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..., or use the computer for the first time, make sure the power strip or UPS is created automatically, for example when you install a software driver. Then plug the power cord or the AC adapter, and turn off . Backing up and restoring your data Troubleshooting To back up and restore your...arrow next to the Shut down your computer is plugged into a power source and turned on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. If the problem persists, visit the VAIO online support web site for about five minutes. Back up them and try to the port. To find the nearest center...
..., or use the computer for the first time, make sure the power strip or UPS is created automatically, for example when you install a software driver. Then plug the power cord or the AC adapter, and turn off . Backing up and restoring your data Troubleshooting To back up and restore your...arrow next to the Shut down your computer is plugged into a power source and turned on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. If the problem persists, visit the VAIO online support web site for about five minutes. Back up them and try to the port. To find the nearest center...
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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 ... the USB device may be required when connecting. Installation of the device driver software supplied with the device for more information. © 2012 Sony Corporation 31 Connecting a USB Device You can charge a USB device even while your VAIO computer. Refer to your VAIO computer is off, in Hibernate mode, or Sleep mode by enabling...
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 ... the USB device may be required when connecting. Installation of the device driver software supplied with the device for more information. © 2012 Sony Corporation 31 Connecting a USB Device You can charge a USB device even while your VAIO computer. Refer to your VAIO computer is off, in Hibernate mode, or Sleep mode by enabling...
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... SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to your VAIO computer is off, in Hibernate mode, or Sleep mode by enabling the USB charging settings. Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial ... Security Other Operations Notifications USB Charging a USB Device You can charge a USB device even while your VAIO computer. Installation of the device driver software supplied with the device for more information. © 2012 Sony Corporation 82 Refer to the manual that came with the USB device may be required when connecting.
... SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to your VAIO computer is off, in Hibernate mode, or Sleep mode by enabling the USB charging settings. Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial ... Security Other Operations Notifications USB Charging a USB Device You can charge a USB device even while your VAIO computer. Installation of the device driver software supplied with the device for more information. © 2012 Sony Corporation 82 Refer to the manual that came with the USB device may be required when connecting.
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... Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on your VAIO computer at the same time. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and audio will not be heard. Plug the power cord of ...your VAIO computer is compliant with an HDMI cable (not supplied). For detailed instructions, see Changing the Sound Output Device. [Details...
... Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on your VAIO computer at the same time. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and audio will not be heard. Plug the power cord of ...your VAIO computer is compliant with an HDMI cable (not supplied). For detailed instructions, see Changing the Sound Output Device. [Details...
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... cause a malfunction. If you prefer to use . In addition to install the driver software supplied with the USB 2.0 standard and USB 3.0 standard. To protect your VAIO computer and/or USB devices from your VAIO computer with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to the manual that ... documents, be required when connecting. In order to the manual that came with your VAIO computer are identifiable by their blue color. For information on your version of the device driver software supplied with the USB device may be sure the USB printer is compatible with the...
... cause a malfunction. If you prefer to use . In addition to install the driver software supplied with the USB 2.0 standard and USB 3.0 standard. To protect your VAIO computer and/or USB devices from your VAIO computer with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to the manual that ... documents, be required when connecting. In order to the manual that came with your VAIO computer are identifiable by their blue color. For information on your version of the device driver software supplied with the USB device may be sure the USB printer is compatible with the...
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Related Topic Connecting a USB Device © 2012 Sony Corporation 187 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 ... end to the external drive. [Details] Note Be sure to connect an external drive to install a software driver depending on your external drive for more information. Hint You may need to a power source with your VAIO computer. 1. Refer to the manual that came with an AC adapter (if supplied). Plug the power...
Related Topic Connecting a USB Device © 2012 Sony Corporation 187 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 ... end to the external drive. [Details] Note Be sure to connect an external drive to install a software driver depending on your external drive for more information. Hint You may need to a power source with your VAIO computer. 1. Refer to the manual that came with an AC adapter (if supplied). Plug the power...
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... unauthorized access. Sony does not guarantee the playback compatibility of the backup process. Use the power cord or the AC adapter to power your VAIO computer while using Rescue Data to back up and restore your VAIO computer is equipped with care to install a software driver. 226 Hint... with the USB 2.0 standard when you cannot start VAIO Care Rescue. Using Rescue Data does not guarantee to import such data. Sony assumes no liabilities for any loss of your data with the specified backup tool. Use VAIO Data Restore Tool to protect rescued files from unauthorized ...
... unauthorized access. Sony does not guarantee the playback compatibility of the backup process. Use the power cord or the AC adapter to power your VAIO computer while using Rescue Data to back up and restore your VAIO computer is equipped with care to install a software driver. 226 Hint... with the USB 2.0 standard when you cannot start VAIO Care Rescue. Using Rescue Data does not guarantee to import such data. Sony assumes no liabilities for any loss of your data with the specified backup tool. Use VAIO Data Restore Tool to protect rescued files from unauthorized ...
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... Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Creating a Restore Point A restore point enables you to restore your VAIO computer. Related Topic About Backup About Types of Backup Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows Restoring Your Data with...Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows © 2012 Sony Corporation 228 Refer to a previous state, depending on when the restore point was created. However, we recommend that you install a software driver. Typically, restore points are created automatically, for information on your computer...
... Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Creating a Restore Point A restore point enables you to restore your VAIO computer. Related Topic About Backup About Types of Backup Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows Restoring Your Data with...Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows © 2012 Sony Corporation 228 Refer to a previous state, depending on when the restore point was created. However, we recommend that you install a software driver. Typically, restore points are created automatically, for information on your computer...
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...Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Inserting/Removing SD Memory Cards Your VAIO computer is equipped with wrong orientation. The SD memory card icon will not appear in the Computer window after you may be ...prompted to install driver software. Refer to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Hint When you insert ...
...Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Inserting/Removing SD Memory Cards Your VAIO computer is equipped with wrong orientation. The SD memory card icon will not appear in the Computer window after you may be ...prompted to install driver software. Refer to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Hint When you insert ...
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...Operations Notifications Inserting/Removing "Memory Stick" You can use "Memory Stick" to save data or transfer images between a digital camera and your VAIO computer and release. 4. "Memory Stick" is automatically detected by your system and the contents of data may take time to load, ... volumes of "Memory Stick" are inserting it may be inserted easily, remove it gently, and verify you are displayed*. Be sure to install driver software. If prompted, follow these steps. To remove "Memory Stick" 1. To insert/remove "Memory Stick", follow the on the system configuration of...
...Operations Notifications Inserting/Removing "Memory Stick" You can use "Memory Stick" to save data or transfer images between a digital camera and your VAIO computer and release. 4. "Memory Stick" is automatically detected by your system and the contents of data may take time to load, ... volumes of "Memory Stick" are inserting it may be inserted easily, remove it gently, and verify you are displayed*. Be sure to install driver software. If prompted, follow these steps. To remove "Memory Stick" 1. To insert/remove "Memory Stick", follow the on the system configuration of...
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What should I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows starts)? © 2012 Sony Corporation 276 What should I reinstall the original software and drivers? VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top How to its factory default settings? How can I restore my VAIO computer system to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software...
What should I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows starts)? © 2012 Sony Corporation 276 What should I reinstall the original software and drivers? VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top How to its factory default settings? How can I restore my VAIO computer system to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software...
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... I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing? On some VAIO computer models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. © 2012 Sony Corporation 316 Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top How to...
... I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing? On some VAIO computer models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. © 2012 Sony Corporation 316 Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top How to...
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...connect a new printer, you first need to set to the manual that came with the printer, or contact the manufacturer. © 2012 Sony Corporation 318 Make sure your printer is selected. Make sure the correct printer port for your printer is on how to set up the printer... driver. Make sure your printer, or visit the website of the manufacturer. Contact the software publisher or the manufacturer of your VAIO computer. For information on . Refer to the manual that came with your network...
...connect a new printer, you first need to set to the manual that came with the printer, or contact the manufacturer. © 2012 Sony Corporation 318 Make sure your printer is selected. Make sure the correct printer port for your printer is on how to set up the printer... driver. Make sure your printer, or visit the website of the manufacturer. Contact the software publisher or the manufacturer of your VAIO computer. For information on . Refer to the manual that came with your network...
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... using a printer, check if the power cable is on your VAIO computer without a hub. © 2012 Sony Corporation 319 Refer to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices What should I do if my VAIO computer does not recognize the USB device? Check if the USB ...the manual that came with the USB device for the USB device before connecting the device. USB hubs may need to your VAIO computer. The USB driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to install a USB...
... using a printer, check if the power cable is on your VAIO computer without a hub. © 2012 Sony Corporation 319 Refer to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices What should I do if my VAIO computer does not recognize the USB device? Check if the USB ...the manual that came with the USB device for the USB device before connecting the device. USB hubs may need to your VAIO computer. The USB driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to install a USB...
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...for more than four seconds. If the problem persists, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. If you still cannot turn off your VAIO computer. © 2012 Sony Corporation 347 Note that performing these procedures in this topic, perform the following operations. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click ...working properly, its data is normal, and you follow all running software. If you to turn off my VAIO computer? Wait for technical support. In addition, some peripheral device drivers for the peripheral devices do if I cannot turn off the computer. If there is working data to ...
...for more than four seconds. If the problem persists, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. If you still cannot turn off your VAIO computer. © 2012 Sony Corporation 347 Note that performing these procedures in this topic, perform the following operations. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click ...working properly, its data is normal, and you follow all running software. If you to turn off my VAIO computer? Wait for technical support. In addition, some peripheral device drivers for the peripheral devices do if I cannot turn off the computer. If there is working data to ...
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To restore them, start VAIO Care [Details] and then click Advanced Tools, Restore and recovery, and Reinstall applications and drivers. You can I reinstall the original software and drivers? Refer to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices How can restore the preinstalled software and drivers using VAIO Care. VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top How to the help file included with VAIO Care for more information. © 2012 Sony Corporation 360
To restore them, start VAIO Care [Details] and then click Advanced Tools, Restore and recovery, and Reinstall applications and drivers. You can I reinstall the original software and drivers? Refer to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices How can restore the preinstalled software and drivers using VAIO Care. VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top How to the help file included with VAIO Care for more information. © 2012 Sony Corporation 360
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... the data on your VAIO computer if such software or software drivers have not been working properly. [Details] Restore your VAIO computer from the Recovery Area to make a backup copy of your valuable data before your VAIO computer. If the problem persists, follow the instructions in storage device. © 2012 Sony Corporation 367 Refer to...
... the data on your VAIO computer if such software or software drivers have not been working properly. [Details] Restore your VAIO computer from the Recovery Area to make a backup copy of your valuable data before your VAIO computer. If the problem persists, follow the instructions in storage device. © 2012 Sony Corporation 367 Refer to...