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VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide
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VAIO Z505
SuperSlim Pro Notebook
User Guide
PCG-Z505LS
PCG-Z505LSK
PCG-Z505LE
PCG-Z505LEK
Printed in USA © 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. 4-650-664-11 www.sony.com
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VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide PCG-Z505LE/PGC-Z505LEK/PCG-Z505LS/PCG-Z505LSK
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Updates and additions to software may require Notice to Users an additional charge. Subscriptions to online © 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights service providers may require a fee and credit reserved. This manual and the software card information. Financial services may described herein, in whole or in part, may not require prior arrangements with participating be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any financial institutions. machine-readable form without prior written approval.
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VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Do not use the modem or a Owner’s Record ❑ telephone to report a gas leak in The model number and serial number are the vicinity of the leak. located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ notebook. Record the A socket outlet should be as close ❑ serial number in the space provided here. Refer as possible to the unit and easily to the model and serial number when you call accessible. your Sony Service Center. AVERTISSEMENT Mode
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fuite de gas si vous êtes près de la This phone number is for FCC-related matters fuite. only. ❑ L’appareil doit être le plus près This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC possible d’une prise murale pour rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: en faciliter l’accès. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
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VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide You are cautioned that any changes or company will notify the customer as soon as modifications not expressly approved in this possible. Also, you will be advised of your right manual could void your authority to operate this to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe equipment. it is necessary. Only peripherals (computer input/output The telephone company may make changes in devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply its facilities, eq
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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 l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais fonction
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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 ...............
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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 ...71 Adding Memory........................................................73 About the Software on Your Computer...79
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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® Pentium® III processor featuring Intel® SpeedStep™ technology and a * V.90-compatible K56flex mode
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VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your Notebook
Main unit Power cord AC adapter USB conversion adapter Rechargeable battery pack i.LINK port replicator USB floppy disk drive 12
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Unpacking Your Notebook Manuals ❑ VAIO® User Guide — Features and specifications of your computer. It also includes information on the applications included with your system and how to contact software vendors, and solve common problems.
❑ Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Getting Started manual or the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Getting Started manual — Explains how to use the basic features of this latest Windows operating system. Software C
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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 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
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Ergonomic Considerations ❑ Lighting — Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness. ❑ Placement of an external display — When using an external display, set the display at a comfortable viewing distance. Make sure the display screen is at eye level or
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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). ❑ If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for a problem, the telephone company may bill you for the service call. Also, if you do not disconnect yo
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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 17
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VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide # LCD screen $ Speakers % Keyboard Touchpad Left/right button Microphone 18
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Locating Controls and Connectors Back Battery connector Left DC In connector i.LINK® port replicator connector * i.LINK (IEEE1394) S400 Microphone connector Headphone connector 19
