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...select Repair Windows 7 and press the Enter key. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Restoring your data using VAIO Care Rescue. I create a hard disk partition? 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security... Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. Disconnect all connected USB devices (if any software or software drivers on password If you create the restore point manually on the Control Panel window before installing any ), and then restart your computer is...
...select Repair Windows 7 and press the Enter key. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Restoring your data using VAIO Care Rescue. I create a hard disk partition? 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security... Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. Disconnect all connected USB devices (if any software or software drivers on password If you create the restore point manually on the Control Panel window before installing any ), and then restart your computer is...
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... or printer to the manual that came with 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 Refer to your VAIO computer is off, in Hibernate mode, or Sleep mode by enabling the USB charging...
... or printer to the manual that came with 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 Refer to your VAIO computer is off, in Hibernate mode, or Sleep mode by enabling the USB charging...
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Installation of the device driver software supplied with the device for more information. © 2012 Sony Corporation 82 Connecting a USB Device You can charge a USB device even while your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search ...
Installation of the device driver software supplied with the device for more information. © 2012 Sony Corporation 82 Connecting a USB Device You can charge a USB device even while your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search ...
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... view a wide variety of an HDMI cable to the TV. 3. Note If a device driver other end to the HDMI output port [Details] on an HDMI-Connected Device Connecting an External Display or Projector © 2012 Sony Corporation 169 Hint Your VAIO computer is used, the image will not be displayed and... audio will not be heard. For detailed instructions, see Changing the Sound Output Device. [Details] You cannot use the device driver provided by Sony is compliant with an HDMI cable (not supplied). Always use the HDMI output port and the monitor port on your TV into an AC...
... view a wide variety of an HDMI cable to the TV. 3. Note If a device driver other end to the HDMI output port [Details] on an HDMI-Connected Device Connecting an External Display or Projector © 2012 Sony Corporation 169 Hint Your VAIO computer is used, the image will not be displayed and... audio will not be heard. For detailed instructions, see Changing the Sound Output Device. [Details] You cannot use the device driver provided by Sony is compliant with an HDMI cable (not supplied). Always use the HDMI output port and the monitor port on your TV into an AC...
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... ports that came with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact. Installation of the device driver software supplied with the USB device may need to install the driver software supplied with your VAIO computer in a bag or carrying case with the USB 2.0 standard and USB 3.0 standard. VAIO...
... ports that came with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact. Installation of the device driver software supplied with the USB device may need to install the driver software supplied with your VAIO computer in a bag or carrying case with the USB 2.0 standard and USB 3.0 standard. VAIO...
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...Note Be sure to connect an external drive to a power source with your external drive for more information. In addition, procedures to install a software driver depending on the drive you use . Refer to a USB port on your VAIO computer. 1. Hint You may need to connect and use an ...external drive vary depending on the external drive you use . 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...
...Note Be sure to connect an external drive to a power source with your external drive for more information. In addition, procedures to install a software driver depending on the drive you use . Refer to a USB port on your VAIO computer. 1. Hint You may need to connect and use an ...external drive vary depending on the external drive you use . 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...
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...divided into two or more files and saved in a specified location or renamed, depending on the location you need to install a software driver. 226 However, rescued files which is recommended that is compliant with VAIO Care Rescue. Note If your VAIO computer is equipped with the... the Windows hard disk drive encryption feature, and keep the Recovery Media in a secure place to protect rescued files from unauthorized access. Sony does not guarantee the playback compatibility of your data 1. Hint If the display language selection window appears, select your VAIO computer while using...
...divided into two or more files and saved in a specified location or renamed, depending on the location you need to install a software driver. 226 However, rescued files which is recommended that is compliant with VAIO Care Rescue. Note If your VAIO computer is equipped with the... the Windows hard disk drive encryption feature, and keep the Recovery Media in a secure place to protect rescued files from unauthorized access. Sony does not guarantee the playback compatibility of your data 1. Hint If the display language selection window appears, select your VAIO computer while using...
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... Tool Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows © 2012 Sony Corporation 228 However, we recommend that you create a new restore point manually, using Control Panel, before installing any software or software drivers on your computer system files to a previous state, depending on creating a restore point. Typically... Notifications Creating a Restore Point A restore point enables you to restore your VAIO computer. Refer to Windows Help and Support for example when you install a software driver.
... Tool Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows © 2012 Sony Corporation 228 However, we recommend that you create a new restore point manually, using Control Panel, before installing any software or software drivers on your computer system files to a previous state, depending on creating a restore point. Typically... Notifications Creating a Restore Point A restore point enables you to restore your VAIO computer. Refer to Windows Help and Support for example when you install a software driver.
