Troubleshooting Guide
Page 1
... hard disk drive or SSD contains data for this purpose. Do not eject or disconnect the media while creating Recovery Media, as a standard user, you have to another location. If the language selection window appears, select your computer back to the USB port on -screen instructions. However, it on your computer. (Z Series and T Series only) If your computer to the Internet, download and install the latest updates using the external optical disc drive or USB flash drive...
... hard disk drive or SSD contains data for this purpose. Do not eject or disconnect the media while creating Recovery Media, as a standard user, you have to another location. If the language selection window appears, select your computer back to the USB port on -screen instructions. However, it on your computer. (Z Series and T Series only) If your computer to the Internet, download and install the latest updates using the external optical disc drive or USB flash drive...
Troubleshooting Guide
Page 2
... problem, turn on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will be created in hard disk drive or SSD without using a restore point A restore point enables you to create Recovery Media again. 2 Download and install the latest updates using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is compliant with the USB port that you are using the supplied Sony power cord or AC adapter. If you cannot recover your data, connect the USB device...
... problem, turn on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will be created in hard disk drive or SSD without using a restore point A restore point enables you to create Recovery Media again. 2 Download and install the latest updates using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is compliant with the USB port that you are using the supplied Sony power cord or AC adapter. If you cannot recover your data, connect the USB device...
Quick Start Guide
Page 1
... displayed after Windows setup. You can see the User Guide on your VAIO® computer Press and hold down . Scan this code or access the URL below. I HDMI OUTPUT port HDMI INPUT port VIDEO INPUT jacks LAN port DC IN port MONITOR ONLY LAN port CABLE/ANT (DIGITAL/ ANALOG) port* MONITOR ONLY USB port USB ports × 3 (Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard, the port with the mark supports USB charging.) J Memory module compartment cover K Media Access indicator "Memory Stick Duo"/SD memory card combined slot USB ports × 3 (Compliant with a LAN cable...
... displayed after Windows setup. You can see the User Guide on your VAIO® computer Press and hold down . Scan this code or access the URL below. I HDMI OUTPUT port HDMI INPUT port VIDEO INPUT jacks LAN port DC IN port MONITOR ONLY LAN port CABLE/ANT (DIGITAL/ ANALOG) port* MONITOR ONLY USB port USB ports × 3 (Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard, the port with the mark supports USB charging.) J Memory module compartment cover K Media Access indicator "Memory Stick Duo"/SD memory card combined slot USB ports × 3 (Compliant with a LAN cable...
User Guide
Page 21
... (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port Displaying Two Pictures on the Screen Simultaneously (PIP) Displaying Two Pictures side-by-side on the LCD screen Selecting Display Modes Turning Off the LCD Screen Using the Multiple Monitors Function Using the Settings Menu (MONITOR Function) 21 VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to...
... (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port Displaying Two Pictures on the Screen Simultaneously (PIP) Displaying Two Pictures side-by-side on the LCD screen Selecting Display Modes Turning Off the LCD Screen Using the Multiple Monitors Function Using the Settings Menu (MONITOR Function) 21 VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to...
User Guide
Page 33
VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Antenna About Antenna Connection To watch TV with your computer to an indoor/outdoor antenna system in your home, your connection may require a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer to Standard Cable Access (CATV) You...
VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Antenna About Antenna Connection To watch TV with your computer to an indoor/outdoor antenna system in your home, your connection may require a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer to Standard Cable Access (CATV) You...
User Guide
Page 35
.... VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function Click to Search Back | Back to Top Display Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device You can change the screen resolution or size of your VAIO computer with an HDMI cable (not supplied). Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO computer's screen image displayed...
.... VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function Click to Search Back | Back to Top Display Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device You can change the screen resolution or size of your VAIO computer with an HDMI cable (not supplied). Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO computer's screen image displayed...
User Guide
Page 41
... an HDMI Input Port You can connect an external microphone to your VAIO computer and enjoy voice chat, etc. You might be looking for the following topics: About HDMI Settings / HDMI Setup (MONITOR Function) About the USB Auto Start Settings (MONITOR Function) About "BRAVIA" Sync Displaying the Menu Screen (MONITOR Function) Enjoying Sounds from the device connected to your VAIO computer, you to distribute portions of the LCD screen. VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings...
