

    ® 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 18: Other

    You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source. Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 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 19 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 20: Front

    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 21 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 22 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 23 ® 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 24 You can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits by registering your computer with Sony: Sony Customer Support – Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer.

  • Page 25: Back

    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 26: Left

    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 27 + 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 28 Battery Indicates the status of the battery attached at the rear of the computer. 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. Information Depending on the VAIO Action Setup setting, the Information indicator lights when you have received new...
  • Page 29 (ESC) System Suspend Fn+ % (F3) Speaker switch Fn+ 2 (F4) Speaker volume Fn+ 8 (F5) Brightness control (F7) Switch to the external display (F12) System Hibernation Fn+B Mega-Bass switch Fn+D Video standby Puts the system into System Suspend mode, a power management state.
  • Page 30 Fn+F Change the display size Fn+S System Idle Zooms the display size in or out when the display is set to less than maximum resolution. Puts the system into System Idle mode, a power management state. To return the system to the active state, press any key.
  • Page 31 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 32 Depending on the software you are using, you can select items from the displayed list using the Jog Dial control. Some Sony software applications have two modes in List View, Simple Menu and Full Menu. You can switch the mode by pressing the...
  • Page 33 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. To use the Jog Dial control, click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray.
  • Page 34 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 35 When a window such as Screen properties is active, Dialog is displayed in the Jog Dial control window. You can select an item in the window by rotating the Jog Dial control. Also, pressing the Jog Dial control is equivalent to pressing Enter.

  • Page 36: Memory Stick

    ® Memory Stick This new compact, portable, and versatile IC 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 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. Memory Stick If you want 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.
  • Page 38 Create a new folder and name it “DCIM.” Open the DCIM folder and create a new folder named “100MSDCF.” Click the Start button, select VAIO, then click PictureGear to launch the PictureGear application. Select the digital images you want to save in your slide show. From the PictureGear File menu, select Format Conversion.
  • Page 39 Your computer comes equipped with an i.LINK port. The port is a digital interface (IEEE-1394) for high-speed communication. By using your ® computer, a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other camera that supports the i.LINK interface, the DVgate software preinstalled on your computer, and the i.LINK interface, you can easily create and edit your...

  • Page 40: Bottom

    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. Wait until the LED indicator turns off, and then unplug the USB cable from the computer. Fold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the side of the floppy disk drive.
  • 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 The preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i.LINK cable (not supplied) to connect your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook to another VAIO computer that also has Smart Connect. You can then use one computer to copy, delete, and edit files on the other computer. You can also print from a printer attached to either computer.
  • Page 48 Your computer includes an infrared port, located on the right side of the computer. You can use this port to communicate with other infrared- equipped devices with compatible protocols, such as a digital still camera or other computers. Align the infrared ports on the computer and the digital camera so that they are in a direct line.
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  • Page 50: Using Battery Power

    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 51 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 53 You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals: Phone line (page 44) Port replicator (page 46) Printer (page 48) External display (page 49) Desktop computer or serial device CD-ROM drive (page 51) i.LINK device (page 54) Universal Serial Bus (USB) device (page 56) External display (page 58)
  • Page 54 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 into the jack on the inside of the phone line jack cover.
  • Page 55 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. 100M lamp ON: Connected to 100BASE-TX type network (green) OFF: Connected to 10BASE-T type network Link/Act lamp The light blinks according to network access (umber)
  • Page 56 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 57 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 58 Fold the port replicator cable into the compartment on the side of the port replicator. If you do not turn off the computer before removing the port replicator, you must turn off the computer before reattaching the port replicator. You can use the port replicator to connect a Windows 98-compatible printer or other parallel port device to your computer.
  • Page 59 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 49) Projector (page 50) Use the symbol on the port replicator to locate the Monitor connector.
  • Page 60 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 61 You can use the optional PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM or PCGA-CDRW51 CD-RW 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. Remove the PC card slot protector from the PC card slot.
  • Page 62 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the SONY logo facing up. See “Using PC Cards” on page 34 for details. Press the Eject button. The disc tray slides out. Place the CD-ROM disc in the tray with the label side facing up. Push...
  • Page 63 Close the tray by pushing it gently. The BUSY indicator on the CD-ROM drive flashes while your computer is reading data from the disc. Remove the PC card from the computer. See “Using PC Cards” on page 34 for details.
  • Page 64 Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook includes an i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connector, which you can use to connect to an 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 66 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 68 You can connect an external display to your notebook computer. For example, you can use the computer with a computer display (monitor) or projector. Use the port replicator connector on the left side of the computer. Plug the display adapter (not supplied) 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 69 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 70 128 MB memory and a 128 MB memory module for a total of 256 MB. For memory upgrades, use only PC-100 SDRAM SO-DIMM (gold lead contacts). Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can be purchased from your Sony-authorized dealer or by contacting Sony at http://www.sony.com/accessories. The procedures described below assume familiarity with the general...
  • Page 71 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 five screws with the mark on the bottom of your computer. Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover.
  • Page 72 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 73 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 74: Shutting Down Your Computer

    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 75 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 76 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. In PowerPanel, select Change CPU Speed.
  • Page 77 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 K56flex influence modem connection speed, including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment (such as fax machines or other modems).
  • Page 78 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 79 The following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Recovery utilities. You need to connect the optional PCGA-CDRW51 CD-RW drive or PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM 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 80 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 81 69. 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 82 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 83 ® 450 MHz* Intel ® Pentium III processor † 8.1 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 2.5 MB Video RAM 16-bit CD-quality stereo sound External USB 3.5”...
  • Page 84 † ‡ †† ‡‡ 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 85 AC adapter AC power adding hardware peripherals printers adjusting brightness Alt key Application Recovery CDs Applications key attaching port replicator battery pack charging connector indicator light status indicator lights inserting loading power status rechargeable removing battery power brightness adjusting built-in speaker volume buttons left...
  • Page 86 phone line port replicator power source printer projector connectors battery DC In infrared monitor parallel parallel port port replicator printer Serial port correction keys Ctrl key cursor-movement keys DC In digital still camera digital video camera recorder diskettes ejecting inserting into drive troubleshooting display connector...
  • Page 87 peripherals interference internal speaker See speakers Jog Dial keyboard lock lever selecting to display output troubleshooting Left left button lever Limited Warranty Liquid Crystal Display screen See LCD lithium ion battery disposal safety precautions loading battery pack mega-bass switch memory adding Memory Stick card slot Memory Stick cards...

  • Page 88: Registering Your Computer

    Video Standby power sources connecting Print Screen key printer connecting connector port programmable power key projector radio interference rechargeable battery pack recharging battery pack Recovery CDs registering your computer removing battery pack diskettes floppy disk drive restoring data right button screen See LCD Scroll Lock...

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