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...factory condition. What is a backup process? If Windows does not start and you have to the USB port on your computer. (Z Series and T Series only) If your computer as a standard user, you may accidentally delete the data on -screen instructions. About backup What is a ...3 Turn off to maintain and recover my computer? 4-426-910-11 (1) Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide Printed in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Introduction Creating Recovery Media Recovering your desired language and click OK. 2 Click Start recovery wizard. Why do I have formatted the C: ...
...factory condition. What is a backup process? If Windows does not start and you have to the USB port on your computer. (Z Series and T Series only) If your computer as a standard user, you may accidentally delete the data on -screen instructions. About backup What is a ...3 Turn off to maintain and recover my computer? 4-426-910-11 (1) Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide Printed in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Introduction Creating Recovery Media Recovering your desired language and click OK. 2 Click Start recovery wizard. Why do I have formatted the C: ...
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Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Search VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer. Read This First 1
Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Search VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer. Read This First 1
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Parts Description Port replicator © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer 2
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Parts Description Port replicator © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer 2
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Setup Battery Power VAIO computer © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Memory module Supplied items 3
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Setup Battery Power VAIO computer © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Memory module Supplied items 3
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Network / Internet Internet Wireless LAN © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top LAN 4
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Network / Internet Internet Wireless LAN © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top LAN 4
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Connections Audio Battery Display Headphones LAN Optical digital output Port replicator Speakers Wireless LAN © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top BLUETOOTH CD/DVD/BD HDMI Internet Microphone Peripheral device Power USB 5
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Connections Audio Battery Display Headphones LAN Optical digital output Port replicator Speakers Wireless LAN © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top BLUETOOTH CD/DVD/BD HDMI Internet Microphone Peripheral device Power USB 5
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Settings Audio Battery CD/DVD/BD Display Fingerprint authentication Keyboard Memory module Optical digital output Peripheral device Security Speakers Touch pad © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera Encryption HDMI Memory card Microphone Password Power Service and support TPM VAIO computer 6
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Settings Audio Battery CD/DVD/BD Display Fingerprint authentication Keyboard Memory module Optical digital output Peripheral device Security Speakers Touch pad © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera Encryption HDMI Memory card Microphone Password Power Service and support TPM VAIO computer 6
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Playback CD/DVD/BD Peripheral device © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top HDMI 7
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Playback CD/DVD/BD Peripheral device © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top HDMI 7
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Backup / Recovery BIOS Built-in storage device CD/DVD/BD Recovery VAIO computer © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Backup Button Partition Service and support 8
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Backup / Recovery BIOS Built-in storage device CD/DVD/BD Recovery VAIO computer © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Backup Button Partition Service and support 8
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Security BIOS Fingerprint authentication Password TPM © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Encryption Internet Service and support VAIO computer 9
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Security BIOS Fingerprint authentication Password TPM © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Encryption Internet Service and support VAIO computer 9
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Other Operations Battery CD/DVD/BD Keyboard Memory module Power USB © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Built-in storage device Camera Memory card Partition Touch pad VAIO computer 10
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Other Operations Battery CD/DVD/BD Keyboard Memory module Power USB © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Built-in storage device Camera Memory card Partition Touch pad VAIO computer 10
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Notifications CD/DVD/BD Important notice Read this first Service and support VAIO computer © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Care and maintenance Product registration Security Supplied items 11
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Notifications CD/DVD/BD Important notice Read this first Service and support VAIO computer © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Care and maintenance Product registration Security Supplied items 11
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How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices © 2012 Sony Corporation Search VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer. 12
How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices © 2012 Sony Corporation Search VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer. 12
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Read This First Congratulations on your purchase of your VAIO computer, visit the Sony online support website. [Details] Some features, options, and supplied...
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Read This First Congratulations on your purchase of your VAIO computer, visit the Sony online support website. [Details] Some features, options, and supplied...
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You might be looking for the following topics: Attaching/Detaching a Port Replicator © 2012 Sony Corporation 15 VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Port replicator Parts and Controls on the Port Replicator Attaching a port replicator (not supplied) enables you to connect additional peripherals to your VAIO computer.
You might be looking for the following topics: Attaching/Detaching a Port Replicator © 2012 Sony Corporation 15 VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Port replicator Parts and Controls on the Port Replicator Attaching a port replicator (not supplied) enables you to connect additional peripherals to your VAIO computer.
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...in Devices Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment Updating Your VAIO Computer Using VAIO Update Viewing the System Information © 2012 Sony Corporation 16 You might be looking for the following topics: About the ASSIST Button Adding and Removing Memory Modules Booting Your ...Optimum Condition (VAIO Care) Notes on the sides of the VAIO computer, such as connection ports. VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other...
...in Devices Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment Updating Your VAIO Computer Using VAIO Update Viewing the System Information © 2012 Sony Corporation 16 You might be looking for the following topics: About the ASSIST Button Adding and Removing Memory Modules Booting Your ...Optimum Condition (VAIO Care) Notes on the sides of the VAIO computer, such as connection ports. VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other...
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to a power source. You might be looking for the following topics: Changing the Rapid Wake (Sleep Mode) Settings ... are using your VAIO computer. Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on an Extended Battery Pack © 2012 Sony Corporation 17
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to a power source. You might be looking for the following topics: Changing the Rapid Wake (Sleep Mode) Settings ... are using your VAIO computer. Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on an Extended Battery Pack © 2012 Sony Corporation 17
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...the battery pack into the battery compartment on the bottom of your VAIO computer to start Windows. VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other... the Power Source Notes on an Extended Battery Pack Restarting Your VAIO Computer Selecting a Power Plan Using Sleep Mode © 2012 Sony Corporation 18 Carefully read the precautions in Notes on Using the Power Source before turning on. [Details] You might be charged even...
...the battery pack into the battery compartment on the bottom of your VAIO computer to start Windows. VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other... the Power Source Notes on an Extended Battery Pack Restarting Your VAIO Computer Selecting a Power Plan Using Sleep Mode © 2012 Sony Corporation 18 Carefully read the precautions in Notes on Using the Power Source before turning on. [Details] You might be charged even...
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... VAIO Computer Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Devices Updating Your VAIO Computer Using VAIO Update Viewing the System Information © 2012 Sony Corporation 19 VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other...
... VAIO Computer Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Devices Updating Your VAIO Computer Using VAIO Update Viewing the System Information © 2012 Sony Corporation 19 VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other...
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... Adding and Removing Memory Modules Before adding or removing memory modules, read the following topics: Viewing the System Information © 2012 Sony Corporation 20 VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other...
... Adding and Removing Memory Modules Before adding or removing memory modules, read the following topics: Viewing the System Information © 2012 Sony Corporation 20 VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other...