Quick Start Guide
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... the computer. ˈˈOn selected models only. Support websites http://esupport.sony.com/US/VAIO (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/LA/VAIO (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/VAIO (Brazil) Features and specifications may vary and are not supplied with liquids...
... the computer. ˈˈOn selected models only. Support websites http://esupport.sony.com/US/VAIO (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/LA/VAIO (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/VAIO (Brazil) Features and specifications may vary and are not supplied with liquids...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...display language selection window appears, select your desired language and OK. 4 Select Start recovery wizard. 5 Follow the on -screen instructions until the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) : Recover or maintain your computer is supplied with a computer virus If your system screen appears. If an AC...maintain your computer using the USB flash drive, connect the drive to another USB port on the built-in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Introduction Recovering your data stored on the built-in this purpose. To perform the custom recovery, select Tools and Start advanced recovery...
...display language selection window appears, select your desired language and OK. 4 Select Start recovery wizard. 5 Follow the on -screen instructions until the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) : Recover or maintain your computer is supplied with a computer virus If your system screen appears. If an AC...maintain your computer using the USB flash drive, connect the drive to another USB port on the built-in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Introduction Recovering your data stored on the built-in this purpose. To perform the custom recovery, select Tools and Start advanced recovery...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... 1 Open Control Panel, select System and Security, and select Create and format hard disk partitions under Administrative Tools. Restoring your system using VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) : Recover or maintain your system. Recovery problems I cannot recover from the recovery area Recover your computer from your ...and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch for the current case before contacting an authorized Sony service/support center or your local Sony dealer directly. Read the troubleshooting information in the lower right corner of the computer screen, and ...
... 1 Open Control Panel, select System and Security, and select Create and format hard disk partitions under Administrative Tools. Restoring your system using VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) : Recover or maintain your system. Recovery problems I cannot recover from the recovery area Recover your computer from your ...and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch for the current case before contacting an authorized Sony service/support center or your local Sony dealer directly. Read the troubleshooting information in the lower right corner of the computer screen, and ...
Safety Regulations
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... in part, may require an additional charge. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without notice. Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR... et au Canada Owner's Record The model number and serial number are subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. Certain product(s) included with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without notice and may ...
... in part, may require an additional charge. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without notice. Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR... et au Canada Owner's Record The model number and serial number are subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. Certain product(s) included with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without notice and may ...
Safety Regulations
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Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. End User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with this computer may apply). 4 The Wireless LAN functionality, which is prohibited. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO®...
Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. End User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with this computer may apply). 4 The Wireless LAN functionality, which is prohibited. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO®...
Safety Regulations
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... or tampering with this product. Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony online support web site at http://esupport.sony.com/US/VAIO for customers in a location subject to heat sources, such as rugs, cushion or blankets, near ... and/or the AC adapter while covered or wrapped in contact with your VAIO® computer. Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described in the user guide or as designated by Sony in deformation of the computer, a malfunction, or a fire hazard. ...
... or tampering with this product. Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony online support web site at http://esupport.sony.com/US/VAIO for customers in a location subject to heat sources, such as rugs, cushion or blankets, near ... and/or the AC adapter while covered or wrapped in contact with your VAIO® computer. Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described in the user guide or as designated by Sony in deformation of the computer, a malfunction, or a fire hazard. ...
Safety Regulations
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... Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in USA Regulatory Information If you can write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/US/VAIO for customers in... USA or http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is ...
... Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in USA Regulatory Information If you can write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/US/VAIO for customers in... USA or http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is ...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... Click to -date information on your VAIO computer. http://esupport.sony.com/US/VAIO (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/LA/VAIO (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/VAIO (Brazil) © 2012 Sony Corporation 1 Read This First Visit the VAIO support website that provides up-to...
... Click to -date information on your VAIO computer. http://esupport.sony.com/US/VAIO (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/LA/VAIO (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/VAIO (Brazil) © 2012 Sony Corporation 1 Read This First Visit the VAIO support website that provides up-to...
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 Top Windows 8: The Basics Apps Help and Support Menu Store Display Internet Power Windows 2
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 Windows 8: The Basics Apps Help and Support Menu Store Display Internet Power Windows 2
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 Parts Description Keyboard VAIO computer Click to Search Back | Back to Top Mouse 3
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 Parts Description Keyboard VAIO computer Click to Search Back | Back to Top Mouse 3
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 Network / Internet Apps LAN Wi-Fi Click to Search Back | Back to Top Internet Store 5
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 Network / Internet Apps LAN Wi-Fi Click to Search Back | Back to Top Internet Store 5
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 Connections Audio Battery Display Internet LAN Mouse Power USB Click to Search Back | Back to Top BLUETOOTH CD/DVD/BD Headphones Keyboard Microphone Peripheral device Speakers Wi-Fi 6
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 Connections Audio Battery Display Internet LAN Mouse Power USB Click to Search Back | Back to Top BLUETOOTH CD/DVD/BD Headphones Keyboard Microphone Peripheral device Speakers Wi-Fi 6
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 Backup / Recovery BIOS Built-in storage device CD/DVD/BD Recovery Service and support Click to Search Back | Back to Top Backup Button Partition Refresh VAIO computer 8
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 Backup / Recovery BIOS Built-in storage device CD/DVD/BD Recovery Service and support Click to Search Back | Back to Top Backup Button Partition Refresh VAIO computer 8
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 Security BIOS Password VAIO computer Click to Search Back | Back to Top Internet Service and support 9
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 Security BIOS Password VAIO computer Click to Search Back | Back to Top Internet Service and support 9
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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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 Notifications Care and maintenance Product registration Security Supplied items Click to Search Back | Back to Top Important notice Read this first Service and support VAIO computer 11
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 Notifications Care and maintenance Product registration Security Supplied items Click to Search Back | Back to Top Important notice Read this first Service and support VAIO computer 11
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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.../ (Canada: English) http://fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/LA/VAIO (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/VAIO (Brazil) © 2012 Sony Corporation 12 How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Click to -date information on your VAIO computer. Visit the VAIO support website that provides...
.../ (Canada: English) http://fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/LA/VAIO (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/VAIO (Brazil) © 2012 Sony Corporation 12 How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Click to -date information on your VAIO computer. Visit the VAIO support website that provides...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... to set up and get started with a complete version of your VAIO computer, visit the Sony online support website. [Details] Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different depending on your VAIO computer. Introduction Version [Details] A preinstalled manual with your VAIO computer, as well as troubleshooting information Safety Regulations Read carefully before...
... to set up and get started with a complete version of your VAIO computer, visit the Sony online support website. [Details] Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different depending on your VAIO computer. Introduction Version [Details] A preinstalled manual with your VAIO computer, as well as troubleshooting information Safety Regulations Read carefully before...