Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... click Start advanced recovery wizard. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions. To recover from Recovery Media (optical discs) on the model without the ASSIST button 1 Turn on the built-in a secure place. Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide Please create your Recovery Media immediately after the computer is ready for use. However, it to its original factory condition, follow one of restoring your computer back to the Internet, download and install the latest updates using the external optical disc drive or USB flash drive...
... click Start advanced recovery wizard. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions. To recover from Recovery Media (optical discs) on the model without the ASSIST button 1 Turn on the built-in a secure place. Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide Please create your Recovery Media immediately after the computer is ready for use. However, it to its original factory condition, follow one of restoring your computer back to the Internet, download and install the latest updates using the external optical disc drive or USB flash drive...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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.... If you to another USB port on the computer and try to create Recovery Media again. 2 Download and install the latest updates using optical discs, check the discs for more than four seconds to the battery pack not being installed properly. The green power indicator light turns on -screen User Guide. Launch VAIO Care and perform necessary operations. Visit the VAIO online support web site. An application error may cause your computer. Unplug...
.... If you to another USB port on the computer and try to create Recovery Media again. 2 Download and install the latest updates using optical discs, check the discs for more than four seconds to the battery pack not being installed properly. The green power indicator light turns on -screen User Guide. Launch VAIO Care and perform necessary operations. Visit the VAIO online support web site. An application error may cause your computer. Unplug...
Safety Information
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.... Some of the software may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of your Sony Service Center. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in a secure location. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO...
.... Some of the software may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of your Sony Service Center. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in a secure location. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO...
User Manual
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... on 5 Locate VAIO Manual What to ensure the battery becomes fully charged. For more information. To get started 1 2 3 Check supplied items Install battery pack Connect AC adapter 4 Power on -screen User Guide for the first few minutes during the initial startup. Introduction Version. Create your Recovery Media Create your own Recovery Media immediately, so that you can access the Internet without notice. Turn on the WIRELESS switch on the AC adapter cable connected to the unlock position. 2 Slide the battery pack...
... on 5 Locate VAIO Manual What to ensure the battery becomes fully charged. For more information. To get started 1 2 3 Check supplied items Install battery pack Connect AC adapter 4 Power on -screen User Guide for the first few minutes during the initial startup. Introduction Version. Create your Recovery Media Create your own Recovery Media immediately, so that you can access the Internet without notice. Turn on the WIRELESS switch on the AC adapter cable connected to the unlock position. 2 Slide the battery pack...
Users Guide
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... all features described in this VAIO(R) computer and welcome to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Read This First Congratulations on your VAIO computer focused on support and internet connection. Software The preinstalled software may look slightly different depending on the model or options you selected. Click (Start), All Programs, VAIO Care, and Contact Sony. About your VAIO computer's configuration To find out about your...
... all features described in this VAIO(R) computer and welcome to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Read This First Congratulations on your VAIO computer focused on support and internet connection. Software The preinstalled software may look slightly different depending on the model or options you selected. Click (Start), All Programs, VAIO Care, and Contact Sony. About your VAIO computer's configuration To find out about your...
Users Guide
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... computer is connected to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Battery Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on Sleep Mode Selecting a Power Plan Extending the Battery Life Charge Indicator Status List About Power Saving Mode 17 You might be charged even while you are using your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to a power source...
... computer is connected to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Battery Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on Sleep Mode Selecting a Power Plan Extending the Battery Life Charge Indicator Status List About Power Saving Mode 17 You might be charged even while you are using your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to a power source...
Users Guide
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...computer against computer viruses by using the Internet, you to access the Internet without Starting Windows (Quick Web Access)(the Web button) The Quick Web Access function enables you need to establish wireless LAN communications between your VAIO computer to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Internet About the Internet Connection Services The following precautions for a wireless LAN that encrypts data transmitted on Using the Wireless LAN Function Before using the wireless LAN.
...computer against computer viruses by using the Internet, you to access the Internet without Starting Windows (Quick Web Access)(the Web button) The Quick Web Access function enables you need to establish wireless LAN communications between your VAIO computer to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Internet About the Internet Connection Services The following precautions for a wireless LAN that encrypts data transmitted on Using the Wireless LAN Function Before using the wireless LAN.
Users Guide
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... on Using the Battery Pack Using Sleep Mode Using Hibernate Mode Notes on the bottom of your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Battery Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on Sleep Mode Selecting a Power Plan Extending the Battery Life Charge Indicator Status List About Power Saving Mode 27...
... on Using the Battery Pack Using Sleep Mode Using Hibernate Mode Notes on the bottom of your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Battery Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on Sleep Mode Selecting a Power Plan Extending the Battery Life Charge Indicator Status List About Power Saving Mode 27...
Users Guide
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...Mode Using Hibernate Mode Notes on Using the Power Source Notes on the bottom of your VAIO computer to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Power Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on Sleep Mode Selecting a Power Plan Restarting Your VAIO Computer Charge Indicator Status List About Power Saving Mode 32 Connecting a Power Source Connect your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series...
...Mode Using Hibernate Mode Notes on Using the Power Source Notes on the bottom of your VAIO computer to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Power Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on Sleep Mode Selecting a Power Plan Restarting Your VAIO Computer Charge Indicator Status List About Power Saving Mode 32 Connecting a Power Source Connect your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series...
