Sony VGN-S380B, VGN-S380P Vaio Computer Documents, Software CDs, Hard Disk Drive Recovery

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start

VAIO Computer Documents

❑VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable on-screen help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. See “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 30 for more information.

❑VAIO® Computer Quick Start (this document) — Contains information on unpacking and setting up your computer for immediate use.

❑VAIO® Computer Specifications — An online file that details the hardware specifications and lists the installed programs on your computer. Go to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for more information.

❑VAIO® Recovery Options Manual — Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.

Software CDs

Depending on the model you purchased, additional program CDs may be included with your computer.

Hard Disk Drive Recovery

Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer’s operating system and preinstalled software. For more information about hard disk drive recovery, do the following:

1Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support.

2From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options.

✍You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using CD-R, single-layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on VAIO computers equipped with the appropriate optical disc drive.

DVD+RW, DVD-RW, double layer DVD+R, and double layer DVD-R media cannot be used to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit.

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Contents VGN-S380B Shortcut Menu Contents Vaio Computer Quick Start Page End User / Product Activation Requirements Avertissement Regulatory Information FCC Part IC RSS-210 Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States Recycling Information Industry Canada Notice Unpacking Your Computer Unpacking Your ComputerSoftware CDs Hard Disk Drive RecoveryVaio Computer Documents Locating Controls and Ports FrontFront Left Right Link Ieee 1394 S400 port Air vent USB 2.0 ports DC in portBack BottomPort Replicator* Back Panel About the Indicator Lights Indicator FunctionOn selected models only Turning On Your Computer Inserting a batteryTo insert a battery Inserting the Battery Locking the BatteryTo connect the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapterConnecting the AC Adapter to the Computer Opening the Computer Turning on the computerTo turn on the computer Turning on the ComputerTurning On Your Computer Locating the Touch Pad Using the Touch PadDescribing the touch pad Touch Pad Action DescriptionRegistering Your Computer Locating the Vaio User Guide Windows XP Locating Your Vaio Computer User GuideTo open the user guide Vaio User Guide To connect a telephone cable Setting Up a Dial-Up ConnectionConnecting a Telephone Cable Setting Up a Dial-Up Connection To set up a dial-up connection New Connection WizardTurning Off Your Computer To turn off your computerVaio Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting What do I do if my computer won’t start?Select Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts What do I do if my computer stops responding? Support Options Vaio Computer DocumentationPage Page Page 258581301
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