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VAIO® R505
SuperSlim Pro™
Notebook User Guide
PCG-R505TSK, PCG-R505TS
PCG-R505TEK, PCG-R505TE
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Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in USA © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. XXX-XXX-XXX
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Notice to Users As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation Sony Electronics Inc. provides no has determined that this warranty with regard to this manual, product meets the the software, or other information ENERGY STAR contained herein and information guidelines for energy contained herein and hereby expressly efficiency. disclaims an implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program particu
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VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to ❑ Never install telephone jacks in wet designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 locations unless the jack is connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, specifically designed for wet depending on the software applications, locations. operating system, and i.LINK-compatible ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone devices. All products with an i.LINK wire or terminals unless the connection may not
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AVERTISSEMENT ❑ L’appareil doit être le plus près possible d’une prise murale pour en ❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie faciliter l’accès. ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de Attention : Afin de réduire les l’humidité. risques d'incendie, n'utilisez ❑ Pour prévenir tout risque qu'un cordon de d’électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le communication N0. 26 AWG châssis de cet appareil et ne confier ou plus gros. son entretien qu’à une personne qualifiée. Ave
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VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide interference by one or more of the following Regulatory Information measures: Declaration of Conformity ❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❑ Increase the separation between the Trade Name: SONY equipment and the receiver. ❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a Model No.: PCG-6112 circuit different from that to which the PCG-6122 receiver is connected. PCG-611A PCG-612A ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician fo
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most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs Telephone Consumer should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the Protection Act of 1991 number of devices that may be connected to the (United States) line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of maximum REN for the calling area. 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any If the terminal equipment causes h
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VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Disposal of Lithium-Ion Battery The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or You can return your unwanted lithium-ion chemical burn hazard if batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or mistreated. Do not Factory Service Center. disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate. ✍ In some areas the disposal of Dispose of used battery lithium-ion batteries in household or promptly. business trash may be prohibited. Keep a
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Repairs to certified equipment should be télécommunication. Le matériel doit également coordinated by a representative designated by être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any raccordement. L’abonné ne doit pas oublier repairs or alterations made by the user to this qu’il est possible que la conformité aux equipment may give the telecommunications conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la company cause to request that the user dégradati
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Contents 1 Welcome ........................................................... 15 Features .............................................................................. 15 Unpacking Your Notebook ...................................................16 Notes on Use........................................................................18 2 Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook .............................. 23 Locating Controls and Connectors ......................................23 Connecting a Power So
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VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide ® Connecting an i.LINK Device............................................. 75 Connecting an External Display ........................................... 78 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device................. 82 Connecting External Speakers............................................. 84 Connecting an External Microphone.................................... 85 ® 5 Customizing Your VAIO Notebook ............................ 87 Displaying the
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Troubleshooting audio .......................................................135 Troubleshooting the Printer ...............................................136 Getting Help .......................................................................138 9 Specifications ....................................................139 xiii
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Welcome 1 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 Here are some of the features your notebook offers: ✍ For complete specifications of your VAIO Notebook, see “Specifications” .. ® ❑ Exceptional performance — Your notebook includes a Mobile Intel ® ® * Pentium III processor featuring Intel SpeedStep™ technology and a †
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VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware, documentation, and CDs from the box: Hardware Main Unit Power Cord AC Adapter Rechargeable Battery Pack Manuals ❑ VAIO® Quick Start — Contains details on unpacking and setting up your notebook, supplementary updates, and software information. Operating System Getting Started ❑ Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Getting Started manual or the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Getting Sta
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Unpacking Your Notebook Recovery CDs Allows you to reinstall individual ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) — applications or device drivers if they are corrupted or erased. Allows you to restore the software titles that ❑ System Recovery CD(s) — 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. Allows you to reinstall individual device drivers ❑ Driver Recovery CD(s) — and repair software applicat
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VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Notes on Use You will be using your notebook as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should comply with ergonomic guidelines in both stationary and portable environments. Ergonomic Guidelines Place the computer directly in front of you as ❑ Position of your computer — you work. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, touchpad, or external mous
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Notes on Use Recommended Position Computer positioned directly in front of you Arms at desk level Wrists relaxed and flat Setting Up Your Notebook ❑ Do not place your computer in a location subject to: ❑ Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts ❑ Direct sunlight ❑ Excessive dust ❑ Moisture or rain ❑ Mechanical vibration or shock ❑ Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded ❑ Ambient temperature of more than 95º F (35º C) or less than 41ºF(5ºC) ❑ High humidity ❑ Do not pl
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VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. Do not ❑ place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets, or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots. Leave a space of at least 8 inches (20 cm) behind the back panel of the computer. If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, ❑ moisture may condense inside your computer. In this case, allow a
