Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... the data on the model without a built-in optical disc drive, connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied) to the computer and to an AC power source. 2 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive or connect the USB flash drive to the USB port on your builtin storage device. If you are used to restore your computer back to select Start VAIO Care Rescue and press the Enter key. If the display language selection window appears, select your...
... the data on the model without a built-in optical disc drive, connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied) to the computer and to an AC power source. 2 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive or connect the USB flash drive to the USB port on your builtin storage device. If you are used to restore your computer back to select Start VAIO Care Rescue and press the Enter key. If the display language selection window appears, select your...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... hour. Check that you create the restore point manually on the Control Panel window before you enter the password. Unplug the power cord or the AC adapter, and leave the computer for example when you are not clean, clean them using the USB flash drive, connect the drive to create Recovery Media again. 2 Download and install the latest updates using optical discs, check the discs for at least one , or formatted the built...
... hour. Check that you create the restore point manually on the Control Panel window before you enter the password. Unplug the power cord or the AC adapter, and leave the computer for example when you are not clean, clean them using the USB flash drive, connect the drive to create Recovery Media again. 2 Download and install the latest updates using optical discs, check the discs for at least one , or formatted the built...
User Guide
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... the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 72 Using the Remote Commander 77 Using "Memory Stick 80 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 87 Using the Internet 91 Using the Network (LAN 92 Using the Wireless LAN 93 Using the BLUETOOTH Function 98 Using Peripheral Devices 103 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ........104 Connecting an External Display 105 Selecting Display Modes 112 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 113 Connecting an External Microphone 115 Connecting a USB Device 116 Connecting an i.LINK Device 118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 120 Setting the Password 121 Using...
... the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 72 Using the Remote Commander 77 Using "Memory Stick 80 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 87 Using the Internet 91 Using the Network (LAN 92 Using the Wireless LAN 93 Using the BLUETOOTH Function 98 Using Peripheral Devices 103 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ........104 Connecting an External Display 105 Selecting Display Modes 112 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 113 Connecting an External Microphone 115 Connecting a USB Device 116 Connecting an i.LINK Device 118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 120 Setting the Password 121 Using...
User Guide
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... Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. 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 - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only...
... Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. 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 - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only...
User Guide
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... back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you...
... back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you...
User Guide
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... optical disc drive is in progress. Illuminates in use . Illuminates in green while the HDMI input is selected as the audio/video input source. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 HDMI input VIDEO input WEB Built-in camera Media Access Disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green while the computer is in Normal mode, blinks...
... optical disc drive is in progress. Illuminates in use . Illuminates in green while the HDMI input is selected as the audio/video input source. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 HDMI input VIDEO input WEB Built-in camera Media Access Disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green while the computer is in Normal mode, blinks...
User Guide
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... help file included with the VAIO Control Center for example, when the computer is turned off or enters Sleep mode. L Applications key* Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). J Windows key* Displays the Start menu. K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in upper case. M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and...
... help file included with the VAIO Control Center for example, when the computer is turned off or enters Sleep mode. L Applications key* Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). J Windows key* Displays the Start menu. K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in upper case. M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and...
User Guide
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... a blinking cursor, and then enter the password once again. While your wireless keyboard is successfully working , use the on-screen keyboard (page 50) for password entry and you need to perform the connection operations before using your computer. You can use the supplied wireless mouse and follow these steps to reconnect the keyboard with administrative rights. When the power-on password is not available for password entry to start the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using...
... a blinking cursor, and then enter the password once again. While your wireless keyboard is successfully working , use the on-screen keyboard (page 50) for password entry and you need to perform the connection operations before using your computer. You can use the supplied wireless mouse and follow these steps to reconnect the keyboard with administrative rights. When the power-on password is not available for password entry to start the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using...
User Guide
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... connection operations using your computer. Under normal circumstances, you do not need to perform the connection operations before the utility window appears. 7 Wait until the Windows starts, and then press the Windows key on your wireless mouse is properly installed on the wireless keyboard to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 44 N To connect the wireless mouse When the supplied wireless mouse does not seem to be working, and then close the utility window...
... connection operations using your computer. Under normal circumstances, you do not need to perform the connection operations before the utility window appears. 7 Wait until the Windows starts, and then press the Windows key on your wireless mouse is properly installed on the wireless keyboard to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 44 N To connect the wireless mouse When the supplied wireless mouse does not seem to be working, and then close the utility window...
