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VAIO® Computer
Quick Start
PCG-V505 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 Your Recovery CDs ....................................... 42 Caring for Your Computer........................49 Storing Your Computer ............................................ 50 Using Cables and Connections .................................50 Cleaning Your Computer..........................................51 Handling the LCD Screen......................................... 51 Troubleshooting........................................53 Troubleshooting Your Compute
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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 equipment does cause harmful interference to This modem uses the USOC RJ11C telephone radio or television reception, which can be jack. determined by turning the equipment off and The REN is used to determine the number of on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the devices which may be connected to the interference by one or more of the following telephone line. Excessive RENs on the measures: telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an in
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start that you disconnect the equipment until the To prevent radio interference to the licensed problem is resolved. service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide Repair of this equipment should be made only maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, licensing. call 1-888-4-SONY-PC
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Notice to Users machine or such business, other entity, or RECYCLING LITHIUM ION individual. (The telephone number provided BATTERIES may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION In order to program this information into your BATTERIES facsimile machine, see your fax software documentation. Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) You can help preserve our
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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 RECYCLAGE DES incorrectly replaced. Replace ACCUMULATEU only with the same or equivalent RS AUX IONS DE type recommended by the LITHIUM manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the Les accumulateurs manufacturer’s instructions. aux ions de lithium The battery pack used in this sont recyclables. device may present
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Notice to Users devices subject only to the requirement that the INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE sum of the RENs of all the devices does not NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies exceed 5. The REN for this equipment is 0.2. certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE telecommunications network protective, CANADA operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start 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 combination de quelques dispo
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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 Software CDs ❑ Depending on the model you purchased, additional program CDs may be included with your computer. Recovery CDs ❑ Application Recovery CDs — Enables you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers. ❑ System Recovery CDs — Enables you to restore the operating system and programs that shipped with your computer. This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings, so user data and programs installed since you started using your computer
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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. 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 port 20
