Quick Start Guide
Page 11
... 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...
Quick Start Guide
Page 15
... the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Explains how to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 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...
... the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Explains how to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 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...
Quick Start Guide
Page 39
The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to create a Recovery Media Kit. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39 You can also use this utility to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. 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 create a Recovery Media Kit. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39 You can also use this utility to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer.
Quick Start Guide
Page 40
... and replaces all the files on other partitions, such as drive D. To recover drive C, access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from using the F10 key* on notebook computers. * This feature is available for VAIO® notebook computers only. 40 Sony recommends backing up your computer at a later date if the software stops working state by performing a System Restore.
... and replaces all the files on other partitions, such as drive D. To recover drive C, access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from using the F10 key* on notebook computers. * This feature is available for VAIO® notebook computers only. 40 Sony recommends backing up your computer at a later date if the software stops working state by performing a System Restore.
Quick Start Guide
Page 41
To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from your Recovery Media Kit. ❑ Perform a complete hard disk drive recovery Completely recover your Recovery Media Kit. 41 You can access this option, you lose all data and settings on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the...
To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from your Recovery Media Kit. ❑ Perform a complete hard disk drive recovery Completely recover your Recovery Media Kit. 41 You can access this option, you lose all data and settings on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the...
Quick Start Guide
Page 42
...177;RW drive.) ❑ Up to 12 recordable CDs (CD-R) (Your VAIO computer must be equipped with a CD-RW drive.) Before you begin creating the Recovery Media Kit. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit is created using a single type of CDs and DVDs actually required...depending on the computer purchased. † A DVD-RW drive supports DVD-R media only. 42 Recovery Media Kit overview Confirm that you have a permanent marking pen ready, to label each CD and/or DVD media.You can create the Recovery Media Kit, or purchase it from Sony. You can ...
...177;RW drive.) ❑ Up to 12 recordable CDs (CD-R) (Your VAIO computer must be equipped with a CD-RW drive.) Before you begin creating the Recovery Media Kit. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit is created using a single type of CDs and DVDs actually required...depending on the computer purchased. † A DVD-RW drive supports DVD-R media only. 42 Recovery Media Kit overview Confirm that you have a permanent marking pen ready, to label each CD and/or DVD media.You can create the Recovery Media Kit, or purchase it from Sony. You can ...
Quick Start Guide
Page 43
... reclaim the portion of your system is allocated to system recovery using the Recovery Media Kit. Click Next. 43 The VAIO Recovery Wizard 2 Read the on-screen information. About the Recovery Media Kit Creating the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit can be used to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, in the event your hard drive that is...
... reclaim the portion of your system is allocated to system recovery using the Recovery Media Kit. Click Next. 43 The VAIO Recovery Wizard 2 Read the on-screen information. About the Recovery Media Kit Creating the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit can be used to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, in the event your hard drive that is...
Quick Start Guide
Page 44
... to create. Click Next. A window with a CD-RW drive.) 5 Click Next. Your computer's optical drive tray opens automatically. 6 Insert a blank disc into the drive and close the drive. VAIO Recovery Wizard - The CD creation process begins. Media and Recovery Options 4 Select the Recovery Media Kit that you want to create each CD or DVD may...
... to create. Click Next. A window with a CD-RW drive.) 5 Click Next. Your computer's optical drive tray opens automatically. 6 Insert a blank disc into the drive and close the drive. VAIO Recovery Wizard - The CD creation process begins. Media and Recovery Options 4 Select the Recovery Media Kit that you want to create each CD or DVD may...
Quick Start Guide
Page 45
... Accessories and Parts Center Web site at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 2 Enter your computer's model number (for example, PCV-XXX), and click List Parts and accessories. 3 Follow the online instructions to order the Recovery Media Kit. ✍ If you are not able to the on-screen instructions. 8 Repeat step 6 through step 7 for each...
... Accessories and Parts Center Web site at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 2 Enter your computer's model number (for example, PCV-XXX), and click List Parts and accessories. 3 Follow the online instructions to order the Recovery Media Kit. ✍ If you are not able to the on-screen instructions. 8 Repeat step 6 through step 7 for each...
Quick Start Guide
Page 46
... the available menu options. Starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from Windows® XP Start menu, your computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard The VAIO® Recovery Wizard provides recovery options for your Recovery Media Kit, or by pressing the F10 key* on the computer. 5 When prompted, insert the Recovery Disk 1 into the optical drive, and...
... the available menu options. Starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from Windows® XP Start menu, your computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard The VAIO® Recovery Wizard provides recovery options for your Recovery Media Kit, or by pressing the F10 key* on the computer. 5 When prompted, insert the Recovery Disk 1 into the optical drive, and...
