Sony PCG-Z505JE - VAIO - PIII 500 MHz Instruction Manual

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PCG-Z505JE/PCG-Z505JEK/PCG-Z505JS/PCG-Z505JSK
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How do I recover applications or drivers that came with my computer if
the files are corrupted or deleted?
A: The Application Recovery CDs allow you to reinstall individual applications
and device drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally erased. Reinstalling an
individual device driver or software title may correct a problem you are
experiencing with your computer, and you may not need to recover the entire
contents of your hard drive. If you do need to reinstall all the software titles that
shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s).
You must be in Windows® to run the Application Recovery CD(s). The
application will not run from DOS. If you have any questions on using the
Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support.
To use the Application Recovery CD(s)
1Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications.
2When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery
CD in the CD-ROM drive (optional). The Application Recovery utility loads
automatically.
3When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the recovery process.
Q: Why isn’t the CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive*reading a disc?
A: After inserting a CD, you must wait a few seconds for the CD to be detected
before trying to access it. If your drive reads some CDs but not others, check the
shiny side of the disc for dirt or scratches. You may also need to clean the CD-
ROM drive lens with a CD-ROM cleaner.
✍Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs. If you have two Application
Recovery CDs, insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program. You may be
prompted to insert the second CD, depending on the application you wish to restore.
* The CD-ROM drive, CD-RW drive, and DVD-ROM drive are all available as optional items for your
notebook. They can be purchased from your local retailer, through the Sony VAIO®Direct Web site
(http://www.sonydirect.com/notebookaccessories/), or by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free).

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Q: How do I set up faxing capability in Windows®?
A: for Windows 98: Windows does not provide a built-in fax utility. Sony has
included the Symantec® WinFax™Basic Edition software for your faxing needs.
To set up WinFax Basic, click the Start button, point to Programs, and select
Configure WinFax Basic Edition software. Follow the on-screen instructions to
configure the fax utility.
A: for Windows 2000: To fax click the Start button, point to Programs,
Accessories, Communications, Fax, and then click Fax Queue. Choose the
document you wish to fax.
Q: How do I change the video resolution of my display?
A: From the Start menu, select Settings and click Control Panel. Click the Display
icon and select Settings. Move the Screen area slider to change the resolution.
Q: Why does Windows lock up during shut down?
A: for Windows 98: Windows may not shut down properly for many reasons,
including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive
hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. From
the Start menu, select Help, click the Contents tab, click Troubleshooting, and then
click Windows 98 Troubleshooters. Click the subject for which you want
information, and then answer the questions that are appropriate for your
problem.
A: for Windows 2000: Windows may not shut down properly for many reasons,
including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive
hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. From
the Start menu, select Help, click the Contents tab, click Troubleshooting and
Maintenance, and then click Windows 2000 troubleshooters. Click the subject for
which you want information, and then answer the questions that are appropriate
for your problem.
Q: Why is my system running slowly?
A: The speed varies depending on the number of applications that are open and
running. Close any applications that you are not currently using. Increasing the
system memory may also help. The computer has two memory slots.

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Q: Why is is there no sound in any application?
A: There are independent controls for your system volume.
❑There is a volume control in the Windows task tray. Click the icon and
slide the level bar up to increase the volume. (For Windows 98 only)
❑In addition to adjusting the volume, check that the Mute check box is not
selected in the Windows volume control . (For Windows 98 only)
❑There is a volume control in the Windows task tray. Click the icon and
slide the level bar up to increase the volume. (For Windows 2000 only)
❑In addition to adjusting the volume, check that the Mute check box is not
selected in the Windows volume control . (For Windows 2000 only)
❑The internal speakers are muted. Press F3 while pressing the Function (Fn)
key to turn on the internal speakers. (For Windows 2000 only)
❑The volume setting of the internal speakers are at the minimum setting. Press
F4 while pressing the Function (Fn) key, then press the upper or lower arrow
keys to adjust the volume. (For Windows 98 only)

