Getting Help
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Getting Help
Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have
questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources
for answers, in the following sequence:
1
VAIO® Notebook User Guide
The User Guide (this manual) contains information on how to get the most
from your computer, find help, and solve common problems. It also contains
product specifications.
2Customizing Your VAIO
®
Notebook
The electronic document contains additional information on customizing your
computer. You can access this guide from the Windows Start menu by
selecting Programs and then VAIO User Manual.
3
Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software
Most of the manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive
as online help files. You can access the online help files from the Help menu in
the specific application. A printed manual is available for some applications.
4
VAIO Support Agent
VAIO Support Agent can be accessed from the Windows desktop. Using
advanced diagnostic technology, Sony’s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled
protections of your applications, network settings, and other important
software settings. When your software is protected, you can use VAIO Support
Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the
previously protected states.
5
Sony PC Support
Provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems.
Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for
the corresponding solutions online. You can access the Sony PC Support at:
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport/
6
Sony Fax-on-Demand
This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. You can
use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select
the topics that you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax-on-demand
service, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or
your fax software.)
7
Calling Sony Customer Support
You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without
using your computer by calling 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). Software
support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of
purchase.