Users Guide
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... your VAIO computer from external devices, such as an optical disc drive or a USB floppy disk drive, by using the BIOS function. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation BIOS Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can set a password (power-on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is no longer necessary, follow these steps to start the...
... your VAIO computer from external devices, such as an optical disc drive or a USB floppy disk drive, by using the BIOS function. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation BIOS Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can set a password (power-on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is no longer necessary, follow these steps to start the...
Users Guide
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... running at an optimum level. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications VAIO computer Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Adding and Removing Memory Modules Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment About the ASSIST Button © 2011 Sony Corporation 61
... running at an optimum level. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications VAIO computer Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Adding and Removing Memory Modules Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment About the ASSIST Button © 2011 Sony Corporation 61
Users Guide
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...VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Password Setting/Changing the Power-on Password You can set a password (power-on password) for booting up your VAIO computer, using the BIOS function. Removing the Power-on Password If power-on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is turned on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to Normal mode...
...VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Password Setting/Changing the Power-on Password You can set a password (power-on password) for booting up your VAIO computer, using the BIOS function. Removing the Power-on Password If power-on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is turned on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to Normal mode...
Users Guide
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... Updating the User Guide to the Latest Version for Windows OS and software operations When you with your VAIO computer to the Internet and repeat the above steps. To update this User Guide - This file will need to connect your VAIO computer is available online. Introduction Version provides you have trouble operating your VAIO computer, try referring to Windows Help and Support or help files for more information on -screen instructions...
... Updating the User Guide to the Latest Version for Windows OS and software operations When you with your VAIO computer to the Internet and repeat the above steps. To update this User Guide - This file will need to connect your VAIO computer is available online. Introduction Version provides you have trouble operating your VAIO computer, try referring to Windows Help and Support or help files for more information on -screen instructions...
Users Guide
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... Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About Online Support Website The online support website provides information about frequently asked for your computer online in VAIO Care. The serial number is located at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find other useful information from the following URL. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for the serial number and the model number of the display...
... Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About Online Support Website The online support website provides information about frequently asked for your computer online in VAIO Care. The serial number is located at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find other useful information from the following URL. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for the serial number and the model number of the display...
Users Guide
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...of the computer screen. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Using the Internet without starting Windows. 1. Press the WEB button on and you can start Windows, you to access the Internet without Starting Windows (Quick Web Access)(the Web button) The Quick Web Access function enables you need to exit the Quick Web Access function. Follow the instructions in Sleep mode or Hibernate...
...of the computer screen. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Using the Internet without starting Windows. 1. Press the WEB button on and you can start Windows, you to access the Internet without Starting Windows (Quick Web Access)(the Web button) The Quick Web Access function enables you need to exit the Quick Web Access function. Follow the instructions in Sleep mode or Hibernate...
Users Guide
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...to your VAIO computer with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to print documents, be required when connecting. Hint The USB ports on how to remove a USB device, refer to the manual that came with the device. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device such as a mouse, floppy disk drive, speaker or...
...to your VAIO computer with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to print documents, be required when connecting. Hint The USB ports on how to remove a USB device, refer to the manual that came with the device. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device such as a mouse, floppy disk drive, speaker or...
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... set a password (power-on password) for booting up your VAIO computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears. To set up your VAIO computer. Turn on your VAIO computer, using the BIOS function. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and try again. 2. The password can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by authorized Sony service/support center. (The reset fee will be charged.) Related Topic Removing the Power-on Password Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password...
... set a password (power-on password) for booting up your VAIO computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears. To set up your VAIO computer. Turn on your VAIO computer, using the BIOS function. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and try again. 2. The password can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by authorized Sony service/support center. (The reset fee will be charged.) Related Topic Removing the Power-on Password Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password...
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... System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows 223 VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Creating a Restore Point A restore point enables you to restore your computer system files to Windows Help and Support for example when you create a new restore point manually, using Control Panel, before installing any software or software drivers on your...
... System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows 223 VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Creating a Restore Point A restore point enables you to restore your computer system files to Windows Help and Support for example when you create a new restore point manually, using Control Panel, before installing any software or software drivers on your...
Users Guide
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.... 3. Disable the Windows hard disk drive encryption feature before using this software. Use VAIO Data Restore Tool to restore the rescued files. [Details] If the external hard disk drive or optical disc drive does not support the USB connection, you select. Hint If the display language selection window appears, select your data arising out of data which are not encrypted on the location you need to install a software driver. Use the power cord or the AC adapter to power your VAIO computer...
.... 3. Disable the Windows hard disk drive encryption feature before using this software. Use VAIO Data Restore Tool to restore the rescued files. [Details] If the external hard disk drive or optical disc drive does not support the USB connection, you select. Hint If the display language selection window appears, select your data arising out of data which are not encrypted on the location you need to install a software driver. Use the power cord or the AC adapter to power your VAIO computer...
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... software may not support your document will not be printed properly. Make sure your printer is installed. When you connect a new printer, you first need to set to set up the printer driver. Make sure your printer is on how to Set as online or ready. Make sure the printer settings are securely made. Make sure your software is on the printer port settings, refer to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices...
... software may not support your document will not be printed properly. Make sure your printer is installed. When you connect a new printer, you first need to set to set up the printer driver. Make sure your printer is on how to Set as online or ready. Make sure the printer settings are securely made. Make sure your software is on the printer port settings, refer to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices...
