Sony PCG-V505E quick start Support Options, Vaio Computer User Guide

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Support Options

Support Options

If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled programs, refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below.

1VAIO® Computer User Guide

The on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide provides information on how to maximize your computer capabilities and solve common problems. To locate the User Guide, see “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 27.

2Program Guides and Help Files

The preinstalled programs on your computer may come with individual help guides. These guides are stored on the hard disk as on-screen Help files. You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific program.

3Operating System Online Support

Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft® Windows® operating system. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft® customer support at: http://support.microsoft.com/directory/.

4Sony Online Support

This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. You can visit Sony Online Support at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

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Contents Vaio Computer Quick Start Shortcut Menu Vaio Recovery Wizard Utility Troubleshooting Your Computer Vaio Computer Quick Start Page Safety Information End User / Product Activation RequirementsOwner’s Record Avertissement FCC Part Regulatory InformationFCC Radio Frequency Exposure United States IC RSS-210 CanadaTelephone Consumer Protection Act United States Crtc Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaIndustry Canada Notice Vaio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Main Unit AC Adapter Rechargeable BatteryVaio Computer Documents Front Locating Controls and PortsLeft BackRight Removing the Protective Tabs Bottom Vaio Computer Quick Start To charge the battery Turning On Your ComputerUNLOCK/LOCK Latch Inserting the Battery Opening the Computer Connecting the AC Adapter to the ComputerTo connect the AC adapter To open and turn on the computerTurning on the Computer Using the Touch PadTouch Pad Action Description Locating the Touch PadRegistering Your Computer Locating the Vaio User Guide Windows XP Locating Your Vaio Computer User GuideSetting Up a Dial-Up Connection Vaio User GuideTo connect a telephone cable Connecting a Telephone Cable To turn off your computer To set up a dial-up connectionTurning Off Your Computer New Connection WizardTurning Off Your Computer Vaio Computer Quick Start Vaio Recovery Wizard Utility To purchase a Vaio Recovery Media kit Using the Vaio Recovery Wizard HelpWhat do I do if my computer won’t start? Troubleshooting Your ComputerSelect Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts What do I do if my computer stops responding? Why won’t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode? Vaio Computer User Guide Support OptionsSony Electronics Inc 681-795-01