User Guide
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...-ROM CD-R/RW DVD-ROM DVD-R/ RW DVD+R/ RW DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- (Double (Dual Layer) Layer) RAM*1 *2 BD-ROM BD-R/RE*3 *4 DVD SuperMulti Drive P PR*6 P PR PR PR PR PR - - See the reference chart below to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of media. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Blu-ray Disc™ Drive P with DVD...
...-ROM CD-R/RW DVD-ROM DVD-R/ RW DVD+R/ RW DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- (Double (Dual Layer) Layer) RAM*1 *2 BD-ROM BD-R/RE*3 *4 DVD SuperMulti Drive P PR*6 P PR PR PR PR PR - - See the reference chart below to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of media. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Blu-ray Disc™ Drive P with DVD...
User Guide
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... shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the power cord or the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 60 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ When your computer...
... shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the power cord or the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 60 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ When your computer...
User Guide
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Using Peripheral Devices > Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers or Headphones (page 104) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 105) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 112) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 113) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 115) ❑ Connecting a USB Device (page 116) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 118) n 103 N
Using Peripheral Devices > Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers or Headphones (page 104) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 105) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 112) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 113) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 115) ❑ Connecting a USB Device (page 116) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 118) n 103 N
User Guide
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Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 104 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as speakers or headphones, to the headphones jack (2) i with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on.
Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 104 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as speakers or headphones, to the headphones jack (2) i with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on.
User Guide
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... I change the sound output device? (page 187). 1 Plug the power cord of the TV to change the device for updates. To connect a TV to your computer. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 107 N Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your computer ! If a device driver other...
... I change the sound output device? (page 187). 1 Plug the power cord of the TV to change the device for updates. To connect a TV to your computer. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 107 N Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your computer ! If a device driver other...
User Guide
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... 3D Disc media and view 3D images on a 3D-capable display, such as a 3D TV, by connecting the display to the computer with an HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system. 2 Press the Windows+P keys to change the display output to find out about the configuration of your computer. Before viewing 3D images on a 3D-capable display, you first need to complete the initial setup. ✍ On models...
... 3D Disc media and view 3D images on a 3D-capable display, such as a 3D TV, by connecting the display to the computer with an HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system. 2 Press the Windows+P keys to change the display output to find out about the configuration of your computer. Before viewing 3D images on a 3D-capable display, you first need to complete the initial setup. ✍ On models...
User Guide
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... connecting your 3D TV to the computer with an HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system. 2 Press the Windows+P keys to change the screen resolution settings. To play 2D content, select 1080 (2D) or 720 (2D). 6 Click Start, All Programs, Corel, and Corel WinDVD BD. 7 Insert Blu-ray 3D Disc media into the optical disc drive. Proceed to 5. 3 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 4 Click Display and HDMI...
... connecting your 3D TV to the computer with an HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system. 2 Press the Windows+P keys to change the screen resolution settings. To play 2D content, select 1080 (2D) or 720 (2D). 6 Click Start, All Programs, Corel, and Corel WinDVD BD. 7 Insert Blu-ray 3D Disc media into the optical disc drive. Proceed to 5. 3 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 4 Click Display and HDMI...
User Guide
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... configuration of memory installed on the model you purchased. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 130 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use...
... configuration of memory installed on the model you purchased. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 130 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use...
User Guide
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... a region code warning appears, the disc may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to make sure the region code is not affixed to malfunction. Adhesive labels can cause the computer to a disc. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 171 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is in the left pane. Condensation can come off while the disc is installed. The Device Manager window appears with a listing of...
... a region code warning appears, the disc may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to make sure the region code is not affixed to malfunction. Adhesive labels can cause the computer to a disc. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 171 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is in the left pane. Condensation can come off while the disc is installed. The Device Manager window appears with a listing of...
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...-ray Disc playback? ❑ Check if your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc media. ❑ To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive. To play content normally, download and install the latest updates for Blu-ray Disc playback software using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it...
...-ray Disc playback? ❑ Check if your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc media. ❑ To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive. To play content normally, download and install the latest updates for Blu-ray Disc playback software using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it...
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..., status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. Troubleshooting > Printing n 178 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your...
..., status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. Troubleshooting > Printing n 178 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your...