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Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
User Guide
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Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the ... that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20...
Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the ... that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20...
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... 98) I Memory Stick slot*2 (page 56) J Media Access indicator (page 20) K SD memory card slot (page 61) L Power indicator (page 20) M Charge indicator (page 20) N Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duosize Memory Stick.
... 98) I Memory Stick slot*2 (page 56) J Media Access indicator (page 20) K SD memory card slot (page 61) L Power indicator (page 20) M Charge indicator (page 20) N Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duosize Memory Stick.
User Guide
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...lowercase if you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on the program...turn off when this indicator is lit. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates while data is in use . Illuminates while the drive is unlit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is reading or writing data. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock ...
...lowercase if you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on the program...turn off when this indicator is lit. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates while data is in use . Illuminates while the drive is unlit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is reading or writing data. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock ...
User Guide
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For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 107). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off.
For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 107). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off.
User Guide
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... will be damaged if you scratch its surface with dirt across the fingerprint sensor ❑ Discharge static electricity from your fingerprint. Sony assumes no liability for example swiping a finger covered with : ❑ a solid or sharp-pointed object ❑ fine objects...Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication ❑ The fingerprint authentication technology does not ensure complete user authentication or complete protection of your own risk. You will have occurred during the course of repair. ❑ In case the hard disk drive has to...
... will be damaged if you scratch its surface with dirt across the fingerprint sensor ❑ Discharge static electricity from your fingerprint. Sony assumes no liability for example swiping a finger covered with : ❑ a solid or sharp-pointed object ❑ fine objects...Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication ❑ The fingerprint authentication technology does not ensure complete user authentication or complete protection of your own risk. You will have occurred during the course of repair. ❑ In case the hard disk drive has to...
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...you erase the fingerprint data registered on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. To erase the registered fingerprints 1 Turn on the fingerprint sensor after your hard disk drive. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key... several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security ...
...you erase the fingerprint data registered on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. To erase the registered fingerprints 1 Turn on the fingerprint sensor after your hard disk drive. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key... several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security ...
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... Hibernate mode, you do not intend to place the computer into Hibernate mode. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off . The computer enters Hibernate mode. Do not move your computer is in...
... Hibernate mode, you do not intend to place the computer into Hibernate mode. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off . The computer enters Hibernate mode. Do not move your computer is in...
User Guide
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... in an unstable position. ❑ Do not move your computer while the power is damaged, the data cannot be restored. Although the hard disk drive has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration, shock, or dust, you should be easily damaged by mechanical ...vibration, shock, or dust. n 133 N Precautions Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in temperature. ✍ If the hard disk drive is on. ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading ...
... in an unstable position. ❑ Do not move your computer while the power is damaged, the data cannot be restored. Although the hard disk drive has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration, shock, or dust, you should be easily damaged by mechanical ...vibration, shock, or dust. n 133 N Precautions Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in temperature. ✍ If the hard disk drive is on. ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading ...
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... can select using the Windows power options, for the system recovery is stored. Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for your screen to turn -off . To check the volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in the left pane. Turn on your computer from ...the USB floppy disk drive connected to change the boot device. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition? The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you need to the computer? Select a screen saver...
... can select using the Windows power options, for the system recovery is stored. Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for your screen to turn -off . To check the volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in the left pane. Turn on your computer from ...the USB floppy disk drive connected to change the boot device. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition? The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you need to the computer? Select a screen saver...
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The procedure to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals .... Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your computer or camcorder. If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK.
The procedure to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals .... Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your computer or camcorder. If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK.
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... Memory Stick What should I do if I cannot use a Memory Stick that was formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Yes, and you can only be recorded from a CD or downloaded from the copyright... holders. Copyright protected music can view video clips that you want to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting. Sony is off. Why can 't I save data or images. 2 Format the Memory Stick by following the steps in To format...data, including music data previously saved on other sources. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to a Memory Stick?
... Memory Stick What should I do if I cannot use a Memory Stick that was formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Yes, and you can only be recorded from a CD or downloaded from the copyright... holders. Copyright protected music can view video clips that you want to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting. Sony is off. Why can 't I save data or images. 2 Format the Memory Stick by following the steps in To format...data, including music data previously saved on other sources. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to a Memory Stick?
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... are stored on the hard disk drive as on your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on -screen help guides. You can visit Microsoft customer support at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers...
... are stored on the hard disk drive as on your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on -screen help guides. You can visit Microsoft customer support at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers...