The stand keeps the system cool by allowing air to flow under it. If you choose to place the system unit in a
vertical position, it is important to use the stand and to place the system unit on its left side, as in the illustration
above; otherwise, the system may overheat.
Registering Your Computer
Take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by
registering your computer:
Sony Customer Support
--Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may
be having with your computer.
Limited warranty
--Protect your investment. See
Limited Warranty Statement
in the
VAIO
®
Consumer Information Guide
for details.
You must register your computer to extend the warranty from the initial 90-day warranty period to one year
from the original date of purchase.
Express Service
--Provides a fast and direct return of your VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer to
Sony for service of your computer.
If you did not already register when you first turned on your computer, follow these steps to use
the computer online registration service.
1.
Click the registration icon on the VAIO desktop.
2.
Enter the information requested on the first online registration form. Press the tab key to move
from box to box.
3.
Click the Next button to advance to the next form.
4.
Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form.
The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built-in modem and
a toll-free telephone number or a local number.
You may sign up for Internet access with a Sony preferred Internet Service Provider.
VAIO Action Setup
VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Programmable Power Keys (PPK),
Memory Stick
®
media, i.LINK interface, and internal timer. An overview of each of these functions
is provided below. For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup, see the
online VAIO Action Setup help files. To access the help files, from the Start menu, point to
Programs/VAIO Action Setup/VAIO Action Setup Help.
Programmable Power Keys
Your Sony computer comes with technology that allows you to get to your favorite applications
easily. Each Programmable Power Key (PPK) on your VAIO Smart convertible keyboard comes
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