VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook Read Me First ® TM PCG-Z505S/PCG-Z505SX ®
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Contents Welcome ............................................................................................4 Features..............................................................................................4 Unpacking Your Notebook Computer..........................................5 Supplementary Information ...........................................................7 About the Software on Your Computer......................................12 For Answers to Your Software Questions ...................
VAIO Notebook Computer Read Me First Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-theart personal computing. Features ✍ For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook, see .page 19. ❑ Exceptional performance: Your notebook includes a fast Intel® Celeron™ or Intel® Pentium® II processor* and a V.
Unpacking Your Notebook Computer 5 Unpacking Your Notebook Computer Remove the following hardware items from the box: Main unit i.LINK™ port replicator RJ-45 network cable adapter USB cable Rechargeable battery pack Power cord Mini-USB cable AC adapter USB floppy disk drive Phone cable Manuals ❑ Read Me First (this manual) contains specifications, software descriptions, and quick tips on specific hardware and software issues.
VAIO Notebook Computer Read Me First Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) ✍To use these recovery CDs, you need to purchase the PCGA-CD5 or PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM drive.
Supplementary Information 7 Supplementary Information 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.
VAIO Notebook Computer Read Me First Selecting the Printer Port Mode for Your Printer 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 bidirectional, change it to ECP.
Supplementary Information 9 Device Manager You may notice that under Network Adapters on the Device Manager tab, two of the network adapters are disabled. Your computer ships this way to enable faster startup. To enable these adapters, follow the instructions under “Enabling Smart Connect” and “Enabling a Network,” below. Enabling Smart Connect Your computer comes with pre-installed Smart Connect software.
VAIO Notebook Computer Read Me First 6 Double-click Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter. The Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter window appears. 7 8 Click the Enable Device button. 9 Close all windows, and restart your computer in order for the new settings to take effect. Click Okay. The Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter icon should no longer have an “X” on it. This means Smart Connect is now enabled. Now your Smart Connect software is ready to use.
Supplementary Information 11 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.
VAIO Notebook Computer Read Me First 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.
About the Software on Your Computer 13 professional communities backed by state-of-the-art technologies, including high-speed access and powerful e-mail messaging. DVgate™ Still Sony Electronics Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK® connector and capture your own still images. You can save your images in a variety of popular file formats. EarthLink Sprint TotalAccess™ EarthLink Network, Inc.
VAIO Notebook Computer Read Me First Microsoft® Money 99 Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Money 99 is personal finance software that lets you perform your financial tasks, everything from paying bills to planning for the future, in a smarter, faster way. With Money's online services, you can pay bills and bank from the comfort of home.
About the Software on Your Computer 15 Quicken® Basic 99 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. Smart Capture Sony Electronics Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capture manages the i.
VAIO Notebook Computer Read Me First 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 with a computer “pencil.” 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.
For Answers to Your Software Questions For Answers to Your Software Questions Acrobat® Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Business Edition (Adobe Systems Incorporated) http://www.adobe.com/ website phone 206-628-2746 (fee-based support) fax 206-628-5737 e-mail techdocs@adobe.com hours M-F, 6 AM-5 PM PT America Online® (America Online) website http://www.aol.com/ phone 800-827-3338 hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day AT&T WorldNet® Service (AT&T) website http://www.worldnet.att.
VAIO Notebook Computer Read Me First Netscape Communicator™ (Netscape Communications Corporation) http://www.netscape.com/ website phone 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)* hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. Prodigy Internet™ (Prodigy Communications Corporation)) http://www.prodigy.com/ website phone 800-213-0992 hours 7 AM - 3 AM ET Quicken® Basic (Intuit Inc.) website http://www.intuit.
Specifications Model Processor PCG-Z505S PCG-Z505SX 333 MHz Celeron 366 MHz Pentium II Hard Disk Drive Standard RAM LCD Screen L2 Cache Memory MPEG Graphics Sound Capabilities Diskette Drive 6.4 GB 64 MB SDRAM, expandable to 192 MB 128 MB SDRAM,* expandable to 192 MB† 12.1” XGA TFT 128 KB (on CPU) 256 KB (on CPU) MPEG1 Digital Video supports full-screen playback 128-bit accelerator with 2.5 MB Video RAM 16-bit CD-quality stereo sound External USB 3.5” 1.44 MB Modem K56flex™ and V.
VAIO Notebook Computer Read Me First Model Limited Warranty PCG-Z505S PCG-Z505SX 90-day parts/labor standard** Extendible to one year from original date of purchase upon registration Power Requirements 45 watts maximum (19.5V DC/AC100-240V) Power Management Energy Star Compliant Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Battery Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature Lithium-ion 10.8” (w) x 0.87” (h) x 8.9” (d) (275mm x 22.0mm x 226mm)** 3.5 lbs. (1.
