Sony VGN-A140 quick start

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Notice to Users

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Contents VGN-A140 Series Quick Start Shortcut Menu Contents Vaio Computer Quick Start Page End User / Product Activation Requirements Avertissement Regulatory Information FCC PartIC RSS-210 Canada FCC Radio Frequency Exposure United StatesTelephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act United StatesIndustry Canada Notice Vaio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Carton ContentsPort Replicator Accessories About System Recovery operationsVaio Computer Documents Software CDsFront Locating Controls and PortsFront Supports high-/full-/low- speeds BackLeft Right Bottom Port Replicator Business Port Replicator Indicator Function About the Indicator LightsLAN About the Wireless Mouse Inserting Batteries into the Wireless Mouse To set up the wireless mouseTurning On Your Computer To insert and charge the batteryInserting the Battery Opening the Battery BaySecuring the Battery To connect the AC adapter Connecting the AC Adapter to the ComputerTo open and turn on the computer Opening the ComputerTurning on the Computer Locating the Touch Pad Using the Touch PadDescribing the touch pad Touch Pad Action Description Connecting the Mouse Connecting the Wireless MouseTo connect the wireless optical mouse Registering Your Computer Registering Your ComputerLocating the Vaio User Guide Locating Your Vaio Computer User GuideTo open the user guide Vaio User Guide Window New Connection Wizard Setting Up a Dial-Up ConnectionTo set up a dial-up connection To turn off your computer Turning Off Your ComputerVaio Computer Quick Start Creating a Recovery Media Kit About the Vaio Recovery Wizard utilityTo purchase a Vaio Recovery Media kit Using the Vaio Recovery Wizard HelpWhat do I do if my computer won’t start? TroubleshootingSelect Ok, and press Enter. The computer restarts What do I do if my computer stops responding? Vaio Computer User Guide Support OptionsPage For customer support information, go to