Quick Start Guide
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...pointer down and click the Settings charm. 2 Click Change PC settings, Users, and Switch to your computer. J Media access indicator "Memory Stick Duo" / SD memory card combined slot USB port x 2 (Compliant with the USB 3.0 standard, the port with liquids. HDD Care If your computer is ...shutting down the power button until the power indicator light turns on. Printed in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Initial Setup 1 Check supplied ...
...pointer down and click the Settings charm. 2 Click Change PC settings, Users, and Switch to your computer. J Media access indicator "Memory Stick Duo" / SD memory card combined slot USB port x 2 (Compliant with the USB 3.0 standard, the port with liquids. HDD Care If your computer is ...shutting down the power button until the power indicator light turns on. Printed in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Initial Setup 1 Check supplied ...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... supplied). Make sure the battery pack is not compatible. I cannot start/complete the recovery process Disconnect all extra memory modules you are using optical discs, check the discs for further assistance. If you may cause loss of space to modify the recovery ... If you install a driver. And then, try recovering your data with the Windows feature. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Restoring your system using a restore point A restore point enables you cannot start Before using the restore point when...
... supplied). Make sure the battery pack is not compatible. I cannot start/complete the recovery process Disconnect all extra memory modules you are using optical discs, check the discs for further assistance. If you may cause loss of space to modify the recovery ... If you install a driver. And then, try recovering your data with the Windows feature. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Restoring your system using a restore point A restore point enables you cannot start Before using the restore point when...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Setup Battery Keyboard Mouse Supplied items Click to Search Back | Back to Top Display Memory module Power VAIO computer 4
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Setup Battery Keyboard Mouse Supplied items Click to Search Back | Back to Top Display Memory module Power VAIO computer 4
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Settings Audio Battery CD/DVD/BD Display Menu Password Power Security Service and support Touch panel Click to Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera Memory module Microphone Peripheral device Recovery Sensor Speakers VAIO computer 7
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Settings Audio Battery CD/DVD/BD Display Menu Password Power Security Service and support Touch panel Click to Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera Memory module Microphone Peripheral device Recovery Sensor Speakers VAIO computer 7
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Other Operations Battery Camera Help and Support Memory card Mouse Partition Touch panel VAIO computer Click to Search Back | Back to Top Built-in storage device Display Keyboard Memory module NFC/One-touch functions Power USB Windows 10
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Other Operations Battery Camera Help and Support Memory card Mouse Partition Touch panel VAIO computer Click to Search Back | Back to Top Built-in storage device Display Keyboard Memory module NFC/One-touch functions Power USB Windows 10
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer Parts and Controls on the Back Describes the features on the back of the VAIO... computer, such as connection ports. Parts and Controls on the Front Describes the features on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment Setting the Stand Updating Your VAIO Computer Using VAIO Update Viewing the System Information 24
... How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer Parts and Controls on the Back Describes the features on the back of the VAIO... computer, such as connection ports. Parts and Controls on the Front Describes the features on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment Setting the Stand Updating Your VAIO Computer Using VAIO Update Viewing the System Information 24
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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...Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Memory module Adding and Removing Memory Modules If you want to increase your computer's speed or improve performance when running programs... simultaneously, increase the amount of memory by installing optional memory modules. You might be looking for the following precautions thoroughly. Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Before adding or removing memory modules, read the following topics: Viewing the...
...Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Memory module Adding and Removing Memory Modules If you want to increase your computer's speed or improve performance when running programs... simultaneously, increase the amount of memory by installing optional memory modules. You might be looking for the following precautions thoroughly. Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Before adding or removing memory modules, read the following topics: Viewing the...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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...Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer Adding and Removing Memory Modules If you want to place your computer's speed or improve performance when running programs ...describes where to or not to increase your VAIO computer and ergonomic instructions. Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Before adding or removing memory modules, read the following topics: About the ASSIST Button Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Customizing...
...Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer Adding and Removing Memory Modules If you want to place your computer's speed or improve performance when running programs ...describes where to or not to increase your VAIO computer and ergonomic instructions. Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Before adding or removing memory modules, read the following topics: About the ASSIST Button Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Customizing...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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You might be looking for the following topics: Adding and Removing Memory Modules Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules 68 VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Memory module Viewing the System Information You can view the system information of your VAIO computer.
You might be looking for the following topics: Adding and Removing Memory Modules Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules 68 VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Memory module Viewing the System Information You can view the system information of your VAIO computer.
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... Your VAIO Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer with the following topics: Adding and Removing Memory Modules Checking Supplied Items Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Parts and Controls on the Back Parts and Controls on the Front Parts and Controls on the... to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your...
... Your VAIO Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer with the following topics: Adding and Removing Memory Modules Checking Supplied Items Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Parts and Controls on the Back Parts and Controls on the Front Parts and Controls on the... to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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...Care) With VAIO Care, you might be looking for the following topics: Adding and Removing Memory Modules Checking Supplied Items Customizing Your VAIO Computer Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Parts and Controls on the Back Parts and Controls on the Front Parts and Controls on...How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to solve problems you can ...
...Care) With VAIO Care, you might be looking for the following topics: Adding and Removing Memory Modules Checking Supplied Items Customizing Your VAIO Computer Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Parts and Controls on the Back Parts and Controls on the Front Parts and Controls on...How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to solve problems you can ...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Checking Supplied Items Customizing Your VAIO Computer Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Parts and Controls on the Back Parts and Controls on the Front Parts and Controls on the Sides Setting Up an...Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care) With VAIO Care, you of ...
... Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Checking Supplied Items Customizing Your VAIO Computer Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Parts and Controls on the Back Parts and Controls on the Front Parts and Controls on the Sides Setting Up an...Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care) With VAIO Care, you of ...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Notes on your VAIO computer.
... VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Notes on your VAIO computer.
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer Adding and Removing Memory Modules If you want to increase your computer's speed or improve performance when running programs... simultaneously, increase the amount of memory by installing optional memory modules. Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Before adding or removing memory modules, read the following topics: About the ASSIST Button Booting Your VAIO ...
... Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer Adding and Removing Memory Modules If you want to increase your computer's speed or improve performance when running programs... simultaneously, increase the amount of memory by installing optional memory modules. Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Before adding or removing memory modules, read the following topics: About the ASSIST Button Booting Your VAIO ...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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...Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Memory module Adding and Removing Memory Modules If you want to increase your computer's speed or improve performance when running ...programs simultaneously, increase the amount of memory by installing optional memory modules. You might be looking for the following precautions thoroughly. Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Before adding or removing memory modules, read the following topics: Viewing the...
...Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Memory module Adding and Removing Memory Modules If you want to increase your computer's speed or improve performance when running ...programs simultaneously, increase the amount of memory by installing optional memory modules. You might be looking for the following precautions thoroughly. Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Before adding or removing memory modules, read the following topics: Viewing the...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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...Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer Checking Supplied Items Check all items packed with the following topics: About... the ASSIST Button Adding and Removing Memory Modules Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Customizing Your VAIO Computer Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)...
...Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer Checking Supplied Items Check all items packed with the following topics: About... the ASSIST Button Adding and Removing Memory Modules Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Customizing Your VAIO Computer Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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VAIO User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices © 2012 Sony Corporation Hardware Audio BLUETOOTH Camera Display LAN Microphone NFC/One-touch functions Power Software USB Click to Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Battery Computer Keyboard Memory card Mouse Password Sensor Touch panel Wi-Fi 114
VAIO User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices © 2012 Sony Corporation Hardware Audio BLUETOOTH Camera Display LAN Microphone NFC/One-touch functions Power Software USB Click to Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Battery Computer Keyboard Memory card Mouse Password Sensor Touch panel Wi-Fi 114
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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...How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image You can change the screen resolution to... adjust the size of video memory on your VAIO computer. Note You may cause unsuccessful playback/display or unstable system operations. Related Topic Notes on the desktop [Details]...
...How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image You can change the screen resolution to... adjust the size of video memory on your VAIO computer. Note You may cause unsuccessful playback/display or unstable system operations. Related Topic Notes on the desktop [Details]...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... on the sides of the VAIO computer, such as connection ports. Media access indicator ("Memory Stick Duo" [Details], SD memory card [Details]) 4. "Memory Stick Duo" / SD memory card combined slot ("Memory Stick Duo" [Details], SD memory card [Details]) "Memory Stick Duo" and an SD memory card cannot be inserted into the slot simultaneously. 5. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How...
... on the sides of the VAIO computer, such as connection ports. Media access indicator ("Memory Stick Duo" [Details], SD memory card [Details]) 4. "Memory Stick Duo" / SD memory card combined slot ("Memory Stick Duo" [Details], SD memory card [Details]) "Memory Stick Duo" and an SD memory card cannot be inserted into the slot simultaneously. 5. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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.... Wait for a while until your VAIO computer. 5. The screw locations are used on Adding and Removing Memory Modules.[Details] If you install memory modules into the memory module slot with a cross slot screwdriver to help improve performance. Pull the latches in the illustration below .... On some models, captive screws are indicated by installing optional memory modules. Remove the new memory module from the cover. 4. Remove the back panel, then remove the screws with its antistatic bag. 7. Touch ...
.... Wait for a while until your VAIO computer. 5. The screw locations are used on Adding and Removing Memory Modules.[Details] If you install memory modules into the memory module slot with a cross slot screwdriver to help improve performance. Pull the latches in the illustration below .... On some models, captive screws are indicated by installing optional memory modules. Remove the new memory module from the cover. 4. Remove the back panel, then remove the screws with its antistatic bag. 7. Touch ...