Sony VGN-A140 quick start Support Options, Vaio Computer User Guide

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start

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 detailed 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/.

4Sony 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.

5VAIO Update

When your computer is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site. Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information. You can also right- click the VAIO Update icon in the Taskbar Notification area and select Go to VAIO Web Support to open the support Web site.

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Contents VGN-A140 Series Quick Start Shortcut Menu Contents Vaio Computer Quick Start Page End User / Product Activation Requirements Avertissement FCC Part Regulatory InformationFCC Radio Frequency Exposure United States IC RSS-210 CanadaTelephone Consumer Protection Act United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaIndustry Canada Notice Vaio Computer Quick Start Carton Contents Unpacking Your ComputerVaio Computer Documents About System Recovery operationsPort Replicator Accessories Software CDsLocating Controls and Ports FrontFront Back Supports high-/full-/low- speedsLeft Right Bottom Port Replicator Business Port Replicator About the Indicator Lights Indicator FunctionLAN About the Wireless Mouse To set up the wireless mouse Inserting Batteries into the Wireless MouseTo insert and charge the battery Turning On Your ComputerOpening the Battery Bay Inserting the BatterySecuring the Battery To open and turn on the computer Connecting the AC Adapter to the ComputerTo connect the AC adapter Opening the ComputerTurning on the Computer Describing the touch pad Using the Touch PadLocating the Touch Pad Touch Pad Action Description To connect the wireless optical mouse Connecting the Wireless MouseConnecting the Mouse Registering Your Computer Registering Your ComputerTo open the user guide Locating Your Vaio Computer User GuideLocating the Vaio User Guide Vaio User Guide Window To set up a dial-up connection Setting Up a Dial-Up ConnectionNew Connection Wizard Turning Off Your Computer To turn off your computerVaio Computer Quick Start About the Vaio Recovery Wizard utility Creating a Recovery Media KitUsing the Vaio Recovery Wizard Help To purchase a Vaio Recovery Media kitTroubleshooting What do I do if my computer won’t start?Select Ok, and press Enter. The computer restarts What do I do if my computer stops responding? Support Options Vaio Computer User GuidePage For customer support information, go to