Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... is created automatically, for the first time, make sure the computer is not compatible. However, we recommend that you create the restore point manually on -screen User Guide. Launch VAIO Care and perform necessary operations. Visit the VAIO online support web site. Recovery problems ... and Security, and Backup and Restore. Turning off your computer and enter the correct password. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Wait for at least one , or formatted the built-in "To recover from your computer. Try the suggestions...
... is created automatically, for the first time, make sure the computer is not compatible. However, we recommend that you create the restore point manually on -screen User Guide. Launch VAIO Care and perform necessary operations. Visit the VAIO online support web site. Recovery problems ... and Security, and Backup and Restore. Turning off your computer and enter the correct password. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Wait for at least one , or formatted the built-in "To recover from your computer. Try the suggestions...
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... of your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of this manual may not be available on your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport....sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers...
... of your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of this manual may not be available on your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport....sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers...
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Use my VAIO Get assistance with your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on the model you need. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer by accessing useful ...and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the help files - You can find...
Use my VAIO Get assistance with your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on the model you need. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer by accessing useful ...and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the help files - You can find...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in specifications. n 12 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in specifications. n 12 N
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 56) B Manual eject hole (page 169) C Drive eject button (page 56) D VOL (+/-) buttons (page 74) E MENU button (page 74) F V/v (Up/Down) buttons (page 74) G INPUT/OK button (page 74) H DISPLAY OFF button (page 51) n 15 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 56) B Manual eject hole (page 169) C Drive eject button (page 56) D VOL (+/-) buttons (page 74) E MENU button (page 74) F V/v (Up/Down) buttons (page 74) G INPUT/OK button (page 74) H DISPLAY OFF button (page 51) n 15 N
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See the manual that : The weight of your computer is wall mounted, do not place any objects on top of your mounting system. You shut down before proceeding. ...
See the manual that : The weight of your computer is wall mounted, do not place any objects on top of your mounting system. You shut down before proceeding. ...
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Do not use the screws attached to the computer. 7 Follow the instructions described in step 3. ! Be sure to tighten the screws with the supplied four screws. ! Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer n 25 N 5 Flip over the mounting base plate (4) and screw it onto the back of the computer using the six screws (5) attached at the same place in the manual that came with your mounting system to mount your computer with adequate torque. 6 Secure your wall mount attachment to your computer.
Do not use the screws attached to the computer. 7 Follow the instructions described in step 3. ! Be sure to tighten the screws with the supplied four screws. ! Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer n 25 N 5 Flip over the mounting base plate (4) and screw it onto the back of the computer using the six screws (5) attached at the same place in the manual that came with your mounting system to mount your computer with adequate torque. 6 Secure your wall mount attachment to your computer.
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... (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your ISP, you may need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to...
... (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your ISP, you may need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to...
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... Programs, and VAIO Easy Connect, and then follow the on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Smart Network or click the VAIO Smart Network icon 3 Click... the switch next to Wi-Fi to toggle it to establish wireless LAN communications between your access point. See the manual that came with your computer and an access point (not supplied).
... Programs, and VAIO Easy Connect, and then follow the on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Smart Network or click the VAIO Smart Network icon 3 Click... the switch next to Wi-Fi to toggle it to establish wireless LAN communications between your access point. See the manual that came with your computer and an access point (not supplied).
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n 108 N Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals.
n 108 N Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals.
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... Disc media and view 3D images on a 3D-capable display, such as a 3D TV, by the TV manufacturer while viewing 3D images. ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. On models not equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen, you can output 3D images to a 3D-capable display only when...
... Disc media and view 3D images on a 3D-capable display, such as a 3D TV, by the TV manufacturer while viewing 3D images. ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. On models not equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen, you can output 3D images to a 3D-capable display only when...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 117 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with ... USB ports to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use .
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 117 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with ... USB ports to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use .
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...10065; An i.LINK connection with your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with other . The procedure to establish an i.LINK connection may not be sure to connect it ...rates up to 400 Mbps. If the external device requires external power, be available depending on operating conditions and proper connection. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. compatible devices you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a CD-RW or ...
...10065; An i.LINK connection with your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with other . The procedure to establish an i.LINK connection may not be sure to connect it ...rates up to 400 Mbps. If the external device requires external power, be available depending on operating conditions and proper connection. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. compatible devices you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a CD-RW or ...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 119 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of "Memory Stick" in the digital video camcorder via an i.LINK connection. You cannot access the contents of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on your compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with the device for more information.
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 119 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of "Memory Stick" in the digital video camcorder via an i.LINK connection. You cannot access the contents of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on your compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with the device for more information.
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... if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 163) to change the settings. See the manual that came with other option may result in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your...
... if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 163) to change the settings. See the manual that came with other option may result in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your...
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.... ❑ Move your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to -peer network connection if the encryption key is intact. ❑ Change ...the access point channel. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with your access...
.... ❑ Move your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to -peer network connection if the encryption key is intact. ❑ Change ...the access point channel. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with your access...
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See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another BLUETOOTH device, it may not be found or ...
See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another BLUETOOTH device, it may not be found or ...
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... optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may be dirty or damaged. Troubleshooting > Optical...
... optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may be dirty or damaged. Troubleshooting > Optical...
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... playback, change the settings, click Tools in 3D. If the resolution is connected to your computer screen. Troubleshooting > Display n 176 N What should also see the manual that came with the WinDVD BD for more information on the computer. To change the screen resolution, follow these steps: 1 Right-click on the desktop...
... playback, change the settings, click Tools in 3D. If the resolution is connected to your computer screen. Troubleshooting > Display n 176 N What should also see the manual that came with the WinDVD BD for more information on the computer. To change the screen resolution, follow these steps: 1 Right-click on the desktop...
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See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. This disables ...
See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. This disables ...