Sony PCG-V505 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 and the printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start provide information on how to maximize your computer capabilities and solve common problems.

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/.

4VAIO Support Agent

You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and All Programs (Programs for Windows® 2000) and VAIO Support and VAIO Support Agent. Using advanced diagnostic technology, Sony’s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your programs, network settings, and other important program settings. When your program is protected, you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair program problems by restoring the program to any of the previously protected states.

5Sony Computing 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 Computing Support at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

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Contents Vaio Computer Quick Start Page Contents Caring for Your Computer Page Owner’s Record End User / Product Activation RequirementsAvertissement Safety InformationÉvitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique Regulatory InformationFCC Part FCC Radio Frequency Exposure United States IC RSS-210 CanadaTelephone Consumer Protection Act United States Crtc Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaRecyclage DES Accumulateurs AUX Ions DE Lithium Industry Canada Notice Laser Output ΜW CD 71 µW DVD Wave Length Nm CD Nm DVD CD-RW/DVD-ROM Laser Diode PropertiesSetting Up Main Unit AC Adapter Rechargeable Battery Power Cord Unpacking Your ComputerDocuments Software CDs Recovery CDsApplying Ergonomics Front Locating Controls and PortsLeft BackRight Removing the Protective Tabs Bottom Vaio Computer Quick Start Getting Started To charge the battery Turning On Your ComputerUNLOCK/LOCK Latch Inserting the Battery Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer To connect the AC adapterTo open and turn on the computer Arrow key Or Left Arrow key Turning on the ComputerDescribing the touch pad Locating the Touch PadTouch Pad Action Description Registering Your Computer Locating Your Vaio Computer User Guide To open the user guide Windows XPLocating the Vaio User Guide Windows XP To open the user guide Windows Vaio User Guide Window Windows XPSetting Up a Dial-Up Connection To set up a dial-up connection Windows XPVaio User Guide Windows New Connection Wizard To turn off your computer To set up a dial-up connection WindowsTurning Off Your Computer Internet Connection WizardTurning Off Your Computer Vaio Computer Quick Start Expanding Your Computing Power Upgrading Memory Locating Preinstalled ProgramsUsing the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs Application and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDsUsing the Application Recovery CDs To reinstall programs with the Application Recovery CDs Click Next Using the System Recovery CDs To use the System Recovery CDs System Recovery optionsIf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Vaio Computer Quick Start Caring for Your Computer Storing Your Computer Using Cables and ConnectionsHandling the LCD Screen Cleaning Your ComputerVaio Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting What do I do if my computer won’t start? Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows XPSelect Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts Why won’t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode? Double-clickCPU Fan Control, and select Level 1 Quiet Why is the sound of my computer’s fan so loud?Why don’t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD? Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows Select Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts Remove the AC adapter and battery Why won’t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode? Vaio Computer User Guide Support OptionsVaio Computer Quick Start Help 32 IndexUSB 20 Index Sony Electronics Inc 672-456-01