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19189
I've acquired a Vaio PCG-V505AP which has a problem both with the touchpad and with the fact that the cursor jumps around at random (a nightmare when typing)....
Paul Moloney
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Aug 4, 2005
12:02 pm
19190
Hmmmm - Mine (same model exactly) does this as well, I thought it was a hardware problem, as it only started happening recently. Seems to be when you touch...
Andrew Wilson
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Aug 4, 2005
2:52 pm
19191
Are you folks both sure you have the option "Tap off when typing" enabled on the Tapping Tab of the Control Panel - Mouse applet? That MIGHT be the culprit. ...
Gary Shell
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Aug 4, 2005
3:18 pm
19192
... enabled on ... the ... Hi Gary, I checked and that option is enabled. P....
Paul Moloney
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Aug 4, 2005
3:24 pm
19193
Hi, I updated my Z505R to Win XP and I'm interested in update my bios. Where can I get the most recent bios for my PCG-Z505R. Thanks. Cassiano Camargos...
cassianocamargos
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Aug 5, 2005
3:38 pm
19194
Hi, how much memory can I put in my PCG-Z505R? Thanks, Cassiano Camargos....
cassianocamargos
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Aug 5, 2005
3:39 pm
19195
Hi, what kind of hard disk can I put in my PCG-Z505R? How large (40 / 80GB)? Thanks, Cassiano Camargos...
cassianocamargos
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Aug 5, 2005
3:42 pm
19196
"Paul Moloney" <paulmoloney@...> wrote: "I've acquired a Vaio PCG-V505AP which has a problem both with the touchpad and with the fact that the cursor...
Martin Jackson
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Aug 5, 2005
5:53 pm
19197
I found this discussion about this problem: http://www.agoraquest.com/reply.php?topic=6644&forum=41&post=27557&quote=1&mod=11 Martin - I don't think we have...
Andrew Wilson
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Aug 5, 2005
8:56 pm
19198
Hi, where can I find the cmos batery in my PCG-Z505R? Thanks, Cassiano Camargos...
cassianocamargos
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Aug 6, 2005
1:45 am
19199
Hello All, This is a new one for me. I pulled out my old Sony PCG-505G the other day. I want to utilize the size of the machine for a GPS system. My question...
daren_westman
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Aug 6, 2005
6:03 am
19200
Maybe with a floppy boot disk? http://home.att.net/~epbrown01/bootdisk.html -- Lee Love in Mashiko, Japan http://mashiko.org http://seisokuro.blogspot.com/ My...
Lee Love
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Aug 6, 2005
8:50 am
19201
I tried the "push the pad in" solution, but it didn't work. However, playing around with the touchpad settings _does_ appear to have worked. I turned OFF all...
Paul Moloney
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Aug 8, 2005
11:15 am
19202
Is anyone interested in a v505DX for sale? It has a 1year warranty (best buy) left on it. Works and looks like it was new out of the store....
rkaplan135
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Aug 9, 2005
3:24 pm
19203
hello all, I have a sony Z505LSK, andi am trying to install Windows XP on it. It has no OS, and all i have is the Original Floppy drive ( i think i have the...
denen99
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Aug 9, 2005
7:14 pm
19204
the Easiest way would be to put the hard-drive in a desktop using an adapter. If thats not avaiable try loading 98 get the CD rom working and copy the XP cd...
wayne_freeman4982
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Aug 9, 2005
11:23 pm
19205
The only problem I'm having is with the notebook setup from Sony support. everytime I try to run it it tells me it has a corrupt file try downloading it again....
wayne_freeman4982
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Aug 9, 2005
11:44 pm
19206
here is a short story of success. I am watching DVD-Videos on my n505x running Win XP Pro first I was experementing just with Compaq DVD Express Version...
Christoph
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Aug 12, 2005
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19208
Sony LCD Inverter unit ( Board ) - 1-476-317-12 Sony CPU Cooling Fan unit with Heat Sink - 1-763-809-11 Sony COMPLETE PWB IFX-180 - A-8067-323-A Sony Left Side...
lifeisfuneh
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Aug 14, 2005
12:05 pm
19209
Hello everyone, Let me thank everyone who is part of this group and has taken part in sharing all of the great information on the 505 series. I can't tell you...
Rick
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Aug 17, 2005
3:57 am
19211
Hey everyone. I work at a computer service center so I'm handy with computers. I've got my PCG-R505GL here at home for a laptop I use for home/school use....
amdawg1800
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Aug 19, 2005
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19212
SPAM!spamSpamSPAM! SPAM!spamSpamSPAM! SPAM!spamSpamSPAM! DEATH TO SPAMMERS! ... It's 100Åegal for a very cheap membership. ... Download anything you want,...
john_pulliam
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Aug 19, 2005
3:20 pm
19213
hello i just bought a z505rx with no operating system how would i go about installing win 2000 or even win xp? i do have the sony usb floppy drive but have no...
chromeaprilia
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Aug 20, 2005
3:21 pm
19214
Hello, I just acquired one of these laptops from a relative so I wiped the system clean and installed XP Pro. I found all the relavent drivers from...
JP
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Aug 23, 2005
5:15 pm
19215
Sony Vaio PCG 505f Wish to find out what was the original operating system, so I can find a boot disk (CD ROM) and boot the system; and still have the original...
Id tell ya but then, ...
xlntroomate
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Aug 24, 2005
1:28 am
19216
... drivers ... can ... to me ... hotkey ... the ... a ... start a ... post ... install. ... I had the same problem with mine after I wiped the hard drive...
amdawg1800
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Aug 25, 2005
8:11 pm
19217
Folks, I have the same problem after re-install the OS to W2k. Follow this tip can really solve the problem (but no need to hold 30 sec that long). Great! But...
stannusw
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Aug 31, 2005
1:02 am
19218
I finally find my way out. It is a must to update the BIOS offered from Sony Support for upgrading to Win2000. Now all function keys, power panel and...
stannusw
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Sep 2, 2005
1:11 am
19219
Great !! How can I receive a copy od this BIOS ? My machine is a PCG-505TS... Thanks, Ricardo ... De: sony505@yahoogroups.com [mailto:sony505@yahoogroups.com]...
Ricardo / Gol Grupo
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Sep 2, 2005
1:26 am
19220
Last time i checked there was NO special BIOS released for Windows 2000, for the PCG-505TS and TX. If you have this BIOS, I am sure we would all love to get it...
Fabian
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