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Supplementary Information 5
Supplementary Information
Recovering Microsoft®Word 2000
If you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD,
Microsoft Word 2000 will not be recovered. Use the supplied Word 2000
CD-ROM to recover this application.
Power Management Tips
❑If you find that an application exhibits unexpected behavior (such as
reduced video quality) after returning from a reduced power
consumption mode, you should close that application before your
computer enters a power-saving mode.
❑For maximum audio and video performance, use PowerPanel to
select either the AC Power Profile or the Power Management Off
profile.
❑If your battery level falls to less than 10 percent, you should either
attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your
computer and insert a fully charged battery.
If Your Computer Does Not Start
❑Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is
turned on. Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the
computer indicates that the power is on.
❑Check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged.
❑Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive.
❑Confirm that the AC adapter and all cables are connected firmly, as
described in “Connecting Peripheral Devices” in the VAIO®Z505
SuperSlim Pro™Notebook User Guide that came with your computer.
❑Ifyou 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 that came with your display for
details.
❑Moisture condensation may have occurred. Do not use the computer
for at least one hour and then turn on the computer.

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DVgate™ Applications
Digital Video Captures
If your system displays the message, “Failed to record to DV deck, Please
check deck’s power status, cable connection and so on.”, while you are
recording images to a digital video device using DVgate, close all open
applications, and restart your computer. Frequent recording of images to
a digital video device while using DVgate sometimes causes this to occur.
For more information on DVgate, see the DVgate online help.
Adjusting Image Resolution
If the images on the LCD do not display smoothly, this may be because
the incorrect resolution is selected. To check the resolution, click the Setup
button in the DVgate Motion-Monitor window. Point to Settings, then
select Low Resolution. The settings you change in this menu affect only
the images in the monitor window. Movie data imported to the hard disk
and images recorded to DV devices will not be affected.
Selecting the Printer Port Mode for Your Printer (For Windows
98)
The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers.
If you cannot print, try changing the printer port mode. In Sony
Notebook Setup, select the Printer tab. If the printer port mode is set to
ECP, change it to bi-directional. If the printer port mode is set to bi-
directional, change it to ECP. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup
Screen” in the online document Customizing Your VAIO®Z505 SuperSlim
Pro™ Notebook for details on using Sony Notebook Setup.
✍When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may not be able to boot your system
properly. You can correct this situation as follows: Plug in the AC adapter and allow the
computer tocharge for one hour while the power is on. Do not use the computer during this
time. After one hour, turn the power off and then on again. To charge the internal backup
battery fully, keep the AC adapter connected for more than 24 hours after turning the
power on. You can use your computer while charging the battery.

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Using the Touchpad
In addition to using the left and right buttons for mouse clicks, you can
tap on the touchpad to indicate mouse clicks. By default, the tapping
feature is disabled. If you wish to turn on the tapping feature, double-
click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel, select the Tapping tab, and click
the check box to enable tapping.A
Enabling Smart Connect
Your computer comes with pre-installed Smart Connect software. Before
using Smart Connect, follow the instructions below to enable the
software:
1Click the Windows Start button.
2Select Programs, Smart Connect, and then click Smart Connect
Switch. The Smart Connection Switch window appears.
3(For Windows 98) Select the Enable Smart Connect check box, and
then click OK. Smart Connect is available for use in approximately
five seconds. (For Windows 2000) Select either VAIO mode or STD
mode. Smart Connect is available for use immediately.
When you use Smart Connect to connect two VAIO computers, you must
assign each computer a unique name by which it can be identified when
the two computers are networked. See the Smart Connect Help for more
information. The VA I O ®Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide also
contains information on using Smart Connect.
Device Manager
You may notice that under Network Adapters on the Device Manager tab,
two of the network adapters are disabled in Windows 98. Your computer
ships this way to enable faster startup. To enable these adapters, follow
the instructions under “Enabling Smart Connect” and “Enabling a
Network.” In Windows 2000, the network adapters are enabled.

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Enabling a Network
Your computer comes with built-in Ethernet networking capability.
Before using a network, you must enable Ethernet by following the
instructions below:
1Click the Windows Start button.
2Select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window
appears.
3Click the System icon. The System Properties window appears.
4(For Windows 98) Click the Device Manager tab. (For Windows 2000)
Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button.
5Double-click Network Adapters. A list of adapters appears under
Network Adapters. The Intel 8255x-based PCI Ethernet Adapter (10/
100) icon is crossed out with a red “X.”
6Double-click Intel 8255x-based PCI Ethernet Adapter (10/100). The
Intel 8255x-based PCI Ethernet Adapter (10/100) Properties window
appears.
7(For Windows 98) Click the Enable Device button. (For Windows 2000)
Click the General tab to verify that the device is working properly.
8(For Windows 98 only) Click OK. The Intel 8255x-based PCI Ethernet
Adapter (10/100) icon should no longer have an “X” on it. This
means Smart Connect is now enabled.
9Close all windows, and restart your computer in order for the new
settings to take effect.

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Windows 98
Windows 2000

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Jog Dial™Control
If you wish to use the Jog Dial control to read your e-mail or launch a web
browser, you need an Internet connection and you must use Microsoft®
Outlook®Express.
If You Get an Error Message When Your Modem Tries to Dial
If you get a message saying your modem is unable to complete a dialup
connection, the message may be appearing because you are dialing from
an area where an overlay area code*has been implemented. In such areas,
even local calls require dialing the area code, or 1 + the area code, before
the 7-digit telephone number. If you are dialing from such an area, you
need to configure your dialup software to dial the area code, or 1 + the
area code, before the 7-digit number.
For instructions on how to do this, consult your dialup software’s manual
or online help. The same instructions will also tell you how to configure
your dialup software to dial a 9 or other number to access an outside line
(you may need to do this if, for instance, you are dialing from an office
building).
Hardware Temperature
The AC adapter or the bottom panel of your computer may become
warm. This is the result of CPU operation and does not indicate a
malfunction of the computer. The actual temperature varies depending
on the peripherals and software you are using and the length of time that
the unit is in use. The AC adapter may also become warm when the
computer is off and the battery is charging.
*An overlay area code is a second area code added to the same geographical area as
an existing area code.
!Do not cover the computer or adapter with clothing, blankets, or any other material when
the computer is turned on.Covering these components may result in damage to your unit.
When connecting the supplied AC adapter to an AC outlet that has more than two outlets,
do not plug the AC adapter into an outlet that is obstructed by another adapter. To
prevent fire or electrical shock, the adapter must be firmly plugged into the outlet. If
necessary, use a separate AC outlet.

