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VAIO® Computer
Quick Start
PCG-V505B Series
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Contents Notice to Users............................................5 Setting Up ..................................................15 Unpacking Your Computer .......................................16 Applying Ergonomics ...............................................18 Locating Controls and Ports......................................19 Getting Started ..........................................25 Turning On Your Computer......................................26 Using the Touch Pad ................
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VAIO® Computer User Guide Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard........................... 48 Caring for Your Computer........................57 Storing Your Computer ............................................ 58 Using Cables and Connections ................................. 58 Cleaning Your Computer.......................................... 59 Handling the LCD Screen......................................... 59 Troubleshooting........................................61 Troubleshooting Your Computer (W
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Notice to Users © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights transported or used outside the United States. reserved. This manual and the software Software specifications are subject to change described herein, in whole or in part, may not without notice and may not necessarily be be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any identical to current retail versions. machine-readable form without prior written Updates and additions to software may require approval. an additional charge. Subscriptions
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start other. Please refer to the documentation that participating nations. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. came with your compatible i.LINK device for registered mark. information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a The Wireless LAN CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their * functionality , operating system compatibility and required which is operating conditions. All other trademarks are
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Notice to Users . Safety Information WARNING To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Service Center. expose your computer to rain or moisture. Caution: The use of optical ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not open the instruments with this product will cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified increase eye hazard. As the laser personnel only. beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do not ❑ Never install modem or tele
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL ❑ Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques. Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique. Regulatory Information ❑ N'utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone Declaration of Conformity pour prévenir d'une fuite de gaz quand vous êtes près de la fuite. Trade Name: Sony ❑ L’appareil doit être le
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Notice to Users will not occur in a particular installation. If this This modem uses the USOC RJ11C telephone equipment does cause harmful interference to jack. radio or television reception, which can be The REN is used to determine the number of determined by turning the equipment off and devices which may be connected to the on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the interference by one or more of the following telephone line may result in t
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start that you disconnect the equipment until the IC RSS-210 (Canada) problem is resolved. (FOR MODELS WITH WIRELESS LAN) Repair of this equipment should be made only Operation is subject to the following two by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized conditions: (1) this device may not cause agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, interference, and (2) this device must accept call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). any interference, including interference th
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Notice to Users Telephone Consumer RECYCLING LITHIUM ION Protection Act of 1991 BATTERIES (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of RECYCLING 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a LITHIUM-ION computer or other electronic device, including BATTERIES fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top Lithium-Ion or bottom of each transmitted page or on the batteries are first page of the transmission, the date and time
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX Do not handle damaged or leaking IONS DE LITHIUM lithium ion batteries. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace RECYCLAGE DES only with the same or equivalent ACCUMULATEU type recommended by the RS AUX IONS DE manufacturer. Discard used LITHIUM batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Les accumulateurs The battery pack used in this aux ions de lithium device may present a fire or sont r
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Notice to Users INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.2. The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be 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
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Setting Up Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ❑ Unpacking Your Computer ❑ Applying Ergonomics ❑ Locating Controls and Ports 15
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Main Unit AC Adapter Rechargeable Battery Power Cord Documents ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable on-screen help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. See “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 32 for more information. ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start — Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer for immediate use. ❑ VAIO® Computer Specifications (Windows® XP) — An on-screen
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Unpacking Your Computer ✍ Recovery CDs are not included with your computer. Instead, a hard disk drive recovery program is built into your computer. For more information, see “VAIO Recovery Options” on page 41. 17
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Applying Ergonomics Your computer is a portable device and can be used in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should apply the following ergonomic considerations: ❑ Position of your computer — Place the computer directly in front of you as you work. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. Take breaks duri
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Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Front 4 1 Computer screen (LCD) 9 Power indicator 2 Speakers 10 Battery indicator 3 Keyboard 11 Hard disk drive indicator * 4 Touch pad 12 Wireless LAN indicator 5 Left and right buttons 13 Num lock indicator 6 Memory Stick® media 14 Caps lock indicator indicator 7 Power switch 15 Scroll lock indicator * 8 Wireless LAN switch * Wireless LAN capabilities are available on selected models only. 19
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Back 1 Battery port Left 1 DC IN port 6 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port 2 Air vent 7 Microphone jack 3 Monitor (VGA) port 8 Headphone jack 4 PC Card eject button 9 PC Card slot 5 USB 2.0 port 20
