User Guide
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... Camera 140 Handling Discs 141 Handling "Memory Stick 142 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 143 Troubleshooting 144 Computer Operations 146 System Update / Security 151 Recovery / Recovery Media 152 Partition 154 Built-in Camera 155 Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN 157 BLUETOOTH Technology 160 Optical Discs 163 Display 168 Printing 171 Microphone 172...
... Camera 140 Handling Discs 141 Handling "Memory Stick 142 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 143 Troubleshooting 144 Computer Operations 146 System Update / Security 151 Recovery / Recovery Media 152 Partition 154 Built-in Camera 155 Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN 157 BLUETOOTH Technology 160 Optical Discs 163 Display 168 Printing 171 Microphone 172...
User Guide
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An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1.
An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1.
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...Support - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with the... VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on the model you need. May be able to articles, the VAIO technology page, ...
...Support - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with the... VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on the model you need. May be able to articles, the VAIO technology page, ...
User Guide
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... simple solutions. Troubleshooting > n 144 N Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve your computer. ❑ Computer Operations (page 146) ❑ System Update / Security (page 151) ❑ Recovery / Recovery Media (page 152) ❑ Partition (page 154) ❑ Built-in Camera (page 155) ❑ Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN) (page 157) ❑ BLUETOOTH Technology (page 160...
... simple solutions. Troubleshooting > n 144 N Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve your computer. ❑ Computer Operations (page 146) ❑ System Update / Security (page 151) ❑ Recovery / Recovery Media (page 152) ❑ Partition (page 154) ❑ Built-in Camera (page 155) ❑ Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN) (page 157) ❑ BLUETOOTH Technology (page 160...
User Guide
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... 32) and then click Recovery & restore, Recovery, and Create Recovery Media. ! How can I create Recovery Media? To restore them, launch the VAIO Care (page 32) and then click Recovery & restore, Recovery, and Reinstall Applications and Drivers. Troubleshooting > Recovery / Recovery Media n 152 N Recovery / Recovery Media How can I restore...its factory default settings? If your computer is not equipped with the VAIO Care for more information. See the Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide for more information. See the help file included with a built-in optical disc drive...
... 32) and then click Recovery & restore, Recovery, and Create Recovery Media. ! How can I create Recovery Media? To restore them, launch the VAIO Care (page 32) and then click Recovery & restore, Recovery, and Reinstall Applications and Drivers. Troubleshooting > Recovery / Recovery Media n 152 N Recovery / Recovery Media How can I restore...its factory default settings? If your computer is not equipped with the VAIO Care for more information. See the Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide for more information. See the help file included with a built-in optical disc drive...
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Troubleshooting > Recovery / Recovery Media n 153 N How do I check the volume of the recovery area, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage in the center pane. The volume of the recovery area and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in the left pane. To check the volume of the recovery area? Your built-in storage device contains the recovery area where the data for the system recovery is stored.
Troubleshooting > Recovery / Recovery Media n 153 N How do I check the volume of the recovery area, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage in the center pane. The volume of the recovery area and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in the left pane. To check the volume of the recovery area? Your built-in storage device contains the recovery area where the data for the system recovery is stored.
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... can I create a hard disk partition? Troubleshooting > Partition n 154 N Partition How can create a partition in Enter the amount of the partition to be created in the recovery process. The Windows feature allows you to shrink in MB and click Shrink. 5 Right-click Unallocated and select New Simple Volume. 6 Follow the on-screen...
... can I create a hard disk partition? Troubleshooting > Partition n 154 N Partition How can create a partition in Enter the amount of the partition to be created in the recovery process. The Windows feature allows you to shrink in MB and click Shrink. 5 Right-click Unallocated and select New Simple Volume. 6 Follow the on-screen...
VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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Press the Door down to Sony using the included shipping instructions. B 4/4 Verify that the Door sits flush with the Notches at the top of the Hard Drive Bay. FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT ... Tabs on the back of the Hard Drive Door with the unit. Power on your computer and continue with the recovery process by following the instructions described on the Top of the recovery disk's case. Re-install the four (4) Hard Drive Door Screws to secure the Tabs. Re-tighten the four (4) Hard...
Press the Door down to Sony using the included shipping instructions. B 4/4 Verify that the Door sits flush with the Notches at the top of the Hard Drive Bay. FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT ... Tabs on the back of the Hard Drive Door with the unit. Power on your computer and continue with the recovery process by following the instructions described on the Top of the recovery disk's case. Re-install the four (4) Hard Drive Door Screws to secure the Tabs. Re-tighten the four (4) Hard...
VPCL2 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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Align the ODD assembly properly (label side down to Sony using the included shipping instructions. Reinstall the two (2) ODD Bay screws to secure the Door. Step 19. Step 21. Make sure the new ODD is ... Drive Replacement Instructions NOTE: After installation, all be facing the same direction. Verify that the Door sits flush with the recovery process by following the instructions described on the Top of the recovery disk's case. Re-install the four (4) Hard Drive Door Screws to secure the ODD Drive Bay. Step 16. Reconnect...
Align the ODD assembly properly (label side down to Sony using the included shipping instructions. Reinstall the two (2) ODD Bay screws to secure the Door. Step 19. Step 21. Make sure the new ODD is ... Drive Replacement Instructions NOTE: After installation, all be facing the same direction. Verify that the Door sits flush with the recovery process by following the instructions described on the Top of the recovery disk's case. Re-install the four (4) Hard Drive Door Screws to secure the ODD Drive Bay. Step 16. Reconnect...
VPCL1 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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...989200672 Rev. Once connectors are properly Step 21. press cover down. Return the old HDD to Sony following the instructions described on your computer and continue with the recovery process by following the included shipping instructions. Once assembly is properly aligned Step 22. loosened. ...A 4/4 VPCL1 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 20. Power on the back of the recovery disk's case. Plug in power cord. Re-install the (4) screws previously removed. Step 24. connected, insert HDD back into ...
...989200672 Rev. Once connectors are properly Step 21. press cover down. Return the old HDD to Sony following the instructions described on your computer and continue with the recovery process by following the included shipping instructions. Once assembly is properly aligned Step 22. loosened. ...A 4/4 VPCL1 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 20. Power on the back of the recovery disk's case. Plug in power cord. Re-install the (4) screws previously removed. Step 24. connected, insert HDD back into ...
Quick Start Guide
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VPCL2 Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) Features and ...the Internet without notice. On-screen manuals: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Select your computer. Recovery Media are subject to manage wireless communications. For more information. LCD Screen/Touch Screen Handling Do not exert pressure on . The illustrations in...
VPCL2 Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) Features and ...the Internet without notice. On-screen manuals: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Select your computer. Recovery Media are subject to manage wireless communications. For more information. LCD Screen/Touch Screen Handling Do not exert pressure on . The illustrations in...