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About the Software on Your Computer
Your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook is ready to help you work, play,
learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section gives you
an overview of the activities you can perform with your software titles.
For support information, see “For Answers to Your Software Questions”
on page 17.
Adobe Acrobat®Reader
Adobe Systems Inc.
Acrobat Reader software allows you to view, navigate, and print
electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), an
open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents
created on all major computer platforms.
Adobe PhotoDeluxe®Home Edition
Adobe Systems Inc.
Create amazing photo effects with Adobe PhotoDeluxe. Without learning
complex software, you can enhance, restore, and be creative with your
photos. Includes built-in guided activities, stock photos, clip art and
templates to assist you.
Adobe Premiere®LE
Adobe Systems Inc.
Adobe Premiere LE offers an interface and editing tool for producing
movies for video, multimedia, or the Web. View source clips and edited
footage simultaneously on the monitor window. Create video clips up to
three hours long with complete audio-video synchronization.
America Online® (Windows 98 only)
America Online
America Online is a popular Internet online service. Stay in touch with
family and friends with Easy-to-Use E-mail, manage your personal
finances, get the latest news and sports scores, and chat with thousands of
others who share your interests.
ArcSoft®PhotoPrinter™2000 Pro
ArcSoft, Inc.
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro is an easy-to-use, advanced printing
program that lets you quickly lay out multiple images in multiple sizes
on a single sheet of paper. PhotoPrinter Pro offers a wide selection of
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templates and more. The application includes enhancement tools and
special effects for improving photos while giving you the ability to add
text to any image.
AT&T WorldNet®Service
AT&T
Fast, reliable Internet access from AT&T WorldNet Service. AT&T
WorldNet Service provides web-based e-mail, a personalized start page
from Excite, easy access to the Excite search engine, free web pages,
online and live agent technical support, instant messaging, and special
shopping discounts at Market Square.
CompuServe®2000 (Windows 98 only)
CompuServe, Inc.
The all new CompuServe 2000 delivers a powerful tool for Internet users
who want serious and timely information, in-depth research, and
professional communities backed by state-of-the-art technologies,
including high-speed access and powerful e-mail messaging.
DVgate™
Sony Electronics
Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK®connector and
capture your own video clips and still images. You can edit the clips from
your video, add others, and combine clips into new movie segments. You
can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats.
EarthLink Network TotalAccess® (Windows 98 only)
EarthLink Network, Inc.
An Internet Service Provider that supplies access, information, and
assistance to its customers, introducing them to the Internet. Member
benefits include e-mail, a Personal Start Page, a free 6 MB web site, a
member newsletter, and 24-hour technical support.
McAfee®VirusScan®
Network Associates, Inc.
Protect your computer from viruses. VirusScan can detect viruses from
floppy disks, Internet downloads, e-mail attachments, intranets, shared
files, CD-ROMs, and online services.

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Media Bar™
Sony Electronics
Media Bar software is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playback.
Media Bar software handles all common computer multimedia formats
and controls selected Sony devices. In addition to audio/video library
cataloging and playlist management, Media Bar software includes digital
video quality control and effects features. Media Bar software seamlessly
integrates a variety of new media formats with an easy-to-use software
interface.
Microsoft®Internet Explorer
Microsoft Corporation
Internet Explorer delivers the web the way you want it. It is safe, easy to
use, and you can personalize how you access the web. Outlook Express
and other tools in Internet Explorer also help you have a great experience
when you are on the web.
Microsoft®Word 2000
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Word 2000 makes it easy to create shared Web, e-mail, and print
documents for use around the world. It embraces HTML as a first-class
file format and extends Word’s ease-of-use to the Web and e-mail. Word
2000 also extends that ease-of-use to international users, making it simple
to create multilingual documents.
Netscape Communicator®
Netscape Communications
Netscape Communicator is an all-in-one Internet tool that makes it easy
to browse the web, send Internet e-mail, chat, read newsgroups and
compose great web documents.
MovieShaker™
Sony Electronics
Sony’s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have
transitions, background music and text. Just import your video clips and
“shake” with the click of a mouse. Your personal movies are easy to create
and fun to share with family and friends.

