Sony PCG-R505ECP Primary User manual

VAIO® Computer
Quick Start
PCG-R505 Series

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Contents
Welcome.......................................................5
Features .......................................................................6
Unpacking Your Computer .........................................7
Registering Your Computer ........................................9
Accessing the User Guide ...........................................9
About Adding Memory ...............................................9
Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection.......................10
Setting Up Your VAIO Computer .............13
Locating Controls and Ports......................................14
Connecting the Docking Station ...............................20
Disconnecting the Docking Station...........................22
Connecting a Power Source ......................................25
Starting Your Computer ............................................31
Shutting Down Your Computer ................................32
Software and Support Information ..........33
Software Overview....................................................34
Software Support Information...................................35
Using the Recovery CDs...........................39
Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs.......40

VAIO® Computer Quick Start
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Using Your Recovery CDs ....................................... 40
Troubleshooting........................................47
Troubleshooting Your Computer.............................. 48
Troubleshooting the Docking Station ....................... 51
Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ............................. 52
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad .............. 52
Getting Help...............................................55
Support Options ........................................................ 55
Index...........................................................57

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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer. Sony has
combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and
communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing.