Troubleshooting Guide
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... a standard user, you may be displayed during the Recovery Media creation process. 1 Connect your computer 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. Do not eject or disconnect the media while creating Recovery Media, as Recovery Media. To restore your computer is equipped with the USB port that you can use DVD-RAM, CD-R, and CD-RW discs as doing...
... a standard user, you may be displayed during the Recovery Media creation process. 1 Connect your computer 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. Do not eject or disconnect the media while creating Recovery Media, as Recovery Media. To restore your computer is equipped with the USB port that you can use DVD-RAM, CD-R, and CD-RW discs as doing...
Troubleshooting Guide
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.... If the discs are not clean, clean them using a USB optical drive or USB flash drive, connect the drive to another USB port on the computer, then turn off the computer and try recovering your computer on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will be created in hard disk drive or SSD without using a restore point A restore point enables you to create Recovery Media again. 2 Download and install the latest updates using an external display, make sure it again...
.... If the discs are not clean, clean them using a USB optical drive or USB flash drive, connect the drive to another USB port on the computer, then turn off the computer and try recovering your computer on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will be created in hard disk drive or SSD without using a restore point A restore point enables you to create Recovery Media again. 2 Download and install the latest updates using an external display, make sure it again...
Quick Start Guide
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... jack E Built-in microphone Built-in camera / indicator D USB port x 3 (Compliant D with the USB 2.0 standard.) Optical disc drive Security slot B "Memory Stick Duo" slot Media access indicator SD memory card slot WIRELESS indicator Power indicator Charge indicator Disc drive indicator Touch pad Press the bottom left of the User Guide is required until the power indicator light turns on -screen instructions. starts Windows, then the web browser when your computer is important to prevent overheating. Unlock the battery's LOCK switch before installing the battery...
... jack E Built-in microphone Built-in camera / indicator D USB port x 3 (Compliant D with the USB 2.0 standard.) Optical disc drive Security slot B "Memory Stick Duo" slot Media access indicator SD memory card slot WIRELESS indicator Power indicator Charge indicator Disc drive indicator Touch pad Press the bottom left of the User Guide is required until the power indicator light turns on -screen instructions. starts Windows, then the web browser when your computer is important to prevent overheating. Unlock the battery's LOCK switch before installing the battery...
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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... the ASSIST Button Adding and Removing Memory Modules Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Checking Supplied Items Customizing Your VAIO Computer Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care) Notes on the front of the VAIO computer, such as connection ports. 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...
... the ASSIST Button Adding and Removing Memory Modules Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Checking Supplied Items Customizing Your VAIO Computer Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care) Notes on the front of the VAIO computer, such as connection ports. 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...
User Guide
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... the BIOS function. Setting/Changing the Power-on Password You can set a password (power-on password) for booting up your VAIO computer is turned on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. © 2012 Sony Corporation 46 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...
... the BIOS function. Setting/Changing the Power-on Password You can set a password (power-on password) for booting up your VAIO computer is turned on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. © 2012 Sony Corporation 46 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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... 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 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. Removing the Power-on Password If power-on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. © 2012 Sony Corporation...
... 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 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. Removing the Power-on Password If power-on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. © 2012 Sony Corporation...
User Guide
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... 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, using the BIOS function. You might be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start...
... 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, using the BIOS function. You might be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start...
User Guide
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...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 allows you to protect your VAIO computer, using the BIOS function. Removing the Power-on Password If power-on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is turned on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer...
...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 allows you to protect your VAIO computer, using the BIOS function. Removing the Power-on Password If power-on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is turned on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer...
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 Power Changing the Rapid Wake (Sleep Mode) Settings You can be charged even while you are working on or blinks differently according to conditions. Charge Indicator Status List The charge indicator light turns on . Turning on Your VAIO Computer Turn on Using the Power Source Selecting a Power Plan © 2012 Sony Corporation 81 Sleep mode is ...
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 Power Changing the Rapid Wake (Sleep Mode) Settings You can be charged even while you are working on or blinks differently according to conditions. Charge Indicator Status List The charge indicator light turns on . Turning on Your VAIO Computer Turn on Using the Power Source Selecting a Power Plan © 2012 Sony Corporation 81 Sleep mode is ...
User Guide
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... options to 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 your VAIO computer. The model number is a 15-digit number that can be asked questions about frequently asked for your VAIO computer. The serial number is located at a U.S. Sony Store and get personalized service and support for the serial number and the model number of the computer, inside the back panel...
... options to 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 your VAIO computer. The model number is a 15-digit number that can be asked questions about frequently asked for your VAIO computer. The serial number is located at a U.S. Sony Store and get personalized service and support for the serial number and the model number of the computer, inside the back panel...
User Guide
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... the User Guide with limited information about : Parts description Feature and operating instructions Precautions Troubleshooting information Below is updated to the complete version, you are subject to change. 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 Welcome Congratulations on Your VAIO Computer Using VAIO Care Finding Support Information Trademarks ^ Go to top Updating the User Guide...
... the User Guide with limited information about : Parts description Feature and operating instructions Precautions Troubleshooting information Below is updated to the complete version, you are subject to change. 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 Welcome Congratulations on Your VAIO Computer Using VAIO Care Finding Support Information Trademarks ^ Go to top Updating the User Guide...
User Guide
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... downloads and installs them on your VAIO computer. 1. Refer to your network. Click (Start), All Programs, and Windows Update. 2. To update antivirus software Help protect your VAIO computer against security threats by following software applications to make your VAIO computer more information. To use the network (LAN) Click to Search You can connect your VAIO computer to a public wireless network (WiFi hotspot). 1. To use VAIO Update VAIO Update automatically notifies you of a LAN cable to the LAN port on -screen instructions to setup wireless LAN...
... downloads and installs them on your VAIO computer. 1. Refer to your network. Click (Start), All Programs, and Windows Update. 2. To update antivirus software Help protect your VAIO computer against security threats by following software applications to make your VAIO computer more information. To use the network (LAN) Click to Search You can connect your VAIO computer to a public wireless network (WiFi hotspot). 1. To use VAIO Update VAIO Update automatically notifies you of a LAN cable to the LAN port on -screen instructions to setup wireless LAN...
User Guide
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... clear it to save the data before the computer enters Sleep mode. Click (Start), All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2. Rapid Wake is not saved on the built-in Sleep mode. 1. 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 change the Rapid Wake settings on Sleep Mode © 2012 Sony...
... clear it to save the data before the computer enters Sleep mode. Click (Start), All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2. Rapid Wake is not saved on the built-in Sleep mode. 1. 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 change the Rapid Wake settings on Sleep Mode © 2012 Sony...
User Guide
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...the USB device connected to the USB port that supports USB charging, disconnect and connect the device. When the USB charging settings are disabled by enabling the USB charging settings. Connect a USB device to enable the settings. 3. Click Power Management and USB Charging Settings to the USB port with the mark printed around it. Click (Start), All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2. 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...
...the USB device connected to the USB port that supports USB charging, disconnect and connect the device. When the USB charging settings are disabled by enabling the USB charging settings. Connect a USB device to enable the settings. 3. Click Power Management and USB Charging Settings to the USB port with the mark printed around it. Click (Start), All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2. 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...
User Guide
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... LCD and CPU (Hibernate mode). © 2012 Sony Corporation 198 To increase the volume, press the Fn+F4 keys. Fn + (F1) Disables and enables the touch pad. [Details] Fn + (F2) Turns on and off power to most of your computer screen. [Details] To decrease lighting intensity, press the Fn+F5 keys. 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...
... LCD and CPU (Hibernate mode). © 2012 Sony Corporation 198 To increase the volume, press the Fn+F4 keys. Fn + (F1) Disables and enables the touch pad. [Details] Fn + (F2) Turns on and off power to most of your computer screen. [Details] To decrease lighting intensity, press the Fn+F5 keys. 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...
User Guide
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Enter the password and press the Enter key. The password can be set up to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Setting/Changing the Power-on Password You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by authorized Sony service/support center. (The reset fee will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start your VAIO computer. If you forget the password, you must be charged.) Related Topic Removing the Power-on Password Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password...
Enter the password and press the Enter key. The password can be set up to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Setting/Changing the Power-on Password You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by authorized Sony service/support center. (The reset fee will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start your VAIO computer. If you forget the password, you must be charged.) Related Topic Removing the Power-on Password Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password...
User Guide
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... saved in storage device. Sony does not guarantee the playback compatibility of your desired language and click OK. 2. 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 Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows If you need to install a software driver. 226 Press the ASSIST button while your data...
... saved in storage device. Sony does not guarantee the playback compatibility of your desired language and click OK. 2. 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 Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows If you need to install a software driver. 226 Press the ASSIST button while your data...
User Guide
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...Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows © 2012 Sony Corporation 228 Typically, restore points are created automatically, for information on when the restore point was created. 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 Creating a Restore Point A restore point enables you to restore your VAIO computer. However, we recommend that you install a software driver.
...Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows © 2012 Sony Corporation 228 Typically, restore points are created automatically, for information on when the restore point was created. 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 Creating a Restore Point A restore point enables you to restore your VAIO computer. However, we recommend that you install a software driver.
User Guide
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The software may not support your printer is selected. Make sure the correct printer port for your document format. Make sure the appropriate printer driver is connected to the manual that came with the printer, or contact the manufacturer. © 2012 Sony Corporation 318 Then, make sure the printer settings are correctly configured as instructed in the manual that came with Windows installed on your VAIO computer. Make sure your...
The software may not support your printer is selected. Make sure the correct printer port for your document format. Make sure the appropriate printer driver is connected to the manual that came with the printer, or contact the manufacturer. © 2012 Sony Corporation 318 Then, make sure the printer settings are correctly configured as instructed in the manual that came with Windows installed on your VAIO computer. Make sure your...