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Connecting Peripheral Devices

You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these
peripherals:

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Phone line (page 44)

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Port replicator (page 47)

Printer (page 49)

External display (page 50)

Desktop computer or serial device

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CD-ROM drive (page 52)

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i.LINK device (page 55)

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Universal Serial Bus (USB) device (page 57)

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External display (page 59)

Summary of Contents for PCG-Z505JE - VAIO - PIII 500 MHz

Page 1: ...VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide PCG Z505JE PCG Z505JEK PCG Z505JS PCG Z505JSK ...

Page 2: ...d or used outside the United States Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail version Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial instit...

Page 3: ... should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible Pour prévenir tout risque d incendie ou d électrocution garder cet appareil à l abri de la pluie et de l humidité Pour prévenir tout risque d électrocution ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu à une personne qualifiée Ne jamais effectuer l installation de fil modem ou téléphone durant un orage élec...

Page 4: ...ot expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielde...

Page 5: ...earest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs Contact the state or provincial utility service commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States ...

Page 6: ...representative designated by the supplier Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium ion qui fuient ou sont endommagées Danger of explosion if b...

Page 7: ... doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de télécommunication Le matériel doit également être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de 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 homolo...

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Page 9: ... Handling Your Notebook 6 Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook 7 Locating Controls and Connectors 7 Front 7 Back 8 Left 8 Right 9 Bottom 10 Connecting a Power Source 11 Using the AC Adapter 11 Notes on the AC Adapter 11 Using Battery Power 12 Additional Notes On Batteries 15 Starting Your Computer 16 Shutting Down Your Computer 17 Handling the LCD Screen 18 ...

Page 10: ... Launcher Mode 37 Guide Mode 38 Using the Jog Dial Control with Sony Software 38 Using the Jog Dial Control with Other Software 38 Using Smart Connect 40 Using Power Saving Modes 41 Normal Mode 41 System Idle Mode 41 System Suspend Mode 42 System Hibernation Mode 42 Connecting Peripheral Devices 43 Connecting a Phone Line 44 Connecting to the Local Area Network LAN 46 Connecting the i LINK Port Re...

Page 11: ...6 Editing Clips and Scenes 67 Saving a Movie 68 PictureGear 69 Managing Your Pictures 69 Creating a Photo Album 69 Using Panorama Maker 70 Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG 70 Getting Help 71 Troubleshooting 72 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 78 Using the System Recovery CD s 78 Using the Application Recovery CD s 80 Hard Drive Partition 81 Specifications 82 Index 85 ...

Page 12: ...VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide NEE ...

Page 13: ...AC power Sony audio and video quality High quality MPEG1 video which supports full screen display 12 1 inch Active Matrix LCD screen and enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Windows Operating System Your system includes Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Communications Access popular online services send e mail browse the...

Page 14: ...so includes product specifications Sony Read Me First contains Troubleshooting and Errors the most up to date information on using your computer and software support information The Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Getting Started manual or Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Getting Started Manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Main unit i LINK port repl...

Page 15: ...Recovery CD s Application Recovery CD s Other Setting up your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook poster Packet containing special product offers To use these recovery CDs you need to purchase either the PCG CD51 CD ROM drive the PCGA CDRW51 CD RW drive or the PCGA DVD51 DVD drive ...

Page 16: ...urally at your sides Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons 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 ...

Page 17: ...35º C or less than 18º F 10º C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction 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...

Page 18: ...ersely affecting the telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem Handling Your Notebook Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer Shoul...

Page 19: ... pages 23 Battery indicator page 22 Speakers pages 23 76 Information indicator pages 13 22 Keyboard page 19 Hard disk drive indicator page 22 Touchpad page 28 Num Lock indicator page 22 Left right button page 28 Caps Lock indicator page 22 Microphone Scroll Lock indicator page 22 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 ...

Page 20: ...r page 12 DC In connector page 11 mini USB connector i LINK port replicator connector page 47 PC Card slot page 32 S400 i LINK IEEE1394 page 55 Memory Stick slot page 24 m Microphone connector Memory Stick indicator light i Headphone connector page 51 1 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 ...

Page 21: ...Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet network connector Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the connector To connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 ...

Page 22: ...VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Bottom Battery release lever page 14 Reset switch Battery lock lever pages 12 14 1 3 2 ...

Page 23: ...copy machine or shredder You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the ...

Page 24: ...nnected to the AC adapter Before inserting or removing a battery pack close the cover 1 Move the lock lever on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position 2 Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer and then slide the battery toward the computer until it clicks into place 3 Slide the lock lever into the LOCK position to secure the battery...

Page 25: ...or Light Status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery is running out of power Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are...

Page 26: ...g a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator starts flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter System Hibernation mode when the battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery...

Page 27: ...heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging...

Page 28: ...computer until the green power indicator light turns on 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To decrease the brightness press Fn F5 and then the down or left arrow key To increase the brightness press Fn F5 and then the up or right arrow key If you hold the power switch in the On position for more than four seconds the computer turns off LCD lock lever Power switch Pow...

Page 29: ...d to any prompts warning you to save documents If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to restart the computer If you are unable to restart the computer in this way you can slide the power switch forward and hold for four seconds This operation may result in data loss During a period of inactivity you can conserve...

Page 30: ...ions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear...

Page 31: ...ys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen the four arrow keys which also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task a...

Page 32: ...and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu it is the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the task bar See Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key on page 21 Fn key The Fn key is used in combinatio...

Page 33: ...and then Files or Folders from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn Inser...

Page 34: ...ard disk Data is being read from or written to the hard drive Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on The hard drive is not being accessed Num Lock The number keys in the numeric keypad are active The character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters whe...

Page 35: ...play Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the Monitor connector on the port replicator and both LCD and external display Fn F12 System Hibernation Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to the ori...

Page 36: ...is connected properly you can see the contents by clicking the Removable Disk S icon The VAIO Z505 SuperSlim notebooks are not compatible with MagicGate Memory Stick media You can enjoy video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick compatible video camera recorders The media slot can accommodate one media at a time To copy images from a digital video camera via Memory Stick media see Connec...

Page 37: ...ta before removing it If the media is removed prematurely a blue screen with an error message appears prompting you to continue or exit Re insert the media into the slot and press Enter to continue This allows the media to finish reading or writing data To avoid damaging data Do not remove a media or turn off the power while the access light is on Do not use the media in locations that are subject...

Page 38: ...emory Stick as the Output Format 10 Use the Browse button to select the DCIM 100MSDCF folder on the Removable Disk S drive 11 Click OK to save the file You can also add MPEG1 video files to your Slide Show by following the steps below Note that the order in which digital still photos DSC0xxxx files and video clips MOV0xxxx files appear in your Slide Show is determined by the number xxxx in the fil...

Page 39: ...on By using your computer a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other compatible camera that supports the i LINK interface the DVgate software preinstalled on your computer and the i LINK interface you can easily create and edit your own home videos For more information on connecting an i LINK device see Connecting an i LINK device on page 55 of this manual ...

Page 40: ... shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features such a...

Page 41: ...t Pad enters tablet mode In this mode the touchpad corresponds with the Smart Pad screen This means that what you write on the touchpad appears on the screen in the corresponding location For example when you write letters on the left corner of the touchpad the letters appear on the left corner of the screen 4 To write move your finger slowly on the touchpad As you write the letters you wrote on t...

Page 42: ... should be facing up To insert a diskette 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting the floppy disk drive To use two USB devices at the same time plug the second device into the connector on the left side of the computer using the supplied conver...

Page 43: ... shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette Keep diskettes away from magnets Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources To remove the floppy disk drive Wait until the LED indicator turns off and then unplug the USB cable from the computer To carry the floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the side of the floppy disk drive Eject button...

Page 44: ... Card Bus ZV Zoomed Video port is not available Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook for details Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer If an mar...

Page 45: ...the card is fixed into the connector The release button comes out Do not force a card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on its use PC card Insert with the arrow facing forward ...

Page 46: ...ton up and press it in towards the computer 4 Gently grasp the card and pull it out 5 Insert the PC card slot protector into the empty slot For some PC cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the System Suspend or System Hibernation power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Reboot your system to correct...

Page 47: ...aning the computer Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine ...