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... read from or written to insert an SD memory card with the SD memory card for the first time, you may be prompted to install driver software. Note Be careful not to the SD memory card, the media access indicator light is equipped with the arrow pointing toward your VAIO computer...
... read from or written to insert an SD memory card with the SD memory card for the first time, you may be prompted to install driver software. Note Be careful not to the SD memory card, the media access indicator light is equipped with the arrow pointing toward your VAIO computer...
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... and your VAIO computer or the media, do , you may lose data. Locate the "Memory Stick" slot. 2. "Memory Stick" is on -screen instructions to install driver software. Be sure to hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing toward your VAIO computer. If prompted, follow these steps. Be sure to load, so...
... and your VAIO computer or the media, do , you may lose data. Locate the "Memory Stick" slot. 2. "Memory Stick" is on -screen instructions to install driver software. Be sure to hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing toward your VAIO computer. If prompted, follow these steps. Be sure to load, so...
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...computer system to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Recovery How can I reinstall the original software and drivers? What should I do if I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows does not start)? What should I cannot create Recovery ...Media? What should I do if I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows starts)? © 2012 Sony Corporation 276 VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top How to its factory default settings? What...
...computer system to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Recovery How can I reinstall the original software and drivers? What should I do if I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows does not start)? What should I cannot create Recovery ...Media? What should I do if I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows starts)? © 2012 Sony Corporation 276 VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top How to its factory default settings? What...
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Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. Check the website of the game if there are any patches or updates to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral ... 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 VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top How to download. The optimal graphics performance in such...
Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. Check the website of the game if there are any patches or updates to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral ... 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 VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top How to download. The optimal graphics performance in such...
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... your software is connected to the manual that came with the printer. When you connect a new printer, you first need to set up the printer driver, refer to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices What should I do if I cannot print a document? Make sure the ...SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top How to the manual that came with the printer, or contact the manufacturer. © 2012 Sony Corporation 318 Make sure your document format. The software may not support your printer is selected.
... your software is connected to the manual that came with the printer. When you connect a new printer, you first need to set up the printer driver, refer to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices What should I do if I cannot print a document? Make sure the ...SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top How to the manual that came with the printer, or contact the manufacturer. © 2012 Sony Corporation 318 Make sure your document format. The software may not support your printer is selected.
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... you used the first time you connect the device directly to your VAIO computer. Check if the USB device is connected properly to install a USB driver for more information. You may prevent the USB device from working because of a power distribution failure. VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to.... If you are using a printer, check if the power cable is on and using another USB port on your VAIO computer without a hub. © 2012 Sony Corporation 319
... you used the first time you connect the device directly to your VAIO computer. Check if the USB device is connected properly to install a USB driver for more information. You may prevent the USB device from working because of a power distribution failure. VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to.... If you are using a printer, check if the power cable is on and using another USB port on your VAIO computer without a hub. © 2012 Sony Corporation 319
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...Down Windows window appears, select Shut down ) in the window of the computer screen. (Shut If your VAIO computer. © 2012 Sony Corporation 347 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click (Shut down from the network before performing the following operations. If the computer ... peripheral device or the network, Windows does not allow you have installed new software on your VAIO computer again. In addition, some peripheral device drivers for a while. Click the button to save data appears. If you connect peripheral devices, such as a printer or a USB device, to ...
...Down Windows window appears, select Shut down ) in the window of the computer screen. (Shut If your VAIO computer. © 2012 Sony Corporation 347 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click (Shut down from the network before performing the following operations. If the computer ... peripheral device or the network, Windows does not allow you have installed new software on your VAIO computer again. In addition, some peripheral device drivers for a while. Click the button to save data appears. If you connect peripheral devices, such as a printer or a USB device, 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. 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 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.
To restore them, start VAIO Care [Details] and then click Advanced Tools, Restore and recovery, and Reinstall applications and drivers. 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 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.
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... VAIO Care to Windows Help and Support for more information. If the problem persists, follow the instructions in storage device. © 2012 Sony Corporation 367 Refer to make a backup copy of your valuable data before your VAIO computer. [Details] If you installed the software or the software... driver. Note Recovering your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting...
... VAIO Care to Windows Help and Support for more information. If the problem persists, follow the instructions in storage device. © 2012 Sony Corporation 367 Refer to make a backup copy of your valuable data before your VAIO computer. [Details] If you installed the software or the software... driver. Note Recovering your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Click to Search Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting...