User manual ACER ASPIRE V3-531G QUICK START GUIDE

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(The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature. ) Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll 30 nottu b tf e L nottub thgiR dap hcuoT Registering Your Computer 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 have with your computer. Limited Warranty -- Protect your investment. Product Information Notification -- By giving Sony your contact information, you will enable Sony to reach you regarding performance updates and upgrades. You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process. If you are not able to register your computer during the first session, you are provided with additional registration opportunities later. 31 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide The VAIO® Computer User Guide is a searchable online help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. To open the user guide 1 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. The Help and Support Center window appears, displaying information about your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Finding the VAIO User Guide 2 Click VAIO User Guide in the Pick a Help topic column. A second Help and Support Center window appears, which offers detailed information about your computer. 32 knil ediuG resU OIAV Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection VAIO® User Guide Window 1 2 3 User guide table of contents Electronic Flyer VAIO Computer Specifications List of computer help topics List of updates and supplemental information List of specifications and software. Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account. To set up a dial-up connection 1 Connect a telephone cable to your computer. You will need an optical drive to use these recovery CDs. If your computer does not come with an optical drive, use an external optical drive. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. This CD enables you to reinstall individual software programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. This CD enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings, so user data and software programs installed since you started using your computer will be lost. Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) Using the System Recovery CD(s) Using the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD(s) utility enables you to reinstall individual software programs, device drivers, and repair software programs if they become corrupted or are erased. Reinstalling an individual program or device driver may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard disk. To reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). See "Using the System Recovery CD(s)" on page 42 for more information. You must be using a Windows® operating system to run the Application Recovery CD utility. 40 Using Your Recovery CDs To reinstall programs with the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Turn on your computer. [. . . ] Follow these steps: 1 2 3 Press the Windows key . Press U. Press R to select restart. If the computer does not restart, follow these steps: 1 2 3 4 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously. The Windows Task Manager window appears. Press Alt to highlight the menu bar, and press the Right Arrow to select Shut Down. [. . . ]