Troubleshooting Guide
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.... The Windows Boot Manager screen is experiencing problems which cannot be displayed during the Recovery Media creation process. 1 Connect your computer back to perform recovery? If your computer has been unstable If your computer has been infected with the USB 2.0 standard, connect a USB device to the Internet, download and install the latest updates using the external optical disc drive or USB flash drive, press the F11 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears. VAIO Care Creating Recovery Media...
.... The Windows Boot Manager screen is experiencing problems which cannot be displayed during the Recovery Media creation process. 1 Connect your computer back to perform recovery? If your computer has been unstable If your computer has been infected with the USB 2.0 standard, connect a USB device to the Internet, download and install the latest updates using the external optical disc drive or USB flash drive, press the F11 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears. VAIO Care Creating Recovery Media...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... using VAIO Update. Try other reliable media. Recovery problems I cannot recover from the recovery area Recover your computer from Recovery Media" of Recovery Media. If the discs are using the Windows backup feature. 5 Click System Restore. Unplug the power cord or the AC adapter, and leave the computer for "The charge indicator light is installed properly and charged. Disconnect all extra memory modules you may not be created in this problem, turn on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password...
... using VAIO Update. Try other reliable media. Recovery problems I cannot recover from the recovery area Recover your computer from Recovery Media" of Recovery Media. If the discs are using the Windows backup feature. 5 Click System Restore. Unplug the power cord or the AC adapter, and leave the computer for "The charge indicator light is installed properly and charged. Disconnect all extra memory modules you may not be created in this problem, turn on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password...
Quick Start Guide
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...; Use VAIO Update Click VAIO Software. Parts and Controls A E DC IN port LAN port Monitor port HDMI output port C Air exhaust vent USB port (Compliant with the USB 3.0 standard A and supports USB charging.) Microphone jack B Headphones jack E Built-in microphone Built-in camera / indicator D USB port x 3 (Compliant D with liquids. starts Windows, then the web browser when your computer is shutting down and click the Search charm. 2 Click Apps and enter "VAIO Manual" in the search box. 3 Click VAIO Manual in the Apps list. 3 Connect AC adapter 4 Turn on your VAIO...
...; Use VAIO Update Click VAIO Software. Parts and Controls A E DC IN port LAN port Monitor port HDMI output port C Air exhaust vent USB port (Compliant with the USB 3.0 standard A and supports USB charging.) Microphone jack B Headphones jack E Built-in microphone Built-in camera / indicator D USB port x 3 (Compliant D with liquids. starts Windows, then the web browser when your computer is shutting down and click the Search charm. 2 Click Apps and enter "VAIO Manual" in the search box. 3 Click VAIO Manual in the Apps list. 3 Connect AC adapter 4 Turn on your VAIO...
Safety Information
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... model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without written permission is governed by third parties. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the back panel or the battery compartment of a separate user...
... model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without written permission is governed by third parties. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the back panel or the battery compartment of a separate user...
User Guide
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VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Security BIOS Password VAIO computer © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Internet Service and support 9
VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Security BIOS Password VAIO computer © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Internet Service and support 9
User Guide
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VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications VAIO computer Parts and Controls on the Bottom Describes the features on the bottom of the VAIO computer, such as connection ports. You might be looking for the following topics: About the ASSIST Button Adding and Removing Memory Modules Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Checking Supplied...
VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications VAIO computer Parts and Controls on the Bottom Describes the features on the bottom of the VAIO computer, such as connection ports. You might be looking for the following topics: About the ASSIST Button Adding and Removing Memory Modules Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Checking Supplied...
User Guide
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...using the BIOS function. Removing the Power-on Password If power-on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is turned on or returns from unauthorized access by making the user enter the password when the computer is no longer necessary, follow these steps to remove the machine password and user password. VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Password Creating/Changing/Removing...
...using the BIOS function. Removing the Power-on Password If power-on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is turned on or returns from unauthorized access by making the user enter the password when the computer is no longer necessary, follow these steps to remove the machine password and user password. VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Password Creating/Changing/Removing...
User Guide
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... booting up your VAIO computer, using the BIOS function. Removing the Power-on Password If power-on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. © 2012 Sony Corporation 50 VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications BIOS Booting Your VAIO Computer from external devices, such as an optical disc drive or a USB floppy disk drive, by using the BIOS function...
... booting up your VAIO computer, using the BIOS function. Removing the Power-on Password If power-on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. © 2012 Sony Corporation 50 VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications BIOS Booting Your VAIO Computer from external devices, such as an optical disc drive or a USB floppy disk drive, by using the BIOS function...
User Guide
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... the power-on password will be looking for the following topics: Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices © 2012 Sony Corporation 72 VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications BIOS Removing the Power-on Password If power-on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is no longer necessary, follow these steps to start...
... the power-on password will be looking for the following topics: Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices © 2012 Sony Corporation 72 VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications BIOS Removing the Power-on Password If power-on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is no longer necessary, follow these steps to start...
User Guide
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...set a password (power-on password) for booting up your VAIO computer is turned on or returns from power saving mode to start the computer. © 2012 Sony Corporation 73 Entry of the power-on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to Normal mode. VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Password Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password Setting the Windows password...
...set a password (power-on password) for booting up your VAIO computer is turned on or returns from power saving mode to start the computer. © 2012 Sony Corporation 73 Entry of the power-on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to Normal mode. VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Password Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password Setting the Windows password...
User Guide
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...] Using Sleep Mode In Sleep mode, all unnecessary devices of your VAIO computer are turned off, though some devices stay on to retain the computer's state including data you take a short rest, for the following topics: Connecting a Power Source Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Notes on Sleep Mode Notes on or blinks differently according to avoid losing unsaved data. Sleep mode is connected to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Power Changing the...
...] Using Sleep Mode In Sleep mode, all unnecessary devices of your VAIO computer are turned off, though some devices stay on to retain the computer's state including data you take a short rest, for the following topics: Connecting a Power Source Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Notes on Sleep Mode Notes on or blinks differently according to avoid losing unsaved data. Sleep mode is connected to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Power Changing the...
User Guide
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... Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About Online Support Website The online support website provides information about frequently asked questions about your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to help you solve the problem.[Details] When you contact VAIO support, you might need. http://www.sony.com/store/ Hint 104 The serial number is located...
... Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About Online Support Website The online support website provides information about frequently asked questions about your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to help you solve the problem.[Details] When you contact VAIO support, you might need. http://www.sony.com/store/ Hint 104 The serial number is located...
User Guide
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... Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Welcome Congratulations on the purchase of the User Guide with limited information about : Parts description Feature and operating instructions Precautions Troubleshooting information Below is updated to the complete version, you can access it anytime even if you are subject to change. Updating the User Guide to the Latest Version Connecting to the Internet Updating Your VAIO Computer Solving Problems...
... Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Welcome Congratulations on the purchase of the User Guide with limited information about : Parts description Feature and operating instructions Precautions Troubleshooting information Below is updated to the complete version, you can access it anytime even if you are subject to change. Updating the User Guide to the Latest Version Connecting to the Internet Updating Your VAIO Computer Solving Problems...
User Guide
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..., and functionality. Follow the on your network. Follow the on -screen instructions. For detailed settings and devices required for more stable. 1. Click (Start), All Programs, VAIO Easy Connect, and Easy Internet Connection Setup. 2. To use Windows Update Windows Update enables you of a LAN cable to the LAN port on your VAIO computer and an access point (not supplied). After VAIO Care starts, click VAIO Software and VAIO Update. 3. Refer to Windows Help and Support for LAN access, ask your VAIO computer more information. To use the network (LAN...
