Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... of 5 If you may condense inside the computer. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on a clean dry, stable surface. If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476-6972 IMPORTANT Proper air circulation is brought directly from a cold location to prevent...
... of 5 If you may condense inside the computer. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on a clean dry, stable surface. If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476-6972 IMPORTANT Proper air circulation is brought directly from a cold location to prevent...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... Checking your computer hardware VAIO Care Rescue Rescuing (backing up my data? However, it is off the computer and turn it to another location. To perform the custom recovery, select Tools and click Start advanced recovery wizard. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions.... you need the Recovery Media to perform recovery. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China Introduction About recovery What is a recovery area? Do not eject or disconnect the media while creating Recovery Media,...
... Checking your computer hardware VAIO Care Rescue Rescuing (backing up my data? However, it is off the computer and turn it to another location. To perform the custom recovery, select Tools and click Start advanced recovery wizard. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions.... you need the Recovery Media to perform recovery. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China Introduction About recovery What is a recovery area? Do not eject or disconnect the media while creating Recovery Media,...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... the Windows backup feature. 5 Click System Restore. The green power indicator light turns on the computer and try recovering the computer again. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the onscreen ...point and click Next. 9 Click Finish to enter the password correctly. 4 Select your computer on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. If this problem, turn on your computer. Condensation may not be charged. To solve this occurs, do not use the features, click ...
... the Windows backup feature. 5 Click System Restore. The green power indicator light turns on the computer and try recovering the computer again. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the onscreen ...point and click Next. 9 Click Finish to enter the password correctly. 4 Select your computer on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. If this problem, turn on your computer. Condensation may not be charged. To solve this occurs, do not use the features, click ...
User Guide
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... data access to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in use . Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit. Illuminates while the built-in camera is in progress. Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such... as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off . Illuminates in green while the HDMI input is selected as the audio/video input source. Illuminates in green while the Quick Web Access...
... data access to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in use . Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit. Illuminates while the built-in camera is in progress. Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such... as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off . Illuminates in green while the HDMI input is selected as the audio/video input source. Illuminates in green while the Quick Web Access...
User Guide
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Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer 3 Route the AC adapter cable through the hole of the DC In plug varies depending on , you unplug the AC adapter from an AC power source, turn off the computer and unplug the AC adapter. n 20 N ! The shape of the foot stand and plug it into the DC IN port (4). If you will lose all unsaved data. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from your computer while the computer is easily accessible. Make sure that an AC outlet is on the AC adapter.
Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer 3 Route the AC adapter cable through the hole of the DC In plug varies depending on , you unplug the AC adapter from an AC power source, turn off the computer and unplug the AC adapter. n 20 N ! The shape of the foot stand and plug it into the DC IN port (4). If you will lose all unsaved data. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from your computer while the computer is easily accessible. Make sure that an AC outlet is on the AC adapter.
User Guide
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... frame and cause the main unit to fall from the power source, and then wait about an hour until the computer cools down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, disconnect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices from the wall, resulting in damage to the computer or personal injuries. See...
... frame and cause the main unit to fall from the power source, and then wait about an hour until the computer cools down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, disconnect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices from the wall, resulting in damage to the computer or personal injuries. See...
User Guide
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Getting Started > Shutting Down Your Computer Safely Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to the computer. 2 Save your data and close all running software applications. 3 Click Start and the Shut down button. After a short time, the computer automatically turns off any peripherals connected to shut down your computer properly, as described below. n 26 N To shut down your computer 1 Turn off . Make sure the power indicator light turns off.
Getting Started > Shutting Down Your Computer Safely Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to the computer. 2 Save your data and close all running software applications. 3 Click Start and the Shut down button. After a short time, the computer automatically turns off any peripherals connected to shut down your computer properly, as described below. n 26 N To shut down your computer 1 Turn off . Make sure the power indicator light turns off.
User Guide
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Turn off the LCD screen and places the built-in use it is in this mode. The green power indicator light is lit while the computer ... the normal operating mode, your computer while it for an extended period of your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. ! Sleep mode turns off your computer is the normal state of time. Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Mode n 27 N Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to...
Turn off the LCD screen and places the built-in use it is in this mode. The green power indicator light is lit while the computer ... the normal operating mode, your computer while it for an extended period of your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. ! Sleep mode turns off your computer is the normal state of time. Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Mode n 27 N Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to...
User Guide
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... returning to place your computer into Sleep mode. If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer will turn off automatically. To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key on the wireless keyboard or the sleep button on the remote commander (...that the batteries of your wireless keyboard and remote commander (if supplied) are properly installed and not running out of your wireless mouse when you turn off the power switch on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied) to Normal mode when the mouse is unintentionally moved. !...
... returning to place your computer into Sleep mode. If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer will turn off automatically. To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key on the wireless keyboard or the sleep button on the remote commander (...that the batteries of your wireless keyboard and remote commander (if supplied) are properly installed and not running out of your wireless mouse when you turn off the power switch on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied) to Normal mode when the mouse is unintentionally moved. !...
User Guide
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... intensity of power consumption. For details on the taskbar. To activate/deactivate Scr Lk mode, use this key in conjunction with the Fn key to turn the wireless keyboard on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for your computer screen. E Sleep button* Provides a lower...
... intensity of power consumption. For details on the taskbar. To activate/deactivate Scr Lk mode, use this key in conjunction with the Fn key to turn the wireless keyboard on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for your computer screen. E Sleep button* Provides a lower...
User Guide
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... the help file included with the Fn key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on and off. G Muting button Turns the volume on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is... turned off or enters Sleep mode. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off , for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is running out of ...
... the help file included with the Fn key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on and off. G Muting button Turns the volume on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is... turned off or enters Sleep mode. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off , for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is running out of ...
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... wireless keyboard. You can perform the connection operations using your wireless keyboard, and then slide the power switch on the keyboard to the OFF position. 2 Turn on -screen keyboard and click . ✍ If the typed password does not appear in the password entry field, click the field to reconnect the keyboard...
... wireless keyboard. You can perform the connection operations using your wireless keyboard, and then slide the power switch on the keyboard to the OFF position. 2 Turn on -screen keyboard and click . ✍ If the typed password does not appear in the password entry field, click the field to reconnect the keyboard...
User Guide
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...mouse, then release the button to drop the item. E Battery compartment (page 42) Storage compartment for about 10 seconds when the wireless mouse is turned on or connected with applications that support it). Press the wheel once to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire...out of power; B Right button Press the right button once to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). and turns on and off. D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the mouse on in orange when the mouse battery is available only with your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using ...
...mouse, then release the button to drop the item. E Battery compartment (page 42) Storage compartment for about 10 seconds when the wireless mouse is turned on or connected with applications that support it). Press the wheel once to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire...out of power; B Right button Press the right button once to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). and turns on and off. D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the mouse on in orange when the mouse battery is available only with your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using ...
User Guide
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... notifies that the supplied battery is properly installed on your wireless mouse, and then slide the power switch on the mouse to the OFF position. 2 Turn on the wireless keyboard to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key. If the User Account Control window appears, press the...
... notifies that the supplied battery is properly installed on your wireless mouse, and then slide the power switch on the mouse to the OFF position. 2 Turn on the wireless keyboard to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key. If the User Account Control window appears, press the...
User Guide
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... only the LCD backlight while the HDMI input or the video input is selected as the audio/video input source, the DISPLAY OFF button turns off the LCD backlight. See the specifications to the button by default. While the computer is in case of emergency, for more information. Using ...function. See Using the VAIO Care (page 32) for example, when the Windows does not start. While the computer is running, the DISPLAY OFF button turns off both the LCD backlight and the volume. ! The VAIO Care Rescue can be available on the LCD backlight, press this button once again.
... only the LCD backlight while the HDMI input or the video input is selected as the audio/video input source, the DISPLAY OFF button turns off the LCD backlight. See the specifications to the button by default. While the computer is in case of emergency, for more information. Using ...function. See Using the VAIO Care (page 32) for example, when the Windows does not start. While the computer is running, the DISPLAY OFF button turns off both the LCD backlight and the volume. ! The VAIO Care Rescue can be available on the LCD backlight, press this button once again.
User Guide
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. The drive tray slides out. n 56 N See the specifications to open the drive. Some features and options in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to find out about the configuration of your computer.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. The drive tray slides out. n 56 N See the specifications to open the drive. Some features and options in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to find out about the configuration of your computer.
User Guide
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... cannot capture audio/video signals coming through the HDMI INPUT port or the VIDEO INPUT jacks and save them into a file on your computer without turning on your computer.
... cannot capture audio/video signals coming through the HDMI INPUT port or the VIDEO INPUT jacks and save them into a file on your computer without turning on your computer.
User Guide
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... or jacks on an external audio/video device. 2 Plug the other end to the HDMI INPUT port or the VIDEO INPUT jacks on the computer. 3 Turn on your computer and start Windows to switch the audio/video input source. Be sure to use an HDMI cable approved by HDMI Licensing, LLC... Audio/Video Device To connect an external audio/video device to the HDMI INPUT port or the VIDEO INPUT jacks (page 14), you need to turn on the connected device. No HDMI cables or audio/video cables with triple RCA plugs are supplied with triple RCA plugs. !
... or jacks on an external audio/video device. 2 Plug the other end to the HDMI INPUT port or the VIDEO INPUT jacks on the computer. 3 Turn on your computer and start Windows to switch the audio/video input source. Be sure to use an HDMI cable approved by HDMI Licensing, LLC... Audio/Video Device To connect an external audio/video device to the HDMI INPUT port or the VIDEO INPUT jacks (page 14), you need to turn on the connected device. No HDMI cables or audio/video cables with triple RCA plugs are supplied with triple RCA plugs. !
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... active application window. * Available with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72) as well. I Teletext TV program mode buttons Red button Press to jump to turn off the sound. N Muting button* Press to the red shortcut link in teletext TV program mode. S ENTER button Press to activate a feature or an action...
... active application window. * Available with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72) as well. I Teletext TV program mode buttons Red button Press to jump to turn off the sound. N Muting button* Press to the red shortcut link in teletext TV program mode. S ENTER button Press to activate a feature or an action...
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... You first need to On in the VAIO Smart Network window. See Windows Help and Support for more information. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on the taskbar. 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect. on the taskbar. 4 Click or on . For details on -screen instructions of the Easy...
... You first need to On in the VAIO Smart Network window. See Windows Help and Support for more information. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on the taskbar. 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect. on the taskbar. 4 Click or on . For details on -screen instructions of the Easy...