Page 48: ...con or in the task tray and click Help Topics The Jog Dial Control Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial control on the right side of the unit The Jog Dial control enables you to open an application folder or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the Jog Dial control In addition when you press the Jog Dial control you can turn on your computer automatically and start the sel...

Page 49: ...ol window you can display a submenu of that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial control button Using Launcher Mode To use the Jog Dial control click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray Alternatively you can press the Jog Dial control while pressing the Ctrl key on the keyboard to switch to the launcher mode 1 Turn the Jog Dial control to select the ...

Page 50: ...ated to software see the software applications online Help Using the Jog Dial Control with Other Software If the software you are using does not support the Jog Dial control you can still perform the following functions Some software does not support these functions Action Description Maximize Window Press the Jog Dial control button to maximize the size of the active window Press again to return ...

Page 51: ...ox When a window such as Screen Properties is active the Dialog box is displayed in the Jog Dial window You can select an item in the window by rotating the Jog Dial control Pressing the Jog Dial control is the equivalent of pressing Enter ...

Page 52: ...er See the Smart Connect online help for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4615 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other and VMC IL4408A a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each ...

Page 53: ...e of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk System Idle Mode This mode is convenient if you do not need to use your computer for a brief period The hard disk and video display enter a low power state and the CPU clock and processor stop The power indicator light is tan in t...

Page 54: ...tivate System Hibernation Mode Press Fn F12 You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Hibernation mode To return to normal Mode Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch forward The computer returns to its previous state Time to return to normal mode System Idle requires less time than System Suspend and System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation Power consumpti...

Page 55: ...puter by connecting any of these peripherals Phone line page 44 Port replicator page 47 Printer page 49 External display page 50 Desktop computer or serial device CD ROM drive page 52 i LINK device page 55 Universal Serial Bus USB device page 57 External display page 59 ...

Page 56: ... the jack on the inside of the phone line jack cover Make sure you insert the phone cable from the rear of the computer and that the modular jack clicks into place In order to register your Sony VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line Also you must register your computer to receive the extended warranty Do not pl...

Page 57: ...th party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections might result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem Phone cable optional Phone line jack ...

Page 58: ...Ethernet network connector Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the connector To connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator For Windows 98 operating systems only By the default settings your comput...

Page 59: ...can use the PCGA UPR5 i LINK port replicator supplied to connect peripheral devices such as a printer or external display The port replicator has five ports including an i LINK port Printer page 49 USB device page 57 Monitor page 50 Serial i LINK device page 55 1 2 3 4 5 1 4 2 5 3 ...

Page 60: ...cator connector cover on the left side of the computer 3 Plug the port replicator cable into the port replicator connector on the computer To Remove the Port Replicator 1 Turn off the computer 2 Press both sides of the port replicator cable connector and unplug the cable from the computer Port replicator connector cover ...

Page 61: ...00 compatible USB printer to your computer Use the symbol to locate the USB port on your computer and printer Plug the USB printer cable optional into the USB connector You cannot use the optional PCGA PR5 port replicator with your computer When you use the port replicator your computer s mini USB connector does not work Turn off the computer before connecting peripherals In normal use you should ...

Page 62: ...splay and the other end into an AC outlet See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook See the manual that came with your computer monit...

Page 63: ...cable into this connector To Select a Display When you connect an external display to the monitor connector you can press Fn F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices See Selecting the Display Mode in the online manual Customizing Your V AIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook for more information See the manual that came with your projector for mo...

Page 64: ...51 CD RW drive while the computer is on unless you want to use the System and Application Recovery CDs Turn off your computer before using the System and Application Recovery CDs Procedures for connecting the CD drive may vary depending on the CD drive See the manual that came with your CD drive for more information on use To play an audio CD in the optional PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive with your notebo...

Page 65: ...ails To Insert a Disc 1 Press the Eject button The disc tray slides out 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place A protective cover is attached to the lens of the CD ROM drive at the factory Before using the CD ROM drive remove the protective cover Eject button Disc ...

Page 66: ...ssential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc f...

Page 67: ...S400 connector on the left side of the computer and the other end into the DV In Out connector on the digital video camera recorder If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick media Copy images to the Memory Stick media and insert the media into the Memory Stick slot on your computer For details on using Memory ...

Page 68: ...rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentation that came with your software for more information See page 40 for a list of i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook You can connect a digital video camera to t...

Page 69: ...nector on the right side of the computer Plug one end of the USB cable into this port and the other end into the USB mouse To Connect a Second USB Device When you wish to use another USB device such as a floppy disk drive at the same time connect the second USB device to the mini USB connector by attaching the supplied conversion adapter to USB mouse mini USB USB connecting cable optional to USB C...

Page 70: ...uter Plug the USB mouse into the USB connector You do not need to turn off your computer For more information connect the mouse double click the Mouse tab in the Control Panel and then click Help in the Mouse Suite tab See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on installation and use ...

Page 71: ...cator connector on the left side of the computer Plug the display adapter optional into this connector If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet See the manual that came with your computer display monitor for more information on installation and use to Computer display Power cord Display cable optional Display adapter optional ...

Page 72: ...y When you connect an external display to your computer you can press Fn F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and use See Selecting the Display Mode in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook for more information Projector Audi...

Page 73: ...em or follow any of the procedures described below Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane...

Page 74: ... and lift the cover Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly 5 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side then gently turn it over on the touchpad space Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 6 If you are adding memory to the PCG Z505JS PCG Z505JSK you must remove the existing memory module Follow the instructions in To Remove a Memory Module on p...

Page 75: ...en appears 13 Click the About This Computer tab to view the amount of system memory If the additional memory is not shown repeat steps 1 12 To Remove a Memory Module 1 Follow steps 1 to 5 of To install a memory module 2 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 3 Remove the memory module 4 Follow steps 8 and 9 of To install a memo...

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Page 77: ...ps motion pictures can be combined with special effects still images pictures and music files and then saved in a format most computers can play Importing Images and Sound Clips 1 Click 2 Find the file you want to add 3 Select the file 4 Click Open The file is added to the Clip tray Main Window Clip tray Working Panel Product tray Editing trays Help Trash ...

Page 78: ... Clip tray to create a 30 second scene 1 Click the Shake tab 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray 3 Click A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray 4 To preview switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play Scenes created with Shaker begin with black frame and after processing are placed in the first available slot on the Product tr...

Page 79: ...Panel 2 Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray 3 Drag and drop the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Working Panel 4 See help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips scenes Working Panel To preview an Effect click on the clip in the Working panel monitor Your clip displays with the new effect on the Effect tray monitor Sound ...

Page 80: ...for more details on saving movies 2 Click Export 3 Select the format in which you want the document to be saved 4 Click Next 5 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved 6 Name the file 7 Click Save Exporting movies may take a long time to complete Save movie as DV Digital Video takes the longest and Quick Save is the fastest ...

Page 81: ... and browse to locate your pictures 2 Select the pictures you want to have in a collection 3 From Collection menu select Create New Collection 4 Enter a name for the collection and then click okay Creating a Photo Album 1 Select the pictures you want to use to make an album 2 From the Utilities menu select Album Maker 3 Choose the type of Album you want and click Okay 4 Now add more pictures frame...

Page 82: ... images you want to use 3 From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker 4 Select the correct lens and click Okay If 35mm lens is selected the prompt does not appear to select a different lens click the lens icon 5 Click the panoramic icon near the bottom of the window 6 Click Full Stitch Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG 1 Select the MPEG file 2 From the Movie Sound menu select Scene bre...

Page 83: ...our preinstalled software Most of the manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files You can access the online help files from the Help menu in the specific application A printed manual is available for some applications 5 Knowledge Database Provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and th...

Page 84: ...Confirm that the AC adapter and all cables are connected firmly as described in Connecting Peripheral Devices on page 43 If you plugged the computer into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness control is adjusted correctly See the manual ...

Page 85: ...n the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears 4 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 5 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears 6 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key 7 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configurati...

Page 86: ... Restart the computer If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete If Ctrl Alt Delete does not work slide the power switch toward the front and hold it for four seconds This turns off the power If your computer locks up while playing a CD ROM stop the CD ROM and restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete My software program...

Page 87: ...and disconnect the power to the drive for at least one hour Make sure the drive is properly connected See Connecting the CD CDRW DVD Drive on page 52 Clean the CD Check the speaker volume When I click an application icon a message appears such as You must insert the application CD into your CD ROM drive and the software does not start Some titles require specific files that are located on the appl...

