Quick Start Guide
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... the Telephone and Modem Cables.........32 Connecting the Power Cords 33 Turning On Your Computer 34 Registering your Computer 35 Turning Off your Computer 36 Troubleshooting 37 VAIO Recovery Options 39 About Recovery Options 40 About the Recovery Media Kit 42 Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 46 Support Options 53 Immediate Help and Support 54 Help and Support Resources...
... the Telephone and Modem Cables.........32 Connecting the Power Cords 33 Turning On Your Computer 34 Registering your Computer 35 Turning Off your Computer 36 Troubleshooting 37 VAIO Recovery Options 39 About Recovery Options 40 About the Recovery Media Kit 42 Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 46 Support Options 53 Immediate Help and Support 54 Help and Support Resources...
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...; taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: ✍ Your VAIO® computer is equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 Hard Disk Drive...
...; taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: ✍ Your VAIO® computer is equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 Hard Disk Drive...
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The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39 You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit. VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer.
The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39 You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit. VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer.
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... with system recovery Accessing the VAIO Recovery Wizard You can access this recovery option by starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard, or by using the F10 key* on notebook computers. * This feature is available for VAIO® notebook computers only. 40 Depending on other partitions, such as drive D. VAIO Computer Quick Start About Recovery Options You have different system and software recovery options. Sony recommends...
... with system recovery Accessing the VAIO Recovery Wizard You can access this recovery option by starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard, or by using the F10 key* on notebook computers. * This feature is available for VAIO® notebook computers only. 40 Depending on other partitions, such as drive D. VAIO Computer Quick Start About Recovery Options You have different system and software recovery options. Sony recommends...
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... including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your computer's hard disk drive. You can access this option, you lose all data and settings on notebook... computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way to their original...
... including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your computer's hard disk drive. You can access this option, you lose all data and settings on notebook... computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way to their original...
Quick Start Guide
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... your system is allocated to system recovery using the Recovery Media Kit. The VAIO Recovery Wizard 2 Read the on-screen information. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. ✍ You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard by double-clicking the VAIO Recovery Wizard icon in the event your hard drive that is unable to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, in the Windows taskbar notification...
... your system is allocated to system recovery using the Recovery Media Kit. The VAIO Recovery Wizard 2 Read the on-screen information. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. ✍ You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard by double-clicking the VAIO Recovery Wizard icon in the event your hard drive that is unable to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, in the Windows taskbar notification...
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... with a CD-RW drive.) 5 Click Next. You can create your optical drive's recording speed. * A DVD-RW drive supports DVD-R media only. 44 VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Select Create Recovery Media Kit (Strongly Recommended), and click Next. A window with a progress bar appears. ✍ The time required to create each CD or DVD may... of media or by combining media types, as follows: ❑ One recordable CD (CD-R) and up to two recordable DVDs (DVD-R or DVD+R) (Your VAIO® computer must be equipped with a DVD-RW* or DVD±RW drive.) ❑ Up to create. VAIO Recovery Wizard -
... with a CD-RW drive.) 5 Click Next. You can create your optical drive's recording speed. * A DVD-RW drive supports DVD-R media only. 44 VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Select Create Recovery Media Kit (Strongly Recommended), and click Next. A window with a progress bar appears. ✍ The time required to create each CD or DVD may... of media or by combining media types, as follows: ❑ One recordable CD (CD-R) and up to two recordable DVDs (DVD-R or DVD+R) (Your VAIO® computer must be equipped with a DVD-RW* or DVD±RW drive.) ❑ Up to create. VAIO Recovery Wizard -
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... drive. 3 Close the drive and turn off your computer. 4 Wait for your notebook computer. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. 6 Click Next. 7 Choose one of the available menu options. * This feature is available for VAIO® notebook computers only. 46 VAIO Computer Quick Start Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard The VAIO® Recovery Wizard provides recovery options for approximately 30 seconds, and then turn...
... drive. 3 Close the drive and turn off your computer. 4 Wait for your notebook computer. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. 6 Click Next. 7 Choose one of the available menu options. * This feature is available for VAIO® notebook computers only. 46 VAIO Computer Quick Start Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard The VAIO® Recovery Wizard provides recovery options for approximately 30 seconds, and then turn...
Quick Start Guide
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... VAIO Recovery Wizard To start the VAIO Recovery Wizard using the F10 Key (for notebook computers only) 1 Turn off your notebook computer. 2 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. 3 When you see the VAIO logo appear on -screen instructions. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard To use Windows System Restore from the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery...
... VAIO Recovery Wizard To start the VAIO Recovery Wizard using the F10 Key (for notebook computers only) 1 Turn off your notebook computer. 2 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. 3 When you see the VAIO logo appear on -screen instructions. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard To use Windows System Restore from the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery...
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... window appears. (If you are using the Recovery Media Kit, skip step 2.) 3 Select C Drive Recovery, and click Next. 4 Read the on the hard disk drive) 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. VAIO Computer Quick Start To recover drive C 1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed...
... window appears. (If you are using the Recovery Media Kit, skip step 2.) 3 Select C Drive Recovery, and click Next. 4 Read the on the hard disk drive) 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. VAIO Computer Quick Start To recover drive C 1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed...
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... finished, click Next. 7 Click Finish, and the computer restarts. 49 VAIO Recovery Wizard - Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard If you are using the Recovery Media Kit, you to set the drive D to drive D (minus the space allocated for this recovery option: ❑ Keep the Recovery Drive (Recommended) ❑ Remove the Recovery Drive. Custom Recovery Options 5 Choose the size of drive C.
... finished, click Next. 7 Click Finish, and the computer restarts. 49 VAIO Recovery Wizard - Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard If you are using the Recovery Media Kit, you to set the drive D to drive D (minus the space allocated for this recovery option: ❑ Keep the Recovery Drive (Recommended) ❑ Remove the Recovery Drive. Custom Recovery Options 5 Choose the size of drive C.
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The Begin Application Recovery window appears. VAIO Computer Quick Start To recover software applications 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. The Recovery Options window appears. (If you cannot return to the system recovery portion of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard without restarting your computer. 4 Select Application Recovery, and click Next. VAIO Application Recovery Wizard...
The Begin Application Recovery window appears. VAIO Computer Quick Start To recover software applications 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. The Recovery Options window appears. (If you cannot return to the system recovery portion of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard without restarting your computer. 4 Select Application Recovery, and click Next. VAIO Application Recovery Wizard...
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...Application Recovery Complete window appears. 7 If you see installation wizards, messages, and prompts. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 6 As your computer. 5 Wait for Advanced Users), and click Next. 9 Select Complete Recovery, ...and click Next. 51 To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery You must use the Recovery Media Kit to perform a complete hard disk drive recovery. 1 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the computer. 6 When prompted, insert the Recovery...
...Application Recovery Complete window appears. 7 If you see installation wizards, messages, and prompts. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 6 As your computer. 5 Wait for Advanced Users), and click Next. 9 Select Complete Recovery, ...and click Next. 51 To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery You must use the Recovery Media Kit to perform a complete hard disk drive recovery. 1 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the computer. 6 When prompted, insert the Recovery...
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... restart several times. For VAIO® computers with Giga Pocket software preinstalled, you must change the software settings to enable file saving to drive C. ❑ Resizing your hard disk drive partitions can result in the loss of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. ❑ Giga Pocket™ software requires a drive D in each wizard, and respond...
... restart several times. For VAIO® computers with Giga Pocket software preinstalled, you must change the software settings to enable file saving to drive C. ❑ Resizing your hard disk drive partitions can result in the loss of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. ❑ Giga Pocket™ software requires a drive D in each wizard, and respond...
System Reference Manual
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... you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at 1-800-488-7669. 42 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer comes with the VAIO Recovery utility, you can purchase a Partition Recovery CD Assembly (Partition Recovery ASSY) to restore your system. The Hard...
... you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at 1-800-488-7669. 42 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer comes with the VAIO Recovery utility, you can purchase a Partition Recovery CD Assembly (Partition Recovery ASSY) to restore your system. The Hard...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Page 4 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: Your VAIO® computer is equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. Your computer is not supplied...
... software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Page 4 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: Your VAIO® computer is equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. Your computer is not supplied...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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Connect to Cart. 5. Go to recover your system with the VAIO Recovery utility, you to Sony Direct Accessores and Parts Center Web site at 1-800-488-7669. From the list of accessories, locate the Partition Recovery ASSY and click the option, Add to the Internet. 2. To enable ... service representative at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 3. Click Continue to Check Out, and follow the on-screen instructions to order the Partition Recovery CD Assembly: 1. Replacing the original hard disk drive If you are not able to restore your computer model and click List Parts and accessories...
Connect to Cart. 5. Go to recover your system with the VAIO Recovery utility, you to Sony Direct Accessores and Parts Center Web site at 1-800-488-7669. From the list of accessories, locate the Partition Recovery ASSY and click the option, Add to the Internet. 2. To enable ... service representative at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 3. Click Continue to Check Out, and follow the on-screen instructions to order the Partition Recovery CD Assembly: 1. Replacing the original hard disk drive If you are not able to restore your computer model and click List Parts and accessories...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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..., follow these steps: 1. Page 134 To recover this software, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for dirt or scratches. The preinstalled CD or DVD software may not be working properly. Click Start in the tray with the label ...
..., follow these steps: 1. Page 134 To recover this software, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for dirt or scratches. The preinstalled CD or DVD software may not be working properly. Click Start in the tray with the label ...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... Start in the Audio Mixer. 3. To improve video resolution, verify that your computer's video resolution may be set to 1024 x 7681, using the DVD player application, it may also cause the computer to play is incompatible with the region code setting of the following these steps:..., remove the disc and check that it tries to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc may be working properly. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. A region code is turned off. 2. Click the Settings tab. 4. Select Appearance and Themes, then select Change ...
... Start in the Audio Mixer. 3. To improve video resolution, verify that your computer's video resolution may be set to 1024 x 7681, using the DVD player application, it may also cause the computer to play is incompatible with the region code setting of the following these steps:..., remove the disc and check that it tries to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc may be working properly. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. A region code is turned off. 2. Click the Settings tab. 4. Select Appearance and Themes, then select Change ...
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... follow these steps: Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Dirt or damage may cause the mouse to malfunction. If the cursor is not moving properly, try using ...mechanism. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring counter-clockwise. The mouse driver(s) may damage or soil your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more ...
... follow these steps: Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Dirt or damage may cause the mouse to malfunction. If the cursor is not moving properly, try using ...mechanism. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring counter-clockwise. The mouse driver(s) may damage or soil your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more ...