Sony PCV-RS500 quick start Resources for Additional Help and Support, Sony Online Support Web site

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VAIO Computer Quick Start

Preinstalled software Help files — Each preinstalled software program provides online Help within the software, that describes the software’s features. In these Help files, you can find tutorials that teach you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. To access software Help files:

1Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all preinstalled software programs.

2Click the desired software program*. The software’s main window appears.

3From the menu bar, click Help. The software program’s Help appears.

VAIO Software Provides specific information on preinstalled Sony® software.

To access this online software information

1Click Start in the Windows taskbar.

2Click Welcome to VAIO life.

Resources for Additional Help and Support

If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you would like to get direct support, try these additional help and support resources.

Sony Online Support Web site

Online help and support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, when you visit the Sony Online Support Web site. You can access the Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

The Sony Online Support Web site provides:

Information about your specific model computer, such as

hardware and software specifications.

upgrade and maintenance procedures.

safety and legal information.

quick solutions to common problems.

*You can locate the online Help for Sony® software programs by pointing to the individual software program’s icon and selecting Help from the submenu.

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