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PictureGear™
Sony Electronics
This image management software displays images from your hard drive,
a Sony Digital Still Camera, or a Sony Mavica®Camera. The images
appear in a convenient light-table format, so that you can easily view the
contents of an entire folder.
Prodigy Internet® (Windows 2000 only)
Prodigy Communications Corporation
An online service that helps you find what you need online faster and
smarter. Prodigy delivers powerful online content such as sports scores,
stock quotes, news, and easy access to Excite, plus quality customer
service, all at a competitive price.
Quicken®Basic 2000
Intuit, Inc.
Quicken is a fast, easy way to organize your finances. Quicken works just
like your checkbook, so it is easy to learn and use. Quicken manages all
your finances, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans. You
can even pay your bills online.
RealProducer®G2
RealNetworks, Inc.
RealProducer G2 creates streaming audio and video Web sites. You can
quickly achieve consistently high-quality results with powerful batch
operation and flexible compression templates. RealProducer includes
both SMIL and HTML templates and other timeline-based features to
help you build synchronized multimedia Web projects.
Smart Capture
Sony Electronics
Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail.
Smart Capture manages the i.LINK connection between your computer
and a Sony Digital Handycam®camcorder that supports the i.LINK
interface. It allows you to capture compressed video or still images that
you can save or share via e-mail. A smart solution to computer, digital
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Smart Connect
Sony Electronics
Smart Connect allows you to use an i.LINK cable (not supplied) to
connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer that supports
Smart Connect. You can then use one computer to copy, delete, and edit
files on the other computer. You can also print from a printer attached to
either computer.
Smart Label
Sony Electronics
This tool allows you to record your voice and play it back at any time to
remind you of important information, such as telephone numbers or
appointments. It can also be used as a normal text memo pad. It can
record a voice memo up to 1000 seconds long. You can combine this with
pictures and/or text to create a memo that you can place on your
computer desktop.
Smart Pad
Sony Electronics
Smart Pad enables you to record handwritten information such as text,
symbols, simple maps, and drawings. You can use the plastic pen that
came with your computer to enter information on the touch pad.
Smart Publisher
Sony Electronics
Smart Publisher makes it easy for you to send web pages to the Internet
using e-mail or FTP.
Smart Write
Sony Electronics
A word processor that allows you to create documents that incorporate
pictures and sound. With Smart Write, you can record your voice right
into the page and draw directly onto your documents using the
touchpad.
WinFax™Basic Edition
Symantec Corporation
WinFax Basic software incorporates an easy-to-use interface that allows
you to send and receive faxes easily. Upgrade to WinFax Pro to receive
additional features.

About Your Recovery CDs
Application Recovery CD(s)
Sony Electronics
This program allows you to reinstall individual applications and device
drivers. Use it to restore corrupted or accidentally erased files.
System Recovery CD(s)
Sony Electronics
This program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with
your computer if they become corrupted or are erased accidentally. It can
be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you
purchased.

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For Answers to Your Software Questions
Acrobat®Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe®Business Edition, Adobe Premiere®
LE (Adobe Systems Incorporated)
America Online®(America Online)
AT&T WorldNet®Service (AT&T)
CompuServe®2000 (CompuServe, Inc.)
EarthLink Network TotalAccess®(EarthLink Network, Inc.)
McAfee®VirusScan®(Network Associates, Inc.)
website http://www.adobe.com/
phone [phone] (fee-based support)
fax [phone]
e-mail [e-mail]
hours M-F, 6 AM-5 PM PT
website http://www.aol.com/
phone [phone]
hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
website http://www.att.net
phone [phone]
e-mail [e-mail]
hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
website http://www.compuserve.com/
phone [phone]
website http://help.earthlink.net/techsupport/
phone [phone]
e-mail suppo[email protected]
hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
website http://support.mcafee.com
phone [phone]
e-mail [e-mail]
hours M-F 9AM-5PM Central Time

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Netscape Communicator®(Netscape Communications Corporation)
PhotoPrinter™2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.)
Prodigy Internet®(Prodigy Communications Corporation)
Quicken®2000 (Intuit Inc.)
RealProducer®G2 (RealNetworks, Inc.)
Windows 98 Operating System, Internet Explorer (Microsoft Corporation)
website http://www.netscape.com/
phone 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)*
* Support from 1-888-4SONYPC isfree of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.
hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
website(s) http://www.arcsoft.com
http://www.photoisland.com
phone [phone]
fax [phone]
e-mail [e-mail]
hours M-F, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM PT
website http://www.prodigy.com/
phone [phone]
hours 7 AM - 3 AM ET
website http://www.intuit.com/support
phone [phone]
hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
website http://www.realnetworks.com/
phone [phone]
fax [phone]
e-mail http://service.real.com (online form)
hours M-F, 8 AM-5 PM PT
website http://www.microsoft.com/support/
phone 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)*
* Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.
hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

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Windows 2000 Operating System, Internet Explorer (Microsoft Corporation)
WinFax™Basic Edition (Symantec Corporation)
Sony Service Center
For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC
(1-888-476-6972) or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
website http://www.microsoft.com/support/
phone 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)*
* Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.
hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
website http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/
phone [phone]
fax [phone] in North America
541-984-2490 outside North America

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