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VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro
Notebook User Guide
PCG-Z505S/PCG-Z505SX
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system in which business proprietors can Notice to Users participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as © 1999 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights computers, displays, printers, facsimiles reserved. This manual and the software and copiers. Their standards and logos are described herein, in whole or in part, may uniform among participating nations. not be reproduced, translated, or reduced NERGY TAR is a U.S. registered mark. E S to any machine-readable form w
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❏ Avoid using the modem during an ❏ Connect the equipment into an outlet electrical storm. on a circuit different from that to ❏ Do not use the modem or a telephone which the receiver is connected. to report a gas leak in the vicinity of ❏ Consult the dealer or an experienced the leak. radio/TV technician for help. ❏ A socket outlet should be as close as You are cautioned that any changes or possible to the unit and easily modifications not expressly approved in accessible. this manual c
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to the Sony Customer Information Center, FCC Part 68 One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656, for This equipment complies with Part 68 of repair and/or warranty information. If the the FCC rules. On the bottom of this trouble is causing harm to the telephone equipment is a label that contains, among network, the telephone company may other information, the FCC ringer request that you remove the equipment equivalence number (REN) for this from the network until the problem is equipment.
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Telephone Consumer ! Danger of explosion if battery is Guidelines (Canada) incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type Please refer to your telephone directory recommended by the under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the Service’. For more detailed information manufacturer’s instructions. please contact: Une batterie non conforme CRTC présente un danger d’explosion. Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale 1
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termination on an interface may consist of INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE any combination of devices subject only to NOTICE: The Industry Canada label the requirement that the sum of the Ringer identifies certified equipment. This Equivalence Number of all the devices certification means that the equipment does not exceed 5. The Ringer Equivalence meets certain telecommunications network Number for this equipment is 0.4. protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the AVI
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particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales. Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas. AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface. La terminaison d’une interface téléphonique peut consister en une c
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Contents Welcome Ergonomic Considerations ............................................................. 2 Using Your Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook Locating the Controls and Connectors ......................................... 5 Front.......................................................................................................5 Back .......................................................................................................6 Left .................................................
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x VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using Power Saving Modes..........................................................35 Normal Mode .....................................................................................35 System Idle Mode ..............................................................................35 System Suspend Mode ......................................................................36 System Hibernation Mode.......................................................
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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the- art personal computing. This manual offers a quick introduction and reference to your Sony computer. ❑ Using Your Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook shows you how to use the standard components of your system. ❑ Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can add functionality by connec
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2 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. Computer positioned directly in front of you Arms at desk level Wrists relaxed and flat ❑ Position of your computer – Place the computer directly in front of you as you work. Keep your forearms horiz
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Welcome 3 ❑ Furniture and posture – Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward. ❑ Viewing angle of the computer’s display – Use the display’s tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position.
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Using Your Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer’s internal and external devices, such as the touchpad and floppy disk drive. Locating the Controls and Connectors Front Information indicator (page 20) LCD screen (pages 21, 73) 1 8 Battery indicator (pages 11, 20) Speaker (pages 21, 66) 9 2 Power indicator (pages 13, 20) Keyboard (page 17) 3 10 Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) Touchpad (page 23) 4 11 Num Lock indicat
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6 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Back Battery connector (page 10) 1 Left 1 5 i Headphone connector (page 45) DC In connector (page 9) ™ i.LINK port replicator connector PC card slot (page 30) 2 6 (page 41) 7 Memory Stick™ card slot (page 27) 3 S200 i.LINK (IEEE-1394) (page 51) m Microphone connector 4
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Using Your Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook 7 Right Power switch (page 13) 1 5 Ethernet network connector Programmable Power Key (see the 2 6 Infrared port (page 34) online document Customizing Your ™ VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook) 3 Phone line jack (page 40) 7 USB connector (page 52) 4 mini USB connector (page 52) The USB connector is disabled when the port replicator is connected. ✍ Bottom 1 Battery release lever (page 12) 3 Reset switch
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8 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 2 Battery lock lever (pages 10, 12)
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Using Your Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook 9 Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source. Using the AC Adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter. 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet. Notebook computer DC In AC adapter Power cord (supplied) (supplied)
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10 VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using Battery Power 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 also purchase the high-capacity PCGA-BPZ52 battery pack as a separate option. See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 36 for power management information. To insert the battery pack 1 Move the lock lever on
