VAIO® ComputerQuick StartPCG-R505 Series
VAIO® Computer Quick Start10Setting Up Your Dial-Up ConnectionThis section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The Conne
Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection113 Select the location from where you are dialing, and click OK. The New Connection Wizard window appears.4 Follow
VAIO® Computer Quick Start12Setting up your dial-up connection (Microsoft® Windows® 2000)1 Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, Communications
13Setting Up Your VAIO ComputerThis section describes the following:❑ Locating Controls and Ports❑ Connecting the Docking Station❑ Disconnecting the D
VAIO® Computer Quick Start14Locating Controls and PortsFront1 Hard disk drive indicator 9 Touchpad2 Num lock indicator 10 Left and right buttons3 Caps
Locating Controls and Ports15Back1 Battery portLeft1 DC In port 4 Memory Stick® media slot2 USB port 5 PC Card slot3 Air vent12 345
VAIO® Computer Quick Start16 Right1 USB port 5 Peripheral device DC Out port2 Headphone jack 6 VGA (monitor) port3 Microphone jack 7 Etherne
Locating Controls and Ports17Removing Rubber Tab✍ Gently pull the rubber tab away from the computer to find the Ethernet port and phone line jack.Bott
VAIO® Computer Quick Start18On the Docking StationYour computer may come with a PCGA-DSM51 docking station, depending on the model you purchased. This
Locating Controls and Ports19Left1 Left lever 3 Floppy disk drive2 Air ventRight1 Optical drive 3 DC In indicator2 Undock switch 4 Right lever
VAIO® Computer Quick Start20Connecting the Docking StationYou may connect your computer to the docking station as long as it is not in a power saving
Connecting the Docking Station21Be careful not to press the top of the computer too strongly. The LCD display may be damaged.Securing the Computer to
VAIO® Computer Quick Start22Disconnecting the Docking StationYou may disconnect the computer from the docking station when the computer is off or on.
Disconnecting the Docking Station23To disconnect the docking station when the computer is onYou can use the Start Menu in the Windows® task tray or th
VAIO® Computer Quick Start243 Release and remove your computer. See “To disconnect the docking station when the computer is off” on page 22 for instru
Connecting a Power Source25Connecting a Power SourceYou can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.To use the AC adapter
VAIO® Computer Quick Start26❑ The LED indicator on the AC adapter may be turned on until the AC adapter is unplugged from your computer.❑ When the AC
Connecting a Power Source274 Slide the lock lever into the Lock position to secure the battery on the computer.To charge the battery pack1 Connect the
VAIO® Computer Quick Start28To remove the battery packYou can remove the battery pack while your computer is on or off; however, if you remove the bat
Connecting a Power Source29Notes on the battery❑ To determine the remaining battery charge, see “Displaying Battery Information” in your online user g
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start30❑ Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140° F (60° C), such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in t
Starting Your Computer31Starting Your Computer1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover.2 Press the power button loc
VAIO® Computer Quick Start32Shutting Down Your Computer1 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar.2 (Windows XP) Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of t
33Software and Support InformationYour VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section
VAIO® Computer Quick Start34Software OverviewYour computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below, depending on the configuration y
Software Overview35❑ Sony ScreenBlast™ Sound Forge* — Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment❑ Sony on Yahoo! — Yahoo! Inc.❑ VAIO Action Setup* — Sony Ele
VAIO® Computer Quick Start36Arcsoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.)EarthLink™ Network Total Access (EarthLink Network Inc.)PC-Cillin® 2000 (Tre
Software Overview37Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.)Windows® Operating System, Word, Office XP Professional, XP Small Business (Microsoft Corp
VAIO® Computer Quick Start38
39Using the Recovery CDsThis section provides you with details on your Sony Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs.❑ Application, Driver, and Sy
VAIO® Computer Quick Start4Using Your Recovery CDs ... 40Troubleshooting...47
VAIO® Computer Quick Start40Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsYour computer comes with the following Application Recovery and System Recover
Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs41contents of your hard drive. To reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer, use t
VAIO® Computer Quick Start42To reinstall device drivers using the Application Recovery CD(s) (Windows XP)1 Turn on your computer. If your computer is
Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs43Using the Driver Recovery CD(s)The Driver Recovery CD utility (Windows® 2000) enables you to reinstall i
VAIO® Computer Quick Start44Using the System Recovery CD(s)The System Recovery CD(s) enables you to format your hard disk drive and restores all origi
Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs45To use the System Recovery CD(s)Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue scree
VAIO® Computer Quick Start46After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD(s
47TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions,
VAIO® Computer Quick Start48Troubleshooting Your ComputerMy computer does not start.❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that
Troubleshooting Your Computer494 Press to select Exit, then press to select Get Default Values. The message “Load default values for all SETUP it
5WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communi
VAIO® Computer Quick Start508 Press the Enter key, and select Yes.9 Use the arrow keys to select Exit (Save Changes), then press the Enter key. The me
Troubleshooting Your Computer51DVD, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously and click Shut Down on the Windows Security window.Troubleshooting t
VAIO® Computer Quick Start52Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenMy LCD screen is blank.❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and it is t
Troubleshooting the LCD Screen536 Press the Enter key.❑ Restart the computer to activate the touchpad again.❑ If your touchpad is interpreting a singl
VAIO® Computer Quick Start54❑ If you cannot restart your computer as described in the steps above, press and hold the power button for more than four
137Getting HelpSony provides you with several support resources to answer questions about your VAIO® computer or the preinstalled software. Refer to t
VAIO® Computer User Guide1384 VAIO Support AgentYou can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and selecting Help and Support. Using advanced dia
57IndexAAC adapter 25AC power 25Application Recovery CD 40Bbattery packcharging 27indicator light status 28indicator lights 27inserting 26loading 26po
VAIO® Computer Quick Start58help 55Iindicator lightsbattery 27Caps Lock 14charge status 27Num Lock 14power 14infrared port 16insertingbattery pack 26i
VAIO® Computer Quick Start6Features❑ Exceptional performance — Your computer includes a mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor* and a V.90 modem.†❑ Port
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Unpacking Your Computer7Unpacking Your ComputerRemove the following hardware, documents, and CDs from the box:HardwareDocuments❑ VAIO® Computer User G
VAIO® Computer Quick Start8❑ VAIO® Computer Specifications (Windows® XP) — an online file that details the hardware specifications and lists the ins
Registering Your Computer9Registering Your ComputerTake advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by regis
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