VAIO® Computer
Quick Start
PCG-V505 Series
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Contents
Notice to Users ............................................5
Setting Up ..................................................15
Unpacking Your Computer .......................................16
Applying Ergonomics ...............................................18
Locating Controls and Ports ......................................19
Getting Started ..........................................25
Turning On Your Computer ......................................26
Using the Touch Pad .................................................29
Registering Your Computer ......................................31
Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide ............32
Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection ............................34
Turning Off Your Computer .....................................36
Expanding Your Computing Power .........39
Upgrading Memory ...................................................40
Locating Preinstalled Programs ................................40
Using the Application Recovery and
System Recovery CDs ..............................41
Application and System Recovery CDs ....................42
VAIO® Computer User Guide
4
Using Your Recovery CDs ....................................... 42
Caring for Your Computer........................49
Storing Your Computer ............................................ 50
Using Cables and Connections ................................. 50
Cleaning Your Computer.......................................... 51
Handling the LCD Screen......................................... 51
Troubleshooting........................................53
Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows XP)..... 54
Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000).. 59
Support Options ........................................................ 63
Index...........................................................65
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Notice to Users
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