Software and Support Information | Sony PCG-R505 specs

Software and Support

Information

Your VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section provides the following:

❑Software Overview

❑Software Support Information

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Sony PCG-R505 quick start Software and Support Information

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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 Computer Locating Controls and Ports Battery port Right Bottom On the Docking Station Left lever Floppy disk drive Optical drive DC In indicator Undock switch Right lever To connect your computer to the docking station Connecting the Docking Station Securing the Computer to the Docking Station To disconnect the docking station when the computer is off Disconnecting the Docking Station To disconnect the docking station when the computer is on Docking Indicator To use the AC adapter Connecting a Power Source To insert the battery pack Using battery power To charge the battery pack To remove the battery pack Battery Indicator Status Meaning Removing Battery Pack Vaio Computer Quick Start Turning on Computer Starting Your Computer If you are unable to turn off your computer Shutting Down Your Computer Software and Support Information Software Overview PC-Cillin 2000 Trend Micro, IncQuicken 2002 New User Edition† Intuit Inc Sony on Yahoo! Yahoo! Inc Software Support InformationVaio Support Agent Sony Electronics Inc Apple QuickTime Apple Computer, Inc Arcsoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft, Inc EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network IncQuicken 2002 New User Edition Intuit Inc RealJukebox, RealPlayer RealNetworks, Inc Sony 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 CDs System Recovery options Using the System Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD To use the System Recovery CDs Vaio 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 Station Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenMy LCD screen is blank My mouse does not work Pointer does not move when I use the Touchpad or Mouse Vaio Computer Quick Start Support Options Getting HelpVaio Computer User Guide Software Manuals and Online Help Files Vaio Support Agent Sony Service CenterSony Computing Support Sony Fax-on-Demand Sony Customer Support Index Vaio Computer Quick Start Page Sony Electronics Inc 664-856-01