Support Options
If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled programs, refer to the following sources for answers in the
sequence listed below.
1
VAIO
Computer User Guide
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The on-screen VAIO
Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO
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maximize your computer capabilities and solve common problems.
2
Program Guides and Help Files
The preinstalled programs on your computer may come with individual help guides. These guides are stored on the hard
disk as on-screen Help files. You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific program.
3
Operating System Online Support
Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft
Microsoft
customer support at: http://support.microsoft.com/directory/.
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4
VAIO Support Agent
You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and All Programs (Programs for Windows
VAIO Support Agent. Using advanced diagnostic technology, Sony's VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of
your programs, network settings, and other important program settings. When your program is protected, you can use
VAIO Support Agent to repair program problems by restoring the program to any of the previously protected states.
5
Sony Computing Support
This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem
and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. You can visit Sony Computing Support at:
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
Computer Quick Start provide information on how to
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Windows
operating system. For operating system support, you can visit
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2000) and VAIO Support and
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