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Question posted by tonydean725 on October 10th, 2012

How Do I Recover Data From Hard Drive On Dead Sony Vaio

laptop not booting having logged in.Laptop had liquid spilt in keyboard,dried ok and working for 7/10 days since. Laptop 6 years old.Need to recover files/data from hardrive.Is this possible DIY or approx cost of specialist doing.

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User Guide - Page 3

...Devices...81 Connecting a Docking Station...82 Connecting an Optical Disc Drive ...90 Connecting External Speakers ...92 Connecting an External Display ... VAIO Control Center 137 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...138 Using the Power Saving Modes ...139 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...144 Changing the Performance Setting ...146 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ...147 Protecting the Hard...
User Guide - Page 6

n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer.
User Guide - Page 9

... guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Explains features of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport...
User Guide - Page 11

It can either perform the task for you or show you need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ... Sony provides guided help you accomplish a task. Run utilities that help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your personal data. ❑ Wireless & ...
User Guide - Page 12

... the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. n 12 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by...
User Guide - Page 40

.... The tray slides out. ✍ If the disc drive eject button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. See the online specifications to open the drive. When recovering your system, turn on the computer. 2 Press the disc drive eject button (1) to find out whether your computer and press the substitute...
User Guide - Page 45

...VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use circular discs. Do not use discs in any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make data.... For example, if you have a disc with data that you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card...
User Guide - Page 109

... Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 137) ❑ Using VAIO Status Monitor (page 138) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 139) ❑ Managing Power with VAIO Power Management (page 144) ❑ Changing the Performance Setting (page 146) ❑ Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use (page 147) ❑ Protecting the Hard Disk (page 149)
User Guide - Page 110

... a built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*. If you set the hard disk password, other users will be able to access the data without knowing the password, even if the password-protected flash memory storage or hard disk drive is removed from unauthorized access. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to...
User Guide - Page 116

...hard disk drive. The user password is possible and the data stored on the hard disk drive will have to lock your built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*. You will not be accessible. If you forget the master password or the keyboard... you must set ), after the VAIO logo appears. ! When adding the hard disk password, you can set the hard disk password on your storage device ...
User Guide - Page 122

...data (page 128) With the File Safe feature, you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to create an encrypted archive. Once you have registered your fingerprint(s), the fingerprint authentication functionality offers: ❑ A substitute for password entry ❑ Logging... entry when logging onto Windows. ❑ Power-on password (page 111) and/or the hard disk password ...
User Guide - Page 123

... hardware. You will be damaged if you purchased. n 123 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on your hard disk drive. See the online specifications to malfunction. * Your computer is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after the repair work, the fingerprint templates will have occurred during the course of repair...
User Guide - Page 129

... fingerprint data enrolled on how to find out about your system restarts. n 129 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication with the TPM, click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and Help to read the help file. Erasing the Enrolled Fingerprints Before disposing of your built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive...
User Guide - Page 131

... backup now check box is displayed after the repair work and, in the TPM that is provided with the modules. n 131 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on the hard disk drive using the backup files may fail if you will not be carried out at your data and hardware. In such a case, use of repair, the...
User Guide - Page 133

Sony assumes no way to restore them if you carelessly encrypt them . ❑ Automatic backup file Default file name: SPSystemBackup.xml Default path: None (Clicking Browse displays the \Documents\Security Platform window.) ❑ Storage folder for automatic backup data Default folder name: SPSystemBackup The folder is created as the subfolder for the SPSystemBackup.xml file. ❑...
User Guide - Page 136

...All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! You need to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from...of your own risk. n 136 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To install the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read the... TPM-protected data must have administrator rights on -screen documentation for any TPM-protected data or backup files. Sony assumes no ...
User Guide - Page 142

... of shutting down , no data will be activated. Hibernate mode requires... memory storage or a hard disk drive as the primary storage ...device, depending on the primary storage device* and power is turned off . See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration. ✍ If you do not intend to be lost. n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO...
User Guide - Page 150

... not ensure 100% data protection under any circumstances. VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches and during a shift to hard disk drives and user data. Hard disk drive protection is designed to minimize possibilities of damage to Hibernate or Sleep mode, Instant Mode (on selected models only), system recovery, and system shutdown. n 150 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer !
User Guide - Page 181

... N Troubleshooting How do I reduce the volume of your computer. 2 Select your keyboard layout from the drop-down list and click Next. 3 Select your operating system and click Next. 4 Click VAIO Recovery Center. Your built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on once again. The System Recovery Options window appears. ! You...
User Guide - Page 218

... media by following the steps in flash memory storage or hard disk drive* to reformat your storage device configuration. You may need to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Sony is equipped with the MagicGate logo. ! Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music data previously saved on other sources. Why can't I cannot use...

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