... an HDMI Input Port You can connect an external microphone to your VAIO computer and enjoy voice chat, etc. You might be looking for the following topics: About HDMI Settings / HDMI Setup (MONITOR Function) About the USB Auto Start Settings (MONITOR Function) About "BRAVIA" Sync Displaying the Menu Screen (MONITOR Function) Enjoying Sounds from the device connected to your VAIO computer, you to distribute portions of the LCD screen. VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings...
User Guide
Page 46
... Windows Displaying the Menu Screen (MONITOR Function) Enjoying Sounds Only (Picture Off) Turning Off the LCD Screen Using the Settings Menu (MONITOR Function) 46 VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Audio Changing the Sound Output Device If there is no sound from the device connected to your VAIO computer and a TV using an HDMI connection. Connecting...
... Windows Displaying the Menu Screen (MONITOR Function) Enjoying Sounds Only (Picture Off) Turning Off the LCD Screen Using the Settings Menu (MONITOR Function) 46 VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Audio Changing the Sound Output Device If there is no sound from the device connected to your VAIO computer and a TV using an HDMI connection. Connecting...
User Guide
Page 54
VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top TV About Antenna Connection To watch TV with your VAIO computer, you must first connect the necessary cables, such as for the following topics: About Add Digital Channels (MONITOR Function) About Auto Program (MONITOR Function) About Edit...
VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top TV About Antenna Connection To watch TV with your VAIO computer, you must first connect the necessary cables, such as for the following topics: About Add Digital Channels (MONITOR Function) About Auto Program (MONITOR Function) About Edit...
User Guide
Page 56
... antenna system. 56 About the Cable/Antenna Settings (MONITOR Function) Sets the received signal to Top Antenna About Antenna Connection To watch TV with your VAIO computer, you must first connect the necessary cables, such as for the antenna, etc. VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back...
... antenna system. 56 About the Cable/Antenna Settings (MONITOR Function) Sets the received signal to Top Antenna About Antenna Connection To watch TV with your VAIO computer, you must first connect the necessary cables, such as for the antenna, etc. VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back...
User Guide
Page 59
... Port You can adjust the LCD brightness. Connecting a TV with an HDMI cable (not supplied). picture settings. About the Picture Adjustments / Picture Settings (MONITOR Function) This topic explains picture adjustments (for 15 minutes. Displaying Two Pictures on the Screen Simultaneously (PIP) This feature lets you watch two pictures on the menu screens. About the Screen Settings (MONITOR Function) This topic explains screen settings. VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings...
... Port You can adjust the LCD brightness. Connecting a TV with an HDMI cable (not supplied). picture settings. About the Picture Adjustments / Picture Settings (MONITOR Function) This topic explains picture adjustments (for 15 minutes. Displaying Two Pictures on the Screen Simultaneously (PIP) This feature lets you watch two pictures on the menu screens. About the Screen Settings (MONITOR Function) This topic explains screen settings. VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings...
User Guide
Page 68
... antenna, etc. VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function Click to Search Back | Back to your VAIO computer, you first connected the TV. About Antenna Connection To watch TV with CH +/- About Edit Channel Labels (MONITOR Function) Edit channel labels to Top TV About Add Digital Channels (MONITOR Function) Adds digital channels. About...
... antenna, etc. VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function Click to Search Back | Back to your VAIO computer, you first connected the TV. About Antenna Connection To watch TV with CH +/- About Edit Channel Labels (MONITOR Function) Edit channel labels to Top TV About Add Digital Channels (MONITOR Function) Adds digital channels. About...
User Guide
Page 72
VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Audio About the MTS Audio Settings (MONITOR Function) Sets audio settings for analog programs. About the Scene Select Settings (MONITOR Function) This setting allows you enjoy sound only with the LCD screen turned off. Adjusting the Speakers Volume You can adjust the volume level...
VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Audio About the MTS Audio Settings (MONITOR Function) Sets audio settings for analog programs. About the Scene Select Settings (MONITOR Function) This setting allows you enjoy sound only with the LCD screen turned off. Adjusting the Speakers Volume You can adjust the volume level...
User Guide
Page 79
... VAIO computer. Selecting Display Modes You can customize the settings and switch the input source. About the USB Auto Start Settings (MONITOR Function) Starts a slideshow automatically using an HDMI connection. Changing the Sound Output Device If there is connected to Top Peripheral device About HDMI Settings / HDMI Setup (MONITOR Function) This topic explains the settings for the "Control for HDMI" function, you can switch the display output between the computer screen and an external display connected to your VAIO computer with an HDMI cable (not supplied...
... VAIO computer. Selecting Display Modes You can customize the settings and switch the input source. About the USB Auto Start Settings (MONITOR Function) Starts a slideshow automatically using an HDMI connection. Changing the Sound Output Device If there is connected to Top Peripheral device About HDMI Settings / HDMI Setup (MONITOR Function) This topic explains the settings for the "Control for HDMI" function, you can switch the display output between the computer screen and an external display connected to your VAIO computer with an HDMI cable (not supplied...
User Guide
Page 87
... might be looking for the antenna, etc. Connecting to a Standard Antenna Depending on the type of antenna system in your home, your computer to an indoor/outdoor antenna system in CATV mode. VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top...
... might be looking for the antenna, etc. Connecting to a Standard Antenna Depending on the type of antenna system in your home, your computer to an indoor/outdoor antenna system in CATV mode. VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top...
User Guide
Page 89
... Cable Access (CATV) You can begin watching TV programs quickly without starting Windows. VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top TV About Antenna Connection To watch TV with your VAIO Computer. Connecting to a Standard Antenna Depending on the type of antenna system in CATV mode...
... Cable Access (CATV) You can begin watching TV programs quickly without starting Windows. VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top TV About Antenna Connection To watch TV with your VAIO Computer. Connecting to a Standard Antenna Depending on the type of antenna system in CATV mode...
User Guide
Page 131
VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to a Standard Antenna Running TV Initial Setup Watching TV with your VAIO Computer. You might be looking for the following topics: About Add Digital Channels (MONITOR Function) About Antenna Connection About Auto Program (MONITOR Function) About Edit Channel Labels...
VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to a Standard Antenna Running TV Initial Setup Watching TV with your VAIO Computer. You might be looking for the following topics: About Add Digital Channels (MONITOR Function) About Antenna Connection About Auto Program (MONITOR Function) About Edit Channel Labels...
User Guide
Page 144
VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function Click to Search Back | Back to the input source. About the Auto Shut-off Settings (MONITOR Function) Turns the TV off . About the Scene Select Settings (MONITOR Function) This setting allows you can customize the settings such as the display and sound settings. Displaying the Menu Screen (MONITOR Function) With the menu screen, you to optimize...
VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function Click to Search Back | Back to the input source. About the Auto Shut-off Settings (MONITOR Function) Turns the TV off . About the Scene Select Settings (MONITOR Function) This setting allows you can customize the settings such as the display and sound settings. Displaying the Menu Screen (MONITOR Function) With the menu screen, you to optimize...
User Guide
Page 330
... CD-ROM DVD-ROM BD-ROM For Blu-ray Disc(TM) ROM Drive with DVD SuperMulti equipped models The optical disc drive supports playback and/or recording of the following media. Check the specifications before use. VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function Click to Search Back | Back to Top Supported Discs This topic explains media types that are playable/recordable on the model you purchased. The installed optical disc drive...
... CD-ROM DVD-ROM BD-ROM For Blu-ray Disc(TM) ROM Drive with DVD SuperMulti equipped models The optical disc drive supports playback and/or recording of the following media. Check the specifications before use. VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function Click to Search Back | Back to Top Supported Discs This topic explains media types that are playable/recordable on the model you purchased. The installed optical disc drive...
User Guide
Page 434
... of the TV coaxial cable (1) to the CABLE/ANT (DIGITAL/ANALOG) port (3) on the computer. Connect the other end to an ATSC antenna (2). 2. VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Connecting to an Antenna (Air) for Digital Television System (ATSC Signal...
... of the TV coaxial cable (1) to the CABLE/ANT (DIGITAL/ANALOG) port (3) on the computer. Connect the other end to an ATSC antenna (2). 2. VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Connecting to an Antenna (Air) for Digital Television System (ATSC Signal...