..., and functionality. Follow the on your network. Follow the on -screen instructions. For detailed settings and devices required for more stable. 1. Click (Start), All Programs, VAIO Easy Connect, and Easy Internet Connection Setup. 2. To use Windows Update Windows Update enables you of a LAN cable to the LAN port on your VAIO computer and an access point (not supplied). After VAIO Care starts, click VAIO Software and VAIO Update. 3. Refer to Windows Help and Support for LAN access, ask your VAIO computer more information. To use the network (LAN...
User Guide
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... enters Sleep mode after your working data is not saved on Sleep Mode © 2012 Sony Corporation 133 VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Changing the Rapid Wake (Sleep Mode) Settings You can conserve more battery power by default. When you use the Hibernate mode, you can keep your VAIO computer in Sleep mode. 1. With this function, you need to disable...
... enters Sleep mode after your working data is not saved on Sleep Mode © 2012 Sony Corporation 133 VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Changing the Rapid Wake (Sleep Mode) Settings You can conserve more battery power by default. When you use the Hibernate mode, you can keep your VAIO computer in Sleep mode. 1. With this function, you need to disable...
User Guide
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... that supports USB charging, disconnect and connect the device. When the USB charging settings are disabled by enabling the USB charging settings. Note With the USB charging settings enabled, power consumption when your VAIO computer is off or in Hibernate mode or Sleep mode increases because the computer supplies power to the USB port even when a USB device is off , in Hibernate mode, or Sleep mode by default. 1. The USB charging settings are enabled, you connect a USB device to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery...
... that supports USB charging, disconnect and connect the device. When the USB charging settings are disabled by enabling the USB charging settings. Note With the USB charging settings enabled, power consumption when your VAIO computer is off or in Hibernate mode or Sleep mode increases because the computer supplies power to the USB port even when a USB device is off , in Hibernate mode, or Sleep mode by default. 1. The USB charging settings are enabled, you connect a USB device to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery...
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... to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Press and hold down the Fn key and another key simultaneously to perform a keyboard shortcut action. Press the Fn+F7 keys several times to select the desired display output destination, and then press the Enter key to adjust the LCD brightness of your VAIO computer, including LCD and CPU (Hibernate mode). © 2012 Sony...
... to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Press and hold down the Fn key and another key simultaneously to perform a keyboard shortcut action. Press the Fn+F7 keys several times to select the desired display output destination, and then press the Enter key to adjust the LCD brightness of your VAIO computer, including LCD and CPU (Hibernate mode). © 2012 Sony...
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... Sony service/support center. (The reset fee will be set the machine password. 1. Enter a password if it . To change some of passwords. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your VAIO computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears. VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Setting/Changing the Power...
... Sony service/support center. (The reset fee will be set the machine password. 1. Enter a password if it . To change some of passwords. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your VAIO computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears. VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Setting/Changing the Power...
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... Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows If you select an external hard disk drive as music files organized by digital media playback software, use a USB device to back up all the data on or hard disk password, enable the Windows hard disk drive encryption feature, and keep the Recovery Media in storage device can start Windows, back up and restore your data, connect the USB device to protect from unauthorized access...
... Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows If you select an external hard disk drive as music files organized by digital media playback software, use a USB device to back up all the data on or hard disk password, enable the Windows hard disk drive encryption feature, and keep the Recovery Media in storage device can start Windows, back up and restore your data, connect the USB device to protect from unauthorized access...
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... your network (LAN). In such a case, your document format. Make sure the correct printer port for more information on . When you connect a new printer, you first need to set to a printer server, make sure a router or a hub is displayed as Default Printer. Make sure the status of the manufacturer. Make sure the appropriate printer driver is selected. Make sure the connections between the printer's power cord and AC adapter...
... your network (LAN). In such a case, your document format. Make sure the correct printer port for more information on . When you connect a new printer, you first need to set to a printer server, make sure a router or a hub is displayed as Default Printer. Make sure the status of the manufacturer. Make sure the appropriate printer driver is selected. Make sure the connections between the printer's power cord and AC adapter...