Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... storage device. If Windows does not start and you have deleted the recovery area, you might lose various data stored on -screen instructions. On models 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 launch VAIO Care Rescue. About backup What is displayed, press the Enter key. To restore the...
... storage device. If Windows does not start and you have deleted the recovery area, you might lose various data stored on -screen instructions. On models 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 launch VAIO Care Rescue. About backup What is displayed, press the Enter key. To restore the...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... cause loss of Recovery Media. The password is plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit. Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. Disconnect all connected USB devices (if any software or software drivers on . Unplug the power cord or the AC adapter, and remove the battery pack. If the discs are using optical discs, check the discs for the current case before installing any ), and...
... cause loss of Recovery Media. The password is plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit. Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. Disconnect all connected USB devices (if any software or software drivers on . Unplug the power cord or the AC adapter, and remove the battery pack. If the discs are using optical discs, check the discs for the current case before installing any ), and...
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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... 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. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
... 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. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
User Guide
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... the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you do not find the contact numbers on your VAIO computer. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of the display on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the problem 5. Customer Information Center If...
... the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you do not find the contact numbers on your VAIO computer. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of the display on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the problem 5. Customer Information Center If...
User Guide
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... into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is not in use . Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such 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...
... into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is not in use . Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such 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...
User Guide
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... typed in ). M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on some software. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is running out of an image or a document displayed on the computer screen. G Muting button Turns the volume on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the AA battery for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is properly connected with the Fn key. K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive...
... typed in ). M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on some software. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is running out of an image or a document displayed on the computer screen. G Muting button Turns the volume on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the AA battery for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is properly connected with the Fn key. K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive...
User Guide
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... click OK. 4 Enter the Windows password with the on the computer. 3 If the computer has multiple user accounts, select the one with your computer. You can perform the connection operations using an optional USB keyboard as this may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the supplied battery is properly installed on your wireless keyboard, and then slide the power switch on the keyboard to the OFF position. 2 Turn on -screen keyboard and click...
... click OK. 4 Enter the Windows password with the on the computer. 3 If the computer has multiple user accounts, select the one with your computer. You can perform the connection operations using an optional USB keyboard as this may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the supplied battery is properly installed on your wireless keyboard, and then slide the power switch on the keyboard to the OFF position. 2 Turn on -screen keyboard and click...
User Guide
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... Enter key. 4 Wait until the utility window notifies that the supplied battery is properly installed on your computer. You can perform the connection operations using an optional USB mouse as this may take a while before using your wireless mouse. While your wireless mouse is successfully working, 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 the wireless keyboard to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key...
... Enter key. 4 Wait until the utility window notifies that the supplied battery is properly installed on your computer. You can perform the connection operations using an optional USB mouse as this may take a while before using your wireless mouse. While your wireless mouse is successfully working, 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 the wireless keyboard to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key...
User Guide
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... CD-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 - - 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 58 N Supported Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending...
... CD-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 - - 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 58 N Supported Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending...
User Guide
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..., download and install the latest updates for Blu-ray Disc playback software using the VAIO Update. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance of disc playback, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 60 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc...
..., download and install the latest updates for Blu-ray Disc playback software using the VAIO Update. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance of disc playback, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 60 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc...
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
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Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! 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). To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on.
Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! 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). To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on.
User Guide
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... a device driver other end to the TV. 3 Switch the input channel of an HDMI cable (2) to the HDMI OUTPUT port (3) on the computer and the other than the one end of the TV to your computer ! To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port, you need to your computer. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and...
... a device driver other end to the TV. 3 Switch the input channel of an HDMI cable (2) to the HDMI OUTPUT port (3) on the computer and the other than the one end of the TV to your computer ! To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port, you need to your computer. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and...
User Guide
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...-ray 3D-capable.) ! On models not equipped with your computer is equipped 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. See the specifications to an external display. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 109 N Playing Blu-ray 3D Disc media Some features and options may not be available on...
...-ray 3D-capable.) ! On models not equipped with your computer is equipped 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. See the specifications to an external display. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 109 N Playing Blu-ray 3D Disc media Some features and options may not be available on...
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... WinDVD BD. 7 Insert Blu-ray 3D Disc media into the optical disc drive. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 110 N 3 Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select an item for 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 5. 3 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 4 Click Display and HDMI Resolution Setting Configuration. 5 Select 1080 (3D) or 720...
... WinDVD BD. 7 Insert Blu-ray 3D Disc media into the optical disc drive. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 110 N 3 Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select an item for 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 5. 3 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 4 Click Display and HDMI Resolution Setting Configuration. 5 Select 1080 (3D) or 720...
User Guide
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...Sony service/support center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 130 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of your computer. The type... connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased...
...Sony service/support center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 130 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of your computer. The type... connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased...
User Guide
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... the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to malfunction. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Security. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction. ❑ If 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 open a list of the optical disc drives of...
... the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to malfunction. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Security. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction. ❑ If 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 open a list of the optical disc drives of...
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... be connected to the Internet to update the AACS key. ❑ You may become unstable during Blu-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 need to play some Blu-ray Disc content on how to update the AACS key, follow the message. ! To play content normally, download and install...
... be connected to the Internet to update the AACS key. ❑ You may become unstable during Blu-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 need to play some Blu-ray Disc content on how to update the AACS key, follow the message. ! To play content normally, download and install...
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... 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 printer. Troubleshooting > Printing n 178 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer...
... 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 printer. Troubleshooting > Printing n 178 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer...