Sony PCG-R505 quick start Contents

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Contents

Welcome

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Features

6

Unpacking Your Computer

7

Registering Your Computer

9

Accessing the User Guide

9

About Adding Memory

9

Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection

10

Setting Up Your VAIO Computer

13

Locating Controls and Ports

14

Connecting the Docking Station

20

Disconnecting the Docking Station

22

Connecting a Power Source

25

Starting Your Computer

31

Shutting Down Your Computer

32

Software and Support Information

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Software Overview

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Software Support Information

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Using the Recovery CDs

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Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs

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Contents Vaio Computer Quick Start Page Contents Getting Help Welcome Features Unpacking Your Computer HardwareDocuments Recovery CDs Software CDsOther Accessing the User Guide Registering Your ComputerAbout Adding Memory Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection Phone and Modem Options window Setting up your dial-up connection Microsoft Windows This section describes the following Setting Up Your Vaio ComputerLocating Controls and Ports Battery port Right Bottom On the Docking Station Left lever Floppy disk drive Optical drive DC In indicator Undock switch Right leverTo connect your computer to the docking station Connecting the Docking StationSecuring the Computer to the Docking Station To disconnect the docking station when the computer is off Disconnecting the Docking StationTo disconnect the docking station when the computer is on Docking Indicator To use the AC adapter Connecting a Power SourceTo insert the battery pack Using battery powerTo charge the battery pack To remove the battery pack Battery Indicator Status MeaningRemoving Battery Pack Vaio Computer Quick Start Turning on Computer Starting Your ComputerIf you are unable to turn off your computer Shutting Down Your ComputerSoftware and Support Information Software Overview PC-Cillin 2000 Trend Micro, IncQuicken 2002 New User Edition† Intuit Inc Apple QuickTime Apple Computer, Inc Software Support InformationSony on Yahoo! Yahoo! Inc Vaio Support Agent Sony Electronics IncRealJukebox, RealPlayer RealNetworks, Inc EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network IncArcsoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft, Inc Quicken 2002 New User Edition Intuit IncSony Service Center Sony Applications Sony Electronics IncWinDVD 2000 InterVideo, Inc Vaio Computer Quick Start Using the Recovery CDs Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDsUsing the Application Recovery CDs Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs Vaio Computer Quick Start To use the Driver Recovery CDs On selected models Using the Driver Recovery CDsSystem Recovery options Using the System Recovery CDsIf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD To use the System Recovery CDsVaio Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer starts but a Bios error appearsMy computer does not start Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer stops responding or does not shut down Cannot remove the disc Troubleshooting the Docking StationMy mouse does not work Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenTroubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My LCD screen is blankPointer does not move when I use the Touchpad or Mouse Vaio Computer Quick Start Software Manuals and Online Help Files Getting HelpSupport Options Vaio Computer User GuideSony Customer Support Sony Service CenterVaio Support Agent Sony Computing Support Sony Fax-on-DemandIndex Vaio Computer Quick Start Page Sony Electronics Inc 664-856-01