Sony PCG-V505P Laptop User Manual


 
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The world’s mobile flagship has it all
The supremely slim and elegant VAIO V505
delivers the leading-edge performance of
Mobile Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 Processor-M.
Clocked at 1.8GHz, and cooled by Sonys
Discrete Cooling System, it will empower you to
new heights of creativity and efficiency. VAIO V505
excels at versatility as well, squeezing a Combo
Drive, Wireless LAN and much more into its
remarkably sleek 1.99kg body. Easy to carry with you
wherever you go, the high-performance VAIO V505 is truly
the pinnacle of mobility.
Streamlined elegance
Refined craftsmanship and convenience are clearly apparent in every detail of VAIO V505s slim, stylish body.
PCG-V505P
Cutting-edge Mobile Intel
®
Pentium
®
4-M
VAIO V505 features a Mobile Intel
®
Pentium
®
4-M
CPU optimised for processor-intensive
multimedia tasks. With its 1.8 GHz clock speed
and integrated SpeedStep
®
technology, it boosts
performance while consuming less energy.
Moreover, VAIO V505s highly efficient Discrete
Cooling System quietly ensures the CPU always
performs at its peak.
Long-lasting batteries
Up to 5 continuous hours of operation are
supplied by the standard (48.84Wh) battery a
nearly 30% improvement in capacity. An
optional, large-capacity (97.68Wh) battery
(PCGA-BP4V) is also available that offers up to
10 hours of operation. Bring it along to keep
your VAIO going strong during heavy duty usage.
Accelerated architecture
From its very conception, the compact VAIO
V505 was designed to deliver accelerated
performance. Its 400 MHz system bus is triple
the speed of conventional systems, while its
dual memory slots allow a maximum 1GB* of
DDR266 SDRAM double the conventional
speed and capacity. Speedy frame rates are
also ensured by a high-performance ATI
MOBILITY RADEON graphics accelerator.
* By removing the pre-installed 256MB memory module
and adding two 512MB memory modules.
Slim built-in Combo Drive
Slim enough to fit within the compact
dimensions of VAIO V505, the versatile Combo
Drive lets you watch DVDs, read CDs (24x), write
CD-R discs (8x) and write CD-RW discs (4x)
wherever you go without using a dock.
Extremely reliable and efficient, the Combo Drive
also features Buffer Under-run Error protection
that helps ensure fast, error-free CD recording
every time.
Easy wireless communications
Wireless LAN Access is built right into VAIO
V505, allowing outdoor broadband connection
for mobile Net surfing, e-mail, image uploading
and more in cafés, restaurants, shopping malls,
hotels, airports and stations wherever LAN
Access Points are provided. Its an extraordinary
new level of freedom! Moreover, you can set up
your own 2.4GHz wireless LAN Access Point at
home or your office, enabling any VAIOs in the
vicinity to share videos, images and music!
Port replicator with easy typing angle
When using VAIO V505 at your office or home,
the optional port replicator lets you quickly
connect with peripherals. Simply attach VAIO
V505 to connect, or detach it to go mobile. The
new user-friendly design maintains a low
keyboard angle for easy typing. Expanded
connections include a DVI-D port for crystal-
clear output to digital monitors, 3 USB ports
(making a total of 5) and VGA out, LAN, Printer,
and DC in terminals.
Keeping you connected
VAIO V505 is well equipped to link with your
peripherals and allow data to be accessed and
shared in all sorts of ways. Enjoy broad connectivity
with direct LAN and modular connections, two
USB ports and an external monitor port that
connects with projectors or TVs. Or link with a
world of Sony products designed to work in
harmony with VAIO V505. Wide-ranging
connections accommodate your needs.
Sony recommends Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP
Digital AV solution
VAIO V505s i.LINK connector provides a speedy,
direct link between your Digital Handycam and
VAIO V505s editing capabilities, which let you
edit images for photo albums or create CD/MD
labels with Sonys DigitalPrint application. Using
Sonys SonicStage software, you can also
transfer recorded music to a MagicGate Memory
Stick for playback on a Memory Stick Walkman*
or CLIÉ handheld*. MagicGate technology is
copyright protected and makes the process
smooth and speedy.
* Not available in some regions and countries.
Not all CLIÉ handhelds support music playback.
User-friendly controls
The keyboard is designed for serious typing. Its
two-tone color scheme simplifies recognition of
individual keys, and all keys are slightly curved to
ergonomically fit your fingertips. Flush surfaced
and refined, without beveled edges, the newly
designed touch pad also contributes to
streamlined operation. Both click buttons are
curved and the right click button is ribbed for
easy tactile recognition.
Sleek AC adapter
The slim, lightweight design of this compact AC
adapter makes it easy to carry wherever you go.
Designed by Sony, it features the VAIO brand
logo and illuminates at the connector whenever
power is being utilised.
High performance
Refined for mobility Broad connectivity
Stereo
Speakers
Power Button
Intelligent Touchpad
Indicator Lamp
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
Monitor Connector (DVI-D)
DC IN Connector
USB Connector
Network Connector
USB Connector
Monitor Connector (VGA)
Network Connector
DC IN Connector
Microphone In Connector
(Mono)
Headphone Out Connector
(Stereo)
Monitor Connector (VGA)
Modem Connector
USB Connector
Printer Connector
USB Connector
PC Card Slot
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
S400 (4pin) Connector
MagicGate
Memory Stick
Direct Slot
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Eject Button
MagicGate Memory Stick
Direct Slot
PCG-V505P
12.1˝ XGA(1024x768)
TFT Colour Display
Wireless LAN Switch
Front
Top
Left side
Right side
Back
Optional Port Replicator
PCG-GRX5P-INSIDE