Quick Start Guide
Page 47
... To use Windows System Restore from the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. VAIO Recovery Wizard - The Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select Windows® System Restore, and click Next. 4 Follow the on the computer's screen, briefly press the F10 key. 4 Click Next. 5 Choose one of...
... To use Windows System Restore from the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. VAIO Recovery Wizard - The Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select Windows® System Restore, and click Next. 4 Follow the on the computer's screen, briefly press the F10 key. 4 Click Next. 5 Choose one of...
Quick Start Guide
Page 48
... is finished, click Next. 6 Click Finish. VAIO Computer Quick Start To recover drive C 1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. The Recovery Options window appears. (If using the Recovery Media Kit, skip step 2.) 3 Select Custom Recovery (for Advanced Users), and click Next. The Custom Recovery Options window appears. 4 Select C and...
... is finished, click Next. 6 Click Finish. VAIO Computer Quick Start To recover drive C 1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. The Recovery Options window appears. (If using the Recovery Media Kit, skip step 2.) 3 Select Custom Recovery (for Advanced Users), and click Next. The Custom Recovery Options window appears. 4 Select C and...
Quick Start Guide
Page 49
... not allow you have two choices for the recovery drive). Any remaining disk space is finished, click Next. 7 Click Finish, and the computer restarts. 49 When it is allocated to zero. 6 The wizard starts the recovery process. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard If you are using the Recovery Media Kit, you to set the drive D to...
... not allow you have two choices for the recovery drive). Any remaining disk space is finished, click Next. 7 Click Finish, and the computer restarts. 49 When it is allocated to zero. 6 The wizard starts the recovery process. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard If you are using the Recovery Media Kit, you to set the drive D to...
Quick Start Guide
Page 50
... click Next. Begin Application Recovery 5 Click to recover. The Custom Recovery Options window appears. ✍ When you select the Application Recovery option, you cannot return to view all available software programs. 50 VAIO Application Recovery Wizard - The Begin Application Recovery window appears. Click Next. VAIO Computer Quick Start To recover software applications 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click...
... click Next. Begin Application Recovery 5 Click to recover. The Custom Recovery Options window appears. ✍ When you select the Application Recovery option, you cannot return to view all available software programs. 50 VAIO Application Recovery Wizard - The Begin Application Recovery window appears. Click Next. VAIO Computer Quick Start To recover software applications 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click...
Quick Start Guide
Page 51
.... 2 Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the optical drive. 3 Close the drive. 4 Turn off your computer prepares to recover additional software, click Back. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. 7 Click Next. 8 Select Custom Recovery (for approximately 30 seconds, and then turn on the computer to each application, a status indicator appears. You may...
.... 2 Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the optical drive. 3 Close the drive. 4 Turn off your computer prepares to recover additional software, click Back. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. 7 Click Next. 8 Select Custom Recovery (for approximately 30 seconds, and then turn on the computer to each application, a status indicator appears. You may...
Quick Start Guide
Page 52
...; 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 ...prompt or message. Close the drive, and click Next. Your computer may restart. 11 When the optical drive ejects, remove the disc....
...; 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 ...prompt or message. Close the drive, and click Next. Your computer may restart. 11 When the optical drive ejects, remove the disc....
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
Page 3
...the accessories shown, depending on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your VAIO computer. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Click the Welcome link. 4. This online ...specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your system. To access this online information: 1. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Page 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Online Documentation VAIO...
...the accessories shown, depending on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your VAIO computer. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Click the Welcome link. 4. This online ...specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your system. To access this online information: 1. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Page 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Online Documentation VAIO...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
Page 4
...VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1. Click Start in the Windows® 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...
...VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1. Click Start in the Windows® 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...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
Page 120
..., contact a customer service representative at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 3. Click Start in your purchase. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. From the list of accessories, locate the Partition Recovery ASSY and click the option, Add to the Internet.... software, using the preinstalled Hard Drive Recovery utility. Follow these steps to complete your computer model and click List Parts and accessories. 4. Click Continue to Check Out, and follow the on-screen instructions to order the Partition Recovery CD Assembly: 1. For more information...
..., contact a customer service representative at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 3. Click Start in your purchase. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. From the list of accessories, locate the Partition Recovery ASSY and click the option, Add to the Internet.... software, using the preinstalled Hard Drive Recovery utility. Follow these steps to complete your computer model and click List Parts and accessories. 4. Click Continue to Check Out, and follow the on-screen instructions to order the Partition Recovery CD Assembly: 1. For more information...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
Page 134
... And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Why can't I play a DVD or CD media? After inserting your CD or DVD, wait a few seconds for the system to ... it. Confirm that the disc is in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. 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. Page 134 Click Start in the tray with...
... And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Why can't I play a DVD or CD media? After inserting your CD or DVD, wait a few seconds for the system to ... it. Confirm that the disc is in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. 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. Page 134 Click Start in the tray with...