Page 88: ... number the program is dialing is correct Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook computer modem All preinstalled programs are compatible Call the software publisher or Sony Customer Support My modem connection is slow The computer s modem uses 56K technology V 90 Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with teleph...

Page 89: ...ow these steps Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete If this does not work slide the power switch forward and hold it for four seconds Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer My PC card is not working Make sure the PC card is compatible with Windows Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using When I re...

Page 90: ...ery utility gives you three options Full Restore without Format restores all the software titles that originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software Operating System Only restores the Windows operating system the notebook computer utility programs and the device drivers that shippe...

Page 91: ...en press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The optional PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive the PCGA CDRW51 CD RW drive or the PCGA DVD51 DVD drive must be connected to the computer to use the System Recovery CD You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD Make sure you have the pro...

Page 92: ...rs insert the first Sony Application Recovery CD in the CD ROM drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD at the first boot Insert the Application Recovery...

Page 93: ... computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D DVgate Motion saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DVgate Motion you should defragment your D partition regularly See the DVgate Motion online help for more information See Specifications on page 82 ...

Page 94: ...ette Drive External USB 3 5 1 44 MB Modem 56K and V 90 compatible modem Infrared Supports 4 mbps 1 1 mbps and 115 kbps IrDA Standard Expansion Capabilities One PCMCIA type II Card Card Bus support Built in Capabilities Microphone Stereo speakers Touchpad Telecommunication Capabilities Data fax send receive Connection Capabilities on Z505 SuperSlim Pro Phone line RJ 11 i LINK port replicator i LINK...

Page 95: ...int Height at the thickest point is 1 15 29 3mm Specifications are subject to change without notice Power Management Energy Star Compliant Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI Battery Lithium ion Dimensions 10 8 w x 0 96 h x 8 9 d 275mm x 24 5mm x 226mm Weight 3 7 lbs 1 70 kg with supplied battery Operating Temperature 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C ho...

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Page 97: ...er 11 brightness adjusting 16 23 built in speaker 7 23 volume 23 buttons left 7 right 7 Start Windows 98 17 C cameras digital video recorder 55 canceling commands 20 Caps Lock 7 indicator light 22 CD Drive 52 CD or DVD Media cleaning 54 handling 54 CD ROM discs inserting 53 CD ROM drive closing lid 54 connecting 32 52 troubleshooting 75 using 52 CDRW Drive 52 charge status indicator light 13 charg...

Page 98: ... In 8 11 digital video camera recorder 55 diskettes ejecting 31 handling 31 inserting into drive 30 troubleshooting 75 display connector 47 options 51 selecting 51 disposal of lithium ion battery vi drives 52 CD ROM 52 floppy disk 30 DV In Out 8 55 DVD Drive 52 DVgate 27 81 E Eject button 31 ejecting diskettes 31 Energy Star ii ergonomic considerations 4 Escape key 19 Ethernet network connector 9 ...

Page 99: ...LCD screen handling 18 Left 7 left button 7 lever LCD 16 Liquid Crystal Display screen See LCD lithium ion battery disposal vi safety precautions vi loading battery pack 12 M mega bass switch 23 memory adding 61 Memory Stick card slot 8 24 Memory Stick cards 24 77 microphone 7 microphone connector 8 modem laws governing v troubleshooting 76 monitor 47 connecting 50 connector 51 selecting 51 switch...

Page 100: ... 11 12 recharging battery pack 13 Recovery CDs 3 80 removing battery pack 14 diskettes 31 floppy disk drive 31 restoring data 80 right button 7 S screen See LCD Scroll Lock 7 indicator light 22 selecting display 51 LCD 51 monitor 51 power source 11 Serial connector 47 setup 5 Shift key 20 Shut Down Windows dialog box 17 Smart Connect 40 Smart Pad 29 Software CDs 3 speakers built in 7 Start button ...

Page 101: ... V VAIO Action Setup 36 video camera recorder 55 W Windows 98 Explorer 21 Find window 21 Help 21 key 20 key combinations 21 Start button 17 taskbar 